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For the second time, Killingly is ending the use of a controversial school mascot. The debate has gone back and forth for years. Before moving on, Killingly threw a retirement celebration for the high school’s mascot, the Redmen. “It’s just a bittersweet moment, but it’s OK. It’s OK. We’re moving on,” Heidi Bowden, of Killin...

The City of West Haven is getting back over $1 million in COVID-19 relief funds that former lawmakers are accused of stealing. City officials said they’re getting about $1.2 million to cover the cost of the federal pandemic relief funds that were stolen three years ago by then-state Rep. Michael DiMassa and John Bernardo. DiMassa and Bernardo...

The New Haven Police Department is getting ready to launch a pilot program using artificial intelligence. Christian Bruckhart, the public information officer for New Haven’s police department, said they are looking at using the software Draft One, by the police tech company Axon, to save time in writing police reports and get officers back on the s...

Andrej Jakimovski converted an off-balance layup with 8 seconds left, and Colorado handed No. 2 UConn its second loss in two days at the Maui Invitational, beating the two-time defending national champion 73-72 on Tuesday. A day after a 99-97 overtime loss to Memphis that left Huskies coach Dan Hurley livid about the officiating, UConn (4-2) couldn...

The state’s largest teachers union says burnout is causing teachers around the state to leave the field. The Connecticut Education Association said its annual survey found burnout is now the top concern for teachers around the state, as 62% said they’re considering retiring early or changing careers. “We love what we do, but we’re getting tired,” N...

Thanksgiving Day is expected to be wet and rainy, but many sporting events are still planned for the day. “We will definitely be running the Manchester Road Race,” said Dani Kennedy, a member of the executive board. “We have over 12,000 people registered as of today.” It’s the 88th edition of the race and Kennedy said they’ve seen weather...

Two people were rescued from a boat after it lost power and hit a break wall in Clinton Tuesday afternoon. Firefighters responded to the Kelsey Point break wall after learning that a boat had lost power and drifted onto the break wall. The boat was taking on water with two people on board, and firefighters were able to get them…

High schoolers recently had the opportunity to invest in their futures. More than 200 students participated in the Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge, a simulated stock market challenge, testing their skills as day traders. Seven high schools from across the state competed to see who could make the most money managing $1 million of fake cash...

A woman has died in a crash involving a CT Department of Transportation (DOT) truck in Plymouth, and Route 72 remained closed several hours later. DOT officials said Route 72, or Poland Brook Road, was closed from North Main Street to Preston Road. Judd Road was also closed at Route 72, and Bemis Street was detoured onto Smith Street. Fire…...

In Enfield, police were able to arrest a suspect who ran away in the woods thanks to help from their drone. They shared the video on Facebook to be viewed here. “We believe the drone has proved itself many times over again,” Enfield Police Chief Alaric Fox said. He said using the drone in this circumstance allowed the suspect to…...

As millions of Americans fly to their holiday destinations, lawmakers are calling on major airlines to stop their so-called “junk fees.” The U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations released the findings from its year-long investigation into American, Delta, United, Frontier and Spirit airlines. “Consolidation of the airlines means that...

The statewide burn ban in effect has now been lifted following recent rainfall, according to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). Authorities said the ban, which applied to all of Connecticut’s state parks, forests and wildlife management areas, is lifted effective immediately. It has been in effect since Oct. 26. The...

The 21st Annual Mystic Holiday Lighted Boat Parade is happening on Saturday and Groton police are warning people about the impact on traffic. The event includes Santa arriving by tugboat and the lighting of the Mystic River Park Christmas tree on the Stonington side of the Mystic River.  Lots of people are expected in downtown Mystic to attend...

One of the two dogs that survived a plane crash in New York that killed the pilot who was transporting rescued dogs as well as another dog is being treated in Connecticut. Whiskey, a 4-month-old Labrador mix, is being treated at Pieper Memorial Emergency & Specialty Hospital in Middletown. He is scheduled to undergo surgery on Wednesday and the...