Eversource Aiming For HUGE Rate Hike
Eversource Energy has warned Connecticut lawmakers that it may seek a $3.2 billion rate hike, potentially impacting customers by 2027. The increase would cover storm recovery, grid upgrades, and smart meter installations. Eversource estimates the average monthly bill could rise by more than $40 with some costs lasting up to six years.
Read More‘State Of The Air’ Report About To Be Released
The American Lung Association will release its 2025 “State of the Air” report on April 23, detailing air quality in many Connecticut areas, including Fairfield County. The annual report grades pollution levels and ranks the cleanest and most polluted areas in the U.S.
Read MoreTrout Stocking Now Underway In Connecticut
Connecticut’s spring trout stocking program is underway, with the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection preparing to release up to 500,000 fish into local lakes and rivers. As of the end of March, 145,000 trout had already been stocked ahead of the April 12 season opener.
Read MoreContraceptive Vending Machines May Be Coming To College Campuses In Connecticut
Connecticut lawmakers are considering a bill that would fund emergency contraceptive vending machines on college campuses. If passed, it would offer schools a one-time grant to install machines dispensing emergency contraception and over-the-counter medications. They are being referred to as “Wellness Vending Machines” and UConn launched the first one in the state earlier this year. […]
Read MoreCOVID Grants Come To An End
Federal pandemic relief funds for about 25 Connecticut school districts are finally being cut off. Education Secretary Linda McMahon says extending COVID-era grants is no longer necessary and no longer a priority. The decision will save about $6 million in still unspent funds that the federal government says… because they are unspent, they are unnecessary. […]
Read MoreHome Captive Pictures “Shocking”
Waterbury police have released disturbing photos showing the conditions inside a home where a man was allegedly held captive for over 20 years. The images reveal a locked door with multiple security measures and fire damage from the victim’s escape attempt in February. His stepmother, Kimberly Sullivan, is charged with multiple offenses in connection to […]
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Connecticut Police Urge For Pot Traffic Stops
Police here in Connecticut are pushing for a law change that would allow officers to stop drivers seen smoking cannabis. Under current law, police cannot pull over a vehicle solely based on the sight or smell of marijuana. Law enforcement officials argue the change is needed to enforce intoxicated driving laws, but some groups oppose […]
Read MoreDEEP Gearing Up For Summer Visitors
Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is gearing up for spring as visitors return to state parks and forests. Facilities are being staffed and prepped for the season, with free entry continuing for Connecticut-registered vehicles under the Passport to the Parks program. Starting April 1, out-of-state visitors will again be required to pay parking […]
Read MoreConnecticut Man Held Prisoner For Two Decades Has Questions
A Connecticut man who says he was held captive for two decades is asking why his stepmother, 57 year old Kimberly Sullivan, remains free. Prosecutors revealed Friday that the 32-year-old victim, who was allegedly locked in a small room of a Waterbury home and starved, told them, “Why is she out walking around when I […]
Read MoreJudge May Seal Court Records Of Captive Man
A judge is considering whether to seal court records in the case of a Connecticut man police say was held captive by his stepmother for more than 20 years. The 32-year-old victim’s conservator and attorney argue the probate case should remain private. The judge temporarily sealed the file until April 7.
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