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Unlock the Best Black Friday Deals Without Breaking the Bank

Learn how to shop like a pro this Black Friday with smart strategies and tips to snag the best deals while avoiding overspending.

Hartford leaders aim to leverage additional investment from CT Children’s $326M campus expansion

A group led by major Hartford employers Connecticut Children’s, Hartford Hospital and Trinity College is planning to conduct a study to determine how best to use ongoing investments in the city’s south-central region to spark additional economic and social growth along the Washington Street corridor.

Ticket that won $100,000 Cash5 jackpot in April will expire Tuesday

Someone who won the Cash5 jackpot in Connecticut in April only has a few more days to claim the prize before it expires. Someone who bought a ticket in East Hartford for the April 25 drawing won the $100,

CT DOT holding meeting to present Bishop’s Corner improvements, get public feedback

A public information meeting concerning proposed intersection improvements designed to ease traffic congestion and improve pedestrian safety at West Hartford’s Bishop’s Corner will be

$243M investment to improve circulation/baggage screening, support growth at Bradley Airport more than 50% complete

Two major projects at Bradley International Airport, estimated to cost $243 million, are expected to improve the flow of passengers through the main terminal and set the stage for future growth. Both projects are more than 50% complete,

State confirms season’s first 2 flu deaths

Two state residents, an elderly adult and an infant, have been confirmed as Connecticut’s first two deaths due to influenza (flu) for the 2024-25 respiratory viral disease season. State Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr.

Injuries reported after wrong-way driver on I-84 in East Hartford causes crash, police say

State police say they responded Wednesday around 9 p.m. to a report of a wrong-way driver and a crash on I-84 west near Exit 56.

West Hartford gives 'substantial' update to bike facility plan, addressing some previous concerns

"The West Hartford Vision Zero plan recommends the identification and development of a low-stress bicycle network appropriate for less-confident bicyclists of all ages," the bike facility plan now states, while also including the high-injury network of the town's most dangerous roadways that was created during the Vision Zero process.

NBC CT Responds helps Hartford woman when check sent to loved one gets lost

In a world of waiting on hold or hoping a bot can fix your consumer problem, NBC CT Responds is here to help. A Hartford woman reached out after she paid almost $60 to overnight a hefty cashier’s check to a loved one,

Connecticut woman recruited victims from prison for Hartford man to sex traffic, affidavit says

Gordon Newkirk is accused of two sexual assaults and trafficking women who Keashie Walker recruited while in prison, documents show.

Windsor, enfield nonprofits gain $27,600 boost from American Eagle’s ‘Cash Back to the Community’ program

Three nonprofit organizations devoted to food security and education have received a total of $27,636 from American Eagle Financial Credit Union (American

UConn Marching Band makes waves, performs at New England Patriots game

Students who have attended a University of Connecticut home football game or looked on at the homecoming parade have probably heard UConn’s very own marching band. Dubbed the “Pride of

"It's not safe" Nurses’ union files injunction against Backus Hospital: What the issue is

The Backus Federation of Nurses filed an injunction against the hospital to make them follow state overtime laws for nurses. Why they say it's needed.

Hartford city councilor charged with theft of church funds

Police allege Alexander Thomas misused a church credit card to direct funds to a shell company, then to his personal accounts.

Connecticut school enrollment is at 10-year low, with student need at a high

Student enrollment in Connecticut is at a historic low, and demographics have changed, according to the latest data from the state Department of Education.

Join CT Insider, WFSB-TV to talk about election issues in Hartford

Haar, a columnist and senior editor at CT Insider, and Raff, chief political reporter at WFSB-TV, will be around Hartford talking to people during the afternoon and from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for a town-hall-style conversation. Voters are invited to share ...

Hartford teachers union says grad who can’t read was denied services; Others face same due to costs

Hartford’s Board of Education and superintendent for the first time responded to a recent article highlighting the story of a recent graduate who never learned to read.

Man killed in Bloomfield fire identified

BLOOMFIELD, Connecticut — The victim of a house fire in Bloomfield Friday has been identified. Bloomfield police said they are investigating the circumstances of a fire in a home on Ivory Road which left Howard Hakian, 66, of Bloomfield dead.

