Connecticut · Connecticut · 10/13/2026
New Windsor Locks station opens Sunday with expanded Bradley Airport connection
Hartford Line and Amtrak service moves to 231 Main Street on October 18, alongside daily Route 24 airport buses.
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Norwich · Police & Fire · 10/13/2026
Norwich fire department plans free smoke-detector giveaway Saturday
East Great Plain volunteers plan to distribute 100 donated alarms October 17, while supplies last.
Mansfield · Education · 10/13/2026
UConn receives $5 million for Storrs–Hartford workforce initiative
The five-year ASCEND project will connect career preparation, mentoring and community partnerships.
Mansfield · Education · 10/13/2026
UConn seeks input on new budget model at Storrs town halls
The BLUE model is being tested alongside the current process before planned fiscal 2028 implementation.
Mansfield · Business · 10/13/2026
UConn student prepares Ghana-made fashion venture with maternal-health goal
NeeVera grew through the university’s women-focused entrepreneurship program.
New London · Police & Fire · 10/13/2026
Old Lyme driver accused of 95 mph in Gold Star Bridge construction zone
An October 7 report attributes the stop and charges to state police; an October 20 court date was scheduled.
Mansfield · Police & Fire · 10/13/2026
Mansfield investigation leads to explosive-material charges
State police published a case page and redacted documents; October 8 reporting describes warrants and a bomb-squad response.
Ledyard · Police & Fire · 10/13/2026
Ledyard vehicle thefts prompt warning about key-fob signals
An October 15 WFSB follow-up reports a key-fob signal technique and says no arrests have been made in last week’s two-vehicle theft.
Norwich · Courts · 10/13/2026
Norwich man faces charges after reported assault at school-bus stop
Police allegations concern an October 9 incident; October 13 court appearance was scheduled, with no outcome yet verified.
Connecticut · Connecticut · 10/13/2026
Connecticut seeks court approval for three generic-drug settlements
The October 8 filing concerns Ascend, Citron and Mayne; court approval remains to be confirmed.
Connecticut · Connecticut · 10/13/2026
Connecticut announces civil settlement over unlicensed cannabis distribution
An October 9 announcement describes payments and restrictions in the RZ Smoke enforcement case.
Connecticut · Connecticut · 10/13/2026
Connecticut Medicaid share announced in Takeda false-claims settlement
The state’s October 9 release identifies $213,674 attributable to Connecticut’s Medicaid program.
Connecticut · Connecticut · 10/13/2026
Hartford jury convicts man of trafficking and prostitution-promotion offenses
An October 8 state release reports seven guilty counts and a December 9 sentencing date.
Hebron · Courts · 10/13/2026
Hebron man receives suspended sentence after OUI jury verdict
An October 9 prosecutor’s release reports the Rockville verdict and sentence arising from a 2024 supermarket parking-lot crash.
Connecticut · Connecticut · 10/13/2026
New Haven retrial ends in guilty verdict; December sentencing scheduled
Prosecutors report a new verdict after an earlier conviction was reversed over self-representation warnings.
Connecticut · Connecticut · 10/13/2026
Trumbull man sentenced to two years in $3.5 million Amazon trucking fraud
Federal prosecutors report a 24-month prison sentence and restitution order after a wire-fraud plea.
New London · Police & Fire · 10/13/2026
New London police seek person seen leaving dog over shelter fence
The dog was found safe inside the Chester Street shelter grounds; investigators are asking the public to help identify the person recorded early Monday.
Montville · Local · 10/13/2026
Montville hearing to consider 99-year PTA Lane lease and road relocation
The proposal covers roughly 1.81 acres and includes road construction, a $350,000 playscape contribution and school-boundary fencing.
Stonington · Business · 10/13/2026
Zest Cafe’s Stonington location schedules October 13 grand-opening celebration
Two local chambers list a ribbon cutting at 829 Stonington Road, with the ceremony scheduled for 1:45 p.m.
East Lyme · Local · 10/13/2026
East Lyme advances five-location speed-camera proposal for state review
A 5–1 selectmen vote moves the proposal forward; it does not mean camera enforcement has begun.