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How is Connecticut's fall foliage shaping up this year?
NBC Connecticut StormTracker meteorologist Rachael Jay takes a look at Connecticut’s fall foliage forecast.
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You might be able to see Northern Lights in CT Thursday night
You might be able to see the Northern Lights in Connecticut on Thursday night because of solar activity. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Space Weather Prediction Center said Geomagnetic Storm Watches have been issued for Oct. 3 to 5 for an eruption of solar material, which can cause a geomagnetic storm. This means that the aurora might be visible…
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Northern Lights might be visible in Connecticut tonight
The Northern Lights might be visible in the Connecticut on Thursday night.
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Statewide gun buyback and gun safe giveaway to take place for fourth year
On Saturday, cities and towns will participate in Connecticut’s Statewide Gun Buyback and Gun Safe Giveaway Day.
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Haunted houses and trails in Connecticut
Halloween season is here and in full effect, here is a list of haunted houses and trails all throughout Connecticut.
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Statewide gun buyback and gun safe giveaway to take place for fourth year
On Saturday, cities and towns will participate in Connecticut’s Statewide Gun Buyback and Gun Safe Giveaway Day. “We’ve been hosting gun buybacks in the city of Hartford for about 15 years, but we’ve always kind of been alone on an island with it, so we’re really happy that it’s come to this statewide level,” said Sgt. Christopher Mastroianni, of...
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How a CT Eversource worker is helping down south after Hurricane Helene
Eversource sent 60 workers down to Virginia to help with repairs in the wake of Hurricane Helene’s damage. We spoke to one of them about the work they’re doing and the challenges they’re facing.
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Iran missile attacks on Israel impacting families with Connecticut ties
The missile attacks on Israel are also affecting families here at home. Many all over the state are worried about loved ones there with one Connecticut family sheltering during the attack. “I heard explosions, and I was like, ‘Oh my God, my family’s upstairs like I have to go get them,” Sarah Schwimmer said. She took quick action getting...
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Iran missile attacks on Israel impacting families with Connecticut ties
The missile attacks on Israel are also affecting families here at home. Many all over the state are worried about loved ones there with one Connecticut family sheltering during the attack.
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Organization aims to increase employment for people with intellectual disabilities
A statewide initiative kicked off Tuesday to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) get jobs.
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Home healthcare worker safety among several new laws to take effect on Oct. 1
Home healthcare workers now have new protections when visiting patients, including the possibility of chaperones. A new law, put in place in response to a death last year, also gives them access to information letting them know if a patient poses a safety risk. “Tomorrow’s a big day for healthcare in Connecticut,” AFT Connecticut Vice President John...
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New laws take effect in Connecticut Oct. 1
Several new laws, including one to better protect home healthcare workers, go into effect on Tuesday.
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Connecticut organizations send resources to areas affected by Hurricane Helene
Connecticut organizations are rushing to help amid catastrophic flooding in North Carolina and Tennessee.
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Face the Facts: The challenge of keeping up with school threats on social media
We are digging a little deeper into the recent spate of school threats and what can be done to stop them. Waterbury Police Chief Fernando Spagnolo sits down with Mike Hydeck to discuss the strain these types on incidents have on police resources, and the challenge of keeping up with social media.
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Face the Facts: Educating kids about the consequences of making school threats
We are digging a little deeper into the recent spate of school threats and what can be done to stop them. Sen. Lisa Seminara (R- Avon), ranking member on the Education Committee and a licensed clinical social worker, talks with Mike Hydeck about the importance of educating students on the consequences of these crimes.
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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.