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Airline passengers as piggybanks

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal chastises airline executives for the "junk fees" they charge for luggage, seat selection and other ancillary services.

Fire breaks out at former Élan School

The fire broke out early Sunday morning at the site of a former controversial boarding school for troubled youths.

A recount in Torrington will determine the winner of a CT House seat

A week after last Tuesday’s election, a recount in Torrington, Connecticut will determine the winner of the only seat in the state House of Representatives yet to be declared.

Startling arrest made in murder of teen found wrapped in blanket on side of Conn. highway — just days before his birthday

Edgar Josué Chiche Martínez was murdered and dumped on the side of Pope Park Highway in Hartford wrapped in a blanket.

Police looking for man accused of nearly striking officer while fleeing traffic stop in Plainville

Police are asking the public for help identifying a man who allegedly fled a traffic stop in Plainville on Monday night and nearly struck a police officer.

Lies, damned lies, and CT crime statistics

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First Night set to celebrate UConn basketball

The annual First Night celebration has been slated to happen at 7 p.m. at Gampel Pavilion on the Storrs campus. Players will be officially be introduced. A three-point shooting contest and a scrimmage were planned. Channel 3 planned to broadcast the festivities between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Waffle products sold at Walmart, Target and more recalled due to listeria risk

Frozen waffle products sold at Walmart, Target, Kroger and other major retailers across the country have been recalled due to a risk of listeria contamination.

Parents enrolling their children in universal pre-K could see their income rise more than 20%

Universal pre-K increases parents’ earnings by 21.7 percent per year, according to a new study published this month in the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). Those earnings continue for at least the next six years after the end of pre-K, adding up to tens of thousands of dollars in parents’ pockets.

Suspected Tren de Aragua members arrested in NY in connection with homicide investigation

RENSSELAER, N.Y. (TNND) — Two illegal Venezuelan migrants with suspected ties to transnational criminal gang Tren de Aragua were arrested in New York Wednesday in connection with a Connecticut homicide investigation.

Police: Suspects caught in Rensselaer are suspects in out-of-state homicide

Investigators confirmed that the two people charged with using a Connecticut homicide victim’s credit card in Rensselaer are suspects in the murder. Police in Connecticut tell NewsChannel 13 that 24-year-old Gregory Marlyn Galindez-Trias and 22-year-old Moises Alejandro Candollo-Urbaneja are considered suspects in the killing of a 59-year-old man in Stamford,

Liam Payne's cause of death confirmed in autopsy report: What is polytrauma?

An autopsy report has confirmed Liam Payne's cause of death a day after the singer passed away at the age of 31. On Oct. 16, the former One Direction band member died after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina.

Prison art exhibit showcases creativity, humanity

The 44th annual Community Partners in Action Prison Arts Program exhibit showcases the transformative power of art for incarcerated individuals, featuring 619 pieces from 159 artists across nine Connecticut prisons.

State races can be found on Vote411.org

The League of Women Voters of Connecticut has announced that all Connecticut races for state and federal legislative offices have been published on VOTE411.org, the league’s one-stop-shop for

Iconic CT diner known as mainstay for decades finds a buyer. Here’s what the plan is.

The vintage diner, which was built in the 1950s and retains its mid-20th century art deco style, has been a mainstay on the Berlin Turnpike. In its early days, it was a meetup spot for teenagers in the 1950s and 1960s and over time has served customers from truck drivers to celebrities, according to the diner.

One person killed in rollover crash in Burlington

State police said a Chevrolet Trailblazer was traveling south on Stafford Road in Burlington when it veered off the roadway to the right and struck a rock wall.

CT Department of Transportation receives $125 million grant

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has been awarded a $125 million federal grant to improve the state's transportation infrastructure, including roadways, bridges and transit systems.

CT attorney general says he's bracing for post-Election Day legal battles should Trump lose

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong says he's concerned about potential Trump campaign legal challenges, should the former president lose to Kamala Harris in November.

DARTING ACROSS CT: Dining at Mary‘s Diner in Waterbury

Shactman throws a dart at the state map. Wherever it lands, he visits with Channel 3’s Roger Susanin. On Friday, Oct. 18, they found themselves at Mary’s Diner in Waterbury. The business is located at 579 Watertown Ave. in Waterbury.

