Copyright 2012 http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/top-stories en-us Wed, 16 May 2012 21:51:13 -0400 Wed, 16 May 2012 21:51:13 -0400 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Cabbie-Charged-in-2008-Sex-Assault-151790605.html Wed, 16 May 2012 18:10:48 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/moise+vincent_722_406.jpg
Moise Vincent, 53, is accused of sexually assaulting a drunk woman who called for a tax to drive her home.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Police-Make-Arrests-After-Pursuit-in-Norwich-151767205.html Wed, 16 May 2012 16:03:58 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Michael+Meriwether+and+Autumn+Bouchard.jpg
An officer shot a tire, but the drive kept going until he hit a mailbox, police said.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Cutlers-New-Haven-Records-Closing-151801985.html Wed, 16 May 2012 19:30:18 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/dfw-generic-turntable-record-vinyl.jpg
It's been a fixture in New Haven since 1948, but Cutler's Record Shop will shut its doors for good at the end of June.

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Drivers, mechanics, and plant workers walked off the job, and say the job action could affect deliveries of Coca-Cola around Connecticut.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/New-Northeast-Utilities-CEO-Wants-Change-151779865.html Wed, 16 May 2012 17:09:35 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Thomas+May+Northeast+Utilities_fixed.jpg
Thomas May said he wants to provide better service to customers to help win their hearts back after last year's power outage troubles.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Suspects-in-2007-Murder-Identified-151746525.html Wed, 16 May 2012 14:23:22 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/John+Torry+Denby+and+Zackery+Cody+Franklin+.jpg
John Torry Denby, 27, is incarcerated on drug-related charges. Zackery Cody Franklin is incarcerated on three separate murder charges.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Windham-Schools-Closed-Because-of-Bus-Vandalism--151675145.html Wed, 16 May 2012 18:19:04 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Windham+bus+vandalism+close+up.jpg
The buses are at M&J bus yard on Tuckie Road in North Windham.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Hartford-Police-Search-for-Missing-Woman-151688245.html Wed, 16 May 2012 11:25:56 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Denise+Giannetta.jpg
She was last seen last week, but police said Denise Giannetta was located Wednesday, and was unharmed.

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This week's been a time to unload and unwrap for an unusual event in Hartford.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/sports/NATL-Marlen-Esparza-Becomes-USs-First-Woman-Olympic-Boxer-151744685.html Wed, 16 May 2012 16:19:25 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/AP12021808550.jpg
Esparza nabbed her spot at the London games this summer by beating Vietnamese rival Luu Thi Duyen on Tuesday at the Women's World Championships in Qinguangdao, China.

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No further tests are needed.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/weird/Lucky-Duck-Survives-Plunge-Down-Chimney-151736355.html Wed, 16 May 2012 13:10:08 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/194*120/PHOTO159348831169958454477main.jpg
A duck that fell down a chimney into a scorching fire will live to quack another day.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Police-Find-Suspects-in-Waterbury-Fatal-Shooting-151724925.html Wed, 16 May 2012 12:06:11 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Luis+Colon+Ortega+and+Tomas+Rivera.jpg
Waterbury Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred overnight in the area of 270 Willow Street.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Woman-20-Killed-in-New-Haven--151715455.html Wed, 16 May 2012 14:53:29 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Shelton+Avenue+homicide.jpg
Mahor crimes is investigating the second homicide in New Haven in less than 12 hours.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Weather-Delays-Coast-Guard-Graduation-151708305.html Wed, 16 May 2012 13:11:44 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/219*120/061109+napolitano+p1.jpg
"You are ready, you are prepared. Go forward and meet these challenges," she said in closing.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Portland-Considers-Allowing-Sunday-Sales-151704685.html Wed, 16 May 2012 10:22:51 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/KNSD_Craft_Beer_Industry_Booming_in_050912_63_mezzn_722x406_2232692277__681747.jpg
The board of selectmen is looking to repeal the ordinance and a public hearing will be held at the Portland Library at 7:25 p.m. on Wednesday.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Fatal-Shooting-in-New-Haven-151576965.html Wed, 16 May 2012 13:47:17 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/elm+street+shooting_fixed.jpg
Two schools were locked down as police searched for the shooting suspect in New Haven Tuesday afternoon.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Major-Paving-Project-in-Hartford-151686225.html Wed, 16 May 2012 08:24:35 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/PHI+road+rage+generic+tire.jpg
Roadway milling is scheduled to begin on Wednesday morning, followed by roadway paving scheduled for May 22.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/weird/NATL-Turkey-Probes-Dead-Bird-It-Suspects-Is-Israeli-Spy-151681355.html Wed, 16 May 2012 12:29:52 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/124759261.jpg
It's a bird! It's an Israeli spy! It's a — well, it's probably a bird.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/CCSU-Suspends-Soccer-Coach-151604185.html Tue, 15 May 2012 16:47:31 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/ccsu_720x406.jpg
Shaun Green admitted to destroying copies of the student-run newspaper because he was angry about a negative article about his team.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Patients-Still-Caught-in-Middle-151654055.html Wed, 16 May 2012 07:36:45 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Sarah+Cavanaugh.JPG
Families are still faced with possibility their kids won't be covered as stalemate between Anthem and Connecticut Children's Medical Center continues.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/Family-Responds-to-Jail-House-Interview-151653695.html Wed, 16 May 2012 07:24:02 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Joshua-Komisarjevsky-Mug.jpg
Cynthia Hawke-Renn is responding to Joshua Komisarjevsky's interview.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Bear-Shot-in-Burlington-Officials-151535035.html Tue, 15 May 2012 16:59:42 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Black+Bear+Burlington.jpg
A man saw the bear go into his garage and then his backyard, officials said.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/business/Layoffs-at-Hostess-151504335.html Tue, 15 May 2012 13:34:20 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Twinkies1.jpg
The notices also said Hostess would possibly close the Bridgeport, Cheshire, East Windsor and Uncasville facilities.

