The cleanup is just beginning following the flooding that caused extensive damage in Western Connecticut and killed two people in Oxford. We spoke with Oxford First Selectman, George Temple, about the aftermath of the storm on his community and plans to move forward. Image Credit: Terry Rooney
The annual WICC Surfside Hotel Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth is back August 24 & 25th. To give competitors the scoop on best bait and locations to spot the heaviest blue, we spoke with Ryan at Black Rock Bait & Tackle in Bridgeport.
Outrage is growing across Connecticut as residents face massive spikes in their electricity bills, with some seeing increases of hundreds or even thousands of dollars. There is a petition calling on Governor Ned Lamont to revoke “public benefits” charges and for PURA to reverse a recent rate hike. It comes after State Republicans called for…
The Housatonic Museum of Art proudly announced ‘Art for All: Connecting Campus and Community,’ the nation’s first-ever summit bringing together community college arts leaders from across the country to explore the profound impact of community college art museums and galleries on students, the creative sector, and their regions. We found out how this brand-new summit…
Applications are available right now for the new, In-Home Safety Grant Program. What is it and what is its significance not just for in-home care workers, but many vulnerable workers entering homes to help others? We did a deep dive into this with Rep. Cristin McCarthy Vahey, co-chair of the CT Public Health Committee. IMAGE…
Connecticut is experiencing the largest outbreak of whooping cough in years. That’s according to state health officials, who report 93 cases so far this year. That’s compared to eleven cases in all of 2023. We talked about this with Dr. Fred Browne of Griffin Health. We also touched on covid cases and salmonella outbreaks. IMAGE…
Seaquest is a for-profit aquarium with a long track record of complaints about animal cruelty and guest injuries at all of their US locations. Connecticut’s only location shut down in August 2023 at the Trumbull Mall. There have been calls for years to shut the company down altogether and now, a shakeup in management could…
The Better Business Bureau serving Connecticut is sounding the alarm about con-artist contractors. A Connecticut man shared his story about a roofing scam that became an even bigger problem when the fraudsters also duped him with another alleged problem with the home. Kristen Johnson of the BBB shared tips to avoid these types of scams. Image…
The first evidence-based treatment of any kind for youth experiencing bullying, specifically weight-based bullying, now exists thanks to a group of researchers from Yale. We spoke with Dr. Janet Lydecker, assistant professor of psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine, about cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) treatment aimed at victims of trauma stemming from bullying. Image Credit: Getty Images
August is National Immunization Awareness Month and with a couple weeks left before the new school year, we spoke with Dr. Magna Dias. She is the chair of Pediatrics at Bridgeport Hospital and discussed the need for immunizations and addressed vaccine hesitancy. Image Credit: Getty Images