Connecticut State Police roll out TASER upgrade, body-worn cameras with translation capabilities

By Jordan Nathaniel Fenster The Middletown Press, Conn. MERIDEN, Conn. — The 10 barbed electrodes in every cartridge used in the new Tasers carried now by every Connecticut State Police trooper gives them eight more chances than they used to have to subdue …

Winter weather takes toll on salt supplies in Connecticut

Lots of people’s patience with winter is nearly out, and some winter supplies are running low, too. Now, contractors are preparing with more winter weather on the way. This tough winter is taking a toll on crews and equipment at CRS Landscape & …

Connecticut bill would allow cannabis lounges where customers can smoke

Connecticut leads US in housing permit gains, driven by apartment boom

Connecticut lawmakers look at ways to boost electricity supply 

Connecticut lawmakers on the Energy and Technology Committee are trying to lay the groundwork to increase energy supply in the future.   That includes proposals to ramp up the state’s advanced nuclear workforce and continue some clean energy programs.   …

Connecticut church group back home after attacks on Iran upend Middle East travel arrangements

DARIEN, Connecticut (WABC) -- A church group from Connecticut is back home after the attacks on Iran upended their travel arrangements in the Middle East. The group was visiting Bethlehem when the war with Iran started, and after a days-long journey to get …

Central Connecticut stunned in NEC opener. More college basketball schedules, results

John Awoke had 18 points as No. 7 Wagner upset No. 2 Central Connecticut State 70-60 on Wednesday in a Northeast Conference Tournament quarterfinal in New Britain. Awoke shot 5 for 10 (4 for 7 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for …

Here are 6 can't-miss St. Patrick's Day parades in Connecticut

March 5, 2026, 5:10 a.m. ET As March begins, St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner, and Connecticut is getting ready to celebrate all month long. The state's large Irish population fills March with festive Celtic music, traditional Irish …

Free tobacco cessation program launches in Eastern Connecticut 

March 5, 2026, 4:46 a.m. ET The Uncas Health District is launching a free tobacco cessation program to help adults quit smoking and vaping. The program, which starts at 6 p.m. March 10, will be held online via Zoom, according to a community announcement …

Connecticut Housing Finance Authority to host seminar on homeownership

WILLIMANTIC — For many families who want to live the American dream of owning their own home, they won’t have to look far to get information on turning that dream into reality. The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority has been working to expand access to …