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Co-leaders of drug trafficking conspiracy involving Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Florida, New York that shipped over 100 kilos of cocaine sentenced
PROVIDENCE, RI – The co-leader of a years-long drug trafficking conspiracy that shipped over 100 kilograms of cocaine from Puerto Rico to Rhode Island has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha. As reflected in court documents, Efrain Colon-Garcia, 43, and...
Security measures upped for Connecticut lawmakers
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — State officials are monitoring potential threats against elected officials, elections infrastructure, and the Capitol in the wake of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Over the weekend, Connecticut State Capitol Police said they enhanced security around the Capitol complex with additional manpower. The bolstered security is not in response […]
UConn Medical School Faculty, Fellows, and Residents Inducted into National Honor Medical Society
UConn School of Medicine has elected its new class of faculty, fellows, and residents into its Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (AΩA) chapter. UConn is home to the national Honor Medical Society’s 130th active chapter established in 2019. It is only the second chapter to be established in the state since Yale School of Medicine’s Alpha chapter was founded in 1920.
New rules for ballot return in three states with Republican trifectas among changes to absentee/mail-in voting
Three states with Republican trifectas added new definitions of who may return another voter’s ballot in 2024. Idaho adopted H 599, which stipulates that only election officials, postal workers, common carrier employees, a person paid by the voter, a relative of the voter, a member of their household, or a caregiver may collect or deliver another voter’s voted or unvoted ballot. It also provides that collecting and delivering more than 10 absentee/mail-in ballots is a felony.
1 dead, 1 injured after Manchester head-on crash: Police
MANCHESTER, Conn. — A woman died and another was injured after a head-on crash in Manchester Monday, according to the town's police department Tuesday. Police said they went to the area of Highland Street at 7:59 p.m. on Monday after receiving a report about the crash. Investigators who arrived...
UConn and Texas agree to home-and-home series starting in 2024
The back-to-back defending champion UConn Huskies have agreed to a non-conference home-and-home series with the Texas Longhorns, an elite matchup between two college basketball powerhouses. The matchups are already set, with the first game taking place December 8, 2024 in Austin while the return game will be almost exactly one year later on December 12, 2025 in Storrs. These two programs met last season in the Saatva Empire Classic at Madison Square Garden, with the Huskies securing an 81-71 victory behind 20 points from Alex Karaban and 15 points and eight rebounds off the bench from Samson Johnson. UConn loves non-conference challenges, having played Kansas, North Carolina, Gonzaga, Alabama, Oregon, Iowa State, and Florida in the past two years alone. Meanwhile, Texas is looking to spruce up the non-con as they transition into the SEC, where they will go from competing against Kansas, Baylor, Iowa State, and Kansas State to now facing Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Alabama, and Florida. The Huskies and Longhorns agree to a home-and-home series ⚔️ 👉 Dec. 8, 2024 in Austin👉 Dec. 12, 2025 in Storrs pic.twitter.com/KWPHBIsXrI — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) July 16, 2024 The Huskies and Longhorns have met 10 times in total, with UConn holding a 7-3 advantage after last year’s victory.
It’s National Hot Dog Day: Check out these deals
(WFSB) - It’s perhaps a staple of summer, and Wednesday marked its special day. July 17 was National Hot Dog Day. Over 25 million of them are sold at baseball stadiums each year, according to National Day Calendar. Businesses offered deals for frankfurter fans:. Cumberland Farms - Two hot...
Fallen tree causes significant damage at Wethersfield home
A home in Wethersfield has significant damage after a tree fell on it on Tuesday evening. It happened on Chauncey Road around 8 p.m. According to the fire department, the house has significant damage and power was knocked out to the neighborhood. The tree also appeared to damage a car...
Men’s Basketball Earns NABC Academic Honors
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The National Association of Basketball Coaches has announced the recipients of the 2023-24 NABC Team Academic Excellence Awards and NABC Honors Court, representing outstanding achievement in the classroom by men’s college basketball teams and student-athletes. Connecticut College received the NABC Team Academic Excellence Award, which recognizes men’s basketball programs that completed the 2023-24 academic year with a team GPA of 3.0 or higher. The Camels earned the distinction for the fourth straight year under head coach Tim Sweeney , posting a team GPA of 3.37 for the year. The NABC Honors Court, meanwhile, recognizes junior, senior…
Team Impact hosts special day for kids at Thompson Speedway
THOMPSON, Conn. (WTNH) — More than 50 members of the Team Impact community came together form all over the area to experience race car rides, meet professional drivers, and participate in exhilarating activities Tuesday at the Thompson Speedway. They also learned more about the sport of racecar driving. Executive director of Team Impact Northeast Ryan […]
Norwich/Preston holds off Brooklyn in sectional opener
When Norwich/Preston manager Chris Jaronko replaced starting pitcher Brody Hewitt with a 5-0 lead in the bottom of the fourth inning, he had to feel comfortable that his relief corps would maintain the lead. They did. Barely. Brooklyn’s “Cardiac Kids” staged a comeback for the ages on Sunday. Norwich/Preston, however, held on for a...
Bonanno Boasts Great Passion for the Court for Valley
Sophia Bonanno originally just had tennis as a secondary sport and hobby when it came to her athletic upbringing. Yet her heart and drive to improve and succeed within the sport over time allowed her to clamor to the court and serve up some great successes. The Valley Regional junior...
Telefunken Elektroakustik Founder Toni Roger Fishman Passes
South Windsor, CT (July 15, 2024)—Toni Roger Fishman, founder of microphone company Telefunken Elektroakustik, died Friday, July 12, 2024, at his vacation cottage near company headquarters in South Windsor, CT. The company’s administrative team issued the following statement, “Toni was a visionary leader and founder, and an integral part...
New London Welcomes 200,000 For Sailfest in the Rain
NEW LONDON — Angelys Vázquez watched in high spirits as people arrived Saturday in downtown New London to celebrate Sailfest after a heavy rainstorm. "This morning there was not much movement. We ... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year....
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