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Police Involved Shooting At Ridgefield Mansion

Fri, 24 May 2013 23:15:12 -0400

State police tell NBC Connecticut Ridgefield police officers confronted an armed man in a yard of a multi-million dollar mansion he refused and pointed a weapon at police and they then shot and killed the suspect.

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Middletown Cop Faces More Charges

Fri, 24 May 2013 23:00:19 -0400

Samuel DiProto faces more charges just weeks after being arrested for possession of child porn.

Shoreline Businesses Trying to Weather Rainy Holiday Weekend

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:50:13 -0400

Restaurants along the shoreline that had to rebuild after Sandy are expecting fewer customers because of the rainy weather this weekend.

West Haven Woman Hit by Blow Dart

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:50:12 -0400

The woman was walking on Beach Street Monday when she was hit with a blow dart, police said.

Waterbury Houses Damaged By Strong Winds

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:15:11 -0400

Residents are cleaning up damage after storm rips through neighborhood.

Police Warn of Burglaries Occuring when People are Attending Funerals

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:00:19 -0400

Glastonbury Police are investigating 2 burglaries while people were attending loved ones funerals.

Gourmet Cupcakes With a Kick

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:40:18 -0400

NoRa Cupcake Company in Middletown is unlike any other cupcake truck youve ever seen. It has skulls and crossbones and serves up treats including the Irish Car Bomb and the bacon-covered Fat Elvis. (Watch to the end to see how Todd Piro gets into his job.)

Feast TV: Mamie's

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:23:27 -0400

From great grilled sandwiches to burgers and amazing baked goods, Mamie's in Roxbury is definitely a place to check out.

Silverman's Animal Farm

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:26:52 -0400

Silverman's Animal Farm in Easton has animals from sheep, goats and alpacas, to a ostrich and even a buffalo.

Wolcott Bear

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:15:09 -0400

A hungry bear roams a Wolcott neighborhood

Audio of Bradley International Runway Scare

Fri, 24 May 2013 07:54:20 -0400

The Troubleshooters obtained audio recordings from the near miss on the runway at Bradley International Airport.

Building In Danger Of Collapse

Thu, 23 May 2013 23:25:07 -0400

Six Hartford families have been evacuated from a Putnum Street home because of an exterior wall crumbling.

Pratt & Whitney Cancer Study

Thu, 23 May 2013 23:15:11 -0400

Pratt & Whitney reveal the results of a 12 year study that shows employees were not at risk of developing cancer from working in the factories.

Boy Scouts to Allow Openly Gay Scout Members

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:00:03 -0400

The Boy Scouts of America voted to now allow openly gay Scouts to join its ranks.

Cicadas Surprise Reporter

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:05:29 -0400

Cicadas have emerged from the ground in North Branford, Connecticut. One family found them in their backyard and our reporter gets a close-up look at the critters.

Woman Delivers Own Baby

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:34:04 -0400

Erica Bovino, of Southington, CT, was alone and had no time to get to a hospital when her daughter, Stella, was born on May 6.

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Crab Cakes

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:43:22 -0400

1 pound Maryland Lump Crab
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
1 tablespoon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼- to ½-cup bread crumbs

In a large bowl, mix together the crab, celery, onion, mayonnaise, Old Bay, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.

Add bread crumbs, a little at a time, to get a moist but moldable crab cake.

Make the batch into 2- to 3-ounce cakes and fry.

House Passes Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants Bill

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:30:15 -0400

The House passed the bill, following more 7 hours of debate, Thursday morning.

School Pool Safety Bill Moves Forward

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:05:01 -0400

As lawmakers move forward to improve pool safety, a Connecticut father continues his push for change after his son drowns in a high school pool.

Electricity Customers Could See Major Switch In Service

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:18 -0400

A bill before the legislature could force 880,000 customers into new electrical supply service without their consent.

Injured Workers Looking To Sue Over Train Collision

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:30:26 -0400

5 conductors and 2 engineers have hired an attorney to investigate what caused the crash and whether or not the railroad was negligent.

Suspicious Cloud Mistaken for Tornado

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:36:14 -0400

A weather spotter in Copake, New York called the National Weather Service to say there was a tornado on the ground. It turns out it wasn't a tornado at all.

Bomb Training In Norwich Draws In Law Enforcement From New England

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:30:15 -0400

Police officers from across Connecticut underwent highly specialized bomb training with the FBI this week. Special agent bomb technicians demonstrated dozens of explosive devices and chemicals in an effort to teach law enforcement how to analyze post-bomb blast crime scenes.

Sandy Hook Moms Start New Foundation

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:29:08 -0400

Alissa Parker and Michele Gay did not know each other before December 14, that changed on the day their lives were turned upside down.

Sandy Hook Moms Sympathize With Tornado Victims

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:26:59 -0400

Alissa Parker and Michele Gay did not know each other before December 14, that changed on the day their lives were turned upside down.

Making The Grade

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:54:21 -0400

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Airline Ratings: Cramped or Comfortable?

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:10:13 -0400

Consumer Reports surveys air passengers to learn how major airlines fare on customer service and comfort.

Findining a Reputable Mortgage Lender

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:50:11 -0400

Some mortgage offers aren't always what they seem. Consumer Reports offers advice on making sure you're dealing with a reputable lender.

Biden to Graduates: "It's Not Your Father's Coast Guard"

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:40:13 -0400

Vice President Joe Biden gave the commencement address at the Coast Guard Academy in New London.

Vice President Biden at Coast Guard Academy

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:36:46 -0400

Vice President Joe Biden spoke at the Coast Guard Academy today.

Vandals Strike Manchester Cemetery

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:20:18 -0400

Nine gravestones in The Hillstown Veterans Cemetery in Manchester were found vandalized. The gravestones had markings on them from a permanent black marker. Police are investigating.

Helpful Tips Around the House

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:17:05 -0400

Lou Manfredini, of Ace Hardware, provides helpful tips for your home and garden.

Police Body Cameras

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:23:50 -0400

The next time you get pulled over by a police officer, you may notice a tiny camera watching your every move.

Runway Scare at Bradley International Airport

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:25:08 -0400

The FAA is investigating an incident involving two planes that came close to colliding on the runway.

Wild Weather Tears Through State

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:05:23 -0400

Many residents of Falls Village, Goshen and surrounding areas get hit by storm.

Business Bootcamp To Help Vets

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:05:09 -0400

The non-profit helps veterans navigate the minefield of starting a new business.

Ex-Donovan Aide Found Guilty

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:05:10 -0400

A federal court jury has found an aide to former Connecticut House Speaker Chris Donovan guilty of three counts filed in a corruption case.The prosecution and defense summed up their cases Tuesday in the New Haven trial of Robert Braddock Jr., who was the finance manager for Donovan's failed campaign last year for the 5th Congressional District seat.

Severe Weather School Safety

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:55:10 -0400

Naugatuck is among the school districts in CT with a severe weather safety plan

Wolcott Bear

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:20:16 -0400

A 1 1/2 yr old bear was touring a Wolcott neighborhood for food.

Connecticut Spotlight

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:35:17 -0400

Relief Team from Stamford Heads to Oklahoma

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:01:37 -0400

AmeriCares, a Connecticut-based disaster relief organization, sent a response team to Oklahoma on Tuesday morning.