CT 149th House race: What voters should know about Tina Courpas, Rachel Khanna's priorities

Democrat Rachel Khanna and Republican Tina Courpas are each hoping to represent the 149th District, which includes parts of Stamford and Greenwich.

State awards $28M for broadband internet projects in 88 towns and cities

The state has awarded $28 million in pandemic-relief grants to improve broadband internet access in 88 Connecticut municipalities, Gov. Ned Lamont and Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Katie Dykes announced.

Walgreens to close 1,200 stores nationwide

With approximately 8,500 pharmacy locations, the closings would amount to 14% of Walgreens stores nationwide. In Connecticut, Walgrens operates stores in 74 communities, according to its website, including more than one in some locations. Which specific ...

Displaced Hartford residents say mayor is not keeping his word to move them to better housing

Hartford police are continuing to investigate the alleged burglaries of the units, according to department spokesman Lt. Aaron Boisvert. Hannah Srajer, president of the Connecticut Tenants Union, said Tuesday that the mayor's administration has already ...

Old Saybrook’s Wisialowski challenges Carney on voting record in 23rd House District

The candidates vying to represent the 23rd District House disagree on the political outlook of those who live where the Connecticut River meets Long Island Sound. Devin Carney, a five-term Republican

Witnesses can bear-ly believe the surprise visitor at Connecticut governor’s estate

Witnesses could bear-ly believe the surprise visitor that appeared at the Connecticut governor’s estate. A black bear scaled the fence Saturday as human passers-by did a double-take. “It was definitely like: ‘Is this real?

New aerospace and defense manufacturing center opening Tuesday in West Hartford

A new center dedicated to the development of thermal solutions for aerospace and defense companies is slated to open Tuesday in West Hartford.

Harris has a big lead among women in CT. Here's why they support her

Polls show a lot of enthusiasm among women nationwide for Kamala Harris for president. And that support is even stronger in Connecticut. Local politicians say they're encouraged by what they're seeing across the state.

New London man charged with murder in Hartford shooting

HARTFORD, Conn. — Hartford police said they have arrested and charged a New London man with murder in connection to a fatal shooting.

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital appoints new Chief Medical Officer and Chief Nursing Officer

We are very fortunate to have Dr. Bozek and Ms. Fasano as part of St. Catherine’s executive leadership team,” said St. Catherine of Siena President Declan Doyle. “I am confident that both Dr. Bozek and Ms.

Riding CT’s Shore Line East: What to know about train tickets, routes, fares

Shore Line East is a commuter rail line that serves several southern CT towns, largely east of New Haven. Here's how to ride the train.

Paier closure plan gives students 'at least 60 days' notice if Bridgeport-based art school closes

State higher education officials in late September called off the art school's fall semester after Paier failed to meet several criteria.

How unrestricted cash aid is transforming violence intervention in Connecticut

CT is collaborating with Connecticut hospitals on violence intervention programs to help victims of violent crime rebuild their lives and reduce the risk of re-victimization through financial support and community collaboration.

Roundtable Makes Argument For No-Excuse Absentee Voting

State officials, elected leaders, and union representatives gathered Thursday to urge voters to approve a ballot measure this November that would take the first steps toward passing a constitutional amendment to allow no-excuse absentee ballot voting for all residents.

CT overnight temperatures will drop to around freezing this week, weather service says

A stretch of cool, but sunny and dry weather is in store for Connecticut this week with daytime highs in the 50s and overnight lows around freezing, NWS says.

Police investigating nonfatal shooting in Hartford

A man was hospitalized after a shooting in Hartford on Sunday evening. Officers were dispatched to the area of 3 Wethersfield Avenue around 5:25 p.m. on Sunday on a ShotSpotter notification, according to the Hartford Police Department. Arriving officers located a man in his 30s suffering from non-life-threatening gunshot wounds, police said.

After losing vision from medication side effect, CT woman determined to run Hartford Marathon race

Nyema Pinkney Cranford of Manchester suddenly lost her eyesight 18 years ago and turned to running. Achilles International CT has been key in helping her.

Hartford Stage Launches $20M Fundraising Campaign

According to Harvard Business Journal, Hartford Stage has launched a $20M fundraising campaign, which has already raised more than $9M.