Officials: Man behind autism fundraiser allegedly pocketed money
The man who was behind the Wrestling for Autism fundraiser in April is now the focus of a police investigation.
Supreme Court reinstates Trump travel ban
The Supreme Court is letting the Trump administration enforce its 90-day ban on travelers from six mostly Muslim countries, overturning lower court orders that blocked it.
Ex-Sacred Heart student expected to decide on plea deal
A former Sacred Heart University student accused of lying about being raped by two football players is expected to be in court today.
Fire breaks out in middle of wedding reception
A wedding reception was cut short after a fire broke out at St. Clements Castle in Portland.
Lawsuits: Officer used excessive force in several cases
Eight brutality lawsuits settled over the past 10 months paint a disturbing picture of a former Connecticut police officer accused of beating people while they were handcuffed and ordering his police dog to attack others who were not resisting arrest.
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Ex-postal carrier gets probation for sexual assault
Ex-postal carrier gets probation for sexual assault
A former Connecticut mail carrier has received probation for sexually assaulting a woman he used to work with.
A former Connecticut mail carrier has received probation for sexually assaulting a woman he used to work with.
Driver shot in head in Bridgeport's Lower East End
Driver shot in head in Bridgeport's Lower East End
Bridgeport police say they are looking for at least one gunman after a man was found shot in the head early Saturday morning.
Bridgeport police say they are looking for at least one gunman after a man was found shot in the head early Saturday morning.
Police: Man charged with stalking ex-girlfriend, family in Milford
Police: Man charged with stalking ex-girlfriend, family in Milford
A Trumbull man was arrested and charged for stalking his ex-girlfriend and her family in Milford.
A Trumbull man was arrested and charged for stalking his ex-girlfriend and her family in Milford.
Video shows woman pickpocket 70-year-old in bank
Video shows woman pickpocket 70-year-old in bank
Bridgeport police are asking for the public's help identifying a woman who stole money from a senior citizen at a bank last month.
Bridgeport police are asking for the public's help identifying a woman who stole money from a senior citizen at a bank last month.
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CT bus driver accused of sexually abusing intellectually disabled girl
CT bus driver accused of sexually abusing intellectually disabled girl
CT bus driver accused of sexually abusing intellectually disabled girl
A driver for a company specializing in transporting people with disabilities is charged with sexually abusing one of his most vulnerable clients.
A driver for a company specializing in transporting people with disabilities is charged with sexually abusing one of his most vulnerable clients.
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Stratford seniors visit elementary schools before graduation
Stratford seniors visit elementary schools before graduation
Seniors at Stratford's two high schools donned their caps and gowns and visited their former elementary schools before their graduation Wednesday evening.
Seniors at Stratford's two high schools donned their caps and gowns and visited their former elementary schools before their graduation Wednesday evening.
Officials: Standoff with man prompted lockdown at Milford schools
Officials: Standoff with man prompted lockdown at Milford schools
Authorities locked down three Milford schools Tuesday after an emotionally disturbed man was spotted at a nearby park.
Authorities locked down three Milford schools Tuesday after an emotionally disturbed man was spotted at a nearby park.
Authorities locked down three Milford schools Tuesday after an emotionally disturbed man was spotted at a nearby park.
Bridgeport program hopes to push high school dropouts to success
Bridgeport program hopes to push high school dropouts to success
"Youth Build" gives a free chance to get a job to Bridgeport residents between the ages of 18 to 24 from low-income backgrounds.
"Youth Build" gives a free chance to get a job to Bridgeport residents between the ages of 18 to 24 from low-income backgrounds.
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Joel Barlow HS community returns to school following fatal crash that left 4 students injured
Joel Barlow HS community returns to school following car crash
Joel Barlow HS community returns to school following spring break crash that left four students injured
The Joel Barlow High School community will return to school this morning after discovering several students were seriously hurt in a car accident over spring break.
The Joel Barlow High School community returned to school this morning after discovering several students were seriously hurt in a car accident over spring break.
