# lindsay clancy trial (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover lindsay clancy trial. Page: Feed: --- ## [Man with multiple gunshot wounds found dead in parking lot in Seymour: police](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/man-with-multiple-gunshot-wounds-found-dead-in-parking-lot-in-seymour-police/3768708/) _2026-08-26 · NBC Connecticut_ An investigation is underway after police said a man with multiple gunshot wounds was found dead in a parking lot in Seymour early Wednesday morning. Officers received a 911 call about a man found dead in the parking lot of the Ideal Plaza on North Street around 1:15 a.m. According to investigators, a man believed to be about 40 years old was found with multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced… ## [Sunny and slightly more humid with highs in the 80s](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/weather-news/stories/sunny-and-slightly-more-humid-with-highs-in-the-80s/3768706/) _2026-08-26 · NBC Connecticut_ Wednesday will be sunny and slightly more humid with highs in the 80s. It will be fair in the evening with temperatures in the 60s. Thursday will be partly sunny with late day thunderstorms likely in western Connecticut. Highs will be in the lower 80s. The thunderstorms could be strong with winds being an issue late Thursday. Isolated storms are likely on Friday. ## [E-scooter rider seriously injured in Norwalk crash](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/e-scooter-rider-seriously-injured-in-norwalk-crash/3768700/) _2026-08-26 · NBC Connecticut_ An e-scooter rider has serious injuries after a collision in Norwalk on Tuesday night. Officers responded to the intersection of Strawberry Hill Avenue and County Street around 9:11 p.m. for a report of a crash involving an e-scooter. According to police, the e-scooter rider suffered serious injuries and was taken to Norwalk Hospital for treatment. Investigators said the e-scooter rider was not… ## [In a divided America, left and right unite to oppose artificial intelligence data centers](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/national-international/left-and-right-oppose-artificial-intelligence-data-centers/3768698/) _2026-08-26 · Will Weissert and Susan Montoya Bryan | The Associated Press · NBC Connecticut_ In rural eastern Nebraska , a technology revolution could rise from fields of corn and soybean in the form of new data centers to power the artificial intelligence boom. But just like around many parts of the country, opposition has been building in ways that defy typical partisan boundaries. Conservative farmers and the state Sierra Club chapter recently found common cause against labor leaders… ## [‘A tribute to her legacy': Brookfield corn maze honors Dolly Parton](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/a-tribute-to-her-legacy-brookfield-corn-maze-honors-dolly-parton/3768634/) _2026-08-25 · Jayne Chacko · NBC Connecticut_ A Brookfield corn maze is supporting Dolly Parton’s children’s literacy program with its fall festival. The owners of the corn maze at Twins BBQ Co. chose Parton to be part of the maze months ago. From a bird’s-eye view, the maze includes Dolly’s face and her name, followed by “an American treasure.” The owners, Danielle and Mike Gallop, said her passing makes the design bittersweet, but more… ## [Danielson Fire Association announces pause in operations amid fight for upgraded safety equipment](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/danielson-fire-station-asking-for-a-larger-budget-to-replace-expired-equipment/3768588/) _2026-08-25 · Jenny Yeh and Jeremy Chen · NBC Connecticut_ The Danielson Fire Association announced Tuesday night they are entering a pause in operations for at least 15 days unless a full plan is given to replace gear. The pause in operations, a “safety stand down,” will go into effect at 11:59 p.m. unless the plan is announced, according to the association’s Facebook page. “We are currently working with our mutual aid agencies in order to cover the… ## [Connecticut attorney freed on bond after manslaughter conviction overturned](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/connecticut-attorney-freed-on-bond-after-manslaughter-conviction-overturned/3768503/) _2026-08-25 · Kevin Gaiss · NBC Connecticut_ A Connecticut attorney convicted of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a man outside his Litchfield law office has been released from custody after an appellate court overturned his conviction. Robert Fischer Jr. was released on $50,000 bond on the condition that he does not possess a firearm or ammunition as the appellate process continues. His release comes after an appellate court overturned… ## [ICE activity reported in multiple Connecticut cities](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/ice-activity-reported-in-multiple-connecticut-cities/3768549/) _2026-08-25 · Brontë Sorotsky · NBC Connecticut_ Reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in several Connecticut communities, including Danbury, Stamford and Bridgeport, are raising concerns among residents