Governor Lamont has signed a declaration enabling the Connecticut General Assembly to adopt legislation appropriating $284-million dollars to Medicaid funding. The Connecticut Department of Social Services estimated that amount needed to ensure that payments continue to be made to health care providers under this program. Not everyone is applauding the decision, including state Republicans. Senator…
AAA projected more than 45 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Memorial Day holiday period. With many set to fly to their destinations, we asked the Connecticut Airport Authority how Bradley International Airport is preparing. We also highlighted new technology at Bradley making the airport experience better for travelers,…
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
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
Stop number three of the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour brought a very nice crowd to Pop’s Family Restaurant in Milford! Included in the guests were PEZ Candy, the Milford Prevention Council, the Milford Oyster Festival, Mayor Tony Giannattasio, Democratic Mayoral Candidate Rich Smith and the Downtown Milford Business Association. A…
Monroe officials just passed the town’s budget making local history but also raising the taxes. First Selectman Terry Rooney broke down the process to get the next fiscal budget completed and why with tax increases, there was still an overwhelming “yes” vote to pass it. To read the full budget: https://www.monroect.gov/ IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff