Investigations

NBC CT Investigates Dec 18

Small businesses struggle with rising electric costs

While residential electric bills went up 20, 30, even 40 percent in the last several months, some small business owners have seen their bills jump 50 percent or more. Leed Himmel Industries in Hamden ...

Hartford Dec 5

Hartford Fire Department puts controversial policy on hold

A change in course by the Hartford Fire Department. We revealed a new policy issued this week that required Hartford firefighters to quit any outside employment or face termination – with just f...
Hartford Dec 4

Hartford Fire Department move could limit fire protection in the area

Should paid firefighters be allowed to volunteer with other departments in their free time? State law has said yes, but the Hartford fire chief has issued his firefighters an ultimatum that could limi...
Eversource Nov 22

Unchecked electrical expenses? New England consumer advocates have concerns

NBC Connecticut Investigates has learned of another charge that could get tacked onto your electric bills just months into substantial rate hikes. It involves an expensive project Eversource said it n...
Connecticut Nov 15

Does Connecticut recycle well? Here's what you need to know

November 15 is America Recycles Day. NBC Connecticut dove into the data to see how well Connecticut recycles. Connecticut generates 3.6 million tons of municipal solid waste annually, according to a s...

Easton Nov 13

A cautionary tale: Stranger tries to sell man's property in Easton

Can you imagine a stranger selling your land? It’s a scary prospect, but it was the reality for a man who owns property in Easton. Easton police are nearly complete with their investigation, and the owner of that land has warnings, and a story to share. The property sits on a quiet hill in Easton. It’s been clear-cut, now...
Hartford Nov 7

For sexual assault survivors, justice is hard to come by

An exclusive NBC Connecticut investigation found low conviction rates for sexual violence charges. NBC’s data unit worked with local investigative teams to get a closer look at the problem. In Hartford, police fielded 201 complaints in 2021 and 2022 for crimes of sexual violence resulting in 30 arrests. At the end of 2023, seven of those arrests ha...
Connecticut Nov 4

Reckless on our Roads: Sidewalk solutions

According to UConn’s crash data dashboard, through Nov. 4, we’ve had at least 53 fatal crashes involving pedestrians in 2024, and at least four in October alone – a near record year. Safety leaders are searching for solutions when it comes to how to stem the surge in pedestrian traffic deaths in our state. It turns out the best solution&#8230...
Crumbling Foundation Oct 29

End in sight for crumbling concrete crisis?

Over 1,000 homes have gotten new foundations through a state program. There could be thousands more to go. A family on Deer Run Trail in Manchester has the distinction of being the 1,000th to have their home’s foundation replaced through the Connecticut Foundations Indemnity Solutions Company (CFSIC). CFSIC Superintendent Michael Maglaras said he h...
Capitol Riot Oct 28

Harwinton man pleads guilty to illegally entering US Capitol on Jan. 6

A Harwinton man has pleaded guilty to illegally entering the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Richard Crosby Jr. was initially charged with one felony count and five misdemeanors for entering the U.S. Senate Chamber. As a part of a plea deal, Crosby pleaded guilty to four of the counts – all misdemeanors – including disorderly conduct and ...
Connecticut Oct 25

How disability-friendly is Connecticut?

October marks Disability Employment Awareness Month in our state. Governor Ned Lamont issued a proclamation about it, touting Connecticut’s efforts to include people with disabilities when it comes to work and play. When it comes to accommodating people with disabilities, our state plays up some of the things it offers – from accessible entry...
New Milford Oct 24

Big update in wrongful conviction suit against New Milford

There are new developments in the case of two men who spent 30 years behind bars for a wrongful conviction. NBC Connecticut Investigates has learned one of them is willing to settle his lawsuit against the town of New Milford and its police officers. Shawn Henning was 17 years old when he and Ricky Birch went to prison for a…
NBC CT Investigates Oct 11

Hearings continue on Ledyard excavation proposal

The public has still not had its say involving a major excavation project in Ledyard. The company applying for approval on an existing industrial site in the Gales Ferry section of town continued a detailed presentation to the planning and zoning board for a third straight meeting. The attorney for the company said it believes town ordinances do al...
NBC CT Investigates Oct 8

Connecticut eyeing significant 911 upgrades

Some groundbreaking improvements are coming to Connecticut’s 911 system. The ability to text to 911 has been around for several years now, and hopefully soon, that will include texting photos and videos to 911. There are some local 911 centers in Connecticut where you can text photos and videos to 911, but not many. This potential upgrade wou...
NBC CT Investigates Oct 5

Crumbling concrete foundation problem may be more widespread

Nearly a decade after NBC Connecticut broke the story of crumbling concrete foundations in northeastern and north central Connecticut, the issue has spread far beyond the state border. NBC Connecticut previously reported failing foundations were found in some Massachusetts border towns. Michelle Loglisci said the concrete used to build her home in ...
NBC CT Investigates Sep 26

Reckless on our roads: Pedestrian peril?

If you’ve ever been hit by a vehicle, you’ll never forget it — if you survive. Loida Toledo’s daughter Michelle Trausch did not. She died from her injuries after being struck in a hit-and-run in Waterbury this summer. Police found the driver, who is now facing charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. He’s awaiting a...
NBC CT Investigates Sep 25

Documents reveal info on investigation into inappropriate meatloaf in Cromwell Fire District

It was about two years ago when NBC Connecticut Investigates learned that students in a Cromwell first responder training program, some of whom were under 16, witnessed fire district members making crude remarks and more. No one was disciplined. We fought a hard battle for public documents and getting information on if and how the incidents were in...
Capitol Riot Sep 23

Harwinton man at US Capitol on Jan. 6 in talks to take plea deal

A Harwinton man charged in connection with breaching the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 is in talks to take a plea deal. Richard Crosby Jr. was charged with one felony count and five misdemeanors for entering the U.S. Senate Chamber. Crosby was seen on video standing next to another Jan. 6 defendant, Jacob Chansley, who is also known as…...

Investigations

Small businesses struggle with rising electric costs

Public weighs in on controversial Ledyard excavation

Jan. 6 sentence handed down almost three years later

Hartford Fire Department puts controversial policy on hold

Hartford Fire Department move could limit fire protection in the area

Unchecked electrical expenses? New England consumer advocates have concerns

Does Connecticut recycle well? Here's what you need to know

A cautionary tale: Stranger tries to sell man's property in Easton

For sexual assault survivors, justice is hard to come by

Reckless on our Roads: Sidewalk solutions

End in sight for crumbling concrete crisis?

Harwinton man pleads guilty to illegally entering US Capitol on Jan. 6

How disability-friendly is Connecticut?

Big update in wrongful conviction suit against New Milford

Hearings continue on Ledyard excavation proposal

Connecticut eyeing significant 911 upgrades

Crumbling concrete foundation problem may be more widespread

Reckless on our roads: Pedestrian peril?

Documents reveal info on investigation into inappropriate meatloaf in Cromwell Fire District

Harwinton man at US Capitol on Jan. 6 in talks to take plea deal

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