Category Archives: Local News

GUBERNATORIAL HOPEFULS DEBATE TONIGHT IN NL The two major party candidates for Connecticut governor are squaring off in a debate for the first time Wednesday night. The event featuring Democrat Ned La...

OBSERVING 9/11 The nation remembers today the devastating attacks on 9/11 in New York City that changed the world forever 17 years ago. In the town of Stonington, the local community, dignitaries and ...

CHIEF KYDD LEAVING TODAY New London Fire Chief Henry E. Kydd Jr. is retiring today after 40 years of service to the city. Kydd was appointed chief in 2013 by Mayor Daryl Finizio and held the honor as ...

SEN. SOMERS REPORTING POSSIBLE RACIAL INCIDENTS HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Connecticut state officials say they're investigating reports of "racially offensive incidents," which a state senator says inclu...

DAVOL DIES DURING CHARITY RIDE Longtime Connecticut political strategist Ben Davol is dead after suffering an apparent heart attack during a charity bicycle ride. Davol was participating in the Closer...

MIGHT BE INSANE A Norwich man accused of arson and attempted murder may plead insanity. The attorney representing 38-year old Tyree Davis says he may consider that avenue. Davis is accused of torching...

SCORES SHOW PROGRESS Norwich elementary school students are showing steady progress on the statewide standardized tests, while city middle school students continue to struggle. Test scores are well be...

NL FESTIVAL BEGINS The sixth annual Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival in New London got underway Thursday with remarks by Gov. Malloy at the opening ceremony at Fort Trumbull State Park. The five...

FIRST DEBATE IN BOOKS How to improve Connecticut's economy is the focus of the first scheduled debate last night between the gubernatorial candidates in this November's elections. Only two candidates ...

SUSPICIOUS PACKAGES IN HARTFORD HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Law enforcement officials in Connecticut are investigating suspicious packages found at four buildings in downtown Hartford, including a governme...