The U.S. State Department said that it is working “around the clock” to help thousands of Americans who are struggling to get home during the coronavirus pandemic. Connecticut residents are among those stranded in foreign countries. “I know I’ll make it back to Connecticut. I know I’ll be OK,” said Carl Lepack, who is from Manchester. Lepack is currently...

The U.S. State Department said that it is working ‘around the clock’ to help thousands of Americans who are struggling to get home during the coronavirus pandemic. Connecticut residents are among those stranded in foreign countries

Inside Arielle Heron’s Southington home, is a dinning room table covered with swatches of cloth. Patterns include puppies, tie dye and other colorful patterns. At the head of the table is a sewing machine. While it has all the appearance of craft project it is something of much greater importance. As medical professionals search for more protective supplies, Heron...

A team of nurses are hoping to off set mask shortage by creating non medical grade masks for medical professionals who are not directly on the front lines of the coronavirus outbreak.

Twelve people were displaced after a 2-alarm fire in a Duplex in Manchester Thursday morning. Crews were dispatched to the scene of the duplex fire on Woodland Street shortly after 3:30 a.m. According to officials, two dogs remain missing and are feared to be dead. Firefighters say one person had to come out through a window to escape the fire….

Governor Ned Lamont has declared a public health emergency and a civil preparedness emergency to stop the spread of coronavirus. Both of those decisions will help the state increase testing and close more public buildings.

The Manchester Public School system is taking an extra precaution after the governor declared a public health emergency throughout the state. In a letter to parents, the superintendent said he has plans to turn off the water fountains and postpone several upcoming events as COVID-19 concerns grow in our state. The schools are encouraging students to bring bottled water to…

The judicial marshal critically injured after being hit by a car outside Manchester Superior Court has regained consciousness, according to his family. Martin Brown woke up after undergoing surgery on Thursday and removed his breathing tube on his own, they said. He was also able to recognize family members and hospital staff. Brown was one of two judicial marshals who…

The driver accused of striking two judicial marshals outside a Connecticut courthouse on Monday was upset over how a marshal treated him, an arrest warrant from Connecticut State Police revealed. The warrant, released Wednesday, said the driver, Jose Lopez, told detectives he did not live that one of the marshals grabbed him by the arm at the courthouse and told…

The Manchester Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a man wanted for assault. According to officials, 68-year-old Lawrence Nolet is wanted for risk of injury to a minor, sexual assault in the 4th degree and sexual assault in the 1st degree. Nolet is believed to be somewhere in the downtown area of Manchester. He is approximately 6…

A group of women volunteers got to work on Wednesday helping to repair a home in Manchester.

A driver accused of striking two judicial marshals outside a Connecticut courthouse was found at a Massachusetts hotel early Tuesday, a Massachusetts State Police spokesman said. Jose Lopez, 42, was apprehended at the Motel 6 in Chicopee at about 5:20 a.m., according to a statement from spokesman David Procopio. He is currently in the custody of Massachusetts State Police and…

Two judicial marshals were hit by a vehicle in front of a courthouse in Manchester on Monday and police are now looking for the driver who hit them. After an incident in the courthouse, a man identified as 42-year-old Jose Antonio Lopez fled from the building and jumped into a car, according to state police. The marshals followed Lopez into…

Troopers are still looking for the driver who struck two judicial marshals outside the courthouse in Manchester.

Halls Arrow in Manchester boasts itself as the oldest indoor archery range in New England. With history like that, more than a few of the country’s best archers have taken their shot inside its walls. “It is super unique,” said Roxanne Reimann, program coordinator at the range. “I don’t know of many other places that are hidden little gems...

Halls Arrow in Manchester opened as a range in 1964 and now is home to the country’s largest Junior Olympic Archery Development program.

The state of Connecticut has taken custody of nearly 200 animals that the Attorney General said were found severely neglected at a Suffield farm last month. The investigation began on Jan. 3 when a local veterinarian called authorities to report that a cow at a farm on Sheldon Street in West Suffield was not being properly cared for, police said….

A Manchester woman has been arrested and charged with cruelty to animals after Suffield Police investigated allegations that animals in her care were deprived of food, water and medical attention. Police said there was an outstanding warrant for Rachel Kornstein, 35, of Manchester, and she has been charged with six counts of cruelty to animals. The investigation began on Jan….

East Catholic girls lacrosse hosted its 4th annual clinic to work with kids from Miracle League, a sports program for children with special needs or disabilities. “I’m having a fun time out here because lacrosse is my thing,” said 8-year-old Isaiah Lamb. The Miracle League offers programs for people with physical, cognitive and developmental challenges. “My child has significant...

East Catholic girls lacrosse hosted its 4th annual clinic to work with kids from Miracle League, a sports program for children with special needs or disabilities.