Farmington, CT
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Hot Tub Horror: 2 Men Convicted in Brutal Farmington Home Invasion Hot Tub Horror: 2 Men Convicted in Brutal Farmington Home Invasion Hot Tub Horror: 2 Men Convicted in Brutal Farmington Home Invasion
Hot Tub Horror: 2 Men Convicted in Brutal Farmington Home Invasion A Hartford jury has found two men guilty of a violent 2022 home invasion in Farmington that left two victims bloodied, bound, and stripped of their clothing. Joshua Jenkins, 33, of East Hartford, and Branden Holloway, 26, of Hartford, were convicted on multiple charges, including home invasion, sexual assault, assault, and robbery. According to prosecutors, the pair stormed the home of one of the victims late at night, emerging from a tree line dressed in black and armed with firearms equipped with lasers. They ordered the two victims out of a hot tub, stripped them, and forced them into th…

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by Josh Lanier
Fairfield, CT
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Best Value in Higher Ed: CT Colleges Where Your Tuition Actually Pays Off Best Value in Higher Ed: CT Colleges Where Your Tuition Actually Pays Off Best Value in Higher Ed: CT Colleges Where Your Tuition Actually Pays Off
Best Value in Higher Ed: CT Colleges Where Your Tuition Actually Pays Off The rising cost of education and the fear of graduating with crippling student loan debt have left many families questioning the value of a college degree. To help families determine which schools are worth the money, a new survey has done most of the legwork. Money magazine just released its 2025 Best Colleges in America list, a ranking that centers on one key question: Where can you get the most value for your tuition dollar? The list, now in its 11th year, highlights 732 U.S. colleges that offer strong academics, manageable costs, and a solid shot at a good job after graduation. Mon…

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by Josh Lanier
Hartford, CT
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Plane Slides Off Runway At Hartford-Brainard Airport Plane Slides Off Runway At Hartford-Brainard Airport Plane Slides Off Runway At Hartford-Brainard Airport
Plane Slides Off Runway At Hartford-Brainard Airport A small single-engine airplane skidded off the runway while landing at Hartford-Brainard Airport, the Connecticut Airport Authority said.  The incident happened around 1:45 p.m. on Friday, July 18. Hartford-Brainard Airport temporarily closed following the incident, but a secondary runway reopened for aircraft use just before 4 p.m., the CAA said.  Hartford firefighters were dispatched to the scene, but were not needed, authorities said.  Hartford Fire Department District Chief Mario Oquendo Jr. told CTInsider that the aircraft's front landing gear failed to d…

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by Josh Lanier
East Hartford, CT
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‘Good Trouble’ Anti-Trump Protests Set For Thursday: Here's Every One Set In CT ‘Good Trouble’ Anti-Trump Protests Set For Thursday: Here's Every One Set In CT ‘Good Trouble’ Anti-Trump Protests Set For Thursday: Here's Every One Set In CT
‘Good Trouble’ Anti-Trump Protests Set For Thursday: Here's Every One Set In CT Five years after the death of civil rights icon Congressman John Lewis, communities across the country will gather on Thursday, July 17, for a national day of peaceful protest aimed at protecting civil rights and confronting the policies of President Donald Trump. Dozens of protests are scheduled across Connecticut (scroll down to find the location nearest you). The campaign, called "Good Trouble Lives On," is organizing hundreds of local protests and community actions to fight back against what organizers call “attacks on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration.” Event…

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by Cecilia Levine
New Haven, CT
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Avelo Slashes Flight Routes As ICE Deportation Flights Fuel Boycott Avelo Slashes Flight Routes As ICE Deportation Flights Fuel Boycott Avelo Slashes Flight Routes As ICE Deportation Flights Fuel Boycott
Avelo Slashes Flight Routes As ICE Deportation Flights Fuel Boycott Avelo Airlines is shutting down its West Coast commercial flights as the carrier doubles down on East Coast operations and faces growing criticism over its deportation flights. An Avelo spokesperson confirmed the end of its Western operations to the Daily Voice on Tuesday, July 15. The Houston-based budget airline will close its hub outside of Los Angeles in Burbank, California, by December. Avelo, which has a hub in New Haven, Connecticut, said Northeast service won't be impacted by the West Coast shutdown. "Avelo’s West Coast closure has no effect on our Connecticut or East Coa…

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by Chris Spiker
South Windsor, CT
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Passed-Out Driver With Gun Who Crashed Into South Windsor Police Gate Busted Weeks Later: Cops Passed-Out Driver With Gun Who Crashed Into South Windsor Police Gate Busted Weeks Later: Cops Passed-Out Driver With Gun Who Crashed Into South Windsor Police Gate Busted Weeks Later: Cops
Passed-Out Driver With Gun Who Crashed Into South Windsor Police Gate Busted Weeks Later: Cops A Hartford man is facing nine criminal charges after police say he "passed out" behind the wheel with a loaded gun in plain sight, then led officers on a dangerous chase that ended with a crash into the South Windsor Police Department’s gate, authorities said.  Eliu Claudio, 44, was arrested on Thursday, July 10, following an investigation into an incident from April, South Windsor police said.  Officers found Claudio slumped over in the driver’s seat of a car that was stopped in the middle of Miller Road near Abbe Road. A beer can was sitting in the cup holder, according to …