and local officials. Eyewitnesses in Danbury reported seeing federal agents in the city and witnessing arrests in recent days. Danbury Mayor Roberto Alves said he is angry and concerned about the reported arrests and detentions… ## [Waterbury house at center of captivity case approved for sale](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/waterbury-house-at-center-of-captivity-case-approved-for-sale/3768444/) _2026-08-25 · Melissa Cooney · NBC Connecticut_ The house at the center of a decades-long captivity case in Waterbury has been approved for sale by a court. The court has approved a buyer, a contractor, to move forward with purchasing 2 Blake Street for $165,000. The Blake Street home is where a man who goes by the name of “S” said his stepmother, Kimberly Sullivan, held him captive for over twenty years. The home has been vacant and boarded up… ## [‘There will never be another Dolly': Celebrities react to death of Dolly Parton](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/dolly-parton-death-celebrities-react-social-media/3768439/) _2026-08-25 · Mike Gavin · NBC Connecticut_ Dolly Parton’s fans are thinking of her every step of the way. The beloved country music legend, actor and philanthropist died at the age of 80 , her family announced Tuesday on social media. Parton’s team said she died surrounded by loved ones following with a brief battle with cancer. Parton sold over 100 million records and was an 11-time Grammy winner – with 52 nominations, the second most all… ## [Ultra-Quiet Business Mini (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/kGMGRopVEZmF) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Compact business mini, ultra-quiet for focused work. ## [Woman is dead after a serious stabbing in Rocky Hill](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/woman-is-dead-after-a-serious-stabbing-in-rocky-hill/3767668/) _2026-08-22 · Brianna Trachtenberg · NBC Connecticut_ A woman is dead after sustaining serious stab wounds in Rocky Hill on Sunday night. The Rocky Hill police department received a report of a female victim who appeared to have serious stab wounds in a condominium complex on Concord Drive. Officers responded to the scene and began life saving measures for the victim upon arrival. The victim was transported to the hospital where she succumbed to her… ## [Naugatuck teacher arrested after sharing text messages with a minor](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/naugatuck-teacher-arrested-after-sharing-text-messages-with-a-minor/3767641/) _2026-08-22 · Brianna Trachtenberg · NBC Connecticut_ A Naugatuck teacher has been arrested after sharing multiple private messages with a minor. The Naugatuck police department was contacted by the Naugatuck board of education in early June about concerns involving a 15-year-old minor and a teacher. Upon investigation, police found that the teacher had frequent one-on-one interactions, including personal text messages over a span of several months… ## [Anna Faris details ‘long conversations' she has with son Jack, 14, over religion](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/anna-faris-son-jack-14-religion/3767617/) _2026-08-22 · Gina Vivinetto | TODAY · NBC Connecticut_ Anna Faris is opening up about the conversations she and her 14-year-old son, Jack, have about religion. Faris, who shares Jack with ex-husband Chris Pratt , described the teen as someone who is as “solid as a tugboat emotionally” during a recent appearance on comedian Chelsea Handler’s “Dear Chelsea” podcast. “He just doesn’t get easily jarred. He handles situations really well,” Faris said. The… ## [Woman alleges Wendy's meal caused foodborne illness, led to $93K in medical bills](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/national-international/chicago-woman-alleges-wendys-meal-caused-foodborne-illness-led-to-93k-in-medical-bills/3767628/) _2026-08-22 · Matt Stefanski · NBC Connecticut_ A woman has filed a lawsuit against Wendy’s, alleging she became ill after eating a meal from the fast-food chain that was delivered via DoorDash and resulted in more than $90,000 in medical bills, according to a court complaint. Roxie Ellis Douglas filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, alleging she contracted a campylobacter intestinal infection on or… ## [2 police officers shot, suspect dead after pursuit ends in Newington](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/2-police-officers-shot-suspect-dead-after-pursuit-ends-in-newington/3767571/) _2026-08-22 · NBC Connecticut_ Two police officers were shot and a suspect is dead after a pursuit that started in Hartford ended in Newington overnight. Officers in Hartford were investigating illegal activity on Fales Street around 11 p.m. Friday when a male suspect fled on foot. A Hartford police officer attempted to take the suspect into custody and during the struggle, authorities said the officer felt what appeared to be… ## [Cloudy and cooler with a few Saturday showers](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/weather-news/stories/cloudy-and-cooler-with-a-few-saturday-showers/3767559/) _2026-08-22 · Alexis Clemons · NBC Connecticut_ Temperatures will only warm into the lower to middle 70s for your Saturday. Today is mostly cloudy with the chance for a few isolated showers. There is a better chance for rain and even a few rumbles of thunder late tonight and into early Sunday. