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While residential electric bills went up 20, 30, even 40 percent in the last several months, some small business owners have seen their bills jump 50 percent or more. Leed Himmel Industries in Hamden makes a variety of aluminum products in an operation that requires a lot of power. “We’ll use about a million and a half kilowatt hours this…

In Connecticut, 11.5% of high school students reported vaping in the last 30 days, according to a survey by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, up from 10.6% in 2021.

The public has still not had its say involving a major excavation project in Ledyard. The company applying for approval on an existing industrial site in the Gales Ferry section of town continued a detailed presentation to the planning and zoning board for a third straight meeting. The attorney for the company said it believes town ordinances do allow for…

Some groundbreaking improvements are coming to Connecticut’s 911 system.

Some groundbreaking improvements are coming to Connecticut’s 911 system. The ability to text to 911 has been around for several years now, and hopefully soon, that will include texting photos and videos to 911. There are some local 911 centers in Connecticut where you can text photos and videos to 911, but not many. This potential upgrade would make that…

Nearly a decade after NBC Connecticut broke the story, the issue has spread far beyond the state border.

Nearly a decade after NBC Connecticut broke the story of crumbling concrete foundations in northeastern and north central Connecticut, the issue has spread far beyond the state border. NBC Connecticut previously reported failing foundations were found in some Massachusetts border towns. Michelle Loglisci said the concrete used to build her home in Monson, Massachusetts came from the quarry in Willington…

Our NBC Investigates team notes it as the 9th person from Connecticut charged in connection with the 2023 unrest.

Connecticut is on a near-record pace of pedestrian traffic deaths, according to the state’s transportation institute.

If you’ve ever been hit by a vehicle, you’ll never forget it — if you survive. Loida Toledo’s daughter Michelle Trausch did not. She died from her injuries after being struck in a hit-and-run in Waterbury this summer. Police found the driver, who is now facing charges including manslaughter and reckless driving. He’s awaiting arraignment. Toledo said, “We need to go to...

It was about two years ago when NBC Connecticut Investigates learned that students in a Cromwell first responder training program, some of whom were under 16, witnessed fire district members making crude remarks and more. No one was disciplined. We fought a hard battle for public documents and getting information on if and how the incidents were investigated, and if…

This summer, there was big excitement at Bradley International Airport, when Avelo Airlines announced this coming November it will open a gate there, serving seven destinations, including two international flights.

Travelers using Bradley International Airport will soon have a new airline to choose from. But it may come at a price — putting airport improvements in other parts of the state on hold. This summer, there was big excitement at Bradley International Airport, when Avelo Airlines announced this coming November it will open a gate there, serving seven destinations, including…

Across the globe, numerical sequences make up just under one-third of all passwords. Hackers guessed common passwords in under a second, according to Nordpass. Here’s what you should avoid changing your password to.

An allegation of sexual abuse was made against a youth summer camp director in Tolland, and despite a confession, no charges were filed, but a state agency took action.

An allegation of sexual abuse was made against a youth summer camp director in Tolland, and despite a confession, no charges were filed, but a state agency took action. According to documents obtained by NBC Connecticut through a public records request, the alleged incident involved a 12-year-old boy and a director at the Star Hill Family Athletic Center’s day...

Chances are you’ve heard about a major shock from electric rates in Connecticut.  In some cases, people have seen their bills go up by hundreds of dollars.  It has impacted Eversource customers the most, but those with United Illuminating are feeling it too.  NBC Connecticut Investigates looked at what is behind this rate hike.  For starters, the portion of...

Our state is on track to surpass the deadliest year on record when it comes to motorcycles. More than 36 riders have died since January according to an expert from UConn’s Transportation Safety Research Center. Eric Jackson, who studies traffic accident statistics with the Connecticut Transportation Safety Research Center at UConn, told NBC Connecticut Investigates that several factors are contributing…