Huge winning scratch-off ticket sold at Harrison Speedway

HARRISON, OH — A lucky player in Harrison has won $20,000 after purchasing a VIP Millions scratch-off ticket from the Ohio Lottery. The winning ticket was sold at Speedway #7560, located at…

Lottery Results·Ohio News

Musk’s “You Are the Media” Bolsters X as Publishers Remain Cautious Over Heavily Censored Facebook

In a dramatic shift in the social media landscape, Elon Musk’s “You are the Media” campaign has proven to be a significant boon for X (formerly Twitter), while many publishers and citizen…

Government News·Tech and Gaming

Airport Shell in Windsor Locks sells $100K winning scratch-off

WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. – Lizet V of New Haven is celebrating a $100,000 win after playing the $4,000,000 Fortune scratch-off, purchased at Airport Shell in Windsor Locks. Lizet’s big win came from…

Connecticut News·Lottery Results

Guatemalan man indicted for illegal reentry into the United States after prior deportation in Connecticut

NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A federal grand jury has indicted a 40-year-old Guatemalan citizen, Rafael Vincente Vincente, for illegally reentering the United States after being deported, U.S. Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery announced…

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Florida Resident Wins $100K on Connecticut Scratch-Off

New Haven, CT – A lucky winner from Palm Harbor, Florida, has hit the jackpot with a $100,000 prize from the Connecticut Lottery’s CA$HWORD scratch-off ticket. The winning ticket was sold at…

Connecticut News·Lottery Results

Connecticut man pleads guilty in Martha’s Vineyard bank robbery

BOSTON — A Connecticut man has pleaded guilty in federal court to his involvement in a Martha’s Vineyard bank robbery. Romane Andre Clayton, 22, of New Haven, Conn., admitted to one count…

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Seven individuals indicted for involvement in nationwide jewelry theft ring

NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Seven individuals have been indicted in connection with an organized jewelry theft ring that targeted mall-based stores and kiosks across the United States, according to an announcement by…

Chris Christie to Teach Political Campaign Course at Yale

NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, known for his brash political style and failed presidential bids, has been appointed to teach a political science course at Yale University.…

New Jersey News·School and Education News

Phil Murphy Enters Tri-State Pizza Battle, Dissing Connecticut’s Apizza Hard

The pizza wars are heating up! New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont are sparring on Twitter about which state has the superior slice, but let’s be real—can either…

Connecticut News·Food & Dining·Local Politics·New Jersey News

Hartford Man Indicted on Charges of Defrauding Amazon

NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT — A federal grand jury in New Haven has returned a four-count indictment charging Terrell Kimble, 44, of Hartford, with wire fraud in connection with a scheme to defraud…

Connecticut News

Maryland Welcomes Youngest Deputy State Fire Marshal After Academy Graduation

STATEWIDE — The Office of the State Fire Marshal celebrated a significant milestone today with the graduation of Sierra Hawkins, 23, from the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission Academy in Sykesville.…

Federal Indictment Charges Four Bridgeport Men with Armed Robbery Spree

HARTFORD, CT – The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that a federal grand jury in Hartford has indicted four Bridgeport men for their involvement in a series of armed robberies. The accused are…

Waterbury Gang Member Receives 18-Year Federal Prison Sentence

WATERBURY, CT—D’Andre Burrus, also known as “Dopeman,” a 30-year-old member of a violent street gang in Waterbury, has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison. U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley…

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Connecticut Traffic Updates and Ongoing Roadwork

HARTFORD, CT—A crash on I-91 southbound near Exit 32 has resulted in the closure of two right lanes at approximately 0.15 miles before the exit in Hartford, reported at 9:03 AM. This…

Connecticut News·Traffic Alerts

Romanian National Pleads Guilty to 2007 Connecticut Home Invasion, Injection of ‘Deadly Virus’

NEW HAVEN, CT—Stefan Alexandru Barabas, a 38-year-old Romanian citizen, has pleaded guilty to charges related to his involvement in a 2007 violent home invasion in South Kent, Connecticut. The plea was entered…

Police Blotter·Massachusetts News

Father-Son Duo Dedicates Time to Toms River Fire Department

TOMS RIVER, NJ—In Toms River, the Rice family exemplifies a multi-generational commitment to service. Matthew Rice, 23, recently earned his master’s degree in fire science, specializing in explosion and investigation. He follows…

Community News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News·Toms River News

Truck Crash Causes Congestion on I-95 Northbound

NEW HAVEN, CT — A crash involving a truck has led to significant congestion on I-95 Northbound this morning. The incident occurred between Exits 44 and 46, affecting traffic over a 2.0-mile…

Police Blotter·Connecticut News·Traffic Alerts

Fort Wayne Man Sentenced to 150 Months in Prison

McBride was sentenced to 150 months in prison followed by 2 years of supervised release. FORT WAYNE –Brandon K. McBride, 38 years old, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was sentenced by United States…

Government News·Police Blotter

Watch: Cop Stops Illegal ATV Rider From Injuring Families Walking Along Park Path

NEW HAVEN, CT — Dash cam footage released by New Haven Police has sparked controversy after showing a police cruiser abruptly cutting off an ATV rider. The incident occurred after police responded…

Connecticut News·Police Blotter

Extradited Nigerian National Convicted of Business Email Compromise Scheme

According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Okechuckwu Valentine Osuji, 39, and his co-conspirators targeted specific individuals and businesses by masquerading as trustworthy entities in electronic communications to obtain money. …