Mystery sail boat stuck in Connecticut River all winter finally moved. Here's where it's going

Remember that sailboat that was stuck in the Connecticut River ice for most of the winter? It’s gone. And no, it did not sink, despite listing to starboard for quite a few weeks as ice gripped the vessel during the coldest week of the winter. It was afloat …

Connecticut dentists pay more than $600,000 to settle false claims allegations

State and federal officials allege that three dentists practicing in Norwalk submitted kickback-tainted claims to the Connecticut Medical Assistance Program. NORWALK, Conn. — Three dentists who operate out of Norwalk-based practices have agreed to civil …

Amtrak and Crayola are bringing colorful trains to Connecticut this summer

The colorful locomotives are designed to encourage imagination along Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor, which includes a number of Connecticut stops. CONNECTICUT, USA — This summer, a partnership between Amtrak and Crayola is bringing a burst of color and …

Pratt & Whitney employees continue Connecticut strike on rainy Day 5

State legislators stood side-by-side with the Pratt & Whitney workers on Friday to deliver a message of solidarity. EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — For the fifth consecutive day, Pratt & Whitney workers on strike rallied together in East Hartford.  On …

Connecticut Firefighter Cancer Relief Program expanded to cover all firefighters

Gov. Ned Lamont signed legislation to update the state program by giving all firefighters statewide access to it, whether they work for a state or local department. HARTFORD, Conn. — New legislation was signed into law by Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont this …

Connecticut man and woman allegedly defrauded victim out of $167,000

A federal grand jury in New Haven has charged Marc Anthony Alexander, 44, formerly of Milford, and Melanie Ham, 40, of Norwalk with conspiracy and fraud offenses. NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A man and woman from Connecticut have been indicted by a federal grand …

Takeaways from New York Liberty preseason opener, a 94-86 loss to Connecticut Sun

On Friday night, the New York Liberty played a real game for the first time in seven months, and their first home preseason game since 2019. (I think they knew the Brooklyn Nets weren’t making the playoffs this season, erasing a potential Barclays Center …

Connecticut man charged in $3M Amazon fraud scheme

Ameer Nasir is accused of setting up 23 trucking businesses that used the information of legitimate companies in order to sign up for transportation assignments. NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A Trumbull man has been charged after law enforcement official said he set …

Cleanup continues after storm rolls through Connecticut

Person struck and killed by Amtrak train in Connecticut, police confirm

The incident happened around 11:11 a.m. Friday when someone trespassing on the track was struck by Amtrak Train 93, the railroad company is reporting. MYSTIC, Conn. — A person was struck and killed by an Amtrak train on the tracks west of Mystic Friday …