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Manufacturing initiative announced

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:29:25 GMT

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and Congressman John Larson are announcing a new manufacturing jobs initiative that will bring together state government, businesses and colleges.

House passes baby food labeling bill

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:26:10 GMT

A bill that would require special labels on baby food containing genetically modified ingredients has passed the state House of Representatives.

Gill named new chief medical examiner

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:31:06 GMT

A New York City medical examiner has been named Connecticut's new chief medical examiner.

Hartford apartment building to be razed

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:55:04 GMT

Demolitions crews have started to knock down a Hartford apartment building that was in danger of collapse.

Silver alert for 13-year-old girl

Fri, 24 May 2013 02:22:56 GMT

A silver alert has been issued for a 13-year-old endangered runaway from Hartford on Thursday.

Answer to Pratt & Whitney cancer study

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:50:07 GMT

We're learning more about a story we've been following here on News 8 for more than a decade. After a number of Pratt & Whitney workers got brain cancer, a study was launched to determine if their work had anything to do with it.

Lawsuit filed against new gun law

Mark Davis — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:45:16 GMT

The President of the gun rights organization that has filed a federal lawsuit against Connecticut's new gun law is speaking out Thursday.

Hartford apartment buildings evacuated

Bob Wilson — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:14:04 GMT

Hundreds of people are left in the streets after they were forced to evacuate their apartment complex. Officials are worried the building could collapse after a big bulge showed up in a brick wall.

US House subcommittee rejects closings

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:10:11 GMT

Communities in southeastern Connecticut that rely on the Navy submarine base as an economic engine may be breathing easier following a U.S. House subcommittee's rejection Thursday of a new round of military base closings.

Bullying forum planned at Conn. Capitol

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:19:16 GMT

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Students, researchers, educators and government leaders are gathering at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford to discuss ways of addressing cyberbullying and bullying in schools.

Cancer study at Pratt & Whitney ends

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:13:33 GMT

A massive, 11-year study of brain cancer at jet engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney is coming to an end with what could be definitive information about fatal occupational illnesses at Connecticut plants.

3 arrested on heroin and crack charges

Thu, 23 May 2013 03:02:34 GMT

Manchester police busted an alleged drug dealer with heroin and crack cocaine on Wednesday evening.

2 charged for selling drugs out of club

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:28:00 GMT

Two employees of a gentlemen's club in East Hartford were arrested Wednesday, after complaints of drug dealing and prostitution.

Veteran's gravestones vandalized

Jamie Muro — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:41:17 GMT

Just days before Memorial Day, crews are scrambling to clean up gravestones at a veteran's cemetery in Manchester.

Doctors offer hyperbaric therapy

Jocelyn Maminta — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:31:05 GMT

More doctors are now offering hyperbaric therapy in their offices.

Backlog for pistol permits

Mark Davis — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:18:38 GMT

It's been just over six weeks since Governor Malloy signed one of the toughest gun laws in the nation following the tragedy at Sandy Hook.

Mission aims to boost CT industry

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:50:52 GMT

Executives from the Connecticut aerospace, biotech and pharmaceutical industries are joining federal and state officials on an eight-day trade mission to China.

Simsbury man arrested for child porn

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:47:11 GMT

A Simsbury man was arrested on child porn charges on Wednesday.

PD issue report on student drowning

Keith Kountz — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:49:32 GMT

Six months after a Manchester High student drowned in a school swimming pool, police have issued their official report on what happened.

Reps. advance school pool safety bill

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:46:21 GMT

Legislation that sets stronger pool safety measures following the recent deaths of two Connecticut students is advancing in the General Assembly.

Bill blocks release of Newtown records

Mark Davis — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:25:50 GMT

State prosecutors had said the final report on the investigation into the tragedy at Sandy Hook would be ready for public release next month.

Silver Alert for Hartford teen

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:19:46 GMT

Police have issued a Silver Alert for a Hartford teenager who hasn't been seen since May 8.

Push to make GMOs in food labeled

Mark Davis — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:12:50 GMT

Connecticut is moving a step closer to becoming the first state to require that genetically altered food be labeled.

PD: 1,700 bags of heroin seized

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:40:04 GMT

A Hartford man was arrested after police executed a search and seizure warrant Tuesday, finding approximately 1,700 bags of heroin.

CT to raise tax on digital products?

Darren Kramer — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:26:29 GMT

If some democratic state lawmakers have their way, you may soon be paying more for every song, eBook, or app that you download from the internet.

ESPN to lay off workers

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:01:48 GMT

ESPN will be laying off employees, the company said Tuesday, but the specific number has not been announced.

Official: No drugs found in gunman

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:49:54 GMT

An official says toxicology tests on the Newtown school shooter's body did not turn up any alcohol, illegal drugs or prescription medication.

NV man abducted kids, caught in CT

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:20:09 GMT

A Nevada man was arrested in Connecticut after abducting his children from their foster home in Massachusetts, triggering an Amber Alert.

Second armed robbery in jewelery store

Bob Wilson — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:27:36 GMT

For the second time in as many months, a jewelry store is knocked off by some robbers. Police are pouring through surveillance video trying to figure out who's responsible.

Man shot after dispute in Hartford

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:06:17 GMT

Hartford police are investigating a shooting that took place Monday evening.