NY Soldier Run Over By 27-Ton Army Vehicle During Training Exercise: Report NY Soldier Run Over By 27-Ton Army Vehicle During Training Exercise: Report
NY Soldier Run Over By 27-Ton Army Vehicle During Training Exercise: Report New details have emerged about the death of a New York soldier who was killed during a training exercise in California earlier this month. Spc. Adrian Bonsey, 29, a combat engineer assigned to the 9th Engineer Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, was struck and run over by a 27-ton M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle during a large-scale training exercise at the National Training Center on Tuesday, June 10, ABC News reports, citing an Army spokesperson. Bonsey was on foot in the Mojave Desert at about 4:30 a.m. during hours of limited visibility when the incident occurr…
Nobody Wanted Luna — Until She Was On TV Nobody Wanted Luna — Until She Was On TV
Nobody Wanted Luna — Until She Was On TV A senior dog who arrived at a New Jersey animal shelter sick, neglected and in need of urgent medical care has found her forever home after her story aired on News 12 New Jersey. And it all happened in a matter of hours. Eight-year-old Luna was surrendered by a Hackensack family to the shelter on March 6 because her family was moving and could not take her, Shelter Manager Meg Tedeschi said. When Luna arrived, her condition was severe. "Her feet were really swollen with puss-filled sores and she was missing a lot of hair with bald patches," Tedeschi said. "She was also severely overwei…
CT Man, 71, Struck By Car In Critical Condition; Police Searching For Witnesses CT Man, 71, Struck By Car In Critical Condition; Police Searching For Witnesses
CT Man, 71, Struck By Car In Critical Condition; Police Searching For Witnesses A 71-year-old Connecticut man who was hit by a car while crossing the street on Friday morning, June 26, is fighting for his life, officials said.  The crash happened around 6:52 a.m. near the intersection of Water Street and John Street in Bridgeport. A 29-year-old man was driving a Honda Civic north on Water Street when the vehicle passed through the intersection and struck the pedestrian, police said. Emergency crews arrived to find the victim lying in the roadway. They provided medical aid before transporting him to a local hospital, where he was listed in critical condition, autho…
'Sophisticated' Multi-State Burglary Crew Targeted Indian, Asian Families In Guilford: Police 'Sophisticated' Multi-State Burglary Crew Targeted Indian, Asian Families In Guilford: Police
'Sophisticated' Multi-State Burglary Crew Targeted Indian, Asian Families In Guilford: Police A burglary crew accused of targeting Indian and Asian families across several states has been linked to a Connecticut home break-in after police say stolen jewelry was recovered during traffic stops in New York City. Robinson Jean Paul Moncado-Patarroyo, 19, Yeison Estivan Gonzalez-Rodriguez, 20, Emerson Johan Rodriguez-Gomez, 25, and Daniel Alejandro Garcia-Arenas, 24, were arrested as part of the alleged burglary crew, Guilford police said.  The alleged quartet of crooks is accused of smashing the back windows of a home in Guilford while the family was away on a day trip, police said…
Waterbury Father Of Young Daughter Dies Unexpectedly Weeks After Home Burns Down Waterbury Father Of Young Daughter Dies Unexpectedly Weeks After Home Burns Down
Waterbury Father Of Young Daughter Dies Unexpectedly Weeks After Home Burns Down A 34-year-old Connecticut father who died unexpectedly last week is being remembered for his sense of humor, outgoing personality, and deep love for his young daughter. His death came just weeks after he lost everything in a house fire, marking a second devastating blow for his family, according to an online fundraiser. Leonardo "Bebo" Feliciano Jr., of Waterbury, died Friday, June 19, at St. Mary's Hospital, according to his obituary. His family did not disclose a cause of death. The Brass City native graduated from Crosby High School and worked as a car detailer for years before finding h…
Thousands Of Amana Air Conditioners Recalled Over Fire Hazard Thousands Of Amana Air Conditioners Recalled Over Fire Hazard
Thousands Of Amana Air Conditioners Recalled Over Fire Hazard A household cooling product is being pulled back over a serious safety risk. Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing is recalling about 13,514 Amana air conditioners and heat pumps in the US because they can pose a fire and burn hazard, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. About 53 additional units were sold in Canada. The recall was announced on Wednesday, June 25. The affected products are certain Amana Window-Room-Air-Conditioners and Through the Wall air conditioners or heat pumps. CPSC said the heating element can remain energized during a ground fault even afte…
