February 16, 2023 UConn student who kidnapped woman, killed man with sword pleads guilty to more charges Peter Manfredonia, 26, of Newtown, Connecticut, has pleaded guilty to murder and kidnapping charges for a 2020 crime spree that led to a multistate manhunt and his capture in Maryland.
February 16, 2023 US states considering the legalization of psychedelic mushrooms for therapeutic use Many states are considering legalizing psychedelic mushrooms for therapeutic use. Legalizing research on the therapeutic benefits of psilocybin has also been discussed.
February 15, 2023 New England waters log the second warmest year on record in 2022 Waters off the coast of New England were unusually hot in 2022. Last year the water temperatures were the second warmest on record in the Gulf of Maine.
February 14, 2023 Connecticut's transgender athlete policy faces renewed legal challenge A federal appeals court will reconsider an earlier decision that allows transgender athletes to compete in girls athletics in the state of Connecticut.
February 13, 2023 Next on Dems' hit list: The suburbs The Biden administration announced it will require all towns across the U.S. to submit "Equity Plans" showing how they will make it possible for low-income people to live there.
February 10, 2023 Drag queen bingo night at Connecticut church received 'extraordinary' response from community, reverend says A Connecticut church sparked controversy after hosting a drag queen bingo night to raise money for an annual youth mission trip to rebuild homes in Appalachia.
February 8, 2023 Former UConn student pleads guilty to 2020 sword attack Peter Manfredonia of Newtown, Connecticut, agreed to a 55-year sentence for a 2020 sword attack that killed Ted DeMers, 62, and injured an 80-year-old man.
February 8, 2023 Connecticut Gov. Lamont optimistic about state economy following tax cut proposal Democratic Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont expressed optimism about the state's financial standing Wednesday, where he proposed the state's first income tax reduction in almost 30 years.
February 8, 2023 Connecticut student jailed after fight, accused of bringing gun and high-capacity magazine to school A student was jailed after a gun and magazine were found in his classroom's closet. The gun was discovered after the student was involved in a fight.
February 8, 2023 Connecticut Dems seek to block teachers' sexuality discussions with kids from FOIA: 'State-sponsored grooming' Connecticut State Democrats proposed a bill that would block teachers' discussions with students on gender identity and sexuality from FOIA requests.