CHET DREAM BIG! COMPETITION RETURNS AUGUST 19 WITH $350,000 IN PRIZES FOR CONNECTICUT STUDENTS AND SCHOOLS

08/19/2026 OVER 250 K-12 STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE CONTRIBUTIONS TOWARD THEIR FUTURE EDUCATION HARTFORD, CT – The Dream Big! Competition has returned! Treasurer Erick Russell, Trustee of the Connecticut Higher Education Trust (CHET), today announced …

Connecticut National Guard partners with the VA to streamline post-deployment services

The Connecticut National Guard has partnered with the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs in a new pilot program to help streamline post-deployment VA services for its guardsmen by integrating the department’s mobile medical unit into the Guard’s …

FTC, Connecticut Secure $4 Million Settlement with Manchester City Nissan Over Deceptive Fees Allegations

The Federal Trade Commission and state of Connecticut today secured a $4 million settlement with a Manchester, Conn., auto dealer and its owners and managers resolving allegations the business was, among other things, double-charging for “certified pre- …

Aces wrap up 5-game homestand against Connecticut Sun

The Las Vegas Aces will attempt to bounce back from Tuesday’s loss when they host the Connecticut Sun to end their five-game homestand. Who: Connecticut Sun (9-25, 2-13 Eastern Conference) at Las Vegas Aces (24-13, 13-6 Western Conference) Where: Michelob …

Woodbury Public Library Presents The Fascinating History of Connecticut's Charter Oak

WOODBURY — The Charter Oak, a venerable white oak tree once located in Hartford, Connecticut, symbolizes the enduring spirit of independence and self-governance in American history. During a significant episode in 1687, when Sir Edmund Andros, the governor …

West Nile virus reported in 22 Connecticut towns

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WFSB) - West Nile virus has been detected in 22 Connecticut towns as of Wednesday, state health officials warned. The state Mosquito Management Program said there’s an increasing risk of infection this season. It said so far, the …

Connecticut city considers moratorium on new Flock cameras amid privacy concerns

Drivers in one Connecticut city are now likely to pass by automated license plate readers while on the road. Those cameras, made by Flock Safety, are the focus of a special meeting for the city's police and leaders. The meeting in Milford is expected …

Chronic absenteeism declining in Connecticut schools

HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - Chronic absenteeism in Connecticut schools has declined for the last four years, according to new state data released Wednesday. Absenteeism peaked in 2021 at nearly 24%, according to the data. It has since dropped to a little more …

Connecticut Sun's Boston farewell shows what New England is losing: 'Definitely bittersweet'

Connecticut Sun down Los Angeles Sparks in bittersweet finale at TD Garden in Boston