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible through tomorrow, but the weekend will not be a washout. More sunshine will return to the sky by Monday… ## [Canadian prime minister suspends trade talks with U.S., setting new 50% tariffs in motion](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/politics/canadian-prime-minister-suspends-us-trade-talks-50-tariffs-in-motion/3767544/) _2026-08-22 · Steve Kopack | NBC News · NBC Connecticut_ Trade talks with Canada collapsed late Friday night, setting in motion steep 50% tariffs on a wide swath of Canadian goods. The duties come into effect at the stroke of midnight. After weeks of talks, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that while important progress had been made, “that progress has not been enough to meet our objectives for Canadians.” “As a result, this evening, I have… ## [Clinton PD roll out body cameras that translate foreign languages in real time](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/clinton-pd-roll-out-body-cameras-that-translate-foreign-languages-in-real-time/3767526/) _2026-08-21 · Jayne Chacko · NBC Connecticut_ Police in Clinton are trying to overcome language barriers by using a new tool that’ll help them better understand the people they serve. With the press of a button, the Axon body camera Clinton Police Sergeant Spencer Mangs is wearing records and can translate 50 languages in real time. In town, officers are using Spanish and Portuguese translation the most. “Our job is to help, and our… ## [TikTok reaches $400 million settlement with Justice Department over children's privacy](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/national-international/tiktok-settlement-justice-department-children-privacy/3767529/) _2026-08-21 · Barbara Ortutay | The Associated Press · NBC Connecticut_ TikTok has reached a $400 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice , ending a 2024 lawsuit alleging the company violated federal children’s privacy laws. The DOJ said Friday that TikTok will pay $300 million immediately and another $100 million after an order vacates an earlier consent decree against its predecessor company, Musical.ly. “This settlement is a major victory for… ## [Branford plans to expand and renovate two elementary schools, close another](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/branford-plans-to-expand-and-renovate-two-elementary-schools-close-another/3767478/) _2026-08-21 · Jennifer Cuevas · NBC Connecticut_ Branford Public Schools is planning major changes to its elementary schools as the district continues to see an increase in student enrollment. Christopher Tranberg, superintendent of Branford Public Schools, said that as part of the district’s master facilities plan, the district will expand and renovate two elementary schools and close another once the renovations are finished. Mary Murphy and… ## [Make any domain metal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/TTORrHMUvHmv) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Turn any domain into a blacked-out metal landing page with an email waitlist ## [Connecticut homeowners urged to budget now for higher heating oil costs](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/connecticut-homeowners-urged-to-budget-now-for-higher-heating-oil-costs/3767499/) _2026-08-21 · Kevin Gaiss · NBC Connecticut_ Connecticut residents who heat their homes with oil could face significantly higher costs this winter, with prices up about $1.50 compared with this time last year. The increase comes as about half of Connecticut homes rely on heating oil, prompting energy experts to recommend that residents start budgeting now, explore payment options, and take steps to reduce their fuel consumption before colder… ## [41,000 HUSKY Health members impacted in second security incident this year, DSS says](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/41000-husky-health-members-impacted-in-second-security-incident-this-year-dss-says/3767482/) _2026-08-21 · Jennifer Lambert · NBC Connecticut_ For the second time this year , the Connecticut Department of Social Services is notifying HUSKY Health members about a security incident involving a Medicaid provider portal. The latest incident affects approximately 41,000 HUSKY Health members after an unauthorized person accessed certain claims and payment information through a provider’s account. The last incident happened in March, and an… ## [5-year-old Connor celebrates end of cancer treatment at Smilow Cancer Hospital](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/5-year-old-connor-celebrates-end-of-cancer-treatment-at-smilow-cancer-hospital/3767458/) _2026-08-21 · Jennifer Lambert and Kyle Jones · NBC Connecticut_ One of NBC Connecticut’s youngest fans and his family celebrated a major milestone Friday