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The Connecticut State Department of Education announced a $4.7 million, five-year federal grant to expand apprenticeship programs that train special education and early intervention teachers.

The state will build on a current $2 million investment to address teacher shortages.

On July 31, the CT Departments of Veterans Affairs and Transportation launched a program giving veterans free bus passes to ride public transit for work, appointments, or errands.

Veterans must apply online with a valid ID and choose from available routes.

On Saturday, Oct. 3, West Hartford hosted the inaugural Fall for Park Road festival in the Park Road neighborhood (built on the tradition of the Park Road Parade) with free ice cream, live music and a trolley ride for families.

The event celebrated local businesses and community spirit.

New research in Hartford shows that youth have had more suicidal thoughts since around 2009 and injuries from e-bikes nearly quadrupled from 2019 to 2025 (studies also find that children exposed to e-cigarette smoke at home face higher asthma risks).

UConn scored 20 unanswered points to tie the game but lost 42 to 41 in overtime when Syracuse won on a final two point conversion — the Huskies now sit 2-3 as they head to their road game at Temple on Saturday.

State police, lawmakers and traffic safety advocates urge drivers to slow down and move over for roadside workers after fatal crashes, including the death of a DOT worker in Fairfield — officials have increased trooper presence and launched speed cameras to boost work zone safety.

Parents and community members are urging Hartford officials to enhance safety measures for children commuting to and from Maria Sanchez Elementary School, as they call for a review of pedestrian routes and traffic conditions near the school.

A new study shows that more wind and renewable power could cut electric bills by up to $60 a month in Connecticut — a saving that may prompt further clean energy investment.