Lifestyle
Local Nonprofit Seeks Donations for Children's Winter Coats
The Village for Families & Children aims to provide 500 kids with new winter coats.
West Hartford Mural to Highlight Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community
The Noah Webster Library will display a new mural celebrating inclusivity and communication access.
Hartford Schoolchildren Invited to Creative Art and Writing Contest
Students in grades 4-12 can win cash prizes for original work on character and reflection themes.
Weather
Winter Weather Advisory Issued As Snow, Ice Forecast For CT
Meteorologists are also tracking a potential coastal storm for Presidents' Day.
Wethersfield Rail Line Repaired After Cromwell Sinkhole
FEMA reimburses Connecticut DOT $4.4M for repairs to vital freight corridor
Connecticut Towns Report High Compliance with Winter Storm Parking Bans
Hundreds of cars towed or ticketed, but most people followed the rules during Winter Storm Benjamin cleanup efforts.
Crime
Janel Grant to Speak at Survivor Advocacy Event in WWE's Home State
The former WWE employee will share her story at a gathering in Hartford, Connecticut to push for legal reforms.
State Warns of Valentine's Day Romance Scams
Officials urge caution as scammers target dating app and social media users.
BBB Scam Tracker Reports in Connecticut Nearly Double in 2025
Residents lost over $2.6 million to scammers, with online purchase scams the most common
Politics
Hartford Moves to End ICE Parking Contract
Mayor requests immediate termination of agreement allowing federal agents to use city-owned lot
Bill Would Extend Early Parole Eligibility for Young Adult Offenders
Proposed legislation aims to shift parole eligibility for individuals convicted of crimes before age 26.
Connecticut Secures $190 Million in Federal Earmarks
Funding for over 175 projects across the state, including infrastructure, affordable housing, and education
Health
CT Lawmakers Seek Funding to Boost Pay for Medical, Home Health Professionals
Legislative leaders say higher Medicaid reimbursement rates are needed to attract and retain critical healthcare workers
Microwave Ovens Are Safe, Decades of Science Shows
Experts break down how microwave ovens work and what pros say about their safety.
Norovirus Cases Spike Nationwide
Outbreaks send many home sick from work, school, and daycare
