Connecticut

The state has reached a settlement with a towing company over illegal junk fees charged to people who had their cars towed, according to Attorney General William Tong. The $65,000 settlement is with Hilario Truck Center and Hilario’s Service Center, which have locations in Newtown and Danbury and provide tow services for police and private property owners. In 2022, the…

The Metropolitan District is testing flood warning notification sirens at the Goodwin Dam Hydroelectric Powerhouse in West Hartland and near the Grange Hall in the Riverton section of Barkhamsted on Tuesday. One test was at 2 p.m. and another is planned for 7 p.m. The MDC said this would affect West Hartland, Colebrook, Riverton and part of Barkhamsted. The tests…

Puerto Ricans in Connecticut are expressing hurt and outrage over comments a comedian made during a rally in support for former President Donald Trump. Comedian and podcast host Tony Hinchcliffe compared Puerto Rico to a “floating island of garbage” during Trump’s event Sunday at Madison Square Garden. “This is about respecting a community, respecting our culture, this is just...

Puerto Ricans from Connecticut are condemning comments made during a rally for former president Donald Trump on Sunday. They say Puerto Rico’s contributions to this country often get overlooked.

Federal funding approved by the Biden administration regarding historic flooding in August has been changed to include some towns in need of assistance, according to Gov. Ned Lamont. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) alerted the governor that towns in Fairfield, Litchfield and New Haven counties, as well as state government and certain nonprofit organizations, can now apply for federal…

Crews are working around the clock to contain and extinguish several brush fires reported across the state. Governor Ned Lamont declared a state of emergency due to critical fire weather conditions. The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection says a statewide burn ban is in effect in Connecticut. That means there is no burning in any state parks, forests…

The dry weather conditions coupled with a number of brush fires across the state has led to Governor Ned Lamont to declare a state of emergency. State officials say this is a needed move to ensure the proper response to all these fires. As smoke rises over Naugatuck State Forest, Oxford firefighters there dealt with dry and windy conditions battling…

In a recent survey, Connecticut ranked near the middle of the pack when compared other states in terms of accommodations.

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 to attractions, to wheelchair-friendly viewing...

Any driver who has spent time on I-95 in Connecticut knows traffic on the well-traveled highway can very quickly lead to headaches. Now, state leaders have crafted a plan to make the commute smoother, including changes to several exits that have been thorns in drivers’ sides for decades.

A state of emergency has been declared because of the critical fire weather conditions that exist throughout the state. Governor Ned Lamont made the announcement Friday afternoon, referencing the massive brush fire at Lamentation Mountain which has been burning since Monday. Firefighters continue to work around the clock to contain that fire. “The filing of this declaration will help provide…

In 2021, when airman Stephen Tichy was serving in Kuwait, the last thing he expected to get delivered was a care package from Connecticut.

Utility customers are turning frustration into action. On Thursday, advocates hand-delivered 68,000 signatures to Governor Ned Lamont’s office. “The public benefits need to be removed from our energy bill,” advocate Scott Pearson said. “I know people are very upset about this, and this is not going to go away.” Customer Donnetta Campbell was among the group. She brought copies of…

At least 17 people have been hit by cars across the state so far this month. One victim is just two years old. As it gets darker earlier, this is the time of year that these types of crashes spike.

Housing advocates from across Connecticut are meeting to try and find ways to tackle issues such as surging housing prices and high interest rates. 

Gov. Ned Lamont has directed flags in Connecticut to fly at half-staff in honor of a firefighter who died at a brush fire in Berlin on Tuesday. Robert Sharkevich Sr. was a member of Wethersfield Volunteer Fire Department and was a former member of the Hartford Fire Department. Sharkevich, 66, was at the scene of a massive brush fire on…

Police departments across the state have been having issues with 911 calls, routine calls or both on Tuesday afternoon and a state emergency alert went out notifying residents.

Police departments across the state have been having issues with 911 calls, routine calls or both on Tuesday afternoon and a state emergency alert went out notifying residents. The state Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection said the CT 911 capability began experiencing issues across the state at 11:49 a.m. on Tuesday and urged people who cannot call 911…

Teaching young drivers to be responsible on the road. National Teen Driver Safety Week kicks off Sunday as a way to get teens to practice safe driving habits. Federal statistics show car crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers across the country. For teens, being on the road for the first time can feel like a rite of…

Teaching young drivers to be responsible on the road. National Teen Driver Safety Week kicks off Sunday as a way to get teens to practice safe driving habits. Federal statistics show car crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers across the country.