LIFESTYLE 3 hours ago Meet the American who made us flip for hamburgers, Louis Lassen, Danish immigrant street-wagon cook Danish immigrant Louis Lassen of New Haven, Connecticut, is cited as the inventor of the hamburger sandwich by the Library of Congress. Some sources dispute the claim; here's his story.
True Crime 2 days ago Man executed two Connecticut police officers likely over prior traffic stop: officials A Connecticut man lured two cops to his home in 2022 with a fake 911 call and executed them at point-blank range, likely over a prior traffic stop, a new report concluded.
Theme Parks June 24 This Connecticut amusement park is the oldest in the United States Lake Compounce is the oldest amusement park in the United States. The theme park first opened its doors to guests in 1846 in Bristol, Connecticut. Today it's full of thrilling rides.
Connecticut June 19 Mother of fallen Connecticut detective admonishes town council after refusal to fly 'antagonistic' flag Debbie Garten, mother of a fallen Connecticut detective, admonished a Democrat-run town council following controversy surrounding the potential flying of the "thin blue line" flag.
Connecticut June 19 Romanian national pleads guilty to charges related to home invasion, extortion of Connecticut couple Stefan Alexandru Barabas pleaded guilty Tuesday to his role in a home invasion and extortion attempt. He and his accomplices claimed they had injected occupants with a "deadly virus."
GREAT OUTDOORS June 18 Angler reels in 45-pound carp, breaking record Connecticut state officials recently announced that an angler broke the state's common carp record after reeling in a carp that weighed 45 pounds and 5 ounces at Lake Lillinonah.
Donald Trump June 15 Think twice? Bar group tells members it’s OK to criticize, but don’t dare call Trump conviction 'partisan' The Connecticut Bar Association is encouraging its members to speak out against public officials' criticism of the judicial system after former President Trump's recent convictions - and to perhaps think twice before offering their own opinions.
POLITICS June 14 4 Connecticut Democratic operatives charged in absentee ballot misuse investigation Four individuals tied to Democratic politics in Connecticut's largest city were arrested in connection with an absentee ballot mishandling investigation, according to Constitution State officials.
LIFESTYLE June 12 Sandy Hook shooting victims would have graduated from high school on this day: ‘So mournful’ Sixty Newtown High School seniors graduate on June 12 as survivors of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in a class of 330 students. "There is a whole chunk of our class missing," said one.
Connecticut June 9 Connecticut city dedicates monument to immigrants where Columbus statue once stood New Haven, Connecticut dedicated Sunday a new monument to immigrants located in Wooster Square, replacing a Christopher Columbus statue that was removed in 2020.
