La Niña’s influence on Connecticut: Here's what to expect this spring
Spring warmth that is projected for March and April means we need to be ready for the possibility of an active start to the season in terms of severe weather.
ICE activity prompts fear in Connecticut communities
The state released advice for school districts if immigration authorities come onto school grounds. It comes amid Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, activity being reported in parts of Connecticut.
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US ICE sightings reported in several Connecticut towns and cities
The Legislative Black and Puerto Rican Caucus noted reports of agents in Bridgeport, Lower Fairfield County, Willimantic and Hartford.
Connecticut comptroller proposes bill to protect workers on state-funded projects from wage theft
State Comptroller Sean Scanlon is proposing a bill during this legislative session that would protect workers on state-funded projects to ensure they’re getting paid.
Attorney general: Federal funding freeze ‘a full assault on Connecticut families’
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong said Tuesday that the Trump administration’s order for federal agencies to pause the disbursement of loans and grants an “unprecedented and
12-year-old playing with friend shot after throwing snowball at car in Connecticut
Police in Hartford, Connecticut, are searching for the suspect who opened fire at a 12-year-old who threw a snowball at a car. Officers responded to a report of a shooting around 7:15 p.m. Wednesday when they discovered the injured victim, according to Hartford Police.
Federal funding freeze memo causing concern and pushback in Connecticut
At the Urban League of Greater Hartford, serving the community is part of their mission. Fulfilling that obligation involves getting federal funds. A push from the Trump administration to pause that funding is creating concern.
Connecticut jet-engine maker Pratt & Whitney announces layoffs
Jet-engine maker Pratt & Whitney, which has manufacturing facilities in East Hartford and Middletown, says it is making a 'small reduction' in its workforce.
Connecticut inaugurates new Kid Governor
It was inauguration day on Friday at the Old State House in Hartford as Connecticut’s new Kid Governor was sworn in. Keudy Martinez, a 5th grader from Waterbury, said that his platform focuses on school safety.
Earthquake in Maine felt in across Connecticut
Connecticut residents reported feeling the quake throughout the Hartford County as well as far south as Norwalk.
Hartford Yard Goats to change name to ‘Thunder Chickens’ for one game next season
The Hartford Yard Goats may have the G.O.A.T. nickname, but they’re not chicken when it comes to changing things up. The Yard Goats announced Thursday that the team will play a game as the Hartford Thunder Chickens next season.
A 200-year-old museum in Connecticut houses a flag from Lincoln's assassination
The Connecticut Museum of Culture and History's 200th anniversary event will also feature shoes from the 1700s and a butter sculpture.