By Tiffany Williams - Connecticut launched a new tourism trail highlighting local restaurants and chefs featured on national food television programs. Governor Ned Lamont and state tourism officials introduced the TV-to-Table Trail Monday, according to his weekly update. The trail includes dozens of culinary destinations associated with shows such as Top Chef, Chopped, Beat Bobby … Continue reading Connecticut Launches TV-to-Table Trail Featuring Restaurants Seen on National Shows
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Connecticut Plans Outreach to Help HUSKY D Recipients Maintain Coverage
By Tiffany Williams - Connecticut is preparing an outreach effort to help HUSKY D recipients remain enrolled ahead of federal Medicaid rule changes scheduled for January 1, 2027. Governor Ned Lamont joined Stamford Hospital officials Monday to describe the state’s plans, according to his weekly update. HUSKY D provides health coverage to low-income adults ages … Continue reading Connecticut Plans Outreach to Help HUSKY D Recipients Maintain Coverage
Groton Company Wins Nearly $50 Million Navy Research and Design Contract
By Tiffany Williams - General Dynamics Applied Physical Sciences in Groton, Connecticut, received a $49,945,664 Navy engineering and technical design contract, according to an October 9 federal contract announcement. The work supports research, development, prototyping and demonstrations. The contract includes advanced hull treatments, acoustic and non-acoustic signature measurement technology and studies of foreign technologies. Work … Continue reading Groton Company Wins Nearly $50 Million Navy Research and Design Contract
Connecticut to Lower Flags for DOT Worker Elvin Hernandez
HARTFORD — Connecticut will lower U.S. and state flags Friday to honor Elvin Hernandez, the Department of Transportation employee killed while performing road maintenance on Interstate 95 in Fairfield. Gov. Ned Lamont ordered flags at state buildings and properties lowered from sunrise to sunset, coinciding with memorial and interment services in Bridgeport and Easton. Hernandez … Continue reading Connecticut to Lower Flags for DOT Worker Elvin Hernandez
Connecticut Murder Suspect Faces New Charges Over Large-Capacity Magazines
By Tiffany Williams - TOLLAND, Conn. — A 33-year-old Enfield man already facing serious charges in a separate Connecticut State Police investigation was arrested again Friday, this time on two counts of illegal possession of a large-capacity magazine following a weapons compliance investigation. Joshua Freitag was taken into custody at Rockville Superior Court on an … Continue reading Connecticut Murder Suspect Faces New Charges Over Large-Capacity Magazines
Braintree Crash, Cape Cod Six-Vehicle Collision, Boston Shooting and New Haven Search Ends
By Tiffany Williams - Emergency crews across Massachusetts and Connecticut responded to a series of serious incidents over the weekend, including a head-on crash in Braintree that left two drivers injured, a two-victim shooting in Boston, a six-vehicle crash on Cape Cod that sent four people to the hospital, the conclusion of a three-day recovery … Continue reading Braintree Crash, Cape Cod Six-Vehicle Collision, Boston Shooting and New Haven Search Ends
New Britain Awarded $14.7 Million Federal Grant for Major Route 174 and East Street Improvement Project
By Tiffany Williams - NEW BRITAIN, Conn. — Federal, state and local officials announced Friday that the City of New Britain has been awarded a $14.7 million federal Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant to support a major roadway improvement project that aims to enhance safety, reduce congestion and strengthen access to public … Continue reading New Britain Awarded $14.7 Million Federal Grant for Major Route 174 and East Street Improvement Project
Police Departments Across New England Announce New Hires, Promotions and Academy Graduates
By Tiffany Williams - Police departments across Massachusetts and Connecticut are reshaping their ranks through new hires, academy graduates and major promotions as agencies continue strengthening leadership while filling critical vacancies in patrol, investigations and command staff. From Millbury to Holden, from Quinsigamond Community College to Waterbury, this week brought a series of announcements highlighting … Continue reading Police Departments Across New England Announce New Hires, Promotions and Academy Graduates
Connecticut Begins Massive Structural Rebuild Of Gold Star Memorial Bridge
By Tiffany Williams - NEW LONDON, Conn. — Connecticut is about to place one of the busiest and most economically critical highway corridors in the Northeast into a years-long construction choke point as the next major phase of the Gold Star Memorial Bridge rehabilitation project officially begins. And state officials are making it clear right … Continue reading Connecticut Begins Massive Structural Rebuild Of Gold Star Memorial Bridge