Woodbridge schools face major cuts
Woodbridge schools face major cuts
The town of Woodbridge has joined the growing list of communities facing major cuts to schools.
The town of Woodbridge has joined the growing list of communities facing major cuts to schools.
The town of Woodbridge has joined the growing list of communities facing major cuts to schools.
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Fresh Foods Market Artisan Hummus recalled over Listeria fears
Fresh Foods Market Artisan Hummus recalled over Listeria fears
Fresh Foods Market Artisan Hummus recalled over Listeria fears
A popular brand of hummus is being recalled over fears of Listeria.
A popular brand of hummus is being recalled over fears of Listeria.
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Group calls fidget spinners potential summer hazard
Group calls fidget spinners potential summer hazard
Group calls fidget spinners potential summer hazard
A consumer watchdog group says the popular toy fidget spinners are a potential summer hazard for children.
A consumer watchdog group says the popular toy fidget spinners are a potential summer hazard for children.
Swanky Franks in Norwalk closes after 60 years
Swanky Franks in Norwalk closes after 60 years
The owner of Swanky Frank's on Connecticut Avenue tells News 12 Connecticut that the decision to close Saturday was difficult to make.
A longtime fast food restaurant closed its doors over the weekend without any notice, disappointing many residents in Norwalk.
A longtime fast food restaurant closed its doors over the weekend without any notice, disappointing many residents in Norwalk.
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Joel Barlow HS community returns to school following fatal crash that left 4 students injured
Joel Barlow HS community returns to school following car crash
Joel Barlow HS community returns to school following spring break crash that left four students injured
The Joel Barlow High School community will return to school this morning after discovering several students were seriously hurt in a car accident over spring break.
The Joel Barlow High School community returned to school this morning after discovering several students were seriously hurt in a car accident over spring break.
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Quick tips to help you during Tax day
Quick tips to help you during Tax day
It’s Tax Day: Some quick tips to help you during the day
It's Tax Day, and News 12 Connecticut is offering some tips if you're down to the wire.
It's Tax Day, and News 12 Connecticut is offering some tips if you're down to the wire.
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Animal Control: Easton bear sightings on the rise
Animal Control: Easton bear sightings on the rise
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Bear sightings are on the rise in Easton, officials say, although there were no dangerous incidents this past week.
Bear sightings are on the rise in Easton, officials say, although there were no dangerous incidents this past week.
Milford mayor aims to keep bears out of city
Milford mayor aims to keep bears out of city
Milford Mayor Ben Blake is asking homeowners to report bear sightings to state authorities rather than City Hall.
Milford Mayor Ben Blake is asking homeowners to report bear sightings to state authorities rather than City Hall.
State officials: Warm weather leads to increased ticks
State officials: Warm weather leads to increased ticks
Connecticut is expecting an increased amount of ticks this summer, and experts are warning residents to be careful, state officials say. Theodore Andreadis at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment station in New Haven tells News 12 that because of warmer days in January and February, there will be more ticks in the area this summer. "The best method of protection is to just check yourself," he says. "If you've been in an area where there's ticks, you get b...
Connecticut is expecting an increased amount of ticks this summer, and experts are warning residents to be careful, state officials say. Theodore Andreadis at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment station in New Haven tells News 12 that because of warmer days in January and February, there will be more ticks in the area this summer. "The best method of protection is to just check yourself," he says. "If you've been in an area where there's ticks, you get b...
Crews prepare for mosquito season at Eisenhower Park in Milford
Crews prepare for mosquito season at Eisenhower Park in Milford
Mosquito spraying is underway in towns and cities across western Connecticut.
Mosquito spraying is underway in towns and cities across western Connecticut.
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Norwalk lifts drought restrictions, urges water conservation
Norwalk lifts drought restrictions, urges water conservation
Norwalk officials announced Wednesday the end of their drought restrictions after a nearly six-month water emergency.
Norwalk officials announced Wednesday the end of their drought restrictions after a nearly six-month water emergency.
Norwalk officials announced Wednesday the end of their drought restrictions after a nearly six-month water emergency.
