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Schools Shift Strategy On Swine Flu, Staying Open More

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Superintendent Susan Viccaro didn't flinch when she looked at how many students were absent in the Region 13 school district recently — 31 percent were out at the middle school, 25 percent at the high school.

Cromwell Schools Locked Down

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:26:00 -0500

Student Safe

A lockdown of Cromwell school students was lifted at 2:10pm, Cromwell Police said.

Casares Selected To Replace Hartford Fire Chief

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:34:00 -0500

Edward Casares Jr., the Hartford Fire Department's first Hispanic fire marshal, has been selected to replace retiring Fire Chief Charles A. Teale Sr.

Police: Brothers Fought Over Can Of Beef Ravioli

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:12:00 -0500

Two brothers were arrested Sunday after getting into a fight over a can of beef ravioli, police said.

UConn Leaders: Hospital Merger Not Viable

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:34:00 -0500

University of Connecticut leaders have determined that a plan to merge the UConn Health Center with Hartford Hospital is not viable, and they are working with state lawmakers to consider other options, according to an e-mail UConn President Michael J. Hogan sent to employees Friday.

Miley Cyrus Tour Bus Crash Kills One, Singer Not Injured

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:38:00 -0500

Virginia State Police say one person was killed when a tour bus belonging to Miley Cyrus overturned, but the 16-year-old "Hannah Montana" star was not on board.

Soaking Storm Slides Away

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:14:00 -0500

Lightning damaged a Waterbury house today and heavy rain made for a challenging early-morning commute.

Bond amount increased to $100,000 for man accused of taping ESPN reporter Erin Andrews

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:39:00 -0500

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge has increased bond to $100,000 for an Illinois insurance executive accused of secretly making nude videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews.

Teacher Charged With Sexually Assaulting Student

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Police in Groton have charged an art teacher at Robert Fitch Senior High School with sexually assaulting a female student.

Police: Man Robbed Near State Capitol

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:49:00 -0500

Police are investigating a robbery near the state Capitol early this morning.