Connecticut State Offices Closed Monday as Governor Lamont Escalates Storm Response
By Tiffany Williams - HARTFORD — Ned Lamont is escalating Connecticut’s storm response, ordering all State of Connecticut executive branch office buildings closed to the public on Monday, February 23, 2026, as a major winter storm pounds the region. The directive hits the core of state government operations. Public-facing executive branch offices are dark. Foot … Continue reading Connecticut State Offices Closed Monday as Governor Lamont Escalates Storm Response
Connecticut Initiative Aims to Preserve Access to Nursing, Social Work, and Physical Therapy Graduate Degrees
By Tiffany Williams - HARTFORD, Conn. — Governor Ned Lamont announced Thursday that he has submitted legislation to the Connecticut General Assembly to establish the Connecticut Supplemental Graduate Student Loan Program, a state-funded initiative designed to help students access low-interest loans for graduate programs in response to recent federal changes that restrict borrowing. Lamont said … Continue reading Connecticut Initiative Aims to Preserve Access to Nursing, Social Work, and Physical Therapy Graduate Degrees
Morning Brief: Police Investigations, Rising Costs, and Regional Headlines
ELDERLY RESIDENT FOUND DEAD OUTSIDE CARE FACILITY A 93-year-old woman is dead after staff found her unresponsive outside Bickford's Health Care Center in Windsor Locks early Sunday. Around 4:45 a.m., staff discovered the woman missing from her bed, according to Windsor Locks police. She was known to wander and wore an alert device designed to … Continue reading Morning Brief: Police Investigations, Rising Costs, and Regional Headlines
Northeast Governors Blast Trump Administration for Pausing Offshore Wind Leases
By Cathy Durant Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee issued a joint statement responding to the Trump Administration’s decision to pause offshore wind leases, calling the move a significant setback for clean energy development, workers and regional energy reliability. “The Trump administration's … Continue reading Northeast Governors Blast Trump Administration for Pausing Offshore Wind Leases
Lamont Breaks the Freeze: Full SNAP Benefits Coming in Days
By Tiffany Williams - Connecticut families finally got a break. Governor Ned Lamont announced Friday that full November SNAP benefits will hit EBT cards within days, ending weeks of anxiety for thousands of households caught in the crossfire of Washington’s shutdown chaos. A federal court ordered the USDA to restore benefits, but the agency still … Continue reading Lamont Breaks the Freeze: Full SNAP Benefits Coming in Days
Boston, Worcester, and Hartford Police Bring Halloween Fun to Local Families With Trunk-or-Treats and Haunted Houses
By Tiffany Williams - Photo Credit: Worcester County District Attorney’s Office Boston Police officers hit the streets for Halloween, taking part in a series of community events across the city. District E-5 officers joined the Parkway in Motion Trick-or-Treat on Centre Street in West Roxbury, handing out candy, talking with neighbors about costumes, and showing … Continue reading Boston, Worcester, and Hartford Police Bring Halloween Fun to Local Families With Trunk-or-Treats and Haunted Houses
New England Rocked by Overnight Violence — Multiple Shot, Dozens Displaced From Fire
By Tiffany Williams - A violent Saturday night across New England left multiple people shot, hospitalized, and displaced after a string of incidents from Massachusetts to Connecticut. In Beverly, Massachusetts, one woman was rushed to the hospital after a shooting on Simon Street around 7:17 p.m., according to police. Officers found the victim suffering from … Continue reading New England Rocked by Overnight Violence — Multiple Shot, Dozens Displaced From Fire
Nor’easter to Pound New York, New Jersey, and New England With Heavy Rain and Coastal Flooding
By Tiffany Williams - A powerful nor’easter is bearing down on the East Coast, set to hammer New York City, Long Island, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut this weekend with torrential rain, coastal flooding, and howling winds that could top 60 mph. High wind watches stretch across the region, with the worst expected … Continue reading Nor’easter to Pound New York, New Jersey, and New England With Heavy Rain and Coastal Flooding
Sealed Juvenile Case: 13-Year-Old Arrested in Fatal New Haven, Connecticut Shooting
By Tiffany Williams - Police have arrested a 13-year-old in connection with the shooting death of 15-year-old Kaiden Phillips in New Haven. Phillips was killed on September 27 after officers responded around 7:45 p.m. to the area of Bassett Street and Butler Street and found him unresponsive at Lincoln Bassett Community School. He was taken … Continue reading Sealed Juvenile Case: 13-Year-Old Arrested in Fatal New Haven, Connecticut Shooting
