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Nov 15, 2026 · 1:50
The Florence Griswold Museum broke ground on a $6.1 million Krieble Gallery renovation, Bridgeport school officials pushed back against state oversight while facing a nearly $39…
Nov 14, 2026 · 1:56
Connecticut’s children’s psychiatric hospital continues to face severe safety and staffing shortages despite state interventions, state police arrested a man for a fatal stabbing…
Nov 14, 2026 · 2:07
Connecticut’s winter heating assistance program is losing fuel distributors amid rising wholesale prices and reimbursement delays, a New Britain man pleaded guilty in federal…
Nov 14, 2026 · 1:31
A Connecticut lawmaker plans to introduce legislation closing the state’s voluntary intoxication loophole in sexual assault cases by focusing on a victim’s capacity to consent,…
Nov 13, 2026 · 1:55
Governor Ned Lamont named West Hartford Mayor Shari Cantor chair of UConn’s Board of Trustees, replacing Dan Toscano as the board faces a decision on extending President Radenka…
Nov 13, 2026 · 1:45
Andrew L. Kramer, a Hartford lawyer, completed a 3,791-mile cross-country bicycle ride that raised $50,000 for diabetes education, and Wilton police arrested Chunlin Wang outside…
Nov 13, 2026 · 1:45
UConn Board of Trustees Chairman Daniel Toscano has resigned amid uncertainty over President Radenka Maric’s future, Maric remains a finalist for the University of…
Nov 13, 2026 · 1:39
New London’s offshore wind hub faces an uncertain future despite more than $211 million in state investment as federal opposition and developer pullback threaten projects,…
Nov 13, 2026 · 1:42
Residents in Simsbury and Cromwell are organizing against data centers, Southern Connecticut State University professor Mike Shea died October 24 at 74 after a hit-and-run, and…
Nov 13, 2026 · 1:40
A Connecticut animal rescue launched the Million Chucky Challenge to help find a home for a pit bull named Chucky, the state’s climate progress report showed emissions reductions…
Nov 13, 2026 · 1:34
UConn women’s basketball defeated Ohio State 87-55 behind Sarah Strong’s 25 points, West Hartford held its annual Veterans Day ceremony with a wreath-laying at the Veterans…
Nov 12, 2026 · 2:12
A coalition of sixteen disability rights groups is urging Governor Ned Lamont to protect Medicaid home and community-based services funding in his upcoming budget amid rising…
Nov 12, 2026 · 2:12
Anti-surveillance activists are holding rallies across Connecticut against automatic license plate readers, UConn’s fourth-ranked men’s basketball team is preparing to host Ohio…
Nov 12, 2026 · 1:56
Federal immigration agents arrested Jaime Enrique Diaz-Perez in New Haven amid mayoral criticism of ICE tactics, Microsoft investigated regional Outlook service disruptions, and…
Nov 12, 2026 · 1:54
Connecticut is bracing for its first potential snowfall of the season, with higher elevations expected to see minor slushy accumulation before precipitation tapers off Saturday,…
Nov 12, 2026 · 1:35
Saint Mary’s Hospital has applied to take full ownership of the Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center in Waterbury, and Connecticut employers will see workers’ compensation…
Nov 12, 2026 · 1:10
A driver who fell asleep at the wheel crashed into Sully’s gas station on Vauxhall Street in New London early Wednesday morning, causing significant damage to the vehicle but no…
Nov 12, 2026 · 2:09
First County Bank appointed Bharat Chelluboina as chief information and artificial intelligence officer to lead digital transformation efforts, a New Canaan marketing agency sued…
Nov 12, 2026 · 1:41
The Waterbury Housing Authority is advancing a proposed 60-unit, up to $35 million townhouse development on Oakville Avenue, Dispatch Energy is seeking state approval for three…
Nov 12, 2026 · 1:24
Connecticut House Speaker Matt Ritter will remain in his legislative leadership post for a fourth term and has shelved plans to pursue UConn’s interim presidency, while a Roxbury…
Nov 12, 2026 · 1:46
Connecticut announced a housing assistance program offering first responders up to $25,000 for down payments and closing costs to address staffing shortages, Manchester officials…
Nov 12, 2026 · 0:37
West Hartford has opened pre-orders for West Hartford-Opoly, a customized Monopoly-style board game highlighting local landmarks, with proceeds designated to fund educational…
Nov 11, 2026 · 1:51
Connecticut is offering up to twenty-five thousand dollars in homebuying assistance to retain emergency workers, a new documentary highlights the ongoing impact on local youth…
Nov 11, 2026 · 0:49
Bristow Middle School students and staff planted a commemorative field of flags to honor Veterans Day, and First Church West Hartford announced the return of its annual Chamber…
Nov 11, 2026 · 1:44
Ethan Allen Interiors replaced longtime CEO Farooq Kathwari with interim leader Stefanie Tsen Ward after an activist investor gained control of the board, while top-seeded high…
Nov 11, 2026 · 1:40
A Connecticut man faces felony charges after firing a rifle toward school-bound children in Bridgeport, a State Capitol Police officer revived an unresponsive infant with…
Nov 11, 2026 · 1:47
Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal endorsed Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader while announcing his intent to seek reelection, state police arrested a Griswold woman…
Nov 11, 2026 · 1:51
Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy is recovering in inpatient rehabilitation following a minor stroke, over 170 aerospace workers in West Hartford marked one full week on strike…
Nov 11, 2026 · 1:34
Branford startup Urologic Design raised $1.2 million to prepare its nonsurgical urinary incontinence treatment for clinical trials, downtown Ridgefield secured zoning approval to…
Nov 11, 2026 · 2:00
Connecticut analysts project a one-billion-dollar revenue increase that has intensified legislative debates over tax cuts versus public spending, Stamford-based payments bank…
Nov 11, 2026 · 2:05
Hartford hosts a busy lineup of cultural and entertainment events this weekend, a local resident faces federal arson charges for allegedly setting multiple fires in…
Nov 11, 2026 · 1:58
Connecticut transportation planners are exploring major overhauls including potential tunnels for Interstate 95, state and local officials are urging residents to use…
Nov 11, 2026 · 1:51
U.S. Senator Chris Murphy is progressing in rehabilitation following a minor stroke, Connecticut Senate Republicans are adjusting their legislative strategy under new leadership…
Nov 11, 2026 · 1:57
A Bridgeport man received over seven years in federal prison for a series of armed robberies, Staples announced the permanent closure of its Killingly store, and a Hartford…
Nov 10, 2026 · 1:50
Connecticut’s Inspector General determined a Hartford police officer was legally justified in the fatal February shooting of Everard Walker, Walkers family announced plans for a…
Nov 10, 2026 · 1:25
Connecticut Republicans are restructuring their operations and focusing on municipal races following historic midterm losses, while Waterbury police have arrested four men in an…
Nov 10, 2026 · 1:54
FuelCell Energy is developing a federally backed testbed in Danbury to evaluate fuel cells for powering artificial intelligence data centers, West Hartford education officials…
Nov 10, 2026 · 1:22
A New York investment firm has purchased Wallingfords Staples Plaza for $7.2 million, and Bridgeport police have arrested a suspect in connection with a Monday night stabbing. ⸻…
Nov 10, 2026 · 1:30
Connecticut is launching a down-payment assistance program offering up to twenty-five thousand dollars in forgivable loans to eligible first responders, and West Hartford police…
Nov 10, 2026 · 1:27
A leading cancer researcher warned that academic institutions are losing clinical trials to private firms due to lengthy review delays, and a Bristol gas station submitted…
Nov 10, 2026 · 1:46
More than one hundred thousand Connecticut residents risk losing Medicaid coverage under upcoming federal work requirements, New Haven defense startup Primordial Labs has secured…
Nov 10, 2026 · 1:33
Connecticut Senate Republicans selected Rob Sampson as minority leader following election losses that gave Democrats an expanded supermajority, Senator Gary Winfield was chosen…
Nov 10, 2026 · 1:23
Former Hartford mayor Luke Bronin has begun congressional orientation ahead of joining Connecticuts delegation with priorities including government ethics, while Senator Richard…
Nov 10, 2026 · 1:57
Connecticut lawmakers are preparing legislative pushes to overhaul school funding and restrict classroom technology, a New Britain jury has convicted a driver of second-degree…
Nov 10, 2026 · 1:33
Bradley International Airport has officially named two snowplows after a contest with local elementary students, retailer The Children’s Place has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy…
Nov 10, 2026 · 1:58
The Walter Camp Football Foundation will relocate its national awards dinner from Connecticut to Nashville in 2027, the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art has opened a major…
Nov 10, 2026 · 1:29
Connecticut affordable housing nonprofit Capital for Change is marking its tenth anniversary after helping build over twenty-five thousand homes statewide, and an elite men’s…
Nov 9, 2026 · 1:38
Hartford HealthCare provided free medical and community services to more than 3,600 Connecticut residents during its fourth annual Medical Mission, the UConn women’s basketball…
Nov 9, 2026 · 1:26
The University of Connecticut men’s basketball team held at number four in the AP poll following a win over Michigan, while the Connecticut Department of Transportation launched…
Nov 9, 2026 · 1:20
A new wine bar and bistro called The Proper Glass has been proposed for Farmingtons historic town center, and registration has opened in West Hartford for the third annual Youth…
Nov 9, 2026 · 1:11
Walmart is reviving plans to build a new store along Interstate 84 in Waterbury, and a major Wallingford natural gas generation plant is returning to former owner LS Power as…
Nov 9, 2026 · 1:32
East Hartford is preparing to host its second annual Manufacturers Connect networking forum on Tuesday, Connecticut Lottery officials announced a winning Powerball ticket worth…
Nov 9, 2026 · 1:35
Connecticut healthcare leaders highlighted the role of artificial intelligence in accelerating cancer research and drawing venture investment to the state, while Yale New Haven…
Nov 9, 2026 · 1:56
Quinnipiac Universitys School of Nursing received a record $6.3 million gift to fund oncology nursing scholarships, Greenwich entrepreneur Brad Jacobs launched a $1 billion…
Nov 9, 2026 · 1:29
Activist investor Douglas Bergeron has secured majority control of Ethan Allen Interiors board following a proxy fight that ousted longtime CEO Farooq Kathwari from his…
Nov 9, 2026 · 1:49
Connecticut Democrats are setting up a clash with Governor Ned Lamont over proposed income tax increases on top earners to fund affordability measures, Governor Lamont has…
Nov 9, 2026 · 2:15
Pfizer is investing $650 million in a new manufacturing technology center in Groton, the Connecticut Farmland Trust is using a new legal tool to keep farmland affordable for…
Nov 9, 2026 · 1:06
The Hartford City Council will consider tenant relocation assistance, dog limits, and a new cultural commission, and the CTrail Hartford Line will expand service with additional…
Nov 9, 2026 · 1:11
The West Hartford dog park at 100 Mayflower Street has officially reopened to the public, and the town and school district are launching virtual community meetings starting…
Nov 8, 2026 · 1:41
Sarah Strong scored a career-high thirty-nine points to lead the UConn women’s basketball team to a victory over Iowa, and Hartford Athletic was eliminated from the USL…
Nov 8, 2026 · 1:31
The Hartford City Council is set to vote on a new tenant relocation ordinance and several municipal policy proposals, while the Department of Public Works has initiated its fall…
Nov 8, 2026 · 2:13
A historic Burlington estate has been listed for sale, a non-profit has expanded its network of grief-processing wind phones to Stratford, and Connecticut Democrats are outlining…
Nov 8, 2026 · 2:13
Litchfield has opened a new community hub called Rifugio, Connecticut households are facing increased financial instability due to the rising cost of living, and the Kent-based…
Nov 7, 2026 · 1:41
UConn defeated Michigan behind a strong performance from Silas Demary Jr. and Braylon Mullins, guard Solo Ball moved closer to returning from wrist surgery, and state police are…
Nov 7, 2026 · 1:48
The Gampel family is protesting the University of Connecticut’s decision to rename its basketball arena following a new corporate sponsorship deal, and a Connecticut man has been…
Nov 7, 2026 · 2:25
A Hamden woman pleaded guilty to her role in an $800,000 tax fraud scheme, an Enfield mother was arrested on child endangerment charges following the death of her daughter, and…
Nov 7, 2026 · 2:25
The Pike restaurant is preparing to open in Clinton, recent public records indicate a high volume of residential and commercial real estate transactions across Connecticut, and…
Nov 6, 2026 · 2:15
Connecticut health officials confirmed the state’s first six influenza deaths of the season, election authorities referred two instances of potential voter fraud for…
Nov 6, 2026 · 2:06
A South Windsor man was charged with impersonating a federal agent to obtain surveillance footage, a Connecticut man received a prison sentence for an armed robbery at Westfarms…
Nov 6, 2026 · 1:57
Senator Chris Murphy is being discharged from the hospital to begin rehabilitation following a minor stroke, Bill Belichick is set to return to New England for a college football…
Nov 6, 2026 · 1:55
Four men were arrested following a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle in Westport, Bradley International Airport expanded its terminal dining options with new restaurant…
Nov 6, 2026 · 2:05
Waterbury police are seeking information regarding a dog found with gunshot wounds, a Connecticut man wanted for escape was arrested in Wallingford on new drug and interference…
Nov 6, 2026 · 2:10
Otis has achieved a Guinness World Record for the tallest elevator installation in a Chinese skyscraper, the Revolution Wind offshore project has officially begun delivering…
Nov 6, 2026 · 1:52
The Revolution Wind offshore project has become fully operational, the Baltimore Ravens suffered a historic loss amid a four-game losing streak, and Charter Communications…
Nov 6, 2026 · 1:53
Mohegan Sun is launching a thirty million dollar renovation of its arena, the Connecticut Science Center has announced a one-million-dollar dinosaur exhibition for 2027, and…
Nov 6, 2026 · 2:31
Joe Fagnano struggled in his first NFL start during the Baltimore Ravens loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, East Hartford officials are evaluating new tax increment financing…
Nov 6, 2026 · 2:04
Level 99 is opening a large gaming venue in West Hartford, Hartford officials are seeking approval for a new artificial intelligence training hub, and several new business…
Nov 6, 2026 · 2:12
Liany Arroyo has been appointed as the new CEO of Advancing Connecticut Together, Connecticut Democrats have finalized their legislative leadership teams for the upcoming…
Nov 6, 2026 · 1:18
A former Home Depot sales representative was arrested for allegedly orchestrating a two hundred fifty-three thousand dollar fraud scheme, and United States Senator Chris Murphy…
Oct 29, 2026
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