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I-Team: Flood maps for destroyed CT neighborhoods may be inaccurate
NAUGATUCK, CT (WFSB) - Many of the homes destroyed by the historic flooding in Connecticut on August 18th were not in a flood zone. Turns out, the flood maps for much of that area were last published in 2010. That’s the same year the iPad first launched. Like how the...
Connecticut Republicans continue push for special session on electric rates
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Republican lawmakers are making a renewed push for a special session to address the rising cost of electricity in Connecticut. The calls come in response to widespread public outcry over summer electric bills that surprised many ratepayers. “State leadership needs to act and they need to act now,” state Sen. Ryan […]
Connecticut to continue paraeducator health care subsidies
MERIDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Connecticut is expanding the health care subsidies program for the state’s paraeducators. On Tuesday, Gov. Ned Lamont and state Comptroller Sean Scanlon announced that the program signed into law last year will devote another $10 million to cover an additional 2,200 paraeducators this coming year. “We will cover a health care […]
Shoplifting incident leads to police chase involving wanted suspects across CT and MA
PUTNAM, CT (WFSB) – A shoplifting attempt led to a high-speed police chase on I-395 north involving suspects with active arrest warrants on Sunday afternoon. At 4:14 p.m., Putnam police were dispatched to a local business following a report of a shoplifting incident. During their investigation, officers identified the...
Hail damage from storms bringing big business for auto shops in parts of Connecticut
NORTH HAVEN, CT (WFSB) - Monday afternoon’s fast-moving storms brought golf ball sized hail to parts of Connecticut. That now means big business for local autobody shops as folks deal with all the dents and damage. At North Haven Autobody, calls started coming in first thing Tuesday morning, and...
Recognizing Service to our Nation: Habitat for Humanity and Ocean Beach Park Receive Military Community Support Awards; Coast Guard Member Named Service Person of the Year
The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Military Community Support Award: Habitat for Humanity of Eastern Connecticut and Ocean Beach Park. These two organizations have shown unwavering dedication to honoring and supporting the military community in Eastern Connecticut. Their commitment to service, community engagement, and creating a welcoming environment for military personnel and their families is truly commendable.
Governor Lamont Highlights Growth of the Connecticut Youth Employment Program
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Labor Commissioner Danté Bartolomeo today held a news conference at the YWCA Hartford Region to highlight the growth of the Connecticut Youth Employment Program, an initiative designed to help young people explore careers and bring them into the job market. The YWCA Hartford Region is one of the many partners across the state that are hiring youths under the program, which is overseen by the Connecticut Department of Labor and administered by the state’s five Workforce Development Boards.
Sara Leisten honored as Norwich Free Academy teacher of the year
Aug. 26—NORWICH — Norwich Free Academy science teacher Sara Leisten led a field trip to Southwick's Zoo one day last April with three busloads of 10th graders and parents. "It poured all day," she recalled. "We had a such a good time." Upon returning to the NFA campus after the long trip to Mendon, Mass., Leisten's day was not done. She had her interview with the selection committee for the ...
Tyler Chapman Leads Stafford’s SK Lights Into Aug. 30 Maybury Back to SKool Night Doubleheader
(Stafford Springs, CT)—For Tyler Chapman and the #41 Chapman Apartment Homes SK Light team at Stafford Speedway, the 2024 season has been nothing short of a dream season. Chapman has won half of the 12 races held thus far in 2024 and he has finished all but 1 race in the top-5 with 9 podium finishes to his and the team’s credit.
Notice of Public Hearing - 9/11/2024 - Town Council
The Ledyard Town Council will conduct a Hybrid Format Public Hearing (In-Person & Video Conference) on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. regarding the following:. (1) Proposed “An Ordinance Providing Tax Relief For Gold Star Families in the Town of Ledyard”. (2) Proposed amendments to Ordinance #100-011...
CCSU Announces Designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations (CAE-CO) by the National Security Agency
Central Connecticut State University has announced that the National Security Agency (NSA) has awarded the University for the second time as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations (CAE-CO). CCSU says that, “Central is one of only 22 institutions nationwide that hold the CAE-CO designation, and it is...
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