Man Accused Of Exploiting Multiple CT Girls Through Snapchat, Faces Federal Charges Man Accused Of Exploiting Multiple CT Girls Through Snapchat, Faces Federal Charges
Man Accused Of Exploiting Multiple CT Girls Through Snapchat, Faces Federal Charges A Connecticut man already serving a prison sentence in New York now faces federal charges after investigators say they uncovered evidence that he exploited multiple girls through the social media app Snapchat.  Marcos Francisco Javier Gomez, 23, of Norwalk, was charged with production of child pornography, receipt or attempted receipt of child pornography, possession or attempted possession of child pornography, and transfer of obscene materials to a minor, according to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut.  According to court documents, Gomez was arrested by the Putn…
Man Charged With Groping Juvenile Jogger Near CT High School Man Charged With Groping Juvenile Jogger Near CT High School
Man Charged With Groping Juvenile Jogger Near CT High School Police say a man groped a juvenile jogger near a Connecticut high school earlier this week, and officers tracked down the suspect after spotting a vehicle that matched the description. Scott Dobos, 24, of Wilton, is accused of sexually assaulting a juvenile who was jogging near Wilton High School before the victim escaped and found help, authorities said. The incident happened just before 11 a.m. Sunday, June 21, in the area of Allen's Meadows, according to Wilton police. Authorities said the juvenile was exercising outdoors when a man approached, gave his name, and attempted to start a co…
New Nancy Guthrie Note Claims Video Evidence, Suspect Names New Nancy Guthrie Note Claims Video Evidence, Suspect Names
New Nancy Guthrie Note Claims Video Evidence, Suspect Names A troubling family mystery has taken another unsettling turn. A mystery sender claims to have video and suspect information tied to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, the media outlet TMZ reported Friday, June 26. Nancy Guthrie vanished from her Tucson, Arizona, home on Sunday, Feb. 1. She has not been found. TMZ reported that it received a new email from a person who claims to know the identities of Nancy Guthrie’s kidnappers. The outlet said it authenticated the email as coming from the same person who sent earlier messa…
CT Teen Killed After Car Crashes Into Tree Just Days Before Birthday: Police CT Teen Killed After Car Crashes Into Tree Just Days Before Birthday: Police
CT Teen Killed After Car Crashes Into Tree Just Days Before Birthday: Police A Connecticut teenager was killed after her car crashed into a tree on a highway on-ramp earlier this week, according to Connecticut State Police. Leilani Robinson, 18, of Norwich, crashed a 2006 Lexus at the Montville-Connector on-ramp in Waterford shortly before 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 25, police said. She would have turned 19 three days later.  Troopers say Robinson veered onto the left shoulder, overcorrected, went through the grassy median on the right side of the road, and crashed into a tree. She was pronounced dead at the scene.  The cause of the crash remains under inve…
Convicted Felon Arrested At Courthouse After Probe Finds Gun, Cocaine At Norwalk Home: Police Convicted Felon Arrested At Courthouse After Probe Finds Gun, Cocaine At Norwalk Home: Police
Convicted Felon Arrested At Courthouse After Probe Finds Gun, Cocaine At Norwalk Home: Police A Connecticut man was arrested at a courthouse after a narcotics investigation led police to search his home, vehicle, and person, where investigators said they found cocaine, a firearm, cash, and drug packaging materials. Jesmar Velazquez, 37, was taken into custody Thursday, June 25, by the Norwalk police, with help from the Tactical Response Team, at Stamford Superior Courthouse. Police said he was there for an unrelated court matter. Investigators said Velazquez was the subject of three active arrest warrants charging him with the sale and possession of a controlled substance. Officers …
Thousands Of Toyota, Lexus, Subaru Vehicles Recalled Over Software Issue Thousands Of Toyota, Lexus, Subaru Vehicles Recalled Over Software Issue
Thousands Of Toyota, Lexus, Subaru Vehicles Recalled Over Software Issue A new safety recall is putting thousands of owners on notice. Toyota is recalling 20,991 electric vehicles, including Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru models, over a software issue that could cause a loss of drive power, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall affects certain 2026 model-year Toyota bZ, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra vehicles. The affected vehicles include 11,495 Toyota bZ models, 4,739 Lexus RZ models, and 4,757 Subaru Solterra models, according to NHTSA. The issue involves the battery electronic control unit, or ECU. Toyota said the software …
Men’s Health Walk, Expo Set June 27 In New Haven Men’s Health Walk, Expo Set June 27 In New Haven
