/tags/latest-news Latest News en-US Copyright Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:52:58 GMT /news/2025-04-29/impaired-driver-who-struck-and-killed-a-connecticut-trooper-is-sentenced-to-18-years Alex Oyola-Sanchez, 45, of Hartford, apologized and asked for forgiveness from the family of Trooper First Class Aaron Pelletier during a hearing at New Britain Superior Court. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:52:58 GMT /news/2025-04-29/impaired-driver-who-struck-and-killed-a-connecticut-trooper-is-sentenced-to-18-years The Associated Press /news/2025-04-29/ct-mayor-says-hamden-revaluation-crisis-will-spread-across-the-state Hamden’s new property assessments are pushing tax bills sharply higher despite a cut to the mill rate. Mayor Lauren Garrett says the damage could spread across ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:35:09 GMT /news/2025-04-29/ct-mayor-says-hamden-revaluation-crisis-will-spread-across-the-state John Henry Smith /news/2025-04-29/trumps-team-has-disrupted-some-430-billion-in-federal-funds-delauro-top-democrats-say Sen. Patty Murray of Washington and Rep. Rosa DeLauro of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø on Tuesday released an online tracker that is compiling all the ways President Donald Trump and his adviser Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency are interrupting the flow of federal funds, often going up against the law. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:41:08 GMT /news/2025-04-29/trumps-team-has-disrupted-some-430-billion-in-federal-funds-delauro-top-democrats-say Lisa Mascaro / Associated Press /news/2025-04-28/terrence-cheng-embattled-cscu-head-to-be-stripped-of-leadership-position Under an agreement, Cheng will be moved to a new job, "strategic advisor to the Board of Regents," the board announced Monday. His contract will not be renewed next year. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 19:56:29 GMT /news/2025-04-28/terrence-cheng-embattled-cscu-head-to-be-stripped-of-leadership-position Matt Dwyer, Maysoon Khan /news/2025-04-28/as-measles-spreads-across-new-england-cts-top-public-health-official-says-check-your-vaccinations Dr. Manisha Juthani is urging parents to vaccinate their children against measles. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 17:26:28 GMT /news/2025-04-28/as-measles-spreads-across-new-england-cts-top-public-health-official-says-check-your-vaccinations Sujata Srinivasan /news/2025-04-28/sen-chris-murphys-emergency-message-about-trump-is-connecting-with-democratic-voters Murphy is channeling his own frustration and anger into a sustained blitz of television appearances, fundraising appeals, Senate floor speeches and events. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 13:31:27 GMT /news/2025-04-28/sen-chris-murphys-emergency-message-about-trump-is-connecting-with-democratic-voters Mary Clare Jalonick / Associated Press /news/2025-04-25/ct-offers-a-miraculous-stroke-treatment-a-proposal-would-provide-it-to-vets The Vivistim device, implanted in a patient’s neck and chest, includes a battery and a narrow cable that wraps around the vagus nerve. When turned on, the device sends electrical signals to the brain. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:40:19 GMT /news/2025-04-25/ct-offers-a-miraculous-stroke-treatment-a-proposal-would-provide-it-to-vets Katy Golvala / CT Mirror /news/2025-04-25/us-visit-by-far-right-israeli-minister-draws-tense-protests-and-big-fissures-in-jewish-community Far-right Israeli security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's appearances near Yale University on Wednesday drew hundreds of demonstrators, along with the resignations of several members of the Jewish society that hosted him. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:08:26 GMT /news/2025-04-25/us-visit-by-far-right-israeli-minister-draws-tense-protests-and-big-fissures-in-jewish-community The Associated Press /news/2025-04-25/wrongful-detentions-ct-activists-teach-immigrants-constitutional-rights-with-know-your-rights-training Immigration attorneys and activists get creative with Know Your Rights trainings, as they say residents need to know when their rights might be violated and how to prove it. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 17:06:42 GMT /news/2025-04-25/wrongful-detentions-ct-activists-teach-immigrants-constitutional-rights-with-know-your-rights-training Daniela Doncel /news/2025-04-25/ct-libraries-museums-federal-funding-cuts-doge ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø libraries and museums are facing funding cuts from the Institute of Museums and Library Services, part of a larger effort driven by the Trump administration and its Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, to curtail government spending. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:37:55 GMT /news/2025-04-25/ct-libraries-museums-federal-funding-cuts-doge Lisa Hagen, Ginny Monk / CT Mirror