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Fire officials believe the fire started in a finished bedroom on the third floor.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/West-Hartford-Mascot-Under-Fire-151609485.html Wed, 16 May 2012 07:26:59 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/hall+mascot_722_406.jpg
A group of students complained about the school's mascot and now school administrators are looking into changing it.

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Vitamins also help a couple's chances of having a baby.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Governor-to-Sign-Sunday-Sales-Bill-Today-151386465.html Mon, 14 May 2012 16:33:53 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/liquor3.jpg
Shoppers will now be able to buy liquor in package stores and grocery stores this Sunday. The bill states that Sunday sales would be allowed from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Package stores would also be allowed to...

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/weird/NATL-Rattlesnake-Ambushes-Walmart-Shopper-Snake-Bite-Mica-Craig-151520655.html Tue, 15 May 2012 09:06:02 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/snake4.jpg
A Washington state man got an unpleasant surprise while shopping at Walmart when what he thought was a stick turned out to be a rattlesnake — and bit him.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Get-Your-Resume-Ready-151512735.html Tue, 15 May 2012 08:24:51 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/now-hiring1.jpg
Companies are looking to fill positions at a job fair Tuesday in Farmington.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Branford-Man-Accused-of-Killing-Pit-Bull-Due-in-Court-151506225.html Tue, 15 May 2012 14:27:06 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Protesters+outside+Alex+Wullaert+trial.jpg
Alex Wullaert confessed to choking his pet at his Branford home after it urinated on this leg and bit him, police said.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Fly-Away-Deals-on-JetBlue-151415185.html Mon, 14 May 2012 15:36:05 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/jetblue+generic1.jpg
The flights are 40-percent off.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/weird/Seedy-Bear-Accused-in-Garage-Theft-151501445.html Tue, 15 May 2012 06:39:05 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/berkeley+heights+bear.jpg
Wisconsin authorities are on the hunt for a sticky-fingered bear with a taste for sunflower seeds.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/Boosting-Your-Online-Klout-151481365.html Wed, 16 May 2012 11:55:03 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Fingers_Keyboard_Generic_Internet_Safety_02.jpg
There's a website that can help you get perks, better service or even a job.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/Despite-Recent-Violence-Crime-Down-in-Waterbury-151480855.html Tue, 15 May 2012 08:21:12 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/police-line-generic722.jpg
Police say despite recent violence in the city, crime is actually down in Waterbury.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Lighthouse-Point-Park-Implementing-Parking-Fees-151477775.html Tue, 15 May 2012 08:35:41 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Lighthouse+Point+New+Haven.jpg
Rain or shine, Kevin Brigham comes to Lighthouse Point Park with his dog, Buster. He says a seasonal fee won't keep him away.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/East-Haven-Man-charged-with-DUI-After-Hitting-School-Bus-151475185.html Tue, 15 May 2012 08:47:24 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/James+Magunson.jpg
The school bus stopped on Coe Avenue to drop off a student at home after school was struck by a drunk driver Monday afternoon.

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Chris-Donovan-151467105.html Tue, 15 May 2012 08:39:31 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/chris+donovan_722_406.jpg
Donovan, the favored candidate going into Monday night's convention in Waterbury, won 216 of the 337 delegates. He needed 169. But his two chief rivals each won enough support to participate in the

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Trinity-Student-Costa-Rica-Jail-Accident-151454525.html Tue, 15 May 2012 16:09:57 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/TRININTYSTUDENT_722x406_17697254.jpg
Michael Phillips, 22, was barred from leaving the country after a car accident March 22.

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Police were at the intersection of Park and Broad Streets Monday afternoon.

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