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Man Accused Of Drunk Driving In 2-Car Crash With Serious Injuries In Roxbury
Litchfield County resident Jacob Lowe of Roxbury was arrested on Sunday, July 7 following a crash on the same day that happened around 10:45 p.m. in the area of 247 South St. in Roxbury, Connecticut State Police announced on Monday, July 8. According to State Police, two vehicles, including Lowe's...
Upgrades coming for CTfastrak bus rapid transit system
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (WFSB) - Governor Ned Lamont will hold a news conference on Tuesday announcing that the Connecticut Department of Transportation is receiving a major grant from the FTA to implement upgrades to CTfastrak. Details will be unveiled at the CTFastrak station on Main Street in New Britain at...
Air quality alert in effect for 6 Massachusetts counties until Tuesday night
An air quality alert was issued in effect until Tuesday at 11 p.m. for Southern Worcester as well as Middlesex, Essex, Hampshire, Hampden, Norfolk and Suffolk counties. "The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Alert for Ground Level Ozone, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday. An Air Quality Alert means that Ground Level Ozone concentrations within the region may approach or exceed levels that are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. Air is unhealthy for sensitive children and adults, such as those with asthma, lung or heart disease, and older adults. Sensitive children and adults should limit prolonged outdoor activity," according to the National Weather Service.
CT DOT: Not replacing Fairfield Avenue overpass? Not an option, says CTDOT
A fuel truck explosion in May destroyed the Fairfield Avenue overpass on I-95 in Norwalk, sparking a debate. As plans for a costly replacement move forward, some residents and officials have questioned whether a new overpass is needed. The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) says yes. “Not replacing the bridge...
Extreme Hot Weather Protocol activated through Wednesday afternoon: Gov. Lamont
HARTFORD, Conn. — The state's Extreme Hot Weather Protocol has been activated through Wednesday afternoon in response to a forecast of "very hot and humid temperatures" in Connecticut, according to the office of Gov. Ned Lamont Monday. The protocol was activated at 2 p.m. Monday and is effective until...
Advocates Meeting Tuesday Say New England Should Produce More of the Food Eaten in New England
The Foodshed Forum, in collaboration with Connecticut Food System Alliance and Greenwich Audubon Center, announce New England Feeding New England: Connecting regional approaches to resilience, conservation ranching and the protection of bird and ecosystem habitat on Tuesday evening, July 9, at the Greenwich Audubon Center. — an announcement from the...
A hot & humid start to this week
Dangerous heat & humidity today! The heat index will be up around 100! Make sure you drink extra water and use caution in this heat! Remember the pets too! Temperatures settle a little midweek, but it will be humid for the full week ahead! There will be a rising thunder and shower threat mid to […]
Racial Equity Commission helps kill association health plans
Connecticut legislators faield to pass Association Health Plans in the 2024 session leaving many to wonder - what happened? The post Racial Equity Commission helps kill association health plans appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
CTDOT renaming Route 8 exits
WINCHESTER, Conn. (WTNH) — The Connecticut Department of Transportation started installing hundreds of new highway signs and renumbering the exits along the Route 8 corridor from Bridgeport to Winchester on Monday. CTDOT spokesperson Josh Morgan said departments is renumbering the exits because of a federal mandate moving to mileage-based exit numbers. “It’s helpful for people […]
East Hartford, Manchester to get wrong-way driver detection systems this week
Some Connecticut drivers are extra alert on the highways these days. "You got speedsters out here on the road as well but the wrong way drivers is really concerning,” said Winston Johnson of South Windsor. “Yeah, I’ve seen some pretty bad accidents due to it,” said Marisa Crease of...
Join us on September 13, 2024 for the Connecticut Statewide Law Enforcement Recruitment Fair!
Join us for the Connecticut Statewide Law Enforcement Recruitment Fair!. Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement agencies will be in attendance! Don't miss out on:. Register for the event. Mark your calendars, and save the date! This is your chance to explore exciting career opportunities in law enforcement.
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