Connecticut

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 might just be a simple one: more sidewalks.

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…

Hartford HealthCare is offering free healthcare services to those in need in Connecticut on Saturday. The event called Hartford HealthCare’s Medical Mission is happening at seven locations across the state. The locations include: There, people will find a variety of free healthcare services. Those services include behavioral health screenings, lab tests, glasses, food, nutritional counseling and prescriptions. Hartford HealthCare...

While we will be turning the clocks back this weekend, Connecticut bars and restaurants will not be allowed to stay open for an extra hour on Sunday morning, according to the Department of Consumer Protection Division of Liquor Control. We turn back the clocks from 2 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Sunday. The Department of Consumer Protection warns that, at…

Sen. Richard Blumenthal joined a Connecticut company Thursday to urge the FDA for better regulation of certain acne medications.

President Joe Biden is facing backlash for the way he responded to offensive comments made about the Puerto Rican community at a Trump Rally on Sunday. During the event, insult-style comedian Tony Hinchcliffe said, “There’s literally a floating island of garbage right now, yeah, I think it’s called Puerto Rico.” On a video call for Latino voter outreach Tuesday,...

As you are getting ready for your Halloween parties and festivities, Connecticut Fire Academy has given tips for you to remain aware and cautious this Halloween while still enjoying your holiday. Here are a few safety tips that they mention: These tips are to ensure that you have a fun Halloween with family and friends while being cautious and remaining…

Connecticut locals respond to the comments from Donalds Trump Rally and Presidents Biden response. 

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.