The Coastal Athletic Association Football Board of Directors has approved Sacred Heart University as the newest member of the conference. Sacred Heart will join CAA Football on July 1, 2026, and increase the league’s membership to 13. Why is this such a big deal for Sacred Heart University and the state of Connecticut? Head Coach…
Five months after a 32-year-old man was rescued from a Waterbury home where he was allegedly held captive, DCF spoke candidly to members of Connecticut’s Children’s Committee. On that committee and private zoom call was Shelton Senator Jason Perillo. He shared what came out of the meeting and what happens next. IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff
Lawmakers in Washington introduced a new piece of legislation to avoid any mid-air collisions. The Rotor Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform Act was presented exactly six-months after the fatal midair collision over the Potomac River. But will this legislation really make a difference and is it worth the cost? We asked retired commercial airline pilot,…
Earlier this month, the State Department of Education released the findings of an audit done for the city of Bridgeport. The findings reportedly identified no misappropriation of funds and provided recommendations for long-term fiscal stability. We spoke with the vice chair of the Bridgeport Board of Education, Joe Sokolovic, to get reaction on the audit…
The State Bond Commission is set to vote on the release of $155 million in state bond funding to offset certain public benefits charges on electric bills. Public benefits are the portion of electric bills that are used to pay for a variety of “going green” initiatives related to the purchase and distribution of electricity…
In a town of a little more than 1500 people, how did it end up with six zip codes?! That is a reality in Scotland, Connecticut. We spoke with Scotland First Selectman Dana Barrows Jr. for the story and to learn why the federal government needed to step in to help. Image Credit: Getty Images
Tonight in Stamford is the third annual Shoulder Check Showcase. Professional players from the NHL, hockey influencers and local Connecticut players will take to the ice in friendly competition. The sold-out showcase attracts thousands to Terry Conners Rink – and is put on by the HT40 foundation, created after the loss of Darien High School…
Columbia University reached a settlement with the Trump administration to end federal investigations into civil rights violations stemming from the protests at the New York City campus over the Israel-Hamas war. We asked Senator Richard Blumenthal if this is was the right answer for punishment. Image Credit: Reuters
A new report is revealing how Connecticut is doing with wage fairness for workers in our labor force. The report came from New Haven based non-profit, Connecticut Voices for Children. For more clarity on the report, we’re connecting now with Patrick O’Brien, Research and Policy Director of Connecticut Voices for Children. Welcome to the show…
Does it feel like your brain got faster in the last few years? You’re not crazy. New studies show even if you DID NOT get the virus, your brain aged during the pandemic. The findings of this study looking at 1,000 people were published in Nature Communications. Dr. Fred Browne, our infectious disease expert, shared…