January 30 / 6:15 pm
Fire Strikes Building Once Again
 (Hartford-WTNH) _ Eight people are out of their home after a two alarm fire Saturday afternoon in Hartford. It happened at 138 Homestead Avenue just before 2:00 o'clock.
It apparently started in the back of the building on the first floor, and then spread to the second and the third floor. One woman was taken to St. Francis Hospital with smoke inhalation.
She was treated and released. But this wasn't the first time fire firefighters have been called to this building.
Captain Peter Ryan, Hartford Fired Dept.: "As reported earlier there was an incident here about a week and a half ago. Nothing serious. No one was hurt."
Still no word on a cause for either of those fires, but officials say they don't look suspicious.
Lawyers For Diocese Want Trial Moved
(Bridgeport-AP) _ Lawyers for Bridgeport's Roman Catholic diocese want a judge to move the trials of priests charged with molesting boys out of Bridgeport. They say there are too many practicing Catholics in the area to form impartial juries. The lawyers want the trials held in New Haven, where more Catholics are affiliated with the Archdiocese of Hartford. One of the lawyers representing the 27 people who claim that they were sexually assaulted by four current and former priests in the Bridgeport diocese, says there's no need for a change of venue.
Boy To Be Tried as Adult in Cop Shooting Case
(Milford-AP) _ A 14-year-old West Haven boy will be tried as an adult on charges of shooting at a police officer after he allegedly robbed another teen at gunpoint. That was yesterday's decision from Superior Court Judge Bruce Thompson. Norris Jones has been denied a special form of probation and will be tried as an adult on robbery, attempted assault and weapons charges. The 14-year-old could face more than 40 years behind bars if convicted.
Man Acquitted in Shooting Trial
(Waterbury-AP) _ A jury says 45-year-old Victor Barnes did not try to murder a Waterbury police officer. Barnes was found innocent yesterday of attempted first-degree murder, attempted first-degree assault, first-degree assault and possession of marijuana. Two police officers testified that Barnes fired his gun at them when they tried to bust him for a bag of marijuana. But a gun was never found, and Barnes' lawyer said it was the police who were shooting at his client.
Lewinsky Returns to DC for Deposition
(Washington-AP) _ Monica Lewinsky is back in Washington for her deposition in President Clinton's impeachment trial. Lewinsky is due to be questioned Monday.
House officials say GOP impeachment prosecutors expect her to support their obstruction of justice charge against Clinton. One official says House prosecutors believe Lewinsky "has a lot of information if you ask the right questions." Tennessee Congressman Ed Bryant will do the questioning for the House team. Lewinsky's closed, videotaped deposition will be the first of three approved by senators in Clinton's impeachment trial. Questioning of presidential friend Vernon Jordan is scheduled for Tuesday. White House aide Sidney Blumenthal will be questioned on Wednesday.
President Clinton has rescheduled a trip to Central America so he will be in the US for the Senate's scheduled impeachment vote. The president and first lady had planned to be out of the country from February tenth to the 15th. But the Senate has a tentative plan to vote on the articles of impeachment February 12th, so the trip is being put off until March. The president will make a day trip to Mexico on February 15th.
Program Helps Foster Kids Succeed in Adult Life
(Berlin-WTNH) _ President Clinton has set aside close to $300 million to help young people across the nation successfully move out of their foster homes and into adulthood.
 News Channel 8's Jocelyn Sigue has the story.
Attack Story Called Hoax
(New Haven-WTNH) _
It was all a hoax - That's what authorities at Albertus Magnus college are saying about a student's story of rape. Police told college officials the girl made up the story, when she was pulled over for speeding on Interstate 91 ten days ago.
The student said she was driving up to Hartford Hospital because she was sexually assaulted in a dorm on campus. Security at Albertus Magnus was increased as a result.
No word whether the girl will be charged by police, or punished by the school.
Union, Private Company, Compete to Build Best School
(Waterbury-AP) _ Waterbury's board of education is working on a deal that will give a for-profit company and a local teachers union a chance to run their own public schools. The competition between the Edison Project and the Waterbury Teachers Association is believed to be the first of its kind in the nation. Waterbury school board members say they consider the program a catalyst that could lead to allowing parents to chose whatever school they want for their children. Edison is expected to open a pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade school in September, and the union will open a school a year later.
Colt Plans Expansion
(West Hartford-AP) _ Colt's Manufacturing Company is targeting a wider market in the gunmaker's most aggressive expansion plan since the Vietnam War. The company will announce at an Atlanta trade show next week that it will start making hunting rifles, designing guns that can shoot multicaliber ammunition, and developing new target practice technology. Industry experts are skeptical about Colt's endeavors, but say there is a revival in gun interest.
Sikorsky Gets Big Government Deal
(Stratford-WTNH) _
A big sale for Connecticut-based Sikorksy Aircraft. The US State Department will sign a $96 million deal with the aircraft manufacturer.
The government is buying six BlackHawk helicopters from Sikorsky.
The choppers will be used to help enforce the Colombian national police drug warfare effort.
State Sex Offender Website Online
(Hartford-WTNH) _ The State of Connecticut's Sex Offender Registry went online at the first of the year. Residents can look to see if a convicted sex offender is living in their neighborhood by accessing the information through the Department of Public Safety's website at www.state.ct.us/dps/
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