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Study: Connecticut’s Veteran Care Rating Could Not Be Worse
Normally, I have no problem sharing bad news but this message is painful to relay. Smile Hub recently conducted a study to see which states care most about their veterans and the news for the Nutmeg State is ugly. Smile Hub examined a variety of factors to make their list...
DCP warns about scams targeting Eversource customers; United Illuminating customers are also at risk
HARTFORD, Conn. — The state’s Department of Consumer Protection has an important message for Connecticut residents regarding a new scam that appears to target Eversource Customers. And DCP says United Illuminating customers should also be ready for similar tactics. “Scammers know you may be trying to save money...
Local nonprofit celebrates 4th annual back-to-school extravaganza at Dunkin' Park
Many students in Connecticut head back to school next week, and every year, a nonprofit in Hartford makes sure they have what they need. "We are excited. We've got so many surprises for the kids. I just can't wait for them to come in," said Jendayi Scott-Miller. Miller is the...
Dream Ride Experience gears up for 24th year at Farmington Polo Club
FARMINGTON, Connecticut — The Dream Ride Experience charity drive is gearing up for its 24th year at the Farmington Polo Club. The Hometown Foundation, which is the philanthropic arm of Cheshire-based Bozzuto’s Inc., is behind the massive car show that is spread across 100 acres and serves organizations from the Special Olympics and Dog Star Rescue.
UConn Welcomes Record-Setting New Class at Storrs, Regional Campuses
UConn is welcoming a record number of first-year students this week, who rose to the top of a highly competitive applicant pool as UConn’s quality continues to attract interest from talented young scholars worldwide. Today marks the start of the move-in period at UConn Storrs, where about 4,500 first-year...
Family Friday: Hot air balloon festival, Porchfest and local fairs
(WFSB) - This is the weekend before many kids head back to class. Take a break from back-to-school shopping to soak up the final days of summer vacation at these great local events. August 23 – 24 Norton Park. Friday: 4:00pm – 10:00pm. Balloon glow. Fireworks. Saturday: 6:00am...
Body found in Connecticut river brings death toll to 3 following state's historic flooding
A third person has died in Connecticut as a result of the heavy rain that caused road washouts and bridge destruction, leaving drivers stranded in raging floodwaters earlier this week.
'Give them hope': A pickleball program inside a CT prison helps incarcerated people find self-worth
Caesar Oneil and three other pickleball players are doing warm-up exercises in an echoey gym. They’re not at just any gym. They're playing on a court in Suffield, inside the MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution, a maximum security prison, where they are incarcerated. Their coach, Angelo Rossetti, shows up a few...
Basketball league honors late Bloomfield boys coach
High school boys basketball players had an opportunity to keep their skills sharp over the summer with the 2nd annual "Coach Mo's Summer Basketball League." The 8-team, two-day tournament put together by the GHPA Youth Basketball Program is named in honor of late Bloomfield High School boys basketball coach Kevin Moses, who passed away from cancer in 2022.
Owners of Florida-based contractor surrender to Connecticut law enforcement
ROCKY HILL, Conn. — The Connecticut Division of Criminal Justice reports that the owners of Florida-based general contractor ITO Construction, Inc. were recently arrested and charged in Rocky Hill. Prosecutors said the general contractor’s owners operated a business without a proper workers’ compensation insurance policy and misrepresented their employees...
Full scope of Naugatuck Valley Flooding Damage
HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - For the last week, we’ve shared stories of devastation in the Naugatuck Valley. Now the I-Team is learning more about just how widespread the damage is. The I-Team went to the state and all the towns affected by the flooding and asked them if they...
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