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Connecticut activates extreme hot weather protocol as multi-day heat wave approaches
5+ hour, 39+ min ago (140+ words) News12 | Connecticut Connecticut activates extreme hot weather protocol as multi-day heat wave approaches The order takes effect at 10 a. m. Thursday, June 11, 2026, and will remain in place until 6 p. m. Sunday, June 14, 2026. Jun 11, 2026, 7: 53 AM Multiple people taken into custody after Knicks game 4 win 'A little…...
1 Resident Sent To Burn Center 2 Firefighters Injured In Early Morning Norwalk House Fire
3+ hour, 18+ min ago (187+ words) Jun 11, 2026, 10: 14 AM A fast-moving house fire on Harriet Street sent one resident to the hospital with severe burns early Thursday as Norwalk firefighters mounted an aggressive response. Crews were called to 39 Harriet Street at 4: 36 a. m. and arrived to find heavy fire…...
Brooklyn Bakeries Put Unique Spin On Viral Dot Cake Trend
12+ hour, 25+ min ago (396+ words) Jun 10, 2026, 11: 01 PM A colorful social media trend is driving customers into bakeries across New York, and two Brooklyn businesses are putting their own spin on the viral dot cake craze. Dot cake cups, individual servings of layered cake covered with…...
We're standing up for each other." Gov. Lamont announces $5 million in state funding to protect CT nonprofits
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (93+ words) Jun 9, 2026, 5: 08 PM Connecticut's Nonprofit Security Grant Program is getting $5 million in state funding, Gov. Ned Lamont announced Tuesday. The program aims to protect organizations at a heightened risk of hate crimes or violent acts. Lamont says lawmakers are looking to…...
Aspiring female politicians flock to campaign boot camp at Yale
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (406+ words) Jun 9, 2026, 4: 48 PM Aspiring politicians from around the world are at Yale Law School this week. And all are women. The Campaign School at Yale is marking its 30th year this summer, and the lessons for female candidates are changing. In 1975, Ella…...
Ct Strengthens Its Hate Crime Laws But One Victim Thinks The Changes Go Too Far
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (685+ words) Jun 8, 2026, 4: 43 PM Connecticut's hate crime laws are getting a long-awaited overhaul, thanks to a new bill that Gov. Ned Lamont just signed. Police, state's attorneys and religious groups said the streamlined rules will make it easier to prosecute hate crimes…...
News 12 | Connecticut | Ct Strengthens Its Hate Crime Laws But One Victim Thinks The Changes Go Too Far
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (685+ words) Jun 8, 2026, 4: 43 PM Connecticut's hate crime laws are getting a long-awaited overhaul, thanks to a new bill that Gov. Ned Lamont just signed. Police, state's attorneys and religious groups said the streamlined rules will make it easier to prosecute hate crimes…...
Court document says Michelle Troconis will appeal habeas petition denial
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (136+ words) Jun 4, 2026, 10: 07 PM A court document filed Thursday says Michelle Troconis intends to appeal a court's denial of her habeas petition. In May, Troconis' habeas petition, which argued that her conviction should be vacated and she should be released from prison…...
Hit and run leaves Norwalk pedestrian with serious injuries
1+ week, 1+ day ago (106+ words) Jun 3, 2026, 11: 16 AM Norwalk Combined Dispatched responded to reports of a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle at approximately 10: 09 p. m. Tuesday night. Upon arrival police officers, firefighters and EMS workers found a 34-year-old-man suffering from serious injuries. Preliminary investigation shows that the…...
Stamford man sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison for role in drug trafficking ring
1+ week, 2+ day ago (210+ words) News12 | Connecticut Stamford man sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison for role in drug trafficking ring Prosecutors said 27-year-old Eric Riettie was sentenced to 46 months in prison for distributing fentanyl and crack cocaine. Jun 2, 2026, 8: 10 AM Fines begin for people…...