Men’s Health Walk, Expo Set June 27 In New Haven Yale New Haven Hospital is joining forces with community partners to host the Men’s Health Awareness Community Walk and Health Expo on Saturday, June 27, at the Dixwell Community Q-House, 197 Dixwell Ave. According to Yale New Haven Hospital, the walk begins at 10:15 a.m., followed by the health expo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is part of the hospital’s bicentennial celebration and is meant to promote men’s health, preventive care, early detection, and healthy lifestyles. Attendees will have access to free health screenings, educational resources, and expert insights. Per Yale New Hav…
JWoww Unleashes After Secret Wedding: 'You Get What You Deserve' JWoww Unleashes After Secret Wedding: 'You Get What You Deserve'
JWoww Unleashes After Secret Wedding: 'You Get What You Deserve' Fresh off saying "I do," Jenni "JWoww" Farley is saying something else to say, and she's saying it once and she's saying it with her chest. The "Jersey Shore" star took to Instagram Thursday, June 25, one day after secretly marrying longtime fiancé Zack Clayton Carpinello during what guests believed was a screening of her new movie, "Nanny Cam." Instead, fewer than 50 friends and family members were surprised with a wedding. The backlash over who wasn't invited has overshadowed what should have been one of the happiest moments of her life. "While I am trying to enjoy being a wife, I’m…
What's Cooking? Dinner Decisions Are Complicated, New Survey Reveals What's Cooking? Dinner Decisions Are Complicated, New Survey Reveals
What's Cooking? Dinner Decisions Are Complicated, New Survey Reveals Figuring out dinner can feel like its own full-time side quest. A new survey of 2,000 adults found that the average respondent spends nearly 16 minutes a day deciding what to have for dinner, according to Talker Research. That adds up to more than an hour and a half each week, or about four full days a year. The survey, conducted by Talker Research for the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, examined the daily “dinner decisions” Americans make and what makes a meal feel worth the wait. For many, food is also a mood boost. More than half of respondents, 58 percent, said splurging on a lav…
Lionel Richie Health Scare On Stage Causes Tour Opener To Abruptly End Lionel Richie Health Scare On Stage Causes Tour Opener To Abruptly End
Lionel Richie Health Scare On Stage Causes Tour Opener To Abruptly End The opening night of a major summer tour ended on an unsettling note. Lionel Richie, 77, cut short the first show of his tour with Earth, Wind & Fire in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday, June 24, after saying he felt dizzy. The concert was part of the “Sing A Song All Night Long” tour. Richie stopped his set almost an hour in and sat down during a performance of “Dancing on the Ceiling.”  Richie told the crowd, “When you're feeling dizzy, sit your ass down,” according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune. He then performed “Three Times a Lady” while seated before calling for an unpl…
David Clayton-Thomas Dies: Blood, Sweat & Tears Frontman Known For ‘Spinning Wheel’ David Clayton-Thomas Dies: Blood, Sweat & Tears Frontman Known For ‘Spinning Wheel’
David Clayton-Thomas Dies: Blood, Sweat & Tears Frontman Known For ‘Spinning Wheel’ A voice that helped define one of rock’s boldest and most dynamic sounds has gone silent. David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, died Wednesday, June 24, at age 84, according to multiple reports. His publicist, Eric Alper, told CBC that Clayton-Thomas died peacefully at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. A specific cause of death was not given. Clayton-Thomas became best known as the husky, gravelly, high-energy voice of New York City-based Blood, Sweat & Tears, the jazz-rock band that blended brass, blues, soul, and rock into a major late-1960s sound. …
Well-Known Fox News Personality Announces Departure: Watch Well-Known Fox News Personality Announces Departure: Watch
Well-Known Fox News Personality Announces Departure: Watch A familiar morning-TV face is signing off after more than two decades. Janice Dean, the longtime Fox News senior meteorologist and "Fox & Friends" personality, announced Thursday morning, June 25, that she is leaving her role after 22 years. Dean shared the news in a video posted on X, saying her multiple sclerosis has progressed to the point that she can no longer manage the demands of the early-morning schedule. I know so many of you have been wondering where I’ve been.  Please know I’ve read your comments, prayers and words of support and kindness. It meant the world to me.…
MorningStar Farms Pulls Pair Of Frozen Products Over Plastic Risk MorningStar Farms Pulls Pair Of Frozen Products Over Plastic Risk
