If you live in Connecticut and get a call from someone named ‘Jessica,’ it might be a scam

The BBB Serving CT warns of an advanced fee loan phishing scam attempting to steal private information. Many say the call comes from an imposter named “Jessica.” CROMWELL, Conn. — It may be a new year, but the same old scammers are back at it, according to …

NCAA Basketball: DePaul at Connecticut

Meet Connecticut's Canine Officers: UConn's Tildy

Posted Wed, Jan 29, 2025 at 5:23 pm ET|Updated Wed, Jan 29, 2025 at 5:25 pm ET STORRS, CT — A new segment is being introduced in 2025 that will give a glance into the canines that serve in public service roles. In this month's edition, we will delve …

All You Need to Know About Connecticut’s 2025 Spring Forecast According to the Farmer’s Almanac

Has your oil heat furnace ever jolted you awake in the dead of night? During a harsh spell of frigid, Eskimo-like conditions that gripped us for a week or two, my furnace started emitting a deep, ominous growl that pierced through the silence, leaving my …

Connecticut Must Defend Our Rights

New England has always taken great pride in its values. We proudly believe that our state should be open to all—inclusive, accepting, and welcoming. We believe that we have a duty to take care of each other and that everyone here, no matter where they were …

Lawmakers looking to reverse Connecticut's deadly traffic numbers

State lawmakers introduced several proposals Wednesday to improve road safety as the rate of traffic-related deaths in Connecticut shows no signs of slowing down. According to data from the University of Connecticut, 20 people have died in traffic crashes …

Section of Connecticut Avenue closes for stormwater work

A section of Connecticut Avenue is closed because of construction work to be done on the city's stormwater drainage system. The closure affects the street from East Eighth Street to Campbell Parkway while a box culvert is being installed in the …

Energy policy: France provides model for Connecticut

Adozen or so years ago, we suggested, somewhat in jest, that then-Gov. Dannel P. Malloy should designate “The French Mistake,” from the Mel Brooks film “Blazing Saddles,” as his 2014… Purchase a Subscription and Register

Connecticut Senators Speak Out Against Federal Funding Freeze

The Connecticut Capitol Building in Hartford, shown on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. Credit: Doug Hardy / CTNewsJunkie Connecticut Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy held a news briefing Wednesday to address the Trump administration’s attempt to …

Is it Illegal to Drive With Your Dog on Your Lap in Connecticut?

I'm the mama to a 13 pound Cavapoo whom I absolutely adore (she's perfect okay). Every time we're in the car, though, she likes to try to sneak her way onto my lap to look out the window rather than just sitting in the seat next to me. I know …