The investigation into a large explosion last week in Bridgeport could take months to complete. The blast last Friday at Tradebe Environmental Services injured three people and rocked a nearby residential neighborhood. We got the very latest on the incident and aftermath from Bridgeport Fire Chief Lance Edwards. (0:00) Connecticut State Police certainly didn’t take…
Help Our Military Heroes had an incredible year helping service men and women get outfitted vans for their war injuries. Laurie Hollander, CEO and Founder of the organization, shared the success of 2023 and goals for the new year. (0:00) Did you know the stretch between Christmas and New Years brings an uptick in heart…
Several scientists are sounding the alarm after cases of an infection known as zombie deer disease have spread to 32 states. The deadly brain parasite, which is formally named chronic wasting disease, causes symptoms including loss of coordination, weight loss, lethargy, and uncontrolled drooling. The disease mainly infects deer, elk, and moose. U.S. officials started…
Ahead of New Years weekend, Bridgeport Police Chief Roderick Porter shared tips and warnings to keep you safe this holiday. (0:00) Before we head in to 2024, we take a look back at some of the biggest Connecticut business stories of 2023. And Dan Onofrio of the BRBC shares advice for refocusing and restarting jobs…
Host Paul Pacelli wrapped up “Connecticut Today” for 2023 on Friday talking about the mainstream media’s description of what’s going on at the U.S. Southern Border (00:19). We also got our weekly update from former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso (14:32) Image Credit: iStock Editorial / Getty Images Plus
Viveca Morris, Research Scholar & Executive Director, Law, Ethics & Animals Program at Yale Law School, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss her initiatives at Yale to create bird friendly buildings after extensively researching the devastating amount of birds that perish due to collisions. Image Credit: PeterPolcz / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Zoo Minute: Gregg Dancho shared a lot of reindeer facts ahead of Christmas! They may not fly, but you won’t believe how magical reindeer are in real life. ((00:00)) Is cursive writing making a comeback in Connecticut classrooms? A new state law is encouraging teachers to bring back this nostalgic skill to the curriculum. Fran…
With the news of a new strain of Covid-19 starting to become more prevelent, Dr. Browne joined Melissa to talk about what to know and how to prepare for it. Image Credit: Getty Images
Wednesday’s midweek edition of “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli opened with Paul’s thoughts on a move to keep former President Donald Trump off of Colorado’s 2024 GOP primary ballot (00:25) Landmark Legal Foundation attorney and analyst Mike O’Neill also shared his thoughts on the Colorado situation (14:18). We also got our weekly update from Hearst…
PURA Chair, Marissa Gillett, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss upcoming gas company rate cases and important public hearing opportunities. Image Credit: PashaIgnatov / iStock / Getty Images Plus