as he rang the bell at Smilow Cancer Hospital, marking the end of his cancer treatment. Five-year-old Connor was surrounded by cheers and emotion as he walked into the hospital’s Healing Garden to ring the bell. He also had his port removed. “This day is very emotional, but a very great day to celebrate… ## [‘Black and Brown' beach party moved from Old Lyme after concerns raised over noise](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/black-and-brown-beach-party-moved-from-old-lyme-after-concerns-raised-over-noise/3767456/) _2026-08-21 · Matt Austin · NBC Connecticut_ A beach gathering that organizers describe as a chance for adults to relax and connect is being moved from Old Lyme to New London after town officials raised concerns about the event’s size and use of a DJ. The gathering, started nearly two decades ago by organizer Hillary Brown, began as a small outing for a few dozen women at Sound View Beach. Over the years, it has grown to about 100 people and… ## [Alfalfa sprouts linked to food-poisoning outbreak in 15 states, CDC says](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/health/alfalfa-sprouts-linked-food-poisoning-states/3767427/) _2026-08-21 · Mike Stobbe | The Associated Press · NBC Connecticut_ U.S. health officials say a food-poisoning outbreak tied to alfalfa sprouts and involving multiple germs has sickened people in 15 states. State officials announced the outbreak earlier this week, saying they documented more than three dozen cases in Minnesota and Wisconsin. On Friday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the agency is aware of 55 cases nationally, including… ## [Newtown pauses use of ALPRs after considering resident feedback](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/newtown-pauses-use-of-alprs-after-considering-resident-feedback/3767404/) _2026-08-21 · Jennifer Lambert · NBC Connecticut_ The Town of Newtown has announced that it is pausing its use of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) after “careful consideration of resident feedback.” Communities in Connecticut have been debating the use of ALPRs , with some municipalities ending their contracts while others continue to expand the technology’s use. In early August, Gov. Ned Lamont called on the Connecticut Police Officers… ## [Supreme Court chief justice allows work on White House ballroom to continue for now](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/national-international/supreme-court-allows-work-on-trumps-400m-white-house-ballroom-to-continue-for-now/3767400/) _2026-08-21 · Lindsay Whitehurst and Michael Kunzelman | The Associated Press · NBC Connecticut_ Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts is allowing the White House to continue construction on President Donald Trump’s $400 million ballroom project for now. Roberts signed a temporary order on Friday allowing work to continue while the court considers an emergency appeal from the Trump administration . Lower courts had ordered a halt to the project, finding that it must have congressional… ## [From Streets to Snuggles in 7 Steps: The Hidden Work That Helps Shelter Pets Find a Home](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/from-streets-to-snuggles-in-7-steps-the-hidden-work-that-helps-shelter-pets-find-a-home/3764831/) _2026-08-21 · NBC Connecticut_ How many folks does it take to get a pet adopted? As it turns out, it takes a village. Or rather, a network of dedicated people from foster families to vet techs all working toward the same mission to move animals from precarity towards safety, love and comfort. They invariably share a belief that helping pets also helps people. They know that when communities care for animals, they help build a… ## [Vehicle flees traffic stop, strikes West Hartford police cruiser; occupants arrested](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/vehicle-flees-traffic-stop-strikes-west-hartford-police-cruiser-occupants-arrested/3767388/) _2026-08-21 · Jennifer Lambert · NBC Connecticut_ A vehicle fled a traffic stop and struck a police cruiser in West Hartford on Friday, according to police. West Hartford police said the vehicle eventually came to a stop, and the occupants fled the scene. They were later taken into custody. Police said the vehicle was stopped in the area of Prospect Avenue near McDonald’s. NBC Connecticut saw a white Hummer with damaged tires being loaded onto a… ## [How to help your kids make friends at a new school](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/national-international/how-to-help-your-kids-make-friends-new-school/3767373/) _2026-08-21 · Cheyanne Mumphrey | The Associated Press · NBC Connecticut_ For students starting at a new school, the first day holds many questions: Will they see any familiar faces? Who will they sit with at lunch? Who will they play with at recess? “I’m this much nervous,” said Iman Fair-Seldon, 5, holding her hands about 4 inches apart. Iman will start first grade next month at a new school in southern New Jersey, near Philadelphia. Despite the nerves, she said she… ## [CLI-first decentralized compute (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/qTEj8zexaGgv) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Run and pay spare GPUs from the CLI — transcode, coinpay (DID+escrow), infernet (AI). ## [Beyond the Scale: GLP-1 medications show promise for women with PMOS](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/beyond-the-scale-glp-1-medications-show-promise-for-women-with-pmos/3767358/) _2026-08-21 · Briceyda Landaverde · NBC Connecticut_ A hormonal and metabolic condition long known as PCOS has a new name, and doctors say GLP-1 medications could offer another treatment option for some women living with the condition. PMOS stands for polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome and affects about one in eight women. Symptoms can include irregular periods, polycystic ovaries, and high levels of androgens, which can lead to extra hair… ## [Beyond the Scale: A discussion on the research, risks, benefits, and impact of GLP-1s](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/beyond-the-scale-a-discussion-on-the-research-risks-benefits-and-impact-of-glp-1s/3767345/) _2026-08-21 · Briceyda Landaverde, Taylor Regan and Eddie Randle · NBC Connecticut_ All this week, NBC Connecticut’s Beyond the Scale series has explored the research, risks, and benefits surrounding GLP-1 medications. NBC Connecticut’s Briceyda Landaverde, Taylor Regan, and Eddie Randle were in the studio on Friday to discuss some of the biggest questions surrounding GLP-1s and what researchers are learning. Here’s their conversation: Eddie Randle: So all this week, we’ve been… ## [Court cuts $50M judgment against Infowars' Alex Jones over falsely labeling Newtown killings a hoax](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/court-slashes-50m-judgment-against-alex-jones-over-falsely-calling-sandy-hook-shooting-a-hoax/3767288/) _2026-08-21 · Jim Vertuno | The Associated Press · NBC Connecticut_ A Texas court on Friday slashed a $50 million judgment to about $6 million against Infowars founder Alex Jones after he falsely claimed the 2012 Sandy Hook elementary school mass shooting was a hoax. The ruling does not affect a $1.25 billion judgment against Jones in Connecticut, but is a legal victory for him after he and his company, Free Speech Systems, were found liable for damages for… ## [Shelton police ask for public's help finding 73-year-old man missing for a week](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/shelton-police-ask-for-publics-help-finding-73-year-old-man-missing-for-a-week/3767290/) _2026-08-21 · Jennifer Lambert · NBC Connecticut_ The Shelton Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a 73-year-old man who has been missing for several days. Christopher Taylor was last seen in the area of Booth Hill Road and Clinton Drive a week ago on Friday, Aug. 14. He was reported missing on Sunday, Aug. 16. Police are asking people in the area to check their backyards, wooded areas, fields, sheds, garages, and other… ## [Danbury man killed after being struck by a car in Waterbury](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/pedestrian-killed-after-being-struck-by-a-car-in-waterbury/3767258/) _2026-08-21 · Samantha Perelli · NBC Connecticut_ A 43-year-old man is dead after being hit by a car on Thursday night. Officers responded to the area of S Main Street around 9:45 p.m. for a serious motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. When officers arrived, they found a man lying on the roadway adjacent to an SUV, which was later determined to have struck him, police said. According to police, the victim sustained severe head trauma… ## [Tenant issues continue at former Concierge apartments, AG orders inspections](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/tenant-issues-continue-at-former-concierge-apartments-ag-orders-inspections/3767162/) _2026-08-20 · Jayne Chacko · NBC Connecticut_ Problems continue for tenants at a Rocky Hill apartment that flooded earlier this year, forcing hundreds to evacuate and stay in hotels for days. Emily Louis moved into the former Concierge Apartments, now The Beacon, four days before frozen pipes burst, causing flooding and water damage in February . Attorney General William Tong investigated and eventually came to an agreement with the owners… ## [Pole explosion causes road closure in Burlington](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/pole-explosion-causes-road-closure-in-burlington/3767174/) _2026-08-20 · Maria-Constanza Sevilla Sola · NBC Connecticut_ The Connecticut Department of Transportation says CT-179 is closed in both directions after a pole fire was reported around 9 p.m. State Police say a pole explosion occurred and Eversource is on the scene assisting. The area between Church Street and Sand Bank Hill is closed and police advise finding alternate routes. Eversource says there are around over 400 people without power at this time.