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Honor Flight Connecticut brings 70 veterans to Washington, DC
There was a special send-off at Bradley International Airport on Saturday as dozens of veterans took part in Honor Flight Connecticut. The 70 veterans and 50 guardians left from the airport with Honor Flight staff for their journey to Washington, DC. Honor Flight Connecticut brings military veterans to Washington, DC, to visit memorials that commemorate their service and recognizes those…
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How alcohol increases your risk of developing certain cancers
There are certain behaviors that put you more at risk for developing cancer, and one of them is excessive alcohol consumption, according to a new report from the American Association of Cancer Research. The director of the Yale Cancer Center and an oncologist at Hartford HealthCare help put the data into perspective.
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Connecticut's minimum wage to increase on Jan. 1
Connecticut’s minimum wage will go up from $15.69 per hour to $16.35 per hour as of Jan. 1. Gov. Ned Lamont a state law from 2019 that connects the state’s minimum wage to economic indicators, specifically the percentage change in the federal employment cost index, which is the reason for the increase. That law requires that the minimum wage be…
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Travelers from Connecticut headed to Florida despite threat of Hurricane Helene
Flights on Thursday were still departing for parts of Florida from Connecticut as Hurricane Helene approached the Gulf Coast. “We did get out yesterday,” said Kim Impelluso, who is from Old Saybrook but currently in Naples. “I do have a couple of friends that were supposed to fly to Naples today and their flights were canceled, so I’m glad...
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Access to child care in Connecticut expanding
Connecticut is making changes to its Care 4 Kids program that will make it accessible to more families in the state.
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Thousands are hunting for treasure. Is it in Connecticut?
There is a real-life treasure hunt going on in the Northeast for a gold statue worth more than $25,000 hidden in the woods, and it could be in Connecticut.
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Thousands are hunting for treasure. Is it in Connecticut?
The search is on for a 24k gold piece of treasure across New England. Project Skydrop creators Jason Rohrer and Tom Bailey are two of the three people that know the location of the piece of metal hidden in somewhere in the woods. Together they launched the search for the trophy, offering the collected entry money as the prize. “The…
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2024 Halloween events happening in Connecticut
2024 Halloween events happening in Connecticut Autumn is here and there are plenty of Halloween events during the fall 2024 season for friends and family. Here is a list of things happening around Connecticut. Sept. 21 to Oct. 27, Phantom Fall Fest at Lake Compounce in Bristol: there are four new haunted houses for 16 haunted nights of terror. Sept….
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‘Counting Miracles' Sweepstakes
Counting Miracles Sweepstakes Official Rules September 23, 2024 – October 11, 2024 PRELIMINARY INFORMATION: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A purchase will not improve your chances of winning. Void outside the WVIT Geographic Viewing Area (defined below) where prohibited. The Counting Miracles Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”) will begin on September 23, 2024 at 5:00 A.M. ET and end on October 11, 2024 at 10:00…
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Officials release video of fatal shooting involving multiple police officers in West Haven
Connecticut’s Office of the Inspector General has released video that shows multiple police officers firing shots at a suspect and killing him in West Haven. The shooting happened on Thursday.
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CT farms report strong fall harvest despite localized weather problems
The pumpkins at March Farm in Bethlehem are waiting to be picked. They’re the bounty of a harvest that still had some twists along the way. “Summer was a lot of wet weather, followed by heat,” Shane Collett, of March Farm, said. Overall, though, Collett said this year’s harvest turned out strong. While the wet weather caused minor damage...
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What to know about filing for federal disaster aid after historic flooding
The Biden Administration has approved a major disaster declaration following last month’s historic flooding in western Connecticut, according to Gov. Ned Lamont’s office. Here’s what to know if you plan on filing for federal aid. Multiple disaster loans are available: The deadlines for filing are November 19, 2024, for physical damage and June 20, 2025, for economic injury. Applications can…
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All-terrain wheelchairs to be available for use at some Conn. state parks
The public will soon be able to use all-terrain wheelchairs on the trails in some Connecticut State Parks.
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When to expect peak foliage in Connecticut
Fall is here and peak foliage season is not too far away.
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What can be done amid increase in school threats in Connecticut
School threats led to multiple districts in Connecticut closing on Friday. One expert explains what can be done amid this increase in school threats across the state.
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Federal aid approved to help people, businesses affected by flooding
The Biden Administration has approved a major disaster declaration following last month’s historic flooding in western Connecticut, according to Gov. Ned Lamont’s office.
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Federal aid approved to help people, businesses affected by catastrophic flooding
The Biden Administration has approved a major disaster declaration following last month’s historic flooding in western Connecticut, according to Gov. Ned Lamont’s office. Lamont formally submitted the request to President Joe Biden seeking a major disaster declaration earlier this month. The approval unlocks Federal Emergency Management Agency funds to help those affected by the flooding. The governor’s office said...
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These new Hallmark Christmas movies are set or filmed in Connecticut
From the shoreline beaches to the fall foliage and charming downtowns, we have a lot of beautiful places in Connecticut and several have been on display in Hallmark movies. Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas lineup has been announced and one of the movies is set in Connecticut while another was filmed here. Countdown to Christmas starts on Oct. 18 and there…
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Oil vendors, state tussle over energy assistance reimbursements
Oil vendors are increasingly frustrated with the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program. In fact, they say some are leaving the program altogether because reimbursements aren’t covering the cost of oil. “We contemplate being in the program or not being in the program and make that tough decision because we’re losing money,” Quinoco Energy Services General Manager Jim Hickey said. But...
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Who's to blame for funding woes with CT's heat assistance program?
Oil vendors say payments don’t cover the cost of oil. State officials say US Congress should be footing the bill.