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Was Sophie Ringquist run over? Cooper Ouellette defense witness to challenge cause of death ift.tt/6rhfZ9P
Was Sophie Ringquist run over? Cooper Ouellette defense witness to challenge cause of death

Was Sophie Ringquist run over? Cooper Ouellette defense witness to challenge cause of death

The medical examiner says she was run over. Police found no evidence of it.

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New Milford approves first of two major Route 7 apartment projects with affordable units ift.tt/aBu8kpe
New Milford approves first of two major Route 7 apartment projects with affordable units

New Milford approves first of two major Route 7 apartment projects with affordable units

“A sidewalk to the bus should be a condition of approval,” said the Zoning Commission’s chair. 

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Cooper Ouellette manslaughter trial live updates: Doctor talks about Sophie Ringquist's injuries ift.tt/e9ucnWZ
Cooper Ouellette manslaughter trial live updates: Doctor talks about Sophie Ringquist's injuries

Cooper Ouellette manslaughter trial live updates: Doctor talks about Sophie Ringquist's injuries

A video from Ringquist’s phone was played for the jury Thursday, audio from which captured the sound of a scream and a roaring engine.

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Medical examiner who said tire caused Sophie Ringquist's death faces more questions at trial Monday ift.tt/zvwRtaZ
Connecticut trial hears two accounts of how a teen suffered fatal injuries

Connecticut trial hears two accounts of how a teen suffered fatal injuries

Ringquist's death was caused by being run over by a tire after “separating” from a pickup she was riding in, an expert testified.

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CT town ponders fate of ‘horrible’ half-built abandoned apartment site; court case hints at solution ift.tt/7lvAUjq
CT town ponders fate of ‘horrible’ half-built abandoned apartment site; court case hints at solution

CT town ponders fate of ‘horrible’ half-built abandoned apartment site; court case hints at solution

“Proactively, we now know where this is at, and we can work with the stakeholders,” Mayor Pete Bass said.

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Blasius Auto Group closes Brookfield and Torrington dealerships ift.tt/BAqYgaO
Why Blasius is closing 2 Connecticut dealerships

Why Blasius is closing 2 Connecticut dealerships

Orders placed through the Brookfield and Torrington dealerships will be honored, and scheduled service work will be performed at those locations, Bill Palomba said.

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Connecticut father was driving over 100 mph in crash that killed his 17-year-old son, warrant says ift.tt/BRWA2i7
Connecticut father was driving over 100 mph in crash that killed his 17-year-old son, warrant says

Connecticut father was driving over 100 mph in crash that killed his 17-year-old son, warrant says

A warrant says the Jeep had been traveling up to 115 mph before crashing into a house in Sharon last year.

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Manslaughter trial continues Friday in the death of Sophie Ringquist ift.tt/oicBza6
Manslaughter trial continues Friday in the death of Sophie Ringquist

Manslaughter trial continues Friday in the death of Sophie Ringquist

Jurors heard audio of a scream and roaring engine Thursday as police testified in the Connecticut manslaughter trial of Cooper Ouellette.

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After closed-door meeting, Region 12 board accepts decision to discipline employees involved in text chain ift.tt/pi6rOd8
After closed-door meeting, Region 12 board accepts decision to discipline employees involved in...

After closed-door meeting, Region 12 board accepts decision to discipline employees involved in...

When former Region 12 superintendent Donald R. Schels resigned in early October, any consideration of disciplinary measures against him by the board was "rendered moot," said its chair.

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Trial begins Thursday for man accused of running over and killing 17-year-old ift.tt/VifRGoj
Trial begins Thursday for man accused of running over and killing 17-year-old

Trial begins Thursday for man accused of running over and killing 17-year-old

Sophie Ringquist sent a message saying “I’m scared” before the fatal incident. Her boyfriend, Cooper Ouellette, is now on trial.

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Torrington bondsman refused plea deal after New York arrest. His case is now dismissed ift.tt/Sob2acY
Torrington bondsman refused plea deal after New York arrest. His case is now dismissed

Torrington bondsman refused plea deal after New York arrest. His case is now dismissed

Torrington bondsman John Kunkiewicz was arrested in New York while trying to apprehend a Connecticut defendant. His case was later dismissed.

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Five things to know about Connecticut's own Susan Saint James ift.tt/WGTQ0NJ
Five things to know about Connecticut's own Susan Saint James

Five things to know about Connecticut's own Susan Saint James

From being a voice for Special Olympics to launching a Litchfield radio station, the actress left indelible marks on the state.

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5 things to know as trial begins in death of 17-year-old Connecticut girl ift.tt/tQxovhe
5 things to know as trial begins in death of 17-year-old Connecticut girl

5 things to know as trial begins in death of 17-year-old Connecticut girl

Sophie Ringquist was 17 when she died after a 2023 incident involving Cooper Ouellette. His trial begins Thursday in Connecticut.

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TV star Susan Saint James, who made her home in Connecticut, dies at 80 ift.tt/qJfN7Pz
TV star Susan Saint James, who made her home in Connecticut, dies at 80

TV star Susan Saint James, who made her home in Connecticut, dies at 80

Susan Saint James, who won fame on TV shows "McMillan & Wife" and "Kate and Allie" and established deep ties to Connecticut, died at age 80.

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North Canaan tractor-trailer crash sends person to hospital by Life Star, police say ift.tt/0NG7VpE
North Canaan tractor-trailer crash sends person to hospital by Life Star, police say

North Canaan tractor-trailer crash sends person to hospital by Life Star, police say

Connecticut State Police said Route 44, which East Canaan Road is a part of, is closed following the crash.

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Fire truck collides with vehicle on Connecticut Route 202; injuries not life-threatening, police say ift.tt/47qk0T3
Fire truck collides with vehicle on Connecticut Route 202, police say

Fire truck collides with vehicle on Connecticut Route 202, police say

Police said the scene was still active as of 3:35 p.m.

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Truck driver flown to hospital after 3-car crash in Washington, police say ift.tt/0Z7Lepr
Truck driver flown to hospital after 3-car crash in Washington, police say

Truck driver flown to hospital after 3-car crash in Washington, police say

A New Milford man sustained life-threatening injuries, Connecticut State Police said.

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Thomaston teachers report late paychecks, other payroll errors: 'It is a trust problem' ift.tt/FkKA654
Thomaston teachers report late paychecks, other payroll errors: 'It is a trust problem'

Thomaston teachers report late paychecks, other payroll errors: 'It is a trust problem'

Teachers have also faced difficulties in contacting central office staff to correct the issues, describing them as “unresponsive,” teachers union president Heidi Laus said. 

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Serious injuries reported in crash with dump truck on New Milford Turnpike in Washington, police say ift.tt/lfwoW9Z
Serious injuries reported in crash with dump truck on New Milford Turnpike in Washington, police say

Serious injuries reported in crash with dump truck on New Milford Turnpike in Washington, police say

At least two people were sent to the hospital, state police said.

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2 arrested after man threatened neighbor with pellet rifle in Torrington, police say ift.tt/V048iAY
2 arrested after man threatened neighbor with pellet rifle in Torrington, police say

2 arrested after man threatened neighbor with pellet rifle in Torrington, police say

No one was injured during the dispute, and officers seized a  pellet rifle as evidence, according to police.

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