One of the goals for Connecticut’s Department of Agriculture is to attract more residents the farming industry. In particular, officials are hoping to bring a younger demographic to the industry. Today, we met a couple, Kaitlyn Kimball and Lawrence Passeck, founders and operators of Sunset Farm in Naugatuck. Find out what attracted them to farming…
Fairfield’s Anthony and Jennifer Capalbo lost their son, Charlie Capalbo, to cancer in 2022. He fought a five-year battle with lymphoma and leukemia, and his parents are now on a life-long mission to raise funds for pediatric leukemia research. This weekend, The Bridgeport Islanders are not only hitting the ice for a game but they are…
Earlier this month, Milford Officer Owens and his K9 Rip were sent to Trumbull to assist in the search of a suicidal male who fled from a residence. Hear about this incredible story and how important the role of K9 officers are to local police departments. IMAGE CREDIT: Harlow’s Heroes
In the last week, we’ve seen some major health headlines that have caused concern for many. One study looks at a possible link between smoking marijuana and higher risk for heart attacks and stroke. Another study looked at less sleep leading people to a higher chance developing type 2 diabetes. And a final study looked…
Earlier this week, a series of housing bills went before a public hearing during the legislative session. We had our monthly check-in with Renee Dobos, CEO of CT Housing Partners. CHP is a Connecticut non-profit that has been creating workforce housing opportunities for the state over the last 30 years. Are there any hopeful bills…
Have you noticed we haven’t heard anything really about electric vehicles during this legislative session so far? We learned Connecticut Democrats recently hit the pause button on an EV mandate. Why the change of heart, what’s happening behind closed doors and are industry leaders a big reason for hitting the brakes? We asked State Senator…
As you know, Nikki Haley suspended her Republican presidential primary bid. So, what does that really mean for voters in Connecticut ahead of the election later this year; especially independent and unaffiliated voters? We spoke with Scott McLean, professor of political science at Quinnipiac University. Image Courtesy of Scott McLean
“Don’t think of it as a mall; think of it as a district within the town of Trumbull.” THIS is the new concept for the future of the Trumbull Mall. Earlier this week, town officials and residents met to hear updated studies on the property and hear suggestions about what can go in that space…
March marks the annual Red Cross Month which has been around for more than 80 years. We learned the history of the Red Cross and how much volunteers have done in just the last year for Connecticut. We also got an update on our blood donation crisis in the country. We spoke with Richard Branigan,…
The Connecticut Department of Transportation, state police and local law enforcement are working together to crack down on excessive speeding on our roadways. But this time, the focus is on rural roads across the state. Right now, through the end of May, a new initiative is detecting speeders and educating them on the dangers of…