The ‘Billion-Dollar Pest’ Reappears in Canada, Connecticut

In 2018, farmers in Nova Scotia, Canada, noticed a pest they hadn’t seen in a long time — the European corn borer. The pest was introduced to the United States in 1917 and spread to most major corn-growing regions by the 1940s.  Coined “the billion-dollar …

Connecticut Moves to Ban Online Sweepstakes Casinos with SB 1235

The Connecticut General Law Committee has filed Senate Bill 1235, which would prohibit online sweepstakes casinos from operating in the state. SB 1235 aims to prohibit lottery ticket resales and courier services and prevent sweepstake operators from …

Courtney Pushes Back Against Trump-Musk Policies, Advocates For Federal Workers And Connecticut Economy

Congressman Joe Courtney stopped at the polling place in East Hampton, CT, on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. Credit: Doug Hardy / CTNewsJunkie Congressman Joe Courtney, D-2nd District, spent last week responding to a series of federal policy developments, from …

Winter Storm Bears Down on Connecticut, Heavy Snow Expected

HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT — A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for the entire state as a significant winter storm approaches, promising heavy snowfall from Saturday night through Sunday. The storm, expected to begin around 8 p.m. Saturday, may bring 6 to 10 …

Connecticut lawmaker first in country to introduce in-flight sports gambling bill

Connecticut generated a record $30.3 million dollars in sports betting revenue in November 2024 alone, according to the CT Department of Consumer Protection. CONNECTICUT, USA — Connecticut could be the first state to legalize sports betting on planes …

Date revealed for opening of first Wegmans in Connecticut

Wegmans Food Markets has announced the grand opening dates for stores opening this year and the Norwalk store will open in July. It will be at 675 Connecticut Ave. in Norwalk. This is Wegmans’ first Connecticut location and it will open on Wednesday, July …

Triple Threat of Winter Storms Targets New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut

New York City, NY — A series of powerful winter storms is expected to bring significant snowfall and hazardous conditions to the New York City area, as well as parts of New Jersey and Connecticut, beginning next week. The FOX Forecast Center has identified …

How much snow did Connecticut get from Saturday night winter storm?

“Roads may remain icy, especially if untreated,” the weather service warned. “Motorists need to exercise caution and be prepared for hazardous travel.” As of 7 a.m., the most snow was reported in Seymour and Danbury at 5 inches. There was also 4.5 inches …

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7 Connecticut gang members charged with murder and racketeering offenses

HARTFORD, Conn. — A grand jury in Hartford returned a 15-count indictment on Jan. 8 charging seven alleged members of a violent Hartford gang with participating in a years-long interstate racketeer influenced and corrupt organizations act (RICO) conspiracy …