Amid an uptick in homicides in Hartford, police officers appear to have lost faith in their leader. A majority of officers voted no confidence in Hartford Police Chief Jason Thody.

A group of parents and students is threatening to sue the University of Connecticut unless the school drops its COVID-19 vaccine mandate. It requires most students to be fully vaccinated to be on campuses for the fall semester. On the now-quiet UConn campus in Storrs, every student we spoke with had received a COVID-19 vaccine. “Better safe than sorry. I…

People looking for an apartment are finding little luck in parts of the state.

We’re learning more about a vision to transform the area around The Bushnell in Hartford. On Wednesday, The Bushnell opened its doors for one of its first public events in a long time so people could hear more about what’s called “Bushnell South.” It’s a project that pulls together the City of Hartford, the Capitol Region Development Authority, The...

Since it could be awhile until retail stores open in Connecticut, some people might take a trip to buy cannabis in neighboring states. On Tuesday, NBC Connecticut traveled to Massachusetts where recreational marijuana has been legal for several years. Among those already making the drive to Massachusetts and heading to a recreational cannabis shop is Chris Beauchemin of Bristol. “Being…

AAA is raising concerns about Connecticut legalizing recreational marijuana and driving safety. A recent AAA study found crash rates jumped in states that have legalized recreational cannabis. The organization says it pushed for several traffic safety regulations to be part of the new Connecticut law including increased training for police. One of the problems is there is no simple roadside…

Governor Ned Lamont is expected to sign the recreational cannabis bill into law on Tuesday.

Crews are preparing for the start of the International Festival of Arts & Ideas on the New Haven Green on Friday. With coronavirus cases dropping and state rules being relaxed, big in-person events are starting to return. “I can’t wait. I can’t wait to hear it. I can’t wait to hear the concert,” said Linda Pancoast of New Haven....

Wethersfield’s police chief is on defense. The town is considering whether James Cetran should be let go after serving the community for nearly a half century. “I’m hanging in there,” said Cetran. “I never expected to be in this kind of position. But I am. So I have to go in there and face the music.” Cetran headed into...

The family of the grandmother shot and killed while cooking dinner in her apartment in Hartford last week is pleading for justice. They are hoping someone comes forward and helps catch the shooter. Days after the passing of the beloved grandmother, members of her family and others gathered for a vigil to remember Sylvia Cordova. “It’s more so shock,...