Police: Man who didn’t want divorce holds ex-wife hostage in Conn. home, bomb squad respondsSOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. — An advertising executive kidnapped his ex-wife from a parking garage Tuesday, held her hostage for hours in a suburban home and fired gunshots as police negotiators and a bomb squad waited outside, authorities said. Conn. lawmaker reinstated to leadership post after being cleared in freezing death of womanHARTFORD, Conn. — A Connecticut legislator has been reinstated to his leadership post after a state prosecutor determined there was insufficient evidence to charge him in connection with the January freezing death of a Rocky Hill woman. Federal judge rejects Conn. law that requires a license to be an interior designerHARTFORD, Conn. — A federal judge has struck down a Connecticut law that requires people calling themselves interior designers to get a license or face fines and possible prison time. Conn. mother and son sentenced to probation for roles in 2005 crash that killed 4HARTFORD, Conn. — A Connecticut woman and her son have been sentenced to three years probation for attempted insurance fraud and evidence tampering after a wreck that killed four people in 2005. Labor, civil rights advocates say high court ruling for white firefighters leaves confusionHARTFORD, Conn. — The Supreme Court ruling in favor of white New Haven firefighters who said they were victims of reverse discrimination will probably leave employers confused, civil rights advocates and labor attorneys say. 2 companies seen as beneficiaries of Pentagon decision on mine-resistant vehiclesHARTFORD, Conn. — Shares jumped Monday at two companies that could benefit from a Pentagon decision on the supplier of mine-protected vehicles for U.S. troops. Conn. gov signs bill pushed by Dems after Blagojevich scandal, can’t fill US Senate vacanciesHARTFORD, Conn. — Republican Gov. M. Jodi Rell announced Friday she has signed a bill pushed by Democrats after the Rod Blagojevich scandal that strips her of the power to fill a vacant U.S. Senate seat and instead requires a special election. Conn. company owner who rigged truck with bad brakes gets 6 years in fiery crash that killed 4HARTFORD, Conn. — A trucking company owner who rigged one of his vehicles with bad brakes and tried to reinstate insurance after it caused a fiery crash that killed four people was sentenced Wednesday to six years in prison. Conn. trucking co. owner gets 6 years for fatal crash;accused of rigging truck with bad brakesHARTFORD, Conn. — A Connecticut recycling company owner accused of rigging a truck with bad brakes and then trying to reinstate insurance coverage after a deadly crash has been sentenced to six years in prison. NJ blogger arraigned on charge of inciting violence against Connecticut lawmakersHARTFORD, Conn. — A New Jersey blogger accused of encouraging violence against Connecticut legislators told authorities he hoped nobody would “go off the deep end and do something terrible,” but he added, “you never can tell,” according to a police report released Monday. NJ blogger to appear in court on charge of inciting violence against Connecticut lawmakersHARTFORD, Conn. — A blogger is due in a Connecticut courtroom to face a charge of inciting violence against state lawmakers. Conn. lawmaker won’t be charged in case of woman who ran from his car and then froze to deathHARTFORD, Conn. — A Connecticut legislator will not be charged in the death of woman who fled from his car barefoot on a frigid January night and then died of hypothermia. Conn. councilwoman apologizes after release of DWI arrest video; warned cops she OKs salariesGLASTONBURY, Conn. — A town councilwoman in Connecticut is apologizing for her conduct after police released the video of her drunken driving arrest which shows her warning officers that she approves their salaries. Recent appraisal says Sen. Dodd’s Ireland vacation cottage now worth $660,000HARTFORD, Conn. — A new appraisal more than doubles the value of U.S. Sen. Christopher Dodd’s Irish cottage, a vacation home that is the subject of an ethics complaint by a conservative group that questions if it was really a gift. Connecticut Science Center opens _ but not before cutbacks _ in effort to revitalize HartfordHARTFORD, Conn. — The doors opened Friday at the sparkling nine-story, $165 million Connecticut Science Center, a dramatic addition to the riverfront and the latest project aiming to breathe life into the capital city. Hartford Financial to offer shares of stock for up to $750M, gets approval for federal programHARTFORD, Conn. — Insurer Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. said Friday it will offer shares of stock for sales proceeds of up to $750 million. NJ blogger surrenders on charges of inciting injury in posts about Connecticut lawmakersHARTFORD, Conn. — A New Jersey blogger who urged readers to “take up arms” against Connecticut lawmakers and who suggested government officials should “obey the Constitution or die” surrendered Thursday on a charge of inciting violence. NJ blogger surrenders on charges of inciting injury over posts about Conn. lawmakersHARTFORD, Conn. — A New Jersey blogger has surrendered to Connecticut police to face a criminal charge for encouraging his audience “to take up arms” against two lawmakers. Judge says federal agents violated immigrants’ rights in 2007 Conn. raids, blocks deportationHARTFORD, Conn. — Federal agents violated the constitutional rights of four illegal immigrants in raids that critics say were retaliation for a New Haven program that provided ID cards to foreigners in the country illegally, a federal judge has ruled. Conn. judge says federal agents violated immigrants’ rights in 2007 raids, blocks deportationHARTFORD, Conn. — A federal judge has ruled that immigration agents violated the constitutional rights of four illegal immigrants during a series of controversial raids in New Haven in 2007. 5 wounded in shooting at Connecticut pizza parlor; man arrested on weapon chargesHARTFORD, Conn. — Police say five people were shot in a Connecticut pizza shop, and one of the victims is hospitalized in serious condition with a gunshot wound to the back. 6 wounded in separate shootings in Connecticut; 1 man arrested on weapon chargesHARTFORD, Conn. — Police say six people were shot and wounded in separate shootings in Connecticut. Conn. gov. vetoes measure to end death penalty, calling it appropriate for heinous crimesHARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut’s governor has vetoed legislation that would have abolished the death penalty. Insurer Hartford Financial CEO Ayer to retire by year-end, board seeking replacementHARTFORD, Conn. — Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. said Thursday that Chairman and Chief Executive Ramani Ayer will retire by the end of the year. Aetna cuts full-year profit outlook, citing higher commercial costs, lower Medicare revenueHARTFORD, Conn. — Managed-care company Aetna Inc. on Tuesday cut its full-year profit expectations below analysts’ forecasts due mainly to rising commercial medical costs and lower projected Medicare revenue. Aetna cuts full-year profit outlook, citing higher than expected costs, lower Medicaid revenueHARTFORD, Conn. — Managed-care company Aetna Inc. on Tuesday lowered its profit expectations for the full year below analysts’ forecast. 50 Cent testifies in lawsuit over Conn. mansion repairs, says company overbilled by $3 millionHARTFORD, Conn. — Rapper 50 Cent said Tuesday that he never would have bought a Connecticut mansion once owned by boxer Mike Tyson had he realized it would require millions in repairs and renovations. 50 Cent testifies in his lawsuit over Conn. mansion repairs, says co. overbilled by $3 millionHARTFORD, Conn. — Rapper 50 Cent said Tuesday that he never would have bought a Connecticut mansion once owned by boxer Mike Tyson had he realized it would require millions in repairs and renovations. Connecticut attorney general urges changes to tribal agreements before allowing Keno gamingHARTFORD, Conn. — Attorney General Richard Blumenthal advised Connecticut legislators Monday to amend the state’s memoranda of understanding with two federally recognized Indian tribes before attempting to legalize Keno in the state. Conn. lawmakers say they won’t ban wild animals as pets, want to protect farmHARTFORD, Conn. — The Connecticut General Assembly won’t take up a bill this session banning a long list of wild and potentially dangerous animals as pets. |
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