Connecticut Man Makes Wheel Of Fortune Mishap
- Ed Histed
- November 14, 2024
A Connecticut man is gaining viral fame after a hilarious blunder on Wheel of Fortune earlier this week. On Monday night, contestant Will Jordan tried to solve the puzzle “Give yourself a round of applause.” Instead, with only a few letters left, Jordan guessed, “Treat yourself a round of sausage.” The audience erupted in laughter, […]
Read MoreNatural Gas Price Increase Sought
- Ed Histed
- November 14, 2024
Yankee Gas is seeking approval from Connecticut regulators for a rate hike that would increase natural gas bills by 29 percent. If approved, the average monthly bill would rise by about $47. During winter months, heating customers could see an $80 to $85 spike, while summer increases for non-heating customers would range from $15 to […]
Read MoreLamont “Unlikely To Pursue” EV Mandates Now
- Ed Histed
- November 13, 2024
Governor Ned Lamont says he’s unlikely to pursue electric vehicle mandates here in Connecticut, following Donald Trump’s reelection. Speaking yesterday in Shelton, Lamont indicated that federal standards tied to reducing greenhouse gas emissions will likely be put on hold. Earlier this year, state lawmakers decided against a proposal requiring electric vehicle plug-ins by 2035 after […]
Read MorePA Man Extradited To CT To Face Sex Charges
- Ed Histed
- November 13, 2024
A man from Pennsylvania has been extradited to Connecticut to face charges related to attempting to solicit sexual contact from an 8-year-old girl. Naugatuck Police say 31-year-old Kevon Beckford is now charged with attempted fourth-degree sexual assault and risk of injury to a minor. The investigation began in February, and Beckford was taken into custody […]
Read MoreHomecare Aide Facing Charges
- Ed Histed
- November 12, 2024
A Connecticut home care aide stands accused of exploiting her elderly client, who suffers from dementia. Police say 45-year-old Michelle Labowski stole the woman’s identity to open a credit card back in 2020, then racked up nearly $10,000 in charges on items ranging from camping gear to psychic readings. Labowski has now been arrested and […]
Read MoreNew Canaan Hospital Reaches Big Settlement Agreement
- Ed Histed
- November 12, 2024
Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan has settled a multimillion-dollar lawsuit with the family of a Redding banker who died by suicide there in 2018. The family of Leo Civitillo, a Morgan Stanley executive, claimed hospital staff failed to properly monitor him, despite warnings of his intentions. Civitillo was found dead from a drug overdose. […]
Read MoreBroadband Expansion Process Launched
- Ed Histed
- November 11, 2024
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has launched a prequalification process for entities wanting to bid on broadband expansion projects funded by the $144 million BEAD Program. The initiative aims to deliver high-speed internet to unserved and underserved areas by 2025. Prequalification ensures compliance and readiness, streamlining applications for broadband providers and others. […]
Read MoreGovernor Declares Drought Advisory
- Ed Histed
- November 11, 2024
Governor Ned Lamont has declared a Stage 2 drought advisory for all eight counties in Connecticut, citing alarmingly low rainfall and growing fire hazards. Connecticut has faced an exceptionally dry two-month stretch, the worst since records began in 1905. Groundwater levels, stream flows, and soil moisture are all critically low. Everyone is urged to conserve […]
Read MoreThe Clock Is Ticking For Federal Disaster Aid Apps
- Ed Histed
- November 11, 2024
For homeowners, renters, and business owners in Fairfield, Litchfield, and New Haven counties, time is running out to apply for federal disaster aid to cover uninsured or underinsured damage from the historic floods of August. The deadline for assistance from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration is (ONE WEEK FROM TOMORROW/Tuesday, November 19.) Applications […]
Read MoreFEMA Offering Flood Insurance Special
- Ed Histed
- November 8, 2024
FEMA is offering Group Flood Insurance Policies to people impacted by flooding from declared disasters, including those here in Connecticut. If you’ve received FEMA assistance to repair damage from flooding, you might qualify for this insurance at no out-of-pocket cost. The policy provides coverage for up to three years, protecting homes and personal property. However, […]
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