Morgan Tuck shatters limits as Connecticut Sun’s fearless GM
Morgan Tuck takes the helm as Connecticut Sun's fearless GM, redefining leadership with her championship pedigree and bold vision.
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 wake-up call': CT environmentalists hope for swift state climate action after Trump reelection
President-elect Donald Trump’s win is a loss in the fight against climate change, Connecticut environmentalists say. They're hoping state lawmakers can step up to help.
Lies, damned lies, and CT crime statistics
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OPINION: Senate candidate believes trans-species kids use kitty litter in Connecticut schools
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,
Best CDA Certification Courses Online Of 2024
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.
Undocumented immigrants covered by DACA soon eligible for CT health insurance
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.
In some CT towns, vote counting might not end on election night
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.
AP Decision Note: What to expect in Connecticut on Election Day
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.
Pair arrested in Rensselaer facing charges over theft and identity theft in CT murder case
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
Here's How Many Americans Have Voted Early in the Presidential Election—So Far
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.
French bulldog dies on Alaska Airlines flight after being moved from first class to coach, lawsuit claims
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.
CT adds another $30 million to state park repair initiative
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.
CT’s affordable housing narrative doesn’t add up
Connecticut’s infamous 8-30g statute — which mandates that 10% of housing in every town be “affordable” — does more harm than good.
Non-prescription medications will soon be available in vending machines
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.
CT officials expect long fire season this fall
Officials at the scene of a brush fire in central Connecticut said they’re bracing for a long fall fire season in the state this year.
Lamont wants an independent monitor for Prospect’s CT hospitals
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 ...
One Cash5 ticket won $100,000 Tuesday night
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.
In September, Connecticut sportsbooks combined for a record $214.4 million handle
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection reported that sportsbooks generated a record handle of $214.4 million.
Smooth rollout, long lines on the first day of early voting in CT
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.
CT program has helped 4,800 buy a house. State OKs $40K more
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.
Firefighter killed, 3 injured in rollover UTV crash while battling brush fire
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.
CT closer to rolling out Plan B, Narcan vending machines
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 ...
CT settles with machine learning company over Webster Bank data breach
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.
Connecticut Sets Monthly Sports Betting Handle, Revenue Records in September
The Nutmeg State reported an all-time high handle of $214.4 million rose 18.4% year-over-year and 65.9% month-over-month.
911 services experiencing issues throughout Connecticut
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.
Dispute between Tenet hospitals, Point32 insurer could force 17,000 patients to find new doctors
The two large health care organizations are blaming each other for an impasse in negotiations over reimbursement rates.
Video: Jim Mora Rips 'Horses--t' Call by Refs After UConn's Loss to Wake Forest
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
New Jersey, Connecticut wildfires surge amid drought conditions: VIDEO
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.
Tiny Le Penguin In Greenwich, Connecticut, Is A Model FrenchBistro
Greenwich, Connecticut, has in the current century earned a reputation for having a few very good restaurants, which draw people from beyond its Gold Coast. One of the best was for years a tiny, quite serious French restaurant named Jean-Louis on Lewis Street whose owner,
Trump ally Steve Bannon to conclude prison sentence next week
Steve Bannon will be released from federal prison as scheduled next week, the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) wrote in a letter on Monday, despite his attempts to serve the remainder of the sentence at his Washington D.C. home.
Suspects extradited from Rensselaer for Connecticut murder
Two men from Venezuela have been extradited from Rensselaer to Connecticut in connection with a murder. The 22- and 24-year-old men were booked on arrest warrants for larceny and identity theft, among other charges, police said.
Steve Bannon to be released from prison next week, Bureau of Prisons says, despite attempts for earlier exit
Steve Bannon, the right-wing podcaster and former Donald Trump aide, is set to get out of federal prison next week.
Ducks Do More Than You Might Think to Help Save the Planet
At the Bruce Museum, an exhibition of duck stamp art tells a 90-year-old story about how paintings can contribute to land preservation.
A man’s vehicle stolen from Syracuse hotel, along with his father’s ashes
The man was taking the ashes of his late father to North Carolina to be interred in the same cemetery where his mother's remains were placed.
Massachusetts child porn fugitive captured in CT woods
A man wanted in Massachusetts on child pornography charges was found hiding in the woods in Connecticut, according to U.S. marshals.