Former President Joe Biden’s office announced that he has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, which has spread to his bones. We want to understand his diagnosis better, his treatment options and the importance of consistent primary care visits for men. We spoke about these topics with Dr. Keith O’Brien, Hartford HealthCare…
Recently, the Connecticut Department of Transportation entered an agreement with the US DOT that will mean a quicker turnaround to complete transportation projects in our state. We got more clarity on how it works and why it’s a significant deal, effective immediately, from CT DOT Commissioner, Garrett Eucalitto. IMAGE CREDIT: Eric Urbanowicz
Host Paul Pacelli opened Monday’s edition of “Connecticut Today” wondering about the timing and details regarding former President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis (00:32). CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Nancy Cordes joined us from Washington, D.C. on the former President’s cancer diagnosis (15:22). GOP State Sen. Eric Berthel talked about the renewed the possibility…
Lisa Wexler answers audience questions about when estates don’t have to go through probate, or only require a simplified process? Image Credit: mohd izzuan / iStock / Getty Images Plus
As the WNBA Connecticut Sun basketball team kicks off the start of their season, team owners are considering selling the team and relocating it. The Mohegan Tribe recently announced it is exploring all options for the franchise’s future, including a potential sale of the team. John Pierson, sports director for News 8, weighed in on…
On average, 37 children under the age of 15 die each year from heatstroke after being left in a vehicle. In 2025, three deaths have already been reported. We are addressing misconceptions to knowingly leaving children or pets in a hot car with crime prevention expert, Jim Perez. Image Credit: Getty Images
Food insecurity is a reality in Connecticut. And a new report shows that out of the hundreds of food banks operating in the state, a lot of them rely on the federal Emergency Food Assistance Program. For the latest hunger stats in Connecticut and how to pull for more resources to fill the shelves of…
It’s being called an intentional act of terrorism. The FBI says a 25-year-old man targeted a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California injuring at least four people. We talked about key takeaways from the case from Former FBI Agent, Ken Gray. Image Credit: Reuters
Host Paul Pacelli kicked off Friday’s “Connecticut Today” wondering if a controlled bear hunt – primarily in Litchfield County – is on the way from state officials (00:25). Quinnipiac University Assistant Professor of Journalism Nick Pietruszkiewicz discussed the renewed Baseball Hall of Fame arguments for Pete Rose and “Shoeless” Joe Jackson (15:14) Image Credit: iStock…
Host Paul Pacelli opened Thursday’s edition of “Connecticut Today” highlighting two members of the state’s U.S. House delegation that will reportedly run for re-election, despite calls from many fellow Democrats to appeal to younger voters (00:47). Sacred Heart University Political Science Professor and Scholar-in-Residence Dr. Gary Rose dropped by to chat about whether or not…