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Trending Drier for Thursday-Friday-Saturday
. Thunderstorms in Massachusetts dropped south into parts of Connecticut prompting Severe Thunder Warnings across Northeastern CT. with Golf Ball size Hail in Putnam! Most towns are dry tonight and through much of Thursday with MORE showers late afternoon and Thursday night. Other than some spotty light rain and drizzle, much of the time it […]
Connecticut inspector general suggests police use-of-force law should be changed
WALLINGFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — An off-duty trooper was justified in using a chokehold to get a suspect to release a trooper that was already in one — and the law should be changed to specifically allow that, according to a report released Wednesday from the Connecticut Office of the Inspector General. Last May, troopers were […]
New London police, firefighters rescue injured owl
An injured owl is on the journey to recovery. It was rescued by firefighters and police in New London on Monday. They were able to get it safely into a box and gave it a blanket to keep it comfortable. The owl was taken to Wings of Dawn Rescue in...
CT’s legislative session is almost over. Here’s some of the bills that crossed the finish line
Connecticut’s 2024 General Assembly is coming to a close on Wednesday. Legislators have advanced a variety of measures, but the short session, which runs from February to May, limits the time lawmakers have to consider and pass legislation by the midnight deadline. Some bills that might not get taken up by both chambers before time expires include efforts addressing climate change, election security and housing.
Live Nation Concert Week: May 8-14 Purchase $25 Tickets for Select Events
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – Connecticut’s Morning Buzz Host Natasha Lubczenko recently met with Jim Bozzi, representing Live Nation, to discuss the much-anticipated Live Nation Concert Week, offering tickets to select shows for just $25. Bozzi expressed excitement about the opportunity Concert Week presents for music enthusiasts to enjoy live performances without breaking the bank, emphasizing Live Nation’s commitment to bringing people together through music.
Connecticut correction officer fraudulently receives over $86K in workers' compensation, benefits: DCJ
ROCKY HILL, Conn. — A Connecticut correction officer pleaded guilty to fraudulently receiving over $86,000 in workers' compensation and transportation benefits, the state Division of Criminal Justice said Tuesday. According to the DCJ, Matthew Hubbard, 56, of Agawam, Mass., pleaded guilty on April 26 to three counts of larceny...
Connecticut’s 2024 legislative session ends Wednesday: Here’s what to know
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Wednesday marks the final day of Connecticut’s legislative session. State lawmakers have until midnight to pass legislation before the clock strikes midnight. In the state Senate, a bill that could provide unemployment benefits to striking workers could be called. Action on a bill cracking down on ballot fraud is also expected. […]
Connecticut lawmakers debate spending remaining COVID-19 funds, forgoing changes to state budget
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Facing a Dec. 31 deadline, Connecticut lawmakers were on track Tuesday to approve a Democratic plan to spend at least $360 million in remaining federal COVID-19 pandemic funds on key areas, including higher education, not-for-profit social service agencies, municipal aid and children’s mental health. Democrats, who control the General Assembly, argued the final allotment of the approximately $2.8 billion Connecticut received through the American Rescue Plan Act, coupled with state surplus funds, was enough to address the state’s needs. Therefore, they argued, the second year of the two-year $51 billion state budget, which passed last year, should not be renegotiated. They also said revisiting the $26 billion budget that’s already in place for the new fiscal year beginning July 1 would have proved challenging because it’s only about $1 million below the state’s mandatory cap on spending. “To open the budget would have led to a parade of difficult decisions,” said House Speaker Matt Ritter, who defended the unusual decision from Republican criticisms.
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