… ## [Construction worker in critical condition after entrapment in East Lyme](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/construction-worker-in-critical-condition-after-entrapment-in-east-lyme/3767160/) _2026-08-20 · Maria-Constanza Sevilla Sola · NBC Connecticut_ East Lyme Fire Service Chief William Bundy says a construction worker is in critical condition after becoming entrapped by concrete barriers Thursday morning. Around 10 a.m. he says a construction accident was reported in the area of New Frontage Road. “Following extrication from the incident site by emergency personnel, the victim a 54-year-old male was treated on scene for serious injuries and… ## [Ben Stiller coming to Norwalk for meet-and-greet with fans](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/ben-stiller-coming-to-norwalk-for-meet-and-greet-with-fans/3767155/) _2026-08-20 · Mike Gavin · NBC Connecticut_ Meet the Focker. Actor Ben Stiller is heading to Connecticut on Saturday for a meet-and-greet with fans at Stew Leonard’s in Norwalk. Stiller — who of course stars as Greg Focker in the “Meet the Parents” movie franchise, with the latest installment “Focker-In-Law” hitting theaters later this year – will be promoting his recently launched soda brand Stiller’s Soda. “Come meet Ben, grab your… ## [Police say hundreds of child pornography images found on man's devices](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/police-say-hundreds-of-child-pornography-images-found-on-mans-devices/3767129/) _2026-08-20 · Maria-Constanza Sevilla Sola · NBC Connecticut_ Plainfield police found hundreds of child pornography images on a resident’s devices after an investigation started in December 2025. They say the investigation started after Predator Poachers, an organization out of Texas, posed as a minor online and found the 49-year-old man attempting to make contact. “During the course of the investigation, the Plainfield Police Department obtained numerous… ## [Yale New Haven Hospital team will ride Closer to Free in memory of beloved nurse](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/yale-new-haven-hospital-team-will-ride-closer-to-free-in-memory-of-beloved-nurse/3767098/) _2026-08-20 · Kyle Jones · NBC Connecticut_ One Closer to Free team of Yale New Haven Health clinicians is changing its name — and adding a special reason to ride. The group is honoring nurse Jackie Jermine, who spent 20 years caring for patients at Yale New Haven Health hospitals in New Haven. “She’s one of the nicest people you would meet on our service,” said Shilpa Mistry, who worked with Jermine. “She had a lot of heart. She had a… ## [Animal rescue rehabilitates four puppies found abandoned next to New Haven dumpster](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/animal-rescue-rehabilitating-four-puppies-found-abandoned-next-to-new-haven-dumpster/3767058/) _2026-08-20 · Melissa Cooney · NBC Connecticut_ A good Samaritan found six hours-old puppies in a hamper next to a dumpster in New Haven on Saturday and called New Haven Animal Control. “We suspect that they were 24 hours old when we got them,” said Rebekah DeMatteo of Army’s Legacy Rescue. “Their umbilical cords were still wet and had traces of blood on them.” At the time, there were six babies alive. Two have since died. Ferrari, Lamborgini,… ## [Actor Josh Hutcherson visits California animal shelter to promote adoptions](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/clear-the-shelters/josh-hutcherson-spcala-long-beach-animal-shelter/3767027/) _2026-08-20 · Eric Mullin · NBC Connecticut_ Animals at one California shelter got to spend time with a celebrity this week. Actor Josh Hutcherson stopped by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles location in Long Beach on Tuesday as he advocates for shelter pet adoptions . The visit included Hutcherson touring the facility, volunteering, walking dogs and playing with kittens. “I’ve always loved animals and there’s… ## [Report flags $1 million overpayment, data breach, other issues at Connecticut DCF](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/report-flags-1-million-overpayment-data-breach-other-issues-at-connecticut-dcf/3767056/) _2026-08-20 · Len Besthoff · NBC Connecticut_ State auditors are raising concerns about several issues involving the Connecticut Department of Children and Families, including a more than $1 million overpayment, a data breach, and questions about an employee’s conduct. This was all found in auditors’ “monthly loss report” for July 2026. DCF said it discovered the overpayment while correcting an earlier payment problem. According to the… ## [FBI thwarts alleged ISIS-inspired plot to bomb New York Capitol building](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/national-international/fbi-alleged-isis-inspired-plot-bomb-new-york-capitol-building/3767001/) _2026-08-20 · Tom Winter, Doha Madani and Marlene Lenthang | NBC News · NBC Connecticut_ A woman has been charged with providing support to a terror group after allegedly plotting an ISIS-inspired attack on the New York State Capitol building in Albany, federal officials said Thursday. Jessica Bowie, 35, of Albany, allegedly told a confidential source that she supported ISIS and asked for help learning to make explosives, according to a criminal complaint filed in the U.S. District…