MorningStar Farms Pulls Pair Of Frozen Products Over Plastic Risk A popular freezer staple is being pulled from shelves. MorningStar Farms voluntarily recalled two frozen products because they may contain pieces of plastic, according to a company announcement posted by the FDA on Monday, June 22. The recall covers MorningStar Farms Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets and MorningStar Farms Hot and Spicy Sausage Patties sold in the US, Puerto Rico, and Costa Rica. The recalled Buffalo Chik'n Nuggets were sold in 10.5-ounce packages with UPC code 000 28989 10110 5. The affected packages have “better if used before” dates of July 7 and July 8, 2027. The recalled Hot and…
VIDEO: Driver Charged After Hitting Protestor With Car Outside Delaney Hall, Cops Say VIDEO: Driver Charged After Hitting Protestor With Car Outside Delaney Hall, Cops Say
Video: Driver Charged After Hitting Protestor With Car Outside Delaney Hall, Cops Say A Newark man has been charged after police say he struck a woman with his vehicle outside Delaney Hall during a Father's Day vigil Sunday evening, June 21. Detectives identified Thomas K. Brown, 38, of Newark, as the driver accused of hitting the woman outside the immigration detention facility, Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda Sr. announced. Brown is charged with assault by auto and was issued a traffic summons for reckless driving, authorities said. Police responded to Doremus Avenue and Roanoke Avenue at approximately 5:07 p.m. on a report of a pedestrian struck, author…
4 Grandchildren, Daughter Found Dead In NY Home; Grandma Left Note, Poisoning Suspected: Police 4 Grandchildren, Daughter Found Dead In NY Home; Grandma Left Note, Poisoning Suspected: Police
4 Grandchildren, Daughter Found Dead In NY Home; Grandma Left Note, Poisoning Suspected: Police A grandmother is suspected of poisoning her daughter and four grandchildren before all six family members were found dead inside a New York apartment, police said Thursday as new details emerged in the investigation. Amy Steadman, 64, Sarah Myers, 44, and Myers' four children — Harper Harmon, 13; Hudson Harmon, 11; and 10-year-old twins Gavin and Gracelynn Harmon — were discovered Tuesday evening inside Steadman's Harris Avenue apartment in Mechanicville after officers responded for a welfare check. Police were called after a neighbor reported not seeing or hearing from the family for …
Cold Front Could Bring Drenching Downpours, Gusty Winds: Here’s Latest Cold Front Could Bring Drenching Downpours, Gusty Winds: Here’s Latest
Cold Front Could Bring Drenching Downpours, Gusty Winds: Here’s Latest A strong cold front capable of producing severe storms is approaching after a brief stretch of quieter weather. The frontal system is coming from the west, bringing a new round of showers and scattered thunderstorms late Thursday night, June 25, into Friday, June 26. Interior sections, including parts of Pennsylvania and upstate New York, are expected to see activity first on Thursday afternoon and evening as moist, unstable air moves in ahead of the front. The threat will then shift east Thursday night into early Friday, reaching the New York City metro area, New Jersey, coastal New Engla…
Person Killed After Climbing Atop Metro-North Train, Touching Live Overhead Wire Person Killed After Climbing Atop Metro-North Train, Touching Live Overhead Wire
Person Killed After Climbing Atop Metro-North Train, Touching Live Overhead Wire A person died after climbing on top of a Metro-North train and coming into contact with electrified overhead wires at the Southport station, prompting a major emergency response and service disruptions for commuters. The incident happened around 1:29 p.m. Thursday, June 25, at the Southport Metro-North station, according to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department.  Police said the operator of a train requested police and medical assistance after reporting a disorderly person on board. Investigators determined a confrontation had happened inside the train. The perso…
Family Asks For Help After CT Mom Is Gunned Down In Front Of Loved Ones Family Asks For Help After CT Mom Is Gunned Down In Front Of Loved Ones
Family Asks For Help After CT Mom Is Gunned Down In Front Of Loved Ones Loved ones have launched a GoFundMe to support the family of a Connecticut woman who police say was fatally shot in Hartford as an 11-year-old relative watched from just feet away. Police say 46-year-old Diana Tirado, of New Britain, was sitting in the driver's seat of a parked car around 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, on Magnolia Street in Hartford when she was shot multiple times while family members looked on. Another woman was also shot, but she is expected to survive. Police identified 46-year-old Chad Petitpas as the suspect and tracked him to a hotel in Holyoke, Massachusetts. After refusi…
Can You Spell The 4 Words That Cost Kid The National Bee Crown? Can You Spell The 4 Words That Cost Kid The National Bee Crown?
