Connecticut

The new law updates include streamlining claims so that firefighters get benefits quicker, extending benefits to state firefighters working at UConn and Bradley Airport, and adding skin cancer to the list of covered conditions.

Dozens of people in Connecticut are bike riding their way to Washington, D.C. in honor of officers who have died in the line of duty.

The Senate approved a bill that would allow cities and towns to get more aggressive in stopping street takeovers. The bill would, among other things, allow police to destroy ATVs, dirt bikes and certain other types of vehicles seized from takeovers. “I think it’s a safety issue, as you know our streets have, as the bill would suggest, have...

The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (DoAg) and the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) are urging residents to properly send or throw away any packages of unwanted seeds sent to them through the mail. CT DoAg said that the packages may be a risk to the environment. If any resident has received seeds, CT DoAg ask them to dispose of the…

The State Senate approved a bill that would allow police departments to destroy ATVs and motorcycles seized during street takeovers after 30 days.

The 100 Men of Color organization is holding the 100 Young Men of Color Awards on Friday, May 9 to celebrate the next generation and help them write their own success stories.  

The 100 Young Men of Color Awards is taking place on Friday, May 9 at Southern Connecticut State University. Sean Allen Sr., founder of the Equity Enrichment Alliance, talked about the event, which will be celebrating students here in the state. 

Wednesday is the day. If you’re flying anywhere in the U.S., your standard, state-issued ID without the gold star in the corner will no longer get you through the gates at the airport.

Wednesday is the day. If you’re flying anywhere in the U.S., your standard, state-issued ID without the gold star in the corner will no longer immediately get you through the gates at the airport. The state Department of Motor Vehicles says over 2 million people in our state have a REAL ID and 31,000 of them were processed last month….

We have all heard of “Amber Alerts” and “Silver Alerts,” but what about “Purple Alerts?” It’s meant for those with cognitive disabilities and who have gone missing. We spoke with advocates of the “Purple Alert” to find out how it works—and what people should know when one has been triggered. Kristen Cusato, the director of communications with the Alzheimer’s...

Staffing at volunteer fire departments across Connecticut has dropped 63% since 2017, according to a new report by the state comptroller.

We’ve all heard about Amber Alerts and Silver Alerts, but what about Purple Alerts? It’s meant for those with cognitive disabilities who have gone missing.

A lighthouse in Long Island Sound near Fairfield is up for auction. Penfield Reef Lighthouse was built in 1874 and it’s on the National Register of Historic Places. The Penfield Reef Lighthouse in Long Island Sound near Fairfield is up for auction. (General Services Administration ) The lighthouse, which is accessible only by boat, is one mile from the entrance…

U.S. News & World Report has released its “Best State Rankings” for 2025 and Connecticut is the 15th best, according to the new report. “One of the original 13 colonies, Connecticut played a prominent role in the development of the U.S.,” the publication’s overview of Connecticut said. Connecticut was ranked 20th in 2024. Here is a breakdown on how Connecticut…

The town of Enfield is urging people to avoid part of the Scantic River while the ultraviolet light disinfection system at the Somersville Water Pollution Control Facility is offline. The town of Enfield website says there is an ongoing improvements project at the Somersville Water Pollution Control Facility in Somers and the ultraviolet light disinfection system is offline. They are…

A pet supply and garden center announced that they’re closing all of their stores, including seven in Connecticut. Smithland Pet & Garden Center, formerly known as myAgway and Dave’s Soda and Pet City, will close the following locations: The store also has six locations in Massachusetts. “Founded on a love for pets, gardening, and backyard living, Smithland has become...

The Connecticut Transportation Institute said road line visibility is a topic more drivers are noticing compared to years past, although they say no one is exactly sure what’s causing this uptick in complaints.

The Connecticut Transportation Institute (CTI) said road line visibility is a topic more drivers are noticing compared to years past, although they say no one is exactly sure what’s causing this uptick in complaints. The CTI and the Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) are looking to get to the bottom of it. It depends on the weather,” Francisco Ramalho, of Naugatuck, said. “It’s actually...

Saturday’s storm left a trail of damage in parts of the state, taking down trees and leaving neighbors in the dark for hours.

More than 60 veterans flew to Washington, DC for a trip with Honor Flight Connecticut on Saturday. The 65 veterans who participated in the trip include a 102-year-old who served in World War II and veterans from the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the Cold War. The veterans were members of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine…