Yesterday in Hartford Governor Ned Lamont and other State leaders announced initiatives in an attempt to improve teacher recruitment. Officials say that they will support the creation of a new teacher Registered Apprenticeship Program as well as expand other programs.
The former CEO of the Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Corporation was sentenced yesterday to a year in prison for misusing company funds. 62 year old Drew Rankin was one of many who organized lavish trips using company money. Other former Board of Director members have been charged as well.
Multiple homes on Asylum Street in Norwich were evacuated yesterday due to a ruptured natural gas line. Officials say that the line was punctured by crews drilling for the Sherman Street bridge reconstruction project. No injuries were reported and tenants were allowed back in their homes later in the day.
A Groton man, arrested last month on charges he used hidden cameras to secretly record videos of a young girl, is facing new charges after police said they found two illegal assault weapons in his home. 37 year old Michael Landon was charged Monday with two counts of possession of an assault weapon..
Rhode Island is expected to receive about $6.1 million as part of a settlement with Wells Fargo. Yesterday Wells Fargo agreed to a $1 billion settlement over a class-action lawsuit accusing the bank of defrauding shareholders. It is not immediately clear when the money will be paid