Large areas of the Northeast haven’t seen significant rainfall in about a month, making October one of the driest periods on record. Connecticut Governor Lamont declared a state of emergency due to the wildfires and the ongoing fire threat.
A state of emergency has been declared because of the critical fire weather conditions that exist throughout the state. Governor Ned Lamont made the announcement Friday afternoon, referencing the massive brush fire at Lamentation Mountain which has been burning since Monday.
Danny Elfman discusses the release of his score from "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" his collaborations with Tim Burton and his last two concerts in the U.S. this year.
Someone recently sent me a bizarre video interview with Jason Guidone, the Republican running to unseat state Sen. Cathy Osten in the 19th District. I know most readers realize I can't stomach a lot of extreme,
Early childhood education is a blanket term for the teaching and care of young children. Its goal is to support children’s cognitive, emotional, physical and social development in their critical formative years.
Beginning Nov. 1, Connecticut Dreamers, undocumented immigrants who arrived as young children, can for the first time enroll in health coverage through Access Health CT.
U.S. officials warn that disinformation and misinformation about the vote count are big threats to voter confidence in this year's election. In Connecticut, all votes are by paper ballot.
Connecticut voters will decide races for president, Congress and the state Legislature in the Nov. 5 general election, as well as a statewide ballot measure to expand voting options.
We are learning more about two people caught in Rensselaer County, tied to a homicide investigation in Connecticut.The pair are reportedly in the US illegally a
W ith the 2024 presidential election fast approaching, early voting is up and running for many. All but three U.S. states (47 in total) and the District of Columbia offer early voting options. In swing states especially, early voting, either through in-person or mail-in ballots, has been a priority for both parties.
A San Francisco man has sued Alaska Airlines alleging negligence led to the death of his beloved 3-year-old French bulldog after he was asked to move from first-class to coach on a cross-country flight.
An effort to improve infrastructure at Connecticut state parks and forests has gotten a $30 million boost. This is in addition to $70 million already allocated by the state from the American Rescue Plan Act.
People in the state will soon have access to over-the-counter medications via vending machines. In 2023, the state legislature voted to approve state regulations that would allow non-prescription medications to be sold in vending machines as a way to increase access.
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont wants to ensure patients are not affected by the legal wrangling holding up Yale New Haven Health’s purchase of three hospitals owned by a private health care company. Cash flow problems at Waterbury, Rockville General ...
There was a $100,000 Casht5 jackpot winner in Connecticut on Tuesday night. The winning numbers were 25-27-30-32-34. The ticket was sold at LaBonne’s Market on Waterbury Road in Prospect, according to the CT Lottery.
Over 56,000 Connecticut voters took advantage of the state’s first day of early voting on Monday. According to state officials, the rollout was smooth despite long lines.
The State Bond Commission on Tuesday approved $40 million in bonding that will allow Connecticut to reopen a program that offers down payment and closing cost assistance to first-time homebuyers.
Sharkevich was a retired firefighter with the Hartford Fire Department who was still volunteering with the Wethersfield department. Police say a preliminary investigation determined the UTV was operating on a steep, rocky incline when it rolled over onto Sharkevich, causing fatal injuries.
A key legislative committee in Connecticut has approved regulations for the state’s over-the-counter medication vending machines. Advocates have said they hope the machines will expand access to emergency contraceptives and Narcan. Lawmakers passed the ...
Connecticut has settled with a financial crime risk management company after a data breach at Webster Bank, one of its clients. More than 157,000 Connecticut residents' personal information was exposed.
Multiple cities and towns across Connecticut are experiencing issues with 911 services on Tuesday afternoon. Public safety alerts are being sent across cell services to remind people unable to call 911 to text 911. No further information was available at this time.
UConn head football coach Jim Mora Jr. blasted officials Saturday for a non-call against Wake Forest's defense on the Huskies' final offensive series of
Firefighters have been busy working to extinguish wildfires that erupted in New Jersey and Connecticut over the past several days as abnormally dry conditions persist in the region.
