QU Alumnus Faces Murder Charges February 5, 2010
Posted by lmcapobianco in Quinnipiac.Tags: car crash, former QU student, murder, murder charges, Quinnipiac, soccer
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A former Quinnipiac soccer player is facing murder charges in connection with a fatal car crash in Delaware. Tanju Kizavul, 23, was arrested on Friday in Delaware on two counts of second-degree murder.
Shannon Fox has the developing story.
Quinnipiac to Have Medical School by 2013 February 5, 2010
Posted by lmcapobianco in Quinnipiac.Tags: 2013, hospital, medical school, President John Lahey, Quinnipiac
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Quinnipiac University President John Lahey announced Thursday that the university began planning for a medical school.The school’s focus will be on primary and global care. Lahey said the main challenge will be partnering with a hospital or clinic.
Amanda Eugenio has the details.
Cheshire Home Invasion Suspect Overdoses on Medication; Court Case Delayed February 5, 2010
Posted by lmcapobianco in Local News.Tags: Cheshire, Cheshire home invasion, drugs, jail, overdose
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The main suspect of the Cheshire home invasion has returned to jail after being hospitalized for a coma. Prison guards found steven hayes lying unconscious in his prison cell on Sunday morning. According to news reports, Hayes overdosed on a daily medication that he witheld for sometime.
Shannon Fox brings us the details.
New Haven Superior Court is Contender for 9/11 Trials February 5, 2010
Posted by lmcapobianco in National News.Tags: New Haven Superior Court: 911 suspect case
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The U.S. department of justice is considering New Haven Superior Court as an alternative site for the case. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the suspect behind the September 11 attack, was scheduled to report to Manhattan superior court. No decisions have been made yet for the location of the case.
Amanda Eugenio has the details.
Vernon School Bus Driver Intoxicated February 5, 2010
Posted by lmcapobianco in Local News.Tags: Intoxicated Bus Driver in Vernon
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On January 28 a school bus driver was arrested for driving under the influence. Dina Johnsen of Vernon, Conn. had a blood-alcohol level of more than twice the legal limit when she rear-ended the vehicle in front of her. A bus picking up children on the other side of the road stopped traffic.
Shannon Fox has the story.
Toyota Recalls Two Car Models February 5, 2010
Posted by lmcapobianco in National News.Tags: Corolla, Highlander, recall, Toyota
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Toyota is recalling certain models of its vehicles, including the 2009 Highlander and the 2010 Corolla because of a sticky gas petal. A fatal crash killing a family in August sparked the investigation of the gas petals in Toyotas. Amanda Eugenio sends us the story.
New Britain Police in All-Day Standoff February 5, 2010
Posted by lmcapobianco in Local News.Tags: gas lines, New Britain, police, violence
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New Britain Police were in a standoff outside a man’s house all day on Tuesday. David Myshka, 44 years-old, was allegedly damaging gas lines and acting violently. Amanda Eugenio has the details.
‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Could Soon Become ‘Ask, Tell’ February 5, 2010
Posted by Rebecca Turco in National News.Tags: American, Capital Hill, gay rights, military, military service, policy, President Obama
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Capital Hill has been paying close attention to the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” military policy. This policy prevents openly gay men and women from serving in the military.
President Obama, however, recently teamed up with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Mike Mullen. They want to make service open to all Americans, as long as good order and discipline can be maintained.
Supporters of the change feel addressing the law will be better if instituted sooner rather than later due to the public shift in opinion toward homosexuals, especially among young adults.
Around 1,000 men and women, including some with critical translation skills, are discharged from the military each year for being gay.
