Live News of Connecticut April 25, 2024

Connecticut Governor Lamont Faces Backlash For Illegal Tree Cutting

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont is under scrutiny for allegedly chopping down over 180 trees in a protected wetland area behind his Greenwich home. The 70-year-old Democrat reportedly violated wetland regulations by cuttinRead More

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Activist Groups Plan Anti-Israel Protests At Multiple Universities

Following anti-Israel protests at Columbia University, UC Berkeley, and Yale, additional activist groups have been inspired to organize their own resistance movements, prompting schools in California, Texas, and Maryland tRead More

Connecticut And New Jersey Residents Challenge New York Tax Law

Telecommuting has become a permanent alternative for many employees of New York-based companies in Connecticut and New Jersey, raising questions about why they are still required to pay personal income tax to New York. InRead More

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16 Arrested At Yale Protest Over Divestment From Military Manufacturers

At least 16 people, including some students, have been arrested following a protest on Yale University's campus in Connecticut. The police blocked off entrances during their response to the demonstration. The protest, ledRead More

16 Arrested At Yale University Protest

On Monday morning, it was reported that at least 16 individuals, including some students, were arrested following a protest on Yale University's campus in Connecticut. The incident occurred when police blocked off entranceRead More

Caitlin Clark's WNBA Debut As Olympic Team Tryout

Caitlin Clark, the NCAA Division I all-time scoring leader, will use her early play in the WNBA as an opportunity to vie for a spot on the U.S. Olympic women's basketball team for the upcoming Paris...Read More

Maryland Teen Arrested For School Shooting Plot

A Maryland teenager was arrested after law enforcement officials uncovered a plot to commit school shootings, officials said Friday. Andrea Ye, 18, of Rockville, who goes by Alex, allegedly wrote a 129-page manifesto detaiRead More

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Three Dead In Connecticut House Fire Investigation

Authorities in Connecticut are investigating a devastating fire that resulted in the deaths of three individuals, including an 8-month-old baby. The incident occurred in Wallingford, a town located approximately 14 miles nRead More

Uconn Freshman Stephon Castle Declares For NBA Draft

UConn freshman Stephon Castle has officially declared for the NBA draft, marking the fifth Husky starter to explore the possibility of moving on following Connecticut's recent NCAA championship victory. The announcement waRead More

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Connecticut Chief Public Defender Faces Misconduct Allegations

Connecticut's top public defender is under scrutiny as the state's Public Defender Services Commission considers whether to terminate her employment due to a series of alleged misconduct. The chief public defender, the firRead More

Biden Administration Partners With States To Enforce Airline Laws

The Biden administration has initiated a collaboration with officials from 15 states to enforce consumer-protection laws for airline travelers, a responsibility typically reserved for the federal government. The U.S. DeparRead More

Severe Storms To Impact US With Tornadoes, Hail, And Flooding

Two separate systems are set to bring severe storms to various parts of the United States over the next few days, posing threats such as tornadoes, damaging winds, hail, and potential flooding. Beginning Sunday afternoon,Read More

Uconn Men's Basketball Celebrates Second Straight NCAA Championship Win

Thousands of fans gathered in downtown Hartford to celebrate the UConn men's basketball team's second consecutive NCAA championship and sixth overall in the past 25 years. The team paraded through the streets on a double-dRead More

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Senate Democrats Express Concerns Over Israel-Hamas Conflict

Senate Democrats have raised concerns over the ongoing conflict between Israel and the terrorist organization Hamas in Gaza. President Biden is facing the challenge of balancing support for the U.S. ally, Israel, while alsRead More

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Dan Hurley To Stay At Uconn, Rejects Kentucky Coaching Offer

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - APRIL 08: The Connecticut Huskies emerged victorious in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament National Championship game against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Head cRead More

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Rudy Giuliani Suggests Earthquakes In 'Communist States' Send Message

Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani sparked controversy with his recent comments on the rare 4.8 magnitude earthquake that hit New York City on Friday. During his show, Giuliani suggested a connection between the eartRead More

Purdue Advances To NCAA Title Game After Beating N.C. State

In a thrilling Final Four matchup, Purdue emerged victorious over North Carolina State with a 63-50 win, propelling them to the brink of their first NCAA title. Led by standout center Zach Edey, who recorded an...Read More

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Caitlin Clark Leads Iowa To NCAA Women's Basketball Championship Game

The University of Iowa and standout player Caitlin Clark are gearing up for back-to-back appearances in the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship Game after a thrilling victory in the Final Four against the University of CoRead More

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