Is Connecticut experiencing more strong winds lately?

With the recent surge in wind events, it feels like winds in Connecticut have been increasing. CONNECTICUT, USA — Connecticut has had its share of destructive winds lately, making it feel like it's getting windier.   But has there been an uptick in the …

Connecticut man found with fentanyl, cocaine, gun and ammo has pleaded guilty

Warren “Wodi” Simpson, 43, of East Hartford, pleaded guilty in Bridgeport Thursday to drug trafficking and gun possession offenses. BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A 43-year-old East Hartford man pleaded guilty in Bridgeport federal court Thursday to drug trafficking …

Connecticut business owner charged with not giving workers comp insurance coverage to employees

Rahamat Hydar, 55, of Danbury, owns Meagan’s Auto, a tow truck company. He was arrested on Tuesday and faces multiple charges. ROCKY HILL, Conn. — A Danbury tow truck company owner was arrested on Tuesday and is charged with not providing the required …

10-year-old with Connecticut ties suffered severe abuse in Florida before death: Police

New info has been released in the case of a 10-year-old boy with Connecticut ties who police say died after suffering severe abuse from his mom and her boyfriend. BLOOMFIELD, Conn. — New details have emerged in the case of 10-year-old Xavier Williams, who …

US Secret Service assisting Connecticut State Police in investigation

GROTON, Conn. (WFSB) - The US Secret Service is assisting Connecticut State Police in an investigation. State police say there is an active investigation involving counterfeit bills passed in CT. A suspect was identified and a traffic stop was conducted on …

Federal cuts targeting public health in Connecticut

Yale delegation joins Connecticut government officials on trip to India

March 26, 2025 BY Sheila McCreven Estimated read time: 3 minutes Yale’s vice provost for research, Michael Crair, traveled to India as part of a delegation led by Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, aimed at strengthening economic and academic ties between …

Suspect arrested for attempted kidnapping of 8-year-old Jewish child in Connecticut

Waterbury Police arrested a 37-year-old man alleged to have attempted to lure an 8-year-old child into his vehicle. The child was identified as Jewish by Israeli media. Police said they first received a report on Sunday at 7:41 p.m. of a suspicious vehicle …

Connecticut car dealers consider car tariff impacts announced by the White House

Those looking to buy a car could soon be paying more at their dealership of choice following a Trump Administration announcement of a 25% tariff on imported cars and auto parts. The president's goal is to bring back manufacturing jobs to the United …

UConn graduate student creates Connecticut’s first beaver map 

The first map tracking Connecticut’s increasing beaver population was part of a research project in the University of Connecticut’s Department of Natural Resources and the Environment. Evan Zocco, the research assistant who conducted the project, says the …