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Kids Online Safety Act: Blumenthal makes year-end push

KOSA got an endorsement from X owner Elon Musk. But the realities of time and resistance from House GOP leaders make imminent passage hard.

Bill Belichick’s Girlfriend Jordon Hudson, 24, Needed Stitches After DoorDash Delivery Mishap

Jordon Hudson, the 24-year-old girlfriend of former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick, called out DoorDash after a broken bottle required her to get stitches

First Wegmans in Connecticut to open in 2025

The first Wegmans market in Connecticut will be in Norwalk and it will be opening next year. Wegmans said the Norwalk store will open during the second quarter of 2025, so between April and June. It will be near Interstate 95,

Avelo Airlines adds new nonstop flights to these popular travel destinations

As airports get busier and busier, airlines are adding new routes out of Connecticut. Avelo Airlines announced several new travel destinations out of Tweed New Haven Airport, and a new international route out of Bradley International Airport.

Career Prep Tip: Guided Reflection in the Senior Capstone

Connecticut College piloted a career reflection session in a senior seminar, helping strengthen students’ learning in the classroom and how it applies beyond their degree program.

Trumbull First Selectman said she wants to increase senior housing options in 2025

First Selectman Vicki Tesoro and Economic and Community Development Director Rina Bakalar shared their priorities for 2025.

Connecticut cop committed suicide after arrest for improprieties with a child: authorities

Authorities confirmed Sunday that the Connecticut police officer who was found dead shortly after being arrested on Friday did indeed commit suicide. Manchester Police Sgt. Ryan Moan, 33, of

Nike Is Now Selling Paige Bueckers' Historic Signature Sneakers

The 23-year-old star signed a Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deal with Nike in September 2023 and is now the first NIL athlete to design and launch a Nike Player Edition basketball sneaker.

Bolingbrook native Morgan Tuck named Connecticut Sun general manager

Tuck, 30, won four national championships as a player at UConn and played her first four WNBA seasons with the Sun.

FEMA provides over $10M in relief for Connecticut flood victims

The Federal Emergency Management Administration has provided more than $10 million in disaster relief following the devastating and deadly flash flooding in August.A quick-moving, 1,000-year rainstorm that deluged western parts of the state Aug.

What's open on Christmas Day 2024: Grocery stores, liquor stores, gas stations, Dunkin

Connecticut state laws don't restrict businesses from opening on Christmas Day, except for liquor stores. Some New England states, like Massachusetts and Rhode Island, limit a variety of stores from opening on Christmas.

Conn College falls in PKs in Div. III men’s soccer title game

Shortly after suffering a painful penalty kick shootout loss to Amherst in the NCAA Division III men’s soccer national championship on Saturday in Las Vegas, Connecticut College began to reflect on

Gunman who killed Brian Thompson, UnitedHealthcare CEO, is on the loose. What we know about the suspect.

A manhunt is continuing for the gunman who shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in what authorities said appeared to have been a targeted attack.

Learn about the new leaders of 3 temples in Connecticut, Puerto Rico and Mexico

The following new temple presidents and matrons have been called to serve by the First Presidency. The Sedgwicks began serving in November, the Pomaleses will begin in December, and the Johns will begin September 2025. Sister Johns is a temple ordinance ...

Appeals court upholds nearly $1.3-billion Sandy Hook verdict against Alex Jones

Three-judge panel of the Connecticut Appellate Court says award of $965-million in damages plus attorneys fees to Sandy Hook parents was not unreasonable

Connecticut court upholds $965M verdict against Alex Jones in Sandy Hook

The Connecticut Appellate Court on Friday affirmed a $965 million verdict from 2022 against conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, determining there’s “sufficient evidence” to support the damages awarded to relatives of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre victims and an FBI agent.

Haid scores 18, Central Connecticut State takes down UMass 73-69

Led by Devin Haid's 18 points, the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils defeated the UMass Minutemen 73-69 on Wednesday night

Planning a Christmas day trip? This Connecticut town is the perfect spot, new list says

The interior decorating magazine crafted the list by considering the best towns for a winter getaway, hand-picking destinations based on gorgeous scenery, adorable inns and signature small-town spirit. House Beautiful's final list includes a Christmas destination for everyone, from East to West Coast, snowy to sunny and relaxed to jam-packed.

