Matt Buynak

WWE says Virgil Runnels, a former professional wrestler known by his fans as Dusty Rhodes, has died. He was 69.

Alexander Hamilton, who has been featured on the $10 bill since 1929, is making way for a woman.

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) -- A felon was arrested when a stolen, loaded gun was found in his car after an accident in Hartford around 2:45 p.m. Friday. Police say 32-year-old Alexis Lopez appeared to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol after the crash in the area of Woodland Street and Albany Avenue. They say he argued with responding firefighters, refused to exit his vehicle, and tried to drive away. According to authorities, a loaded .40-caliber Glock stolen from East Hartford and knotted…

ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. (AP) - An alligator spotted in the Passaic River was captured Wednesday, and state wildlife officials are trying to figure out how it ended up there. The alligator, about 5 feet long and 30 pounds, was caught in Elmwood Park a few hours after it was first spotted by a fisherman. The gator was unharmed in the capture and appears to be in good condition. It was handed over to the state Fish and Wildlife Division, which will try to find it a home. Elmwood Park police speculated t…

A pedestrian has life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car in New London Friday night, according to officials.

A Glastonbury man already charged in eight burglaries was arrested for two more when he appeared at court on Thursday.

An East Haddam man has been arrested for allegedly stealing an elderly woman’s purse while she was shopping in Newington.

A Watertown town employee who was fired has been arrested for sending e-mails meant to intimidate witnesses, police say.

A New London man has been arrested after police say they found a stolen gun and drugs in his home.

WEST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) -- The state trooper charged with manslaughter in a deadly shooting in West Haven has rejected a plea deal.The lawyer for Trooper Brian North says his charge would have been reduced from first-degree manslaughter to second-degree manslaughter, which would have reduced his maximum possible sentence from 40 years to 10 years.North shot and killed 19-year-old Mubarak Soulemane in January 2020. Police say Soulemane carjacked a Lyft driver at knifepoint. Officers boxed Soulem…