Federal Government Provides $25M to Help Connecticut Recover from 2024 Flood Damage
By Tiffany Williams - Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and the state’s Congressional delegation announced that the Federal Highway Administration has approved $25 million in emergency relief funding to reimburse the Connecticut Department of Transportation for road and bridge repairs following the historic August 18, 2024, flooding in western Connecticut. The state had already received $3 … Continue reading Federal Government Provides $25M to Help Connecticut Recover from 2024 Flood Damage
2-Year-Old Dies at New Britain, Connecticut Daycare; Safety Lapses Identified
By Tiffany Williams - Connecticut state officials have cited the YWCA New Britain daycare following the death of 2-year-old Saunti Reynolds in July. Reynolds choked on a meatball at the daycare on July 29. His mother, Shamyra Cooke, said she received a call from the daycare director that morning claiming he was okay but that … Continue reading 2-Year-Old Dies at New Britain, Connecticut Daycare; Safety Lapses Identified
Two Dead in Waterbury Home Shooting, Man Arrested Miles Away in Watertown
By Tiffany Williams - WATERBURY, Conn. – Police are investigating a double homicide after two people were found shot to death inside a Waterbury home late Monday night, and a man believed to be connected to the killings was later arrested in Watertown. Officers rushed to the 100 block of Beverly Avenue around 11 p.m. … Continue reading Two Dead in Waterbury Home Shooting, Man Arrested Miles Away in Watertown
Northeast Nightmare: Bloodshed Hits Streets From Queens to Worcester
By Tiffany Williams - Shots fired, stabbings, crashes, and chaos. The Northeast is reeling from a weekend drenched in violence and tragedy. In Worcester, Massachusetts, a September 26 shooting on Piedmont Street finally saw an arrest over a week later. Officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert and recovered several rounds. Eighteen-year-old Alexander Cruz-Abreau was nabbed … Continue reading Northeast Nightmare: Bloodshed Hits Streets From Queens to Worcester
Connecticut Named NRC’s 40th Agreement State, Gains Oversight of Radioactive Materials
By Tiffany Williams - Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman David Wright announced Thursday that Connecticut has become the NRC’s 40th “Agreement State,” giving the state oversight of radioactive materials used by more than 100 Connecticut businesses in healthcare, research, and manufacturing. Under the new agreement, the state Department of Energy … Continue reading Connecticut Named NRC’s 40th Agreement State, Gains Oversight of Radioactive Materials
Governor Lamont Appoints Donald E. Williams Jr. to Connecticut Board of Regents
By Tiffany Williams - Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont on Thursday tapped Donald E. Williams Jr. to join the state’s Board of Regents for Higher Education, the governing body overseeing Connecticut State Colleges and Universities. Williams, a seasoned public servant with decades in leadership and policymaking, brings a focus on education and workforce development to the … Continue reading Governor Lamont Appoints Donald E. Williams Jr. to Connecticut Board of Regents
Connecticut Flips the Script on College Admissions: Merit Over Maneuvering
By Tiffany Williams - Connecticut high school students, listen up: good grades now come with a golden ticket to college. Governor Ned Lamont rolled out the state’s Connecticut Automatic Admission Program (CAAP), a no-fuss initiative that cuts the red tape and puts the power of higher education squarely in the hands of students. Forget about … Continue reading Connecticut Flips the Script on College Admissions: Merit Over Maneuvering
Massachusetts and Connecticut Ensure Vaccine Access Amid Federal Uncertainty
By Tiffany Williams - As Washington stumbles, Connecticut and Massachusetts are stepping up. Governors Ned Lamont and Maura Healey announced sweeping measures to keep COVID-19 vaccines—and other critical shots—readily available this fall, pushing back against federal confusion and restrictions. Lamont said the moves are about protecting residents, not politics. “We will not allow gridlock in … Continue reading Massachusetts and Connecticut Ensure Vaccine Access Amid Federal Uncertainty
Governor Ned Lamont Orders Statewide Half-Staff Flags Following Charlie Kirk Shooting
By Tiffany Williams - Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont ordered flags across the state to half-staff Wednesday night following President Donald Trump’s proclamation honoring Charlie Kirk, who was killed in a shocking act of political violence earlier in the day. The order took effect immediately and will remain through sunset on Sunday, September 14. “Political violence … Continue reading Governor Ned Lamont Orders Statewide Half-Staff Flags Following Charlie Kirk Shooting
