Connecticut

The Coast Guard rescued five people from a Connecticut-based sailboat that sank off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina on Thursday. The Magic Bus sailboat (which is based in Stonington and travels to Bahamas) departed from Stonington, CT, and was headed to the Bahamas before taking on water almost 300 miles offshore, according to the distress call made by crew members. All…

Two Connecticut men have been arrested following an attempting to steal exit signs off the highway

The current Connecticut kid governor visited nine schools to encourage voting for the 2026 Connecticut kid governor race.

Connecticut’s youngest voters are keeping a close eye on one more crucial race this election season — the quest for 2026 kid governor.  “It is really an honor to be a kid governor,” 2025 Connecticut Kid Governor Keudy Martinez said.  On Wednesday and Thursday, the current kid governor, Keudy Martinez, and his cabinet will hit the road, visiting nine schools…

Fire destroyed a home on Fitchville Road in Bozrah and fire officials said one person is unaccounted for.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation said nearly every day in the state, equipment used by their crews or contractors is hit by a driver.

Food pantries across Connecticut has seen a large increase in people in need amid uncertainty surrounding SNAP benefits.

The enrollment period for Access Health CT begins at midnight on November 1, but the CEO is suggesting you defer taking any action.

The enrollment period for Access Health CT begins at midnight on November 1, but the CEO is suggesting you defer taking any action. “In case Congress extends the enhanced subsidies,” CEO James Michel said. It’s the issue at the heart of the federal government shutdown. The increases come as enhanced federal subsidies, which have helped lower monthly premiums since the…

Two federal judges ruled on Friday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture must continue to fund SNAP, but there is still uncertainty surrounding the food aid program. But with the possible disruption in SNAP funding, Connecticut Foodshare is offering information for those who may need assistance getting food. The nonprofit is reminding people that it doesn’t distribute food directly...

Some Connecticut residents who want to help families during the government shutdown are going to be handing out food, like ramen, protein or breakfast bars and oatmeal, on Halloween.

Some Connecticut residents plan to give out food along with treats for Halloween as SNAP benefit holders brace for a possible pause in those benefits.

SNAP benefits are set to expire on Nov. 1 with the ongoing government shutdown. State lawmakers and community members are preparing for the impact that loss can have for hundreds of thousands in our state.

SNAP benefits are set to expire on Nov. 1 with the ongoing government shutdown. State lawmakers and community members are preparing for the impact that loss can have for hundreds of thousands in our state. As uncertainty grows over the future of SNAP benefits, one lawmaker is putting himself in the shoes of recipients. For the past few days, State…

Following tragedies such as the death of DOT worker Andrew DiDomenico and Trooper First Class Aaron Pelletier, there has been a lot of emphasis on Connecticut’s Slow Down, Move Over law. But according to a study from AAA, the message isn’t reaching all drivers. The law dates to 2009, but was amended in 2017 to include all vehicles, not just…

Bacon Academy’s David Mason thought he was attending a schoolwide assembly this morning. Instead, he was surprised with the award of a lifetime and a cash prize of $25,000. The Milken Award celebrates outstanding educators across the country and selected educators are not aware of their candidacy for the award. The award was presented by Connecticut Commissioner of Education Charlene…

This week, 50,000 drug de-activation pouches are going out to families in several Connecticut towns to help people safely dispose of unused medications.

Police are searching Natchaug State Forest for a missing Mansfield woman. Anne Marie Pappalardo, 61, was last seen on Sunday, according to the Silver Alert that was issued for her. Connecticut State Environmental Conservation Police said they, along with state police and other search and rescue crews, are searching the Natchaug State Forest in Eastford, Chaplin and Hampton, according to…

The federal government shutdown is approaching the four-week mark and unless Congress reaches an agreement in the next few days, 360,000 people here in Connecticut could lose their food assistance on Saturday.

The organization EarthDay.org says plastics manufacturing will likely triple in the next 20 years.