Storm damage leaves Bristol homes hit by trees, power lines down
A powerful storm brought down trees and power lines across Connecticut, damaging homes and leaving thousands without electricity as cleanup crews worked thro...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
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‘You can feel the house shaking’: Fourth of July storms damage homes in Bristol, Torrington
Severe thunderstorms swept through Connecticut overnight on the Fourth of July, with winds reaching 60 to 70 miles per hour and leaving more than 70,000 cust...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Experts dig into grave disturbance in CT community. ‘Concerned that some foul play was at issue’
Connecticut's state archaeologist to bring team to dissect hole that is five feet deep, about same wide near Civil War veteran grave
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Defunct Connecticut autism services provider must pay back $710K over Medicaid fraud allegations
Defunct Connecticut autism services provider must pay back $710K over Medicaid fraud allegations
Jul 5, 2026Open source
State police report crash with serious injuries on I-84 East in West Hartford Connecticut State Police troo...
State police report crash with serious injuries on I-84 East in West Hartford Connecticut State Police troopers responded to the crash on Interstate 84 East...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
CIAC baseball showcase draws 100-plus players, college coaches to New Britain
More than 100 Connecticut high school baseball players turned out for a CIAC College Showcase for underclassmen in New Britain, competing in drills, skills t...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Crash closes lanes on I-91 in Windsor
Part of I-91 southbound is closed for a multi-car crash in Windsor on Friday morning, according to the Connecticut Department of Transportation.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Well-known CT Dem running for office for first time at 79. Opponent calls him ‘MAGA extremist’
Democrat Tom Tyler makes comeback as he nears 80 in a bitter primary battle that is contested in court.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Connecticut State Trooper ramming fleeing car called unjustified in 2025 chase: Report
Connecticut State Trooper ramming fleeing car called unjustified in 2025 chase: Report
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Connecticut's Catholic community remembers beloved priest killed in West Hartford crash
“His gift in my mind was the gift of attention,” David Cinquegrani of the Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center said. That’s how David Cinquegrani...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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CT man has dabbled in TV, radio, podcasting and purple dinosaurs. Now he’s releasing his third album
Well-known Connecticut broadcaster Larry Rifkin has become a songwriter, releasing three albums in the last three years, including the most recent "Wrong Sid...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
CT farm dating back to 1893 is for sale. Why buyers will need certain skills.
A historic farm in Connecticut is up for sale and new farmers will need to buy it.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Minnesota Lynx bested by Connecticut Sun 90-89 The Minnesota Lynx fell to the Connecticut Sun 90-89 on Mond...
The Minnesota Lynx fell to the Connecticut Sun 90-89 on Monday night. Brittney Griner scored a season-high 29 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, and Kennedy Bur...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
The Industrial Foundation of America
Two hundred fifty years ago, the Continental Congress dispatched an enterprising Connecticut merchant named Silas Deane on a covert mission to France. His or...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Proposed golf facility violates UConn’s environmental responsibility
When students learned of The University of Connecticut’s plans to construct a golf practice facility on Mansfield's East Road, opposition was immediate.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Powerful July 4th storms may have broken CT record for largest hail
Hailstorms in Connecticut have become more frequent and widespread over the past 30 years — as have multi-day strings of hot days.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Connecticut SNAP recipients eligible for food replacement after storm-induced outages
Connecticut SNAP recipients eligible for food replacement after storm-induced outages
Jul 7, 2026Open source
17-year-old struck and killed by vehicle Sunday night in Tolland
A 17-year-old male was struck and killed by a car Sunday night in Tolland, according to Connecticut State Police. Police said that around 10:40 p.m., a black...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Storms flood New Haven roads, delay flights at Tweed Airport
Heavy rain moved through Connecticut on Monday, flooding roads in New Haven, delaying flights at Tweed New Haven Airport and prompting officials to warn driv...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Eversource crews work to restore power nearly 48 hours after Independence Day storm
Thousands of Connecticut residents remained without power Monday, nearly 48 hours after a storm struck the state on Independence Day, as Eversource crews wor...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Connecticut work-zone speed cameras now live on I-95 and Route 2
Speed cameras in three Connecticut highway work zones are now live, and drivers who don’t slow down could soon be picking up a fine.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
This non-invasive treatment can help with knee, shoulder, foot, and back pain.
At New England Spine and Disc in Orange, Connecticut, patients are finding a different kind of relief from chronic pain, and it doesn’t involve surgery, in...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Eversource confirms timeline for restoring power in CT. ‘We have hundreds of crews working’
Most of the state was expected to have electricity restored by late Tuesday night in the wake of a tumultuous storm that swept through Connecticut on Indepen...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
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Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut announced a preliminary inquiry into Trump’s meme coin and stablecoin ventures, citing national security risks.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Tens of thousands in Connecticut without power after Fourth of July storms Gov. Ned Lamont said Sunday that...
Tens of thousands in Connecticut without power after Fourth of July storms Gov. Ned Lamont said Sunday that utility crews believe repairs in certain areas ma...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Outages, trees down as strong storms move through Connecticut
Strong thunderstorms ripped through Connecticut on the Fourth of July, causing damage in multiple towns. At the height of the Eversource outages, there were...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Martha Stewart, 84, shares incredible throwback photos ahead of milestone birthday
The lifestyle mogul reflected on the Connecticut property that inspired her career as she prepares to celebrate her 85th birthday. See the photos.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
AG Tong warns big tech that hooking kids on addictive online apps is illegal in Connecticut
AG Tong warns big tech that hooking kids on addictive online apps is illegal in Connecticut
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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CT man has dabbled in TV, radio, podcasting and purple dinosaurs. Now he’s releasing his third album
Well-known Connecticut broadcaster Larry Rifkin has become a songwriter, releasing three albums in the last three years, including the most recent "Wrong Sid...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
CT farm dating back to 1893 is for sale. Why buyers will need certain skills.
A historic farm in Connecticut is up for sale and new farmers will need to buy it.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Minnesota Lynx bested by Connecticut Sun 90-89 The Minnesota Lynx fell to the Connecticut Sun 90-89 on Mond...
The Minnesota Lynx fell to the Connecticut Sun 90-89 on Monday night. Brittney Griner scored a season-high 29 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, and Kennedy Bur...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
The Industrial Foundation of America
Two hundred fifty years ago, the Continental Congress dispatched an enterprising Connecticut merchant named Silas Deane on a covert mission to France. His or...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Proposed golf facility violates UConn’s environmental responsibility
When students learned of The University of Connecticut’s plans to construct a golf practice facility on Mansfield's East Road, opposition was immediate.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Powerful July 4th storms may have broken CT record for largest hail
Hailstorms in Connecticut have become more frequent and widespread over the past 30 years — as have multi-day strings of hot days.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Connecticut SNAP recipients eligible for food replacement after storm-induced outages
Connecticut SNAP recipients eligible for food replacement after storm-induced outages
Jul 7, 2026Open source
17-year-old struck and killed by vehicle Sunday night in Tolland
A 17-year-old male was struck and killed by a car Sunday night in Tolland, according to Connecticut State Police. Police said that around 10:40 p.m., a black...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Storms flood New Haven roads, delay flights at Tweed Airport
Heavy rain moved through Connecticut on Monday, flooding roads in New Haven, delaying flights at Tweed New Haven Airport and prompting officials to warn driv...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
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