Connecticut

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…

An exclusive NBC Connecticut investigation found low conviction rates for sexual violence charges. NBC’s data unit worked with local investigative teams to get a closer look at the problem.

Rocky Neck State Park remains closed due to a large brush fire, but in Meriden, some hiking trails have reopened as firefighters make progress on the nearby Hawthorne fire in Berlin.

The race between Hayes and Logan is among the state’s most closely watched contests on an Election Day when voters will also choose state legislators, a U.S. senator and the next U.S. president.

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.