Connecticut

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 state report. Approximately 1.3 million tons, or 37%, was diverted from landfills through recycling, composting or a process known as anaerobic digestion, which essentially breaks down organic waste. According…

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

A total of 3.6 million people in Connecticut are being impacted by a statewide drought, according to Connecticut’s Department of Agriculture. In rural communities such as Somers, the fire department said its dry hydrants and water sources are experiencing low levels of water. In a statement to NBC Connecticut, the Fire Chief David Lenart said the low water levels are…

Decreasing water levels have meant firefighters in Somers are no longer able to use some of their “dry hydrants” to help fight fires in town.

Connecticut will be receiving nearly $291 million from the federal government for several transportation and infrastructure projects.

Connecticut will be receiving nearly $291 million from the federal government for several transportation and infrastructure projects meant to provide safer, more reliable service for commuters. “We’re talking here about transforming rail,” Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) said during a press conference at Union Station in Hartford on Friday. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration said it is...

Energy prices will likely be a major issue when lawmakers return to the Capitol in roughly two months. Some state officials talked with energy industry executives about forming a long-term energy strategy for the state.

Wednesday marked World Kindness Day.

November is Native American Heritage Month and Connecticut is home to several indigenous tribes, including the Mashantucket’s Pequot Tribal Nation. The tribe operates the Mashantucket Pequot Museum, which explores Native American history.

“There’s a tremendous amount of people calling without water,” Larry Grela, president of Grela Well Drilling in Terryville, said. Grela Well Drilling in Terryville is a business that has been around for three generations. Grela said unusually dry conditions have been a real challenge for his customers. “They’re calling us up, saying it must be a mechanical problem. Well,...

For the second time this week, a pedestrian was struck by a car in New Haven and the driver just kept going.

NBC Connecticut, Comcast and Telemundo are partnering with Boxes to Boots. They’re getting ready to send care packages to service members overseas. In Berlin, dozens of volunteers are taking donated supplies and getting them ready to be sent overseas at Operation Cares 2024. What may seem like a small act of kindness can make a big impact. “Anything that comes…

Volunteers are helping prepare supplies to be shipped overseas as NBC Connecticut partnered with Boxes to Boots 

From the dazzling lights to the towering pines decked out in decorations, Connecticut cities and towns go all-out for the holidays and some of the state’s cities and towns have been selected among the best winter holiday destinations in the country. WalletHub ranked the best holiday destinations for people seeking cold weather and those seeking warm weather. Hartford, East...

Firefighters are monitoring more than 150 fires around the state as dry conditions continue. 

The rain overnight was certainly a welcome sight as firefighters continue to monitor brush fires across the state. Officials say the amount of rain, however, was not enough to help with the drought conditions.

The rain overnight was certainly a welcome sight as firefighters continue to monitor brush fires across the state. Officials say the amount of rain, however, was not enough to help with the drought conditions. “A good six to seven inches of rainfall deficit over the period of 60 days or so,” said John Bagioni, of the Fax Weather Service. Bagioni…

The dry weather so far this fall has led to Gov. Ned Lamont issuing a stage two drought advisory for all of Connecticut. His office said it’s due to the lack of rain and ongoing fire danger in our state. “This area of the country in this part of Connecticut should generally get somewhere in the area of seven...

The dry weather so far this fall has led to Governor Ned Lamont issuing a stage two drought advisory for all of Connecticut. His office saying it’s due to the lack of rain and ongoing fire danger in our state.

An appliance and furniture store announced that they’ll be closing their two locations in Connecticut. American Freight is closing all 328 of its locations nationwide, including in Newington and Derby. Because of this, they’re offering sales in person and online. Shoppers can expect discounts of up to 30% off the lowest ticketed prices. Available items include living room sets, bedroom…