Thousands mourn Danbury Police Officer Robert DiNardo

Surrounding communities came together to help the Danbury Police Department, as they mourned one of their own.  Tuesday was Officer Robert DiNardo's funeral.  More...

-Local lawmaker upset no budget deal in place

-Connecticut restaurant owner charged with unlawful employment

Federal Lyme Disease legislation proposed

A state law, introduced by Bethel Representative Jason Bartlett allows physicians to prescribe long-term antibiotics for chronic Lyme without fear of sanctions.  Senator Chris Dodd is proposing the Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease Prevention, Education and Research Act of 2009.  More...

Sasquatch or Bog Foot in Fairfield? 

Danbury man sentenced for growing marijuana plants

13 Ct. Post Offices may close 

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) Thirteen Connecticut post offices are on a list released by the U.S. Postal Service for possible shutdown or consolidation. A USPS spokeswoman says the list is part of a study to determine whether the closings and consolidations will save money.... More 

-Conn. woman admits arson to smoke out husband

-Lawyer says wife should be suspect in Kissel case

Screaming sex leads to beating

TORRINGTON, Conn. (AP) Police in Connecticut say they arrested four teenagers who misunderstood a woman's screams and beat a 25-year-old man who was having sex with her in her bedroom.... More

-Jury selection begins for suspect in teen's death

-6 bankrupt Conn. nursing homes sold

Unemployment rises to 9.5 per cent

WASHINGTON (AP) A lot of economists -- and even President Barack Obama -- have predicted a 10 percent unemployment rate before the economy recovers. And the jobless level has taken another step toward that mark, rising to 9.5 percent -- a 26-year high....More

-Police: Man who shot himself on NY Thruway dies

-Findings show plane intact; speed sensors not only crash cause

US soldier captured in Afghanistan

KABUL (AP) US military spokeswoman says insurgents have captured an American soldier in eastern Afghanistan.   Capt. Elizabeth Mathias said the soldier has been missing since Tuesday. She said she could not provide further information....More

Major travel troubles in Chicago

North Korea fires more missiles

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