Middletown eyeing changes for Route 3, Route 66 corridors

Traffic in Middletown could be in for a major makeover as the city studies ways to improve safety along several busy corridors. The city is participating in the federally funded Safe Streets and Roads for All study, which is examining traffic and safety along Route 3, Route 66, Route 17, and Saybrook Road.

Republicans suffer crushing defeat in Connecticut

Owner of The Charles Restaurant sued for tens of thousands of dollars; couple say they paid deposit for wedding

WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (WFSB) - After a popular Wethersfield restaurant suddenly closed its door this week, the I-Team found the restaurant’s owner is being sued for tens of thousands of dollars. The sudden closure was a surprise to everyone, including a young couple who says they were supposed to get...

Weak Earthquake Rattles Connecticut Coastline

Connecticut was rattled by a weak earthquake during the afternoon on Wednesday. According to USGS, at 1:53 pm, a weak magnitude 1.6 earthquake struck the central shore near Niantic from a depth of 8.4 km. The earthquake was far too weak to create any damage or injuries. According to USGS,...

Gov. Ned Lamont outlines priorities for 3rd term

Fresh off his re-election victory, Gov. Ned Lamont said he plans to work with lawmakers and build consensus as he begins a historic third consecutive term.

Cromwell reconsiders moratorium to pause new data center developments

CROMWELL, Conn. (WFSB) - Cromwell’s Planning and Zoning Commission is still considering a six-month pause on new data center applications after a meeting Thursday night. The proposed moratorium will be considered next at a Dec. 3 hearing. Commissioners voted 5-2 against a proposed one-year moratorium on Sept. 24. Developer...

10 Connecticut Towns Retirees Are Quietly Leaving Due To High Winter Heating Costs

Retirement is supposed to mean having a little more freedom with your time and money. But when winter heating bills start eating into a fixed income, things can get complicated pretty quickly. And moving somewhere more affordable suddenly doesn’t sound like such a strange idea. For some Connecticut retirees,...

Owner of recently closed The Charles in Wethersfield embroiled in lawsuits, owes tens of thousands

The Charles in Wethersfield surprised many when its closure was announced on Monday after six years of operation.

Yale New Haven Health could leave every UnitedHealthcare plan, including Medicare Advantage, on Jan. 4, 2027 without a deal, as Connecticut members weigh switching by Dec. 7

Yale New Haven Health could leave every UnitedHealthcare plan, Medicare Advantage included, on Jan. 4, 2027 if the two sides do not reach a new contract, UnitedHealthcare says on its Yale network page. Until then, the insurer says, Yale New Haven hospitals, facilities and physicians, including Yale Medicine and Northeast Medical Group, stay in network... The post Yale New Haven Health could leave every UnitedHealthcare plan, including Medicare Advantage, on Jan. 4, 2027 without a deal, as Connecticut members weigh switching by Dec. 7 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Kennedy Cousin Michael Skakel Granted Bond

Nov. 21, 2013 — -- Michael Skakel, a Kennedy cousin, was granted bond today after a judge found that his defense lawyer did not adequately represent him 11 years ago when he was tried for a murder committed decades earlier. Skakel, the 53-year-old nephew of Robert F. Kennedy's widow,...

9 Reasons Why Connecticut Could Be One Of The Best States To Spend Your Retirement

Retirement brings a pretty big question. Where would you actually enjoy spending your days once the usual work routine is behind you?. And the answer isn’t always somewhere warm with palm trees. Connecticut has several appealing qualities that could make retirement more enjoyable for people who value comfort and...

Branford to continue public hearing on proposed BJ’s development

The above video aired on Oct. 29. BRANFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The Town of Branford is holding another public hearing Thursday evening to discuss the proposal for a BJ’s Wholesale Club on East Main Street. The planned development for the town’s northeastern corner would include a gas station, a sit-down restaurant, two fast-food restaurants with […]

Electric Boat hiring is reshaping housing in eastern Connecticut. These towns are drawing families

Eastern Connecticut towns like Voluntown and Ledyard are attracting homebuyers with lower prices, family appeal and Electric Boat jobs.

Maps: See How The Connecticut General Assembly Changed In 2026

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CT’s picture-perfect autumn includes homelessness and poverty

CT must approach homelessness as both an immediate public health and safety concern as well as a long-term policy failure.

Editorial: CT Democrats further cement one-party rule, but change is still possible

Connecticut electoral politics has been dully predictable in recent years. Not since 2006 has a Republican been elected to Congress or a Connecticut constitutional office, including the governorship. The last time the GOP won majority status in the state Senate was 1997, aside from an 18-18 tie in 2016; in the House, 1984. Since the 2018 election, Democrats have enjoyed a trifecta – control of the executive and legislative branches of state government – but Republican nominees continued to win their share of state House and Senate seats.

Wisialowski Defeats Labriola for 23rd House Seat

Voters in Connecticut's 23rd House District elected Democrat Jane Wisialowski to represent them in Hartford over Republican Barbara Labriola. Both candidates spoke to the Harbor News about the results and what comes next. The 23rd House District includes Old Saybrook, Westbrook, Lyme, and Old Lyme. According to unofficial tallies reported...

Meet three of the top-performing high schools in Connecticut

Wilton High School, Connecticut IB Academy and The Bridge Academy lead their categories in Connecticut's Next Generation Accountability rankings.

See how your community voted for governor

See how communities across Connecticut voted for governor, including Ned Lamont’s margin and the precincts that shifted more Democratic.