Can You Spell The 4 Words That Cost Kid The National Bee Crown? Only four words stood between a Jersey City student and the Scripps National Spelling Bee championship. Ishaan Gupta, representing the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs/Tourism Development, finished second in the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee after a dramatic 90-second spell-off Thursday, May 28, in Washington, D.C. Watch the moment Speller 29 Shrey Parikh won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee by competing in the third Spell-off in Bee history. His winning word, the final word he spelled correctly during the Spell-off, was "bromocriptine."  Scri…
That Wasn't Will Ferrell At CT's Travelers Championship — It Was Lonnie 'The Hawk' Hawkins That Wasn't Will Ferrell At CT's Travelers Championship — It Was Lonnie 'The Hawk' Hawkins
That Wasn't Will Ferrell At CT's Travelers Championship — It Was Lonnie 'The Hawk' Hawkins Connecticut golf fans got an unexpected celebrity sighting this week when an in-character Will Ferrell made a surprise appearance at the Travelers Championship in Cromwell. The actor arrived at the TPC River Highlands player clubhouse around 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 24. He did not play in the pro-am. Instead, he stayed in character to promote his upcoming Netflix comedy series, "The Hawk. The show follows Lonnie "The Hawk" Hawkins, a washed-up golfer trying to rebuild his career. Ferrell greeted fans, spent several hours around the clubhouse, and mixed with some of the PGA Tour's bi…
Police ID Pregnant Woman Who Crashed Into Mass Hotel, Opened Fire Before Killing Herself Police ID Pregnant Woman Who Crashed Into Mass Hotel, Opened Fire Before Killing Herself
Police ID Pregnant Woman Who Crashed Into Mass Hotel, Opened Fire Before Killing Herself Authorities say they have identified the 27-year-old woman who crashed into a Central Massachusetts hotel, opened fire, and wounded an guest before killing herself. Olive Openshaw, a 27-year-old Belchertown resident who was eight months pregnant, crashed into the side of the Sturbridge Plaza Hotel in Sturbridge on June 18, according to the Worcester County District Attorney's Office. Investigators said Openshaw got out of the SUV, pulled out a gun, and began shooting into the hotel. A guest in the lobby was struck in the torso. The victim was taken to Harrington Hospital in Southbridg…
Officer Shoots Suspect In New Britain After Foot Chase, Gun Found; State Investigating Officer Shoots Suspect In New Britain After Foot Chase, Gun Found; State Investigating
Officer Shoots Suspect In New Britain After Foot Chase, Gun Found; State Investigating A Connecticut police search for suspects in an earlier shooting ended with an officer opening fire, leaving one person injured and another under arrest. The incident happened around 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, after New Britain officers received information about suspects connected to an earlier shots-fired call in the Union Street area, officials said. An officer spotted one of the suspects near the Red Roof Inn walking with another man. Detectives tried to stop them, but both men ran, according to officials. The chase ended in the parking lot of 1 Herald Square, where an officer repo…
64 Dog Bite Cases Prompt New Law For Dog Owners In CT Town: Leash-Up Or Pay-Up 64 Dog Bite Cases Prompt New Law For Dog Owners In CT Town: Leash-Up Or Pay-Up
64 Dog Bite Cases Prompt New Law For Dog Owners In CT Town: Leash-Up Or Pay-Up No more off-leash walks in this Connecticut town. As of Tuesday, June 23, dog owners in West Hartford must keep their pets on a leash while on all town-owned property, as the Town Council unanimously adopted a townwide leash ordinance at its meeting. The ordinance expands the town's previous leash requirement, which applied only in parks and other public spaces. Dogs must now be restrained by a leash or similar physical restraint at least six feet long while on public property. The only exception is inside enclosed dog parks designated by the town manager. Violators face fines of $25 for a…
Mom Crashes SUV Into Plainfield Home With 4 Kids Inside, Drives Away: Police Mom Crashes SUV Into Plainfield Home With 4 Kids Inside, Drives Away: Police
Mom Crashes SUV Into Plainfield Home With 4 Kids Inside, Drives Away: Police A Connecticut woman is accused of crashing an SUV into a home before driving away with four young children still inside the vehicle, police said. Amber Blanchette, 33, of Sterling, faces multiple charges after the Tuesday night, June 24, crash, which investigators said began with a reported domestic disturbance and ended with an SUV crashing into a house. Officers responded to a home on Snake Meadow Road in Plainfield around 8:10 p.m. after receiving a report of a possible domestic disturbance, according to police. While officers were investigating, they learned an SUV had crashed into a h…
Sean Hannity Addresses Health Rumors After Viewers Expressed Concerns Sean Hannity Addresses Health Rumors After Viewers Expressed Concerns
Sean Hannity Addresses Health Rumors After Viewers Expressed Concerns A well-known TV host is answering questions after viewers noticed something different. Sean Hannity shared a health update on Wednesday, June 24, after his raspy voice and puffy face raised concerns among viewers and sparked online speculation. The 64-year-old Fox News host addressed the concern in a post on X, saying the changes were tied to a pinched nerve and medication. "Thanks to everyone who has checked in," Hannity wrote. "I’ve already addressed this several times on my radio show, but while training, I developed a painful pinched nerve in my neck." Hannity said his doctor put him …