Fire engulfs Connecticut home worth millions after residents fry turkey in garage: ‘Uninhabitable’

The house — which features 11 bedrooms and 9.5 baths, per online listing data — has since been deemed “uninhabitable,” the local fire department said.

Connecticut Society of CPAs host food drive for Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday is recognized as one of the most generous days of the year, and this year, the Connecticut Society of CPAs took the opportunity to give back to the community.

Connecticut Sun name 2020 WNBA champion as new GM

Tuck spent four seasons as a player with Connecticut after she was drafted third overall by the team in the 2016 WNBA Draft. She spent her fifth and final season with the Seattle Storm where she won the 2020 WNBA championship with them.

Trump’s Cabinet of communicators

Not all of Trump’s Cabinet picks fit the communicator mold. His border czar, Tom Homan, has been in law enforcement his entire professional life, serving as a police officer after graduating college, then joining the Border Patrol before joining the Immigration and Naturalization Service in 1984.

Rell’s Legacy In Action: Keep It Civil! Campaign Underway

The passing, a week ago, of former Gov. M. Jodi Rell, has brought renewed attention to an initiative that observers note is much-needed. It is a recently-launched initiative of the Gov. M. Jodi Rell Center for Public Service at the University of Hartford,

Ship your holiday gifts by these dates to make sure they arrive in time

Here's when the post office, UPS and FedEx say to mail your holiday gifts, cards and packages to ensure they arrive in time.

WNBA releases 2025 schedule: The Valkries’ debut, record games per team and matchups to watch

WNBA teams will play a record 44 games during the 2025 regular season, which begins with a Friday, May 16 slate that includes the Golden State Valkyries’ home debut. The league released the full schedule Monday. The additional four games (up from 40 in 2024) come as a result of the Valkyries entering the WNBA as its 13th team.

WNBA reveals expanded schedule for 2025 season: Here are all the big games

An expanded WNBA with more games and a new franchise will tip off on May 16. Here are all the highlights for the 2025 season to come.

Domino’s manager fired for complaining about pizza shop’s owner hiring illegal migrants: suit

Mohammad Nuruzzaman claimed in a court filing that he was fired in retaliation for confronting the owner about the hiring of illegal immigrants.

40% of Conn. adults struggling financially or 'just getting by' amid rise in housing and food insecurity

About 40% of Connecticut adults are struggling financially or "just getting by," a new survey has found. The survey, from the non-profit DataHaven, found that more people report being worse off

2024 ACC Championship Game preview: How to watch, host city, matchup and more

An ACC championship is up for grabs with a spot in the College Football Playoff on the line. Here are all the details to know for the title game.

Opinion: Connecticut’s fiscal guardrails are a solution, not a scapegoat

The pension cost savings generated by the guardrails amount to $7 billion in interest savings when also considering the early funding of the state employees’ pension plan, which is also receiving

Connecticut man sentenced to 2 years in prison for $2 million embezzlement scheme

Evan Bobzin, 39, of Chester, was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison Wednesday for stealing nearly $2 million from his employer,

North Branford man, 22, killed in motorcycle crash on I-91 in Wallingford, police say

CT state police said a motorcyclist struck the rear of a vehicle on I-91 Saturday in Wallingford, was ejected and then run over by a driver who fled the scene.

Five Members of Congress from Connecticut, All Democrats, Get Thanksgiving Bomb Threats, One Day After Similar Threats to Trump’s Team

Four members of the House and one senator say they were at home with their families when they received the threats.

Norwalk's Target won't be open for Christmas, but work is underway at Connecticut Ave site

Workers continue to update the old Walmart in Norwalk as they transform the retail site into a Target by installing a new facade, entrance and signage.

Plymouth police identify New Britain woman killed in crash involving Connecticut DOT truck

Plymouth police said Amiela Scarlette Lee, of New Britain, died in a four-vehicle crash that involved a Connecticut DOT truck on Route 72 on Tuesday.

New London behavioral health provider reaches settlement in ADA complaint

The U.S. Attorney’s Office has reached a settlement agreement with a behavioral health provider to resolve allegations the company wasn’t ADA-compliant,

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