Connecticut

Dozens of cooling centers are set to open across the state this weekend as we begin a stretch of extreme heat on Sunday. Most of Connecticut has been upgraded to an Extreme Heat Warning ahead of possible heat index values up to 110 degrees. The warning is in effect from 11 a.m. Sunday to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Cooling centers are…

The 73-year-old woman was found dead under piles of debris in her home in February, months after she was reported missing.

A former Connecticut state trooper has been arrested for falsely obtaining thousands of dollars in workers’ compensation benefits, according to the U.S. Division of Criminal Justice. Jose Campos, 32, of Winsted, was arrested on Tuesday for fraudulently obtaining $8,341 during his employment with the CT Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, authorities said. Officials said Campos “misrepresented material facts…

Accenture has used apprenticeships to attract people looking to change careers and build skills.

There are 169 unique municipalities in the state of Connecticut, but not all of their names are as different as the communities they define. In fact, many places start or end with the same prefix or suffix. Can you think of any towns that are spelled similarly to the one you’re from? Here are some examples of cities and towns…

Erick Russell and Chris Lyddy met back in 2011 and haven’t looked back since. “We sat across from each other, made eye contact, we made introductions and from that day on we have been together,” State Senate Senior Advisor Chris Lyddy said. The two men remember coming out to their families and friends, feeling unsure of what the reaction would…

“No Kings” protests are planned in 30 locations across Connecticut on Saturday.

Electric technology is all around us, from cars to scooters and bikes and even power tools. According to fire industry experts, they present their own challenges in fire suppression.

Several beaches in the state are closed because of elevated bacteria levels. Multiple beaches in West Haven are closed to swimming. One beach in Milford and one in Westport were also closed, but have since reopened. “Typically, we see the bacteria levels rise immediately following a significant rain event, and as temperatures continue to rise we expect those types of…

Have you been noticing more bugs and mosquitoes around your home? If so, you are not alone.

One of the tools state police use to prepare recruits for what they could see during a call is a simulator inside the State Police Academy.

The public will have a chance to tour the Governor’s Residence in Hartford as part of Connecticut Open House Day on Saturday. The Governor’s Residence is located at 990 Prospect Avenue and will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The home was built in 1909 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is used…

Continuing to push for enhancing housing options for our veterans in Connecticut. Some are disappointed a bill that would help elderly veterans or those with disabilities get affordable housing didn’t make it through the legislature this past session.

Mike Hydeck: As you might imagine, state Republicans have a different take on the many decisions made by the governor and majority Democrats. Joining me now is Republican leader in the House, Representative Vincent Candelora. Mr. Candelora, welcome back to Face the Facts. You said this week, at one point, that majority Democrats didn’t quite prioritize during the budget...

We’re wrapping up the legislative session, and Gov. Ned Lamont (D) joins NBC Connecticut’s Mike Hydeck to talk about it, and how he is preparing for massive cuts from Washington. Mike Hydeck: Governor Ned Lamont joins me now to break down what got accomplished this session and what still needs to get across the finish line. Governor, thanks for...

It’s “Trails Day” in Connecticut and beyond, a day to celebrate the outdoors by getting outside.

Screens in your car seem to be getting bigger each new model year, and officials are warning drivers to make sure they’re not playing movies on them while they’re driving.

Screens in your car seem to be getting bigger each new model year, and officials are warning drivers to make sure they’re not playing movies on them while they’re driving. We’re not talking about movie screens for your kids in the back, we’re talking about devices that turn the infotainment in the front into a media player where you...

Cracking down on speeding and reckless driving on our rural roads. That’s what state troopers did for the last three months, beefing up patrols on back roads.

Cracking down on speeding and reckless driving on our rural roads. That’s what state troopers did for the last three months, beefing up patrols on back roads. For some drivers on rural roads in Connecticut, speeders are a fact of life that leaves them shaking their heads. “It’s really scary because I feel like one wrong turn, you total...