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No more handouts: Connecticut to mail driver's licenses
No more handouts: Connecticut to mail driver's licenses
No more handouts: Connecticut to mail driver's licenses
Connecticut motor vehicle officials are phasing in a program to mail all driver's licenses and ID cards to residents instead of handing them out on the spot.
Connecticut motor vehicle officials are phasing in a program to mail all driver's licenses and ID cards to residents instead of handing them out on the spot.
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Connecticut to begin mailing driver’s licenses
Connecticut to begin mailing driver’s licenses
Connecticut to begin mailing driver’s licenses
The method residents get their Connecticut driver's license is about to change today.
The method residents get their Connecticut driver's license is about to change today.
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Bill pushing Hartford tunnels proposal heads to governor
Bill pushing Hartford tunnels proposal heads to governor
Bill pushing Hartford tunnels proposal heads to governor
The House of Representatives has given final legislative approval to a plan proposed by two politician brothers to bury parts of Interstates 84 and 91 in Hartford underground in tunnels.
The House of Representatives has given final legislative approval to a plan proposed by two politician brothers to bury parts of Interstates 84 and 91 in Hartford underground in tunnels.
Milford cracks down on group bicycling
Milford cracks down on group bicycling
The Milford Board of Aldermen is cracking down on bicyclists after reports of reckless and dangerous actions by kids and teens.
The Milford Board of Aldermen is cracking down on bicyclists after reports of reckless and dangerous actions by kids and teens.
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Bill approved to regulate ride sharing apps in Connecticut
Bill approved to regulate ride sharing apps in Connecticut
Bill approved to regulate ride sharing apps in Connecticut
The Senate has voted to approve a bill that would make Connecticut one of the last states to regulate ride sharing apps.
The Senate has voted to approve a bill that would make Connecticut one of the last states to regulate ride sharing apps.
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Blumenthal, Murphy blast GOP health bill
Blumenthal, Murphy blast GOP health bill
Connecticut Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy returned to their home state Friday to discuss with residents the potential impact of the new Republican health care bill.
Connecticut Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy returned to their home state Friday to discuss with residents the potential impact of the new Republican health care bill.
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Senate GOP releases bill to cut Medicaid, alter 'Obamacare'
Senate GOP releases bill to cut Medicaid, alter 'Obamacare'
Senate GOP releases bill to cut Medicaid, alter 'Obamacare'
Congressional aides and lobbyists say Senate Republicans would cut Medicaid, end penalties for people not buying insurance and erase a raft of tax increases as part of their long-awaited health care bill.
Congressional aides and lobbyists say Senate Republicans would cut Medicaid, end penalties for people not buying insurance and erase a raft of tax increases as part of their long-awaited health care bill.
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Gov. Malloy: Deep, painful cuts possible without new budget
Gov. Malloy: Deep, painful cuts possible without new budget
Gov. Malloy: Deep, painful cuts possible if new budget not passed
Gov. Dannel Malloy announced deep and painful cuts could be on the way if Connecticut doesn't pass a new budget by the end of the month.
Gov. Dannel Malloy announced deep and painful cuts could be on the way if Connecticut doesn't pass a new budget by the end of the month.
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Florida Gov. Scott returns to CT in bid to recruit businesses
Florida Gov. Scott returns to CT in bid to recruit businesses
Florida Gov. Scott in CT trying to convince businesses to move
Florida Gov. Rick Scott is in western Connecticut this afternoon to steal local jobs, not troll for votes.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott is in western Connecticut this afternoon to steal local jobs, not troll for votes.
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Experts speculate on who will succeed Gov. Malloy
Experts speculate on who will succeed Gov. Malloy
Experts are speculating who will replace Gov. Dannel Malloy after he announced Thursday that he will not seek re-election to a third term in office.
Experts are speculating who will replace Gov. Dannel Malloy after he announced Thursday that he will not seek re-election to a third term in office.
Experts are speculating who will replace Gov. Dannel Malloy after he announced Thursday that he will not seek re-election to a third term in office.
