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DUI Driver Charged In Death Of State Trooper In Highway Crash: State Police

A driver has been charged with manslaughter and impaired driving after a state trooper was hit and killed on Thursday.>>>Read More.

Olympic Gold Medalist, Connecticut Resident Dies, Mourned

The gold medalist with deep local ties was considered an “icon” in his sport and is being mourned by many.>>>Read More.

Fallen Trooper 'A Dedicated And Compassionate Professional’

State police said the trooper had pulled over a motorist who wasn't wearing a seat belt. While he was talking with the operator outside the vehicle, a red pickup truck, sideswiped his cruiser and hit him in the shoulder while he was next to the vehicle he pulled over.>>>Read More.

Solemn Police Procession To Honor Fallen Trooper Friday

A large law enforcement contingent will escort the remains of fallen Trooper Aaron Pelletier to a funeral home.>>>Read More.

Yale Names New President

She will become the first (official) female president in Yale’s history.>>>Read More.

Rare, Smelly, Twin 'Corpse Flower' To Bloom 'Any Day Now'

The massive, putrid-smelling plant may bloom as soon as Friday, and it will last just a few days before "dying away until its next bloom in several years.">>>Read More.

Man Accused Of Impersonating Homeland Security Agent

Police said they received reports that a man was posing as a Homeland Security agent. The report further states that the man was kicking people out of the lot because they were "interfering" with an "investigation.">>>Read More.

Fishing, Fireworks, Food Trucks, & Hair Metal: Summer In CT Starts Now

Why wait for the 4th of July for your fireworks, or the summer solstice for your summer to begin? In Connecticut, the heat is already on…>>>Read More.

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