Connecticut

Gary Rose, political science professor at Sacred Heart University, reflects on Jodi Rell’s legacy as governor of Connecticut.

In Farmington, dozens of volunteers put together 500 Thanksgiving dinners for people who need a little extra support this time of year. “I love that we are helping the families that are in need,” said Yanira Corson, of Bristol. The KBE Foundation hosts this every year with their employees. The Farmington-based construction company started it in 2009 and call it…

State officials share tips to keep families protected from scams and thieves, especially during the holiday season.

Connecticut’s past and current governors remember former governor M. Jodi Rell as a bipartisan politician capable of bringing the state together. They also say Rell, who died Wednesday at the age of 78, was able to bring the state together thanks to those skills during a tumultuous time in Connecticut politics. “I think she was just a very healing person…

Two people who are linked to attempted burglaries in Avon and Farmington appeared in court today. They are believed to be connected to a South American theft group.

Former Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell died on Wednesday after a brief illness, according to her family. Leaders around the state are remembering the 87th governor, and one of the only two women to hold that office.

Former Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell died on Wednesday after a brief illness, according to her family. Rell, the second female governor in state history and the first Republican woman to serve as governor of Connecticut, was 78. Her family issued a statement about her death. “The family of former Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced her passing following a…

Former Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell died on Wednesday after a brief illness, according to her family.

Former Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell died on Wednesday after a brief illness, according to her family. They said she died at a Florida hospital. She was 78 years old.  Gov. Ned Lamont is calling for U.S. and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff in her honor. effective immediately until sunset on the date of interment, which has not...

Frontier customers could soon be owed some cash. On Tuesday, the Office of Consumer Counsel (OCC) said a settlement with the communications company has been approved after Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) found Frontier repeatedly failed to meet the state’s quality of service standards. As part of the settlement, customers impacted by a missed appointment as far back as...

On Tuesday, the Office of Consumer Counsel (OCC) said a settlement with the communications company has been approved after PURA found Frontier repeatedly failed to meet the state’s quality of service standards.

The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) has ordered two gas companies in Connecticut to lower their rates. Monday’s decision means Connecticut Natural Gas (CNG) customers will see savings of about $7 to $8 a month. Southern Connecticut Gas (SCG) customers will save about $3.50 to $4 a month. It comes after a report revealed that CNG over-collected $8 million from…

Rain is finally in sight for later this week, but fire officials warn we are not out of the woods yet. It’s still extremely dry, the fire danger is high, and crews have been busy responding to more and more fires across the state. On Monday morning, there were two new fires reported. One in Andover quickly spread from...

Slow down, move over and look out for first responders. That’s the message from transportation officials as Monday kicks off National Crash Responder Safety Week.

Crews remain busy fighting forest fires in Connecticut as drought conditions continue.

Slow down, move over and look out for first responders. That’s the message from transportation officials as Monday kicks off National Crash Responder Safety Week.

Slow down, move over and look out for first responders. That’s the message from transportation officials as Monday kicks off National Crash Responder Safety Week. This week is all about keeping our first responders safe. This includes firefighters, police officers, EMS staff, tow truck drivers and transportation workers. When you see them on the side of the road, the...

It’s been a busy few days for firefighters. They’ve been putting out flames in homes and by the side of major highways.

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