Beth Bye to Retire as Connecticut Early Childhood Commissioner; Elena Trueworthy Tapped as Interim Successor
By Tiffany Williams - Connecticut Office of Early Childhood Commissioner Beth Bye will retire from state service effective October 1, Governor Ned Lamont announced Wednesday. Bye, who has led the agency since the beginning of Lamont’s first term in 2019, is stepping down to pursue a master’s degree in social work and begin a new … Continue reading Beth Bye to Retire as Connecticut Early Childhood Commissioner; Elena Trueworthy Tapped as Interim Successor
Connecticut Opens Nominations for 2025 Veterans Hall of Fame
By Tiffany WilliamsAugust 18, 2025 | Hartford, CT Governor Ned Lamont is encouraging Connecticut residents to nominate distinguished veterans for induction into the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame, an honor recognizing veterans who continue to make significant contributions to their communities after military service. Applications for the Hall of Fame’s 2025 class are now being … Continue reading Connecticut Opens Nominations for 2025 Veterans Hall of Fame
New London Man Arrested for Wrong-Way Driving on I-395
By Tiffany WilliamsAugust 18, 2025 | Waterford, CT On Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Connecticut State Police from Troop E in Montville were notified of a white pickup truck traveling the wrong way on I-395 in Waterford. The vehicle was reportedly heading south on the northbound side toward the I-95 interchange. Troopers … Continue reading New London Man Arrested for Wrong-Way Driving on I-395
West Hartford Woman Arrested on DUI Charges Following 911 Calls on I-84
By Tiffany WilliamsAugust 18, 2025 | Hartford, CT On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, just before midnight, Connecticut State Police from Troop H in Hartford received multiple 911 calls reporting erratic operation of a white Volvo XC40 sport utility vehicle on I-84 eastbound near Exit 40 in West Hartford. Callers reported that the driver was failing … Continue reading West Hartford Woman Arrested on DUI Charges Following 911 Calls on I-84
Enfield, Connecticut Police Investigate Early Morning Shooting; Suspect at Large
By Tiffany Williams - ENFIELD, Conn. — Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Wednesday morning in Enfield, leaving one man hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds. According to Enfield Police, the incident took place around 7:00 a.m. in the area of Windsor Street. The victim, whose identity has not been released, was transported to a … Continue reading Enfield, Connecticut Police Investigate Early Morning Shooting; Suspect at Large
Connecticut Children’s to Wind Down Gender Care Services for Patients Under 19
By Tiffany Williams - HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut Children’s hospital announced it is beginning to phase out its gender care program for patients under the age of 19, citing concerns about the long-term sustainability of the service amid a complex and evolving healthcare landscape. In a statement released by the hospital, leaders emphasized their commitment … Continue reading Connecticut Children’s to Wind Down Gender Care Services for Patients Under 19
Ansonia, Connecticut Man Pleads Guilty to Large-Scale Fentanyl Trafficking Linked to Fatal Overdoses
By Tiffany Williams - HARTFORD, Conn. — Daqwon Graham, also known as “Seagull” and “Energy,” 31, of Ansonia, pleaded guilty Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in federal court to a fentanyl trafficking offense that carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison. Appearing before U.S. District Judge Vernon D. Oliver in Hartford, Graham admitted … Continue reading Ansonia, Connecticut Man Pleads Guilty to Large-Scale Fentanyl Trafficking Linked to Fatal Overdoses
Jamaican Citizen Charged with Illegal Reentry After Deportation
By Tiffany Williams - NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A Jamaican national residing in New Haven has been charged with illegally reentering the United States after being deported, according to federal authorities. Dwayne Claud Singh, 37, was arrested on July 23, 2025, and appeared the same day before U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert M. Spector in New … Continue reading Jamaican Citizen Charged with Illegal Reentry After Deportation
Norwalk, Connecticut Man Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking
By Tiffany Williams - HARTFORD, Conn. — Jelson Perez, also known as “Spank,” 42, of Norwalk, was sentenced Wednesday, July 23, 2025, to five years in federal prison for his role in a large-scale narcotics trafficking operation in the Norwalk area. U.S. District Judge Vernon D. Oliver handed down the 60-month sentence in Hartford federal … Continue reading Norwalk, Connecticut Man Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking