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by Josh Lanier
Hartford, CT
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New Britain Man Surrenders In Hartford Hit-Run That Killed 27-Year-Old Cyclist New Britain Man Surrenders In Hartford Hit-Run That Killed 27-Year-Old Cyclist New Britain Man Surrenders In Hartford Hit-Run That Killed 27-Year-Old Cyclist
New Britain Man Surrenders In Hartford Hit-Run That Killed 27-Year-Old Cyclist A New Britain man accused of speeding away after a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist in Hartford has surrendered to police. Jhaki Gunter, 24, turned himself in Monday, July 7, 2025, after authorities issued a warrant in the death of 27-year-old Rosevelt Vann Jr. of East Hartford, police said.  Officers found Vann gravely injured in the 600 block of Albany Avenue in Hartford shortly after midnight on Oct. 20, 2024. Witnesses told investigators a black Infiniti sedan sped away from the scene. After months of investigation, detectives identified Gunter as the driver, Hartfo…

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
These Wedding Issues Lead To Most Insurance Claims, Travelers Says These Wedding Issues Lead To Most Insurance Claims, Travelers Says These Wedding Issues Lead To Most Insurance Claims, Travelers Says
These Wedding Issues Lead To Most Insurance Claims, Travelers Says Weddings may be getting pricier, but the biggest day of couples' lives is still getting wrecked by the same old problems, according to a new study. Travelers Insurance released its list of the most frequent wedding claims of 2024 on Monday, June 30. The Hartford, Connecticut-based provider said vendor issues were once again the top reason couples filed claims in 2024. Those problems, like DJs or florists backing out of weddings, made up 27% of all paid claims. "Soon-to-be-weds already have enough to worry about leading up to their big day," said Deidre LeBlanc, vice president of speci…

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by Chris Spiker
Holyoke, MA
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Holyoke Corrections Cop Admits To Threatening Federal Agent With Torture, Fire Bombing: DOJ Holyoke Corrections Cop Admits To Threatening Federal Agent With Torture, Fire Bombing: DOJ Holyoke Corrections Cop Admits To Threatening Federal Agent With Torture, Fire Bombing: DOJ
Holyoke Corrections Cop Admits To Threatening Federal Agent With Torture, Fire Bombing: DOJ A Massachusetts man working as a corrections officer in Connecticut has pleaded guilty to a violent online plot that targeted a federal agent and his spouse, prosecutors said.  Scott Robert Tardy, 31, admitted in court this week to cyberstalking, lying to the FBI, and obstructing justice, the US Attorney for South Carolina said.  Prosecutors said Tardy joined an anti-law enforcement group on the Kik messaging app under the name “connecticut12345,” where he called for violence against a South Carolina federal agent and their spouse, including throwing a Molotov cocktail into their …

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
Extreme Heat Forces Amtrak To Slow Northeast Trains: What To Know Extreme Heat Forces Amtrak To Slow Northeast Trains: What To Know Extreme Heat Forces Amtrak To Slow Northeast Trains: What To Know
Extreme Heat Forces Amtrak To Slow Northeast Trains: What To Know Oppressive heat across the Northeast is forcing Amtrak to slow down its trains. Amtrak sent out a warning to travelers about the heat-related restrictions on Tuesday, June 24. Many Northeast cities along the East Coast from Massachusetts to Virginia were forecasted to have high temperatures at or above 100 degrees. The slowdowns come amid the first heat wave of the year in New England and the mid-Atlantic. "Due to temperature-related speed restrictions from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm, customers traveling in the Northeast may experience delays," Amtrak said. "Affected customers will be communicate…

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by Chris Spiker
Windsor Locks, CT
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JetBlue Leaving Major FL Airport: What Northeast Flyers Need To Know JetBlue Leaving Major FL Airport: What Northeast Flyers Need To Know JetBlue Leaving Major FL Airport: What Northeast Flyers Need To Know
JetBlue Leaving Major FL Airport: What Northeast Flyers Need To Know JetBlue Airways will end all flights at Miami International Airport immediately after Labor Day as the airline navigates financial turbulence. JetBlue will stop service at MIA on Tuesday, Sept. 3, a company spokesperson confirmed to the Daily Voice. The news was first reported by the Miami Herald. The airline's only remaining route at MIA airport is to Boston Logan International Airport. Travelers booked on BOS-MIA flights can either rebook them to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) or get a full refund. "We continually evaluate how our network is performi…

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by Chris Spiker
Winchester-Winsted, CT
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Ex-State Trooper Of Winsted Charged In $8K Workers’ Comp Scam Ex-State Trooper Of Winsted Charged In $8K Workers’ Comp Scam Ex-State Trooper Of Winsted Charged In $8K Workers’ Comp Scam
Ex-State Trooper Of Winsted Charged In $8K Workers’ Comp Scam A former Connecticut State Police Trooper is facing serious charges after authorities say he lied about being injured at work and collected over $8,000 in workers’ compensation benefits. Jose Campos, 32, of Winsted, was arrested Tuesday, June 17, by state inspectors and charged with one count of larceny and one count of making a fraudulent claim or receipt of benefits, the state prosecutor's office said. He faces potentially decades in prison if convicted.  He turned himself in at the Rocky Hill Police Department and was later released on a $10,000 bond. Campos is due in court on June …

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by Josh Lanier