Hike This Scenic Urban River Trail in Connecticut for an Unforgettable Adventure

The Putnam River Trail meanders along the eastern side of the Quinebaug River, treating you to stunning vistas of the water, Cargill Falls, and the surrounding scenery. This mostly paved, three-mile out-and-back trail is a favorite for hikers, bikers, and families. Don't let the "easy" rating fool you; there's plenty to see and do along the way.

Another Public Flagship May Cut Dozens of Majors

The University of Connecticut is reviewing low-enrollment programs amid a budget deficit — similar to what happened last year at West Virginia University.

Madison Reed: Coloring Outside The Lines Of Women's Empowerment

Amy Errett, the CEO and founder of Madison Reed, has orchestrated a groundbreaking collaboration with UConn Women's basketball team amplifying women’s empowerment

Jill Ritrosky Roach takes her place in the Eastern Connecticut athletics Hall of Fame

When she played basketball at Pittsfield High School Jill Ritrosky Roach couldn't imagine going into a college Hall of Fame. But after a stellar four-year career, she is a member

CT congressional Democrats surpass Republican challengers in fundraising

Connecticut’s incumbent Democrats, led by U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT), are significantly raising more money and outspending their Republican challengers in congressional races this year.

Readers speak: An outrageous, unconscionable and unforgivable assault on wallets of CT residents

This is an outrageous, unconscionable and unforgivable assault on the wallets of the people of Connecticut, especially retirees, young families, the unemployed and the underemployed.

August's downpour did not set new CT rainfall record, weather officials say

Connecticut did not set a new rainfall record in 2024 during a deadly August storm that killed three people, according to a review by the National Weather Service.

Fans React to Publication Omitting Caitlin Clark in WNBA Record-Year Article

Fans are outraged by a recent Wall Street Journal article on the record-breaking year in the WNBA that failed to mention Caitlin Clark's phenomenal season.

ECSU Gets A Look At State’s New Digital Equity Plan

Students and faculty at Eastern Connecticut State University got a first look this week at the state's new Digital Equity Plan, which addresses the growing opportunities and challenges of a society that is increasingly reliant on digital tools and skills.

Hayes, Logan to answer live questions from voters in CT AARP’s Fifth Congressional District forum

Fifth District Congressional candidates George Logan and U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes will face off again, this time at a forum hosted by AARP Connecticut.

A Seawolf Attack Submarine Slammed Into an 'Underwater Seamount' at High Speed

On October 2021, the U.S. Navy's Seawolf-class submarine USS Connecticut collided with an underwater seamount in the South China Sea while traveling at high speed in poorly charted waters. The collision injured eleven sailors and raised questions about how such an advanced vessel could strike an underwater mountain.

Bicyclist, 24, Killed After Crash With Garbage Truck

A 24-year-old Connecticut man was killed early Thursday morning, Oct. 17, after being hit by a garbage truck in New Haven County, authorities said. Police responded to the crash a little after 2 a.m.

Retirement Living Costs: These 6 States Will Drain Your Savings the Fastest

Deciding where to retire is an important choice, and a potentially expensive one. We analyzed data from Bankrate’s “Best and Worst States to Retire" list for 2024 and combined it with the Tax Foundation's state tax burden rankings for 2022 to identify the most expensive states for retirement.

J&J ordered to pay $15 million after Connecticut man alleges company's talc caused his cancer

A Connecticut jury ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $15 million to Evan Plotkin, who alleges he developed mesothelioma from using the company’s talc powder, with additional punitive damages to be dete

Bodily autonomy includes the right to die

In an era where threats to bodily autonomy are at the forefront of national discourse, the right to make decisions about one’s own body, including how and when to end life, is critical.

Tipsheet: Big-spending Dodgers are overcoming injuries, rising to the occasion

The Los Angeles Dodgers have battling through a slew of starting pitching injuries to move ever closer to another World Series.

The government must protect consumers from Microsoft’s market dominance

Microsoft's grip on the market hampers innovation and keeps prices high, leaving public and private sector organizations with fewer, often more expensive, options.

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