The Latest Breaking News from Connecticut

The Mohegan Tribe made an early bet on a WNBA team. Now the Sun is setting

After 24 seasons, the Mohegan Tribe and the WNBA's Connecticut Sun are parting ways

The Independent UK · Sep 24

Report shows steady improvement in Long Island Sound water quality

A report from Save the Sound highlights improvements in Long Island Sound’s water quality due to infrastructure upgrades in Connecticut and New York

The Independent UK · Sep 24

Nor’easter begins pummeling East Coast with storms expected into the weekend

A nor'easter has begun to wreak havoc on North Carolina's coast with gusty winds, heavy rain and flooding, and the threat is set to expand across the East Coast into the weekend. Forecasters say the most notable impacts of the nor'easter will be major coastal flooding, as well as dangerous…

The Independent UK · Sep 24

How a Connecticut carpenter turned $27,000 land into a $2.1M business

Chris Broomfield transformed five acres into a thriving hospitality business. His first A-frame cabin generated significant revenue after its 2018 listing. Subsequent unique cabins, like a treehouse, also achieved substantial financial success. Broomfield's ventures have now earned over $2.1 million in total revenue. He continues to expand his cabin empire…

The Times of India · Sep 19

In 1997, actor Paul Newman donated 7.5 acres to Connecticut's Westport to stop development. 14 years later, his land formed part of the 39-acre Newman-Poses Nature Preserve, now public land

In 1997, actor Paul Newman donated 7.5 acres to Connecticut’s Westport to stop development. Fourteen years later, his land became part of the 39-acre Newman-Poses Nature Preserve. The public preserve protects open space, trails, watercourses, plants and wildlife. The project also reflects Newman’s support for land conservation and remains the…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

Connecticut Judge Dismisses Final Claim Against School Vaccine Law Without Religious Exemptions, Closing a Four-Year Case

A Stamford judge dismissed the last claim against Connecticut's repeal of religious school vaccine exemptions. Here is what parents need to know.

Medical Daily · Sep 18

Ex-Connecticut official flees US by boat and plane ahead of corruption sentencing

The former Democratic state representative was found guilty by a federal jury last year after being charged with extortion

The Independent UK · Sep 17

Congress Passes Economic Sanctions Against Russia. Critics Say It Will Broaden Trump Tariff Powers.

Democratic Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal cosponsored the bill and said that it had "scorching sanctions."

International Business Times · Sep 17

Connecticut homeowner built bridge to stop erosion; judge ordered brook restoration

A 74-year-old homeowner in Bethel, Connecticut, has been ordered to address unpermitted work along a brook behind his property after a dispute with the town reached court. Mark Bjorken built a wooded bridge across Limekiln Brook and moved rocks along its banks, saying the work was intended to protect his…

The Times of India · Sep 17

Mike Tyson bought a 51,800-sq-ft Connecticut mansion for $3 million in 1996; later 50 cent bought it for $4.1 million and sold it for $2.9 million in 2019; it is now back for $9.9 million

A Connecticut mansion once owned by Mike Tyson and later by 50 Cent is back on the market for 9.9 million dollars. Tyson bought it for 3 million dollars in 1996, lost it to his ex-wife in a divorce settlement, and she sold it to 50 Cent for 4.1 million…

The Economic Times · Sep 17