Sweepstakes face destruction in Connecticut with new bill

A group of lawmakers in Connecticut are making a legislative effort to prevent online sweepstakes and lottery ticket couriers from operating in the state. Rather than an individual sponsor, the Connecticut General Law Committee filed Senate Bill 1235, a …

2 Controversial Connecticut Laws That Many Drivers Ignore

Here's a simple question for any Connecticut resident who drives a vehicle. During the cold months of winter, do you start your vehicle and let it warm up before you pull out of your driveway? Yes or no? My answer is 100% YES! So, just for the hell of …

Tracking the Return of Atlantic Sturgeon to the Connecticut River

It’s a brief but spectacular sight for a few lucky boaters on Long Island Sound particularly near the mouth of the Connecticut River — a plus-sized fish leaping out of the water and returning with a prodigious splash. The fish in this case is the Atlantic …

‘Abuse of authority’: Why Connecticut’s largest utilities are suing the state regulator

Ongoing tensions between Connecticut’s two largest utilities and the state regulating authority have escalated over the past week, following a lawsuit accusing Marissa Gillette, chair of the state’s utility regulator, of illegally making rate decisions …

Connecticut Driver Arrested After High-Speed Chase While Missing a Tire

A drunk driver in Connecticut was so sloshed on Saturday, that he didn't realize he was missing a tire. Erratic Driving Prompts Police Response A driver exhibiting dangerous behavior on Interstate 95 led to a high-speed chase late Saturday night, …

Lamont Announces Grant Program to Accelerate Growth of Connecticut Supply Chains

HARTFORD — Governor Ned Lamont and the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Daniel O’Keefe announced the launch of a $25 million state grant program to help supply chain companies in Connecticut’s core industries expand …

Western Connecticut State University Names Dean’s List Students

DANBURY — The following full-time students have been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2024 semester at Western Connecticut State University. Jennifer Timm Sr. of Bethlehem; from Middlebury: Stella Bandak, Madison Grimes, Taylor Yager; from Naugatuck, …

Long-serving Connecticut teacher is unceremoniously suspended for having a crucifix in her classroom

A teacher who's been working in Connecticut public schools for 32 years was placed on paid administrative leave for proudly displaying a crucifix in her classroom, according to her legal team. Marisol Arroyo-Castro, who teaches seventh-grade social …

Man has serious injuries after being hit by school bus in Connecticut

A school bus hit a 73-year-old man in Waterbury on Wednesday morning and he has serious injuries, according to police. Police officers responded to Harpers Ferry Road and East Main Street at 8:23 a.m. and found a 73-year-old man with serious injuries. He …

Bill proposed to protect referees in Connecticut