Manchester, Connecticut Teen Arrested After Driving 118 MPH, Refusing to Stop for State Police on I-91
By Tiffany Williams - ROCKY HILL, Conn. — A 17-year-old from Manchester, Connecticut, is facing multiple charges after state police say he drove more than 50 miles per hour over the speed limit and refused to stop for a Trooper on I-91 southbound Wednesday morning. The incident occurred around 10:34 a.m. on July 16 near … Continue reading Manchester, Connecticut Teen Arrested After Driving 118 MPH, Refusing to Stop for State Police on I-91
Connecticut Reaches $80 Million Medicaid Funding Agreement With Community Health Centers
By Tiffany Williams - HARTFORD — Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Department of Social Services Commissioner Andrea Barton Reeves announced Wednesday a major agreement with the state’s 17 community health centers that will increase Medicaid reimbursement rates and strengthen access to care for nearly half a million residents across Connecticut. The agreement outlines a three-year … Continue reading Connecticut Reaches $80 Million Medicaid Funding Agreement With Community Health Centers
Connecticut Activates Extreme Hot Weather Protocol as Heat Wave Approaches
By Tiffany Williams - HARTFORD, Conn. (July 14, 2025) — Governor Ned Lamont announced Monday that Connecticut will activate its Extreme Hot Weather Protocol beginning at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15, in response to a forecast calling for dangerously hot and humid weather through the end of the week. The protocol will remain in … Continue reading Connecticut Activates Extreme Hot Weather Protocol as Heat Wave Approaches
Hamden Man Sentenced to 15 Months in Federal Prison for COVID-19 Relief Fraud Scheme
By Tiffany Williams - BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Omar Rajeh, 57, of Hamden, has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for defrauding COVID-19 pandemic relief programs of more than $750,000, announced David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut. U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill handed down the sentence Friday in … Continue reading Hamden Man Sentenced to 15 Months in Federal Prison for COVID-19 Relief Fraud Scheme
Connecticut Could Receive $8.4 Million from $720 Million in New Multistate Opioid Settlements
By Tiffany Williams - HARTFORD, Conn. — Attorney General William Tong announced Friday approximately $720 million in new multistate settlements with eight pharmaceutical manufacturers accused of exacerbating the nationwide opioid crisis through the production and distribution of addictive prescription painkillers. Connecticut could receive up to $8.4 million from the agreements, which now move into a … Continue reading Connecticut Could Receive $8.4 Million from $720 Million in New Multistate Opioid Settlements
Connecticut Clears Thousands Of Its Residents Of Medical Debt
By William Armstead - On May 23rd 2025 Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont made the announcement that 100,000+ residents in the state of Connecticut will receive a letter informing them that some or all of their medical debt has been wiped away. This is possible through a partnership Lamont’s administration has with a nonprofit organization called … Continue reading Connecticut Clears Thousands Of Its Residents Of Medical Debt
Connecticut Sun Fall To 0-2 With 87-62 Loss To The Las Vegas Aces
By DJ Harding The Connecticut Sun suited up for game number two of the 2025 season at Mohegan Sun Arena. Connecticut started the season at home with a 90-85 loss to the Washington Mystics. The Las Vegas Aces would continue their east coast road trip to start the season after opening the season with a … Continue reading Connecticut Sun Fall To 0-2 With 87-62 Loss To The Las Vegas Aces
Connecticut Sun Drop Season Opener 90-85
By DJ Harding - Photo Credit Tammy McManaway The Rachid Meziane era unfortunately for the Connecticut Sun begins with a tough 90-85 loss. But for the new look Sun this can be seen as a bit of a moral victory due to the potential shown by the Connecticut squad in their season debut. Coach Meziane … Continue reading Connecticut Sun Drop Season Opener 90-85
Divarys Hernandez Arrested In East Hartford For Criminal Possession of a Firearm/Ammunition
By Tiffany Williams - On Monday night around 11:20 PM, Divarys Hernandez, 24, of East Hartford, Connecticut turned himself in to Connecticut State Police on an active warrant issued for Hernandez in connection with a three-car motor vehicle accident on March 31, 2024 on I-84 in Hartford involving a stolen motor vehicle. Through DNA samples … Continue reading Divarys Hernandez Arrested In East Hartford For Criminal Possession of a Firearm/Ammunition