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Danbury 19 mins ago

Danbury man wins $2 million on scratch-off ticket

A Danbury man won $2 million on a scratch ticket. He bought the ticket for the “$2,000,000 Mega Multiplier” scratch game at J & R White Street Citgo on White Street in Danbury. The CT Lottery said...

Manchester 1 hour ago

Firefighters, police officers rescue kittens from drain in Manchester
Norwich 2 hours ago

Possible solutions to Yantic River flooding discussed during Norwich open house

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East Granby 2 hours ago

Fire departments look to replace gear containing cancer-causing chemicals

Cancer is the leading cause of death for firefighters and their turnout gear has chemicals that have been linked to the disease. Lawmakers are now considering a bill that would help departments replac...
StormTracker 1 hour ago

Nor'easter brings heavy rain, winds on a chilly, raw Thursday

A nor’easter, a strong coastal storm system bringing gusty northeast winds, is bringing heavy rain to Connecticut on Thursday. A cold, raw rain will fall throughout the day, some of it will be h...
Hartford 47 mins ago

1 dead in crash in Hartford

One person was killed in a crash in Hartford on Wednesday night. Officers responded to the area of 2995 Main St. just after 9:30 p.m. and found a car had crashed into the back of a parked box truck, a...

New Haven 16 hours ago

Police make arrest in January 2024 shooting death of 16-year-old from New Haven

New Haven Police Wednesday announced an arrest in the January 2024 shooting death of a teenager. Police said they arrested 22-year-old Gabriyel Fraser and took him into custody on Monday. He is charged with murder in the death of 16-year-old Maleak Sweets, of New Haven. Sweets was shot on January 29, 2024 on Newhall St. He was taken to the…...
politics 16 hours ago

House Democrats approve Trust Act change amid immigration fight with President Trump

House Democrats approved changes to Connecticut’s Trust Act on Wednesday, saying the proposal is an attempt to give the law teeth while rolling back some protections. The 96-51 vote, which sends the bill to the Senate, comes as Connecticut is caught in a fight with the Trump administration over cooperation on deportation efforts and immigrati...
health 16 hours ago

Connecticut Attorney General takes action against bootleg weight loss drugs

Injectable weight loss drugs have become increasingly popular, but with demand for legit brands so high, more and more people are risking bootleg versions. “I think the company specifically markets them to make them seem very effective and safe,” said Dr. Alissa Chen of the Yale School of Medicine. Now, there is a warning regarding those med...
AAPI Heritage Month 16 hours ago

Avon business owner's entrepreneurial spirit shaped by immigrant experience

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce says there are more than 3 million AAPI-owned businesses across the country. Many of them owning restaurants or stores as recent immigrants. When it comes to an idea, Khamla Vorasane is not afraid to make it a reality. “There’s no Swedish candy store in this area. The closest one is in New York and...
Berlin 16 hours ago

Deadline to sign up for $5 junior golf rounds approaching

Kids 6 through 18 years old across the state have until this weekend to sign up for Youth on Course. It’s a year-round golf program that provides an opportunity for junior golfers to golf at a discounted rate. “It’s great for the kids,” said Timberlin Head Golf Professional Marc Bayram. “It gives kids the accessibility to go play golf at&#823...
Middletown 17 hours ago

Video appears to show union members block entrance to Pratt & Whitney as strike continues

Union workers at Pratt & Whitney have been on strike for nearly three weeks, and on Thursday, talks resume at the bargaining table. Amid the strike, a video has surfaced online that appears to show union workers blocking the entrance on Aircraft Road to the plant in Middletown. It’s unclear who the men are or when the video was...
Environment 16 hours ago

Changing Climate: How CT did in 2024 environmental report card

The state’s annual report on the condition of our air, water, land and wildlife for 2024 has been released. Generally, Connecticut’s environment is better than it was 10 years ago, and significantly better than 50 years ago. “In the 1980s, our air quality was horrendous, and it has improved massively since then. The Clean Air Act worked,” exp...
Connecticut 17 hours ago

Noem tells U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduates they will lead a ‘brand new' service

The U.S. Coast Guard is facing its largest readiness crisis since World War II, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Wednesday as she promised an overhaul of the service that she called the “point of the spear” in the nation’s defense. Noem, the keynote speaker at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy’s commencement, outlined the Trump a...
Hartford 15 hours ago

Hartford Taste is back for a fourth year

If you are a fan of delicious food, live music and great vibes, then look no further than the Hartford Taste Festival. The two-day event is just around the corner, and we’re getting a better look at what to expect. We spoke with people who look forward to the event year after year and also to business owners and...
Connecticut 19 hours ago

DEEP issues summer alcohol ban at several state recreation areas

The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has imposed temporary alcohol bans at nince state recreation areas. The ban took effect Wednesday and will continue through Monday, Aug. 18. DEEP said the measure will help ensure safety and reduce illegal activity at the parks. “Enacting this measure will help ensure the safety of others and pr...
Connecticut 17 hours ago

More than 100,000 residents to learn some or all medical debt has been erased

If you get a letter in the mail in the next week or so that says some or all of your medical debt has been erased, it’s part of a state initiative. Gov. Ned Lamont said letters are being mailed to more than 100,000 Connecticut residents this week. The state partnered with the nonprofit Undue Medical Debt and this is…
West Hartford 13 hours ago

One Connecticut town makes list of best 25 in U.S.

One of the 25 best places to live in the United States is right here in Connecticut, according to U.S. News & World Report. West Hartford came in at 19 on the list. “West Hartford may be the smallest city among U.S. News’ top 25 Best Places to Live, but it punches above its weight in terms of living standards,”…
Litchfield 17 hours ago

Person rescued from Bantam Lake after sailboat capsizes

A person was rescued from the water after their sailboat capsized in Bantam Lake on Tuesday, according to Bantam Fire Company. Several fire companies responded with rescue boats to the scene near the State Boat Launch just after 2:30 p.m. By the time crews arrived, the person was out of the water and on a bystander’s boat, fire officials......
health 21 hours ago

UConn Health works to reach underserved population about HIV prevention

UConn Health in Farmington has been working to reach underserved populations and educate them about PrEP for HIV. PrEP, or pre-exposure prophylaxis, is a medication people can take to prevent HIV, providing another alternative to condoms or abstinence. The FDA approved the first PrEP medication in 2012. Even after other drugs have come on the marke...

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