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AAA reports that new car ownership in Connecticut is likely to exceed the national average cost of $12,863 — expenses such as gas, insurance, and vehicle taxes push prices higher for local buyers.

Neighbors in West Hartford are urging officials to shut down an Airbnb rental — they report frequent parties and heavy traffic that disrupt a long-standing residential area while the town maintains the short-term lease violates zoning rules, and legal challenges remain pending.

Plainville Police Department has raised nearly $17,000 over five years with collectible patches that fund scholarships for local students and support awareness for issues like mental health (including a patch honoring 7th grader Nolan) and breast cancer.

They plan to release holiday designs in December.

Connecticut households are facing high energy costs as the state ranks sixth in the nation due to a mix of gas supply, heating oil and other factors impacting expenses locally.

The Eversource Hartford Marathon is holding a packet pickup event today in Hartford; runners are advised to review pickup details with event officials.

A report by the Pew Charitable Trusts showed that high housing costs in Connecticut contributed to 21 percent of poverty and 26 percent of child poverty as of Oct.

5. Alex Horowitz said easing zoning rules and building more homes could lower the burden on families.

A state audit of Hartford School District's budget found a $2.5M surplus + contradicting earlier claims of a $29M deficit.

Gov. Lamont and early childhood officials opposed a federal proposal allowing larger Head Start classes and lower staff requirements at a Tuesday press conference at LULAC in New Haven, urging HHS to withdraw the rule as Connecticut launches a $700 million initiative for affordable childcare.