Trump Administration withholds $6.9 billion in federal education funds; Connecticut educators react

The funding was previously approved by Congress and signed into law in March. The money was meant to support a large range of services. HARTFORD, Conn. — According to the U.S. Department of Education, the Trump Administration announced Tuesday that it will …

Rhode Island man arrested in Connecticut for his involvement in street takeover

The Ansonia Police Department arrested Matthew Kinney, 21, of Rhode Island, on Monday for his involvement in the street takeover that occurred in the city in April. ANSONIA, Conn. — A fourth arrest has been made in connection to a street takeover that …

Traffic deaths down in Connecticut through first half of the year

Traffic deaths are down in Connecticut, something lawmakers and experts hope is a sign that a deadly trend is reversing. “Anytime we have great news we have to celebrate that,” Sen. Paul Cicarella (R-North Haven) said. There have been 110 traffic-related …

Connecticut changes formula to calculate car taxes, leaving some with higher bill

HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - Your Connecticut car tax bill should have come in the mail this week, and viewers kept asking the I-Team why they were paying more this year if their car is getting older. Glenn Murano lives in Southington and drives a 2017 Kia …

Apply Now for an 2025 AARP Connecticut Grant

AARP Connecticut has funded 45 projects since the inception of the Livable Communities Grant Program in 2018. AARP Connecticut invites community organizations and municipalities across the state to apply for our 2025 Livable Communities Grant Program, a …

'TASTE THE FOULNESS': Video show piles of trash inside missing woman's Connecticut home later found dead

Breadcrumb Trail Links World Police in Connecticut released video footage of a home piled with furniture and other debris after a retired detective was reported missing on July 3, 2024. Photo by Handout /Southington Police Department Video released by …

Storms bring down trees and power lines across Connecticut

Severe storms that are moving through Connecticut are already leaving damage in their path. Thousands of people across the state are without power. Eversource is reporting over 14,000 outages and United Illuminating, or UI, said over 4,900 people don't …

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Connecticut stores affected by Wolcott bakery's recall of wheat-laden rolls

D’Addona Brother’s Bakery of Wolcott, is recalling its 12 oz. bags of “Slider Rolls” and 20 oz. bags of “Round Artisan Bread” because they contain undeclared wheat. HARTFORD, Conn. — A Wolcott based bakery is recalling rolls because they may contain …

Connecticut travel surges as 849,000 hit the road for July 4th

HARTFORD, Conn. — The roads and airports are getting busier as we get closer to the 4th of July. AAA predicts more than 849,000 people in Connecticut will travel 50 miles or more over the holiday. They say this is a 2.3% increase since last year.  Tracy …