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Bridgeport looks closer at fire safety

Sara Welch — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:34:48 GMT

Some changes are being put into motion to safeguard people in Bridgeport public housing. They include both short-term and long-term improvements when it comes to a fire.

Women sought in train assault

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:44:24 GMT

Commuters will tell you they get to know their conductors. So, many are outraged by seeing surveillance photos that seem to show the suspects all smiles after allegedly beating up a conductor.

Fairfield athlete chases his dreams

Noah Finz — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:57:52 GMT

One student-athlete at Fairfield University is making the most of his opportunities. What started with one Connecticut's couple's wish to have a family has turned into the story of one young man who has already overcome the odds and he is not afraid to chase his dreams.

Bridgeport v. CT over detention center

Erin Cox — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:01:53 GMT

People are fired-up over talk of putting a juvenile detention center in Bridgeport. That is not sitting well with some city leaders and residents. And Thursday night they had a very vocal say.

Route 7 bypass helps traffic, animals

Marc Robbins — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:18:04 GMT

Folks traveling on Route 7 may have an easier time getting around this evening. A new bypass was opened Thursday in Brookfield and it's not only expected to relieve congestion but improve things for reptiles, too.

Kids found alone with guns, pot, pills

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:02:38 GMT

About three pounds of marijuana were seized in a drug bust in Bridgeport today. Police also say four small children were found alone in the apartment with the drugs.

Services for family killed in fire

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:41:09 GMT

Funeral services were held today for a woman and her three young children that were killed last week in an apartment fire.

Bethel Rep faces motor vehicle charges

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:26:36 GMT

A Connecticut state representative faces multiple violations after he was pulled over by police in Newtown.

Threat closes Trumbull High

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:59:07 GMT

School officials have announced that there will be school, Thursday, at Trumbull High School despite an early dismissal due to what was deemed a "credible threat."

Auto repair shops win $15M from insurer

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:55:00 GMT

A Connecticut jury has awarded $15 million to automobile repair shop owners in their lawsuit accusing an affiliate of The Hartford Financial Services Group of unfair trade practices.

Massage therapist acquitted of assault

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:46:27 GMT

A Connecticut jury has acquitted a Stamford massage therapist of allegations he sexually assaulted a client last year.

Bridgeport teacher charged with DUI

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:32:38 GMT

Bridgeport police say a city teacher whose father was the late Congressman Stewart McKinney led officers on a brief car chase before being charged with drunken driving and illegally carrying a loaded handgun.

Order: feds to attach Forbes' land

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:27:21 GMT

The federal government may get to collect billions of dollars in court-ordered restitution under a new divorce decree between former Cendant Corp. chairman Walter Forbes and his wife of 27 years.

Bridgeport fire ignites housing change

Erin Cox — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:33:17 GMT

A fire that claimed the lives of a mother and her three children has people living in a Bridgeport housing complex worried and asking for safety changes.

Man killed after exiting car on I-95

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:27:20 GMT

A Bridgeport man was killed after exiting his car following a minor accident on I-95 south.

Doctor accused of using his own sperm

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:02:48 GMT

A Greenwich obstetrician accused of using his own sperm during an artificial insemination procedure has been fined by Connecticut authorities, but was allowed to keep his license.

Stags player works to regain strength

Noah Finz — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:41:26 GMT

He was the pillar of strength, the Stags' Mister Everything. But as last year's season wore on, Anthony Johnson seemed to wear out. He had no idea why.

Hit and run driver sought in Stamford

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:03:37 GMT

Police in Stamford are looking for a hit and run driver who seriously injured a man who was standing beside his parked car.

2 shot at Stratford housing complex

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:49:29 GMT

Stratford police say two men were wounded in a shooting at a housing complex.

Mother, children die in apartment fire

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:25:31 GMT

A mother and her three young children were killed early Friday after a fire in their apartment in Bridgeport, authorities said.

Police search for shooting suspects

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:29:13 GMT

A shooting that took place around 7 p.m. at Gregory Circle in Stratford remains under investigation after two victims suffered gunshot wounds and were then taken to Bridgeport Hospital.

Save the Children names new board chair

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:25:19 GMT

Save the Children says Xerox Corp. chairman Anne M. Mulcahy has been elected chairman of its board of trustees.

Student newspaper faces harassment

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:03:01 GMT

Fairfield University officials are looking into harassment claims against the student newspaper after a satirical column sparked a protest on campus.

Honoring veterans around the state

Marc Robbins — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:51:04 GMT

Veterans Day serves as a time of reflection to honor those who have served, or are currently serving, our country. Around Connecticut, people took the day to thank and listen to those who have given us our freedom.

Man fined for offering sex with wife

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:07:50 GMT

A man who Connecticut police say offered strangers paid sex with his wife in an Internet ad has been fined $2,000.

Chimp attack victim reveals face

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:52:02 GMT

A Connecticut woman who was attacked by a 200-pound chimpanzee has revealed her face and says she's ready to heal and move forward.

Easton tree goes to Rockefeller Center

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:50:23 GMT

A 76-foot Norway spruce on a Connecticut school teacher's property is destined to grace New York's Rockefeller Center as this year's Christmas tree.

U.S. Sen. candidate walks to end war

Tina Detelj — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:38:51 GMT

U.S. Senate candidate Democrat Merrick Alpert [D] is on a campaign walk. Alpert who wants to unseat Sen. Chris Dodd is walking from Stonington to Greenwich.

Letterman suspect asks court to dismiss

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:11:22 GMT

The CBS News producer accused of blackmailing David Letterman hopes to get a judge to dismiss an extortion case that prompted the late-night comic to acknowledge affairs with staffers.

Strollers recalled for fingertip hazard

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:20:44 GMT

About a million Maclaren strollers sold by Target and Babies "R'' Us were recalled Monday, after 12 reports of children having their fingertips amputated by a hinge mechanism.