Recent coyote attacks in Connecticut raise concerns in some towns

A 13-year-old and the child's father were both bitten by a coyote in Watertown. Department of Energy and Environmental Protection officials said it wasn't severe but that the problem was they were hand-feeding the coyote, which officials don't …

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Man convicted in 1999 killing of 8-year-old boy and mother in Connecticut released under Biden-clemency order

A man convicted in connection with the heartless murder of an 8-year-old boy and his mother in Bridgeport, Conn., has been released from prison after being granted clemency by former President Joe Biden. Adrian Peeler, 49, conspired with his brother …

Connecticut’s Best Town for Retirement Might Surprise You

Wallingford Named Best Retirement Town in Connecticut—Here’s Why According to research from World Atlas via MSN, one Connecticut town stands above the rest when it comes to retirement: Wallingford. That’s right—out of all the options in the Nutmeg State, …

Caitlin Clark Called Out by Fans for ‘Nasty’ Act on Sidelines During Game Against Connecticut

“Everybody’s getting better except the officials.” HC Stephanie White had echoed the sentiment after Indiana Fever’s brutal clash against the Connecticut Sun. How could the recent showdown be any different? Though the Indiana Fever and Connecticut Sun …

Sun’s out, buns out: Connecticut celebrates National Hot Dog Day

PLAINVILLE, CT (WFSB) - Love them or hate them, Wednesday was a day for the dogs. July 16 marked National Hot Dog Day. Connecticut Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz celebrated at Frankies in Plainville at noon. Frankies has multiple locations in Connecticut and …

Blue-green algae a concern in Connecticut’s lakes and ponds

GUILFORD, CT (WFSB) - The state warned people that waterways at some state parks may be contaminated with a toxic algae bloom. Quonnipaug Lake in Guilford has been a popular place for people to fish, paddleboard, kayak and swim. However, a sign from the …

Connecticut man charged with carrying weapon on school grounds

NEW CANAAN, CT (WFSB) - A man was arrested for bringing a gun onto the grounds of New Canaan High School, police said. Corey Lee Parowski, 48, of Stratford was charged with possession of a weapon on school grounds. Corey Lee Parowski was arrested for …

Connecticut Allocates $14.3M For Open Space

A runner emerges from the forest in Simsbury. Credit: Doug Hardy / CTNewsJunkie HARTFORD, CT — Connecticut is allocating $14.3 million in state funding to help 22 communities purchase or protect 2,270 acres of open space, according to Gov. Ned Lamont. …

Connecticut AG sues Trump for ‘unlawfully’ taking $84M in disaster mitigation funds from state

William Tong joined a coalition of 20 state AGs suing the Trump Administration for shutting down FEMA’s BRIC program. He says it will cost Connecticut $84 million. HARTFORD, Conn. — Attorney General William Tong is once again suing the administration of …