It’s tick season in New England. Here’s how to stay safe. Doing a thorough tick check after spending time outdoors, wearing light clothing, and tucking your pants into your socks are all ways to reduce the risk of tick bites.

Doing a thorough tick check after spending time outdoors, wearing light clothing, and tucking your pants into your socks are all ways to reduce the risk of tick bites.

Linda McMahon says she wants to 'shut down the bureaucracy of education' in Yale talk McMahon defended moves by President Donald Trump's administration to radically reshape the Department of Education since his return to office.

U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon said Thursday she is working to "shut down the bureaucracy of education," telling an audience in New Haven that she wants to diminish federal involvement in schools and give more discretion to states.

Police took the man into custody and transferred him to police headquarters. The incident is now under investigation by the department's major crimes, crime scene and intelligence divisions.

Officers were dispatched to the Aetna building at 151 Farmington Ave. at approximately 10:05 a.m. to investigate a report of a suspicious man.

According to Hartford police, security guards detained the man within three minutes of him entering the building.

Man with AR style pistol detained at Aetna building in Hartford, police say According to Hartford police, security guards detained the man within three minutes of him entering the building.

A man carrying an AR-style pistol in his backpack was detained by security guards after entering the Hartford headquarters of insurance giant Aetna Thursday morning, according to police.

Glastonbury turns old industrial park into dozens of affordable apartments Work is underway on more than 50 affordable apartments in Glastonbury. About 5% of Glastonbury’s housing stock is deemed affordable, which is below the 10% requirement set by the state.

Vacant parking lots and underutilized medical offices in Glastonbury will soon be home to new apartments.

The former industrial park development on Nye Road will include 64 apartments, the majority of which will be designated affordable.

Tax season was supposed to bring big refunds. So far they're less than expected The average refund so far is $350 more than last year at this time, despite projections that it would be closer to $1,000 due to Republican-led tax changes as part of the Big Beautiful Bill Act.

The average refund so far is $350 more than last year at this time, despite projections that it would be closer to $1,000 due to Republican-led tax changes as part of the Big Beautiful Bill Act. n.pr/41zHjZo

New Britain honors Puerto Rican U.S. infantry members on National Borinqueneers Day Members of the 65th infantry regiment who settled in Connecticut after their military service were celebrated on the national holiday’s fifth anniversary.

Boricuas of all ages gathered at the Borinqueneers Monument in New Britain on the fifth anniversary of the relatively new holiday: National Borinqueneers Day. U.S. Congress passed legislation making April 13 the date to honor the only segregated Latino unit, the 65th infantry regiment, in 2021.

‘Gambling the farm’: Global conflict weighs on CT farmers, threatening a family legacy Challenges are compounding for agriculture businesses in Connecticut, from rising costs for fuel and supplies to natural disasters.

Challenges are compounding for agriculture businesses in Connecticut, from rising costs for fuel and supplies to natural disasters.

Billy Collins owns 400 acres of farmland. He estimates the annual fuel bill for his fleet of machines is at least $250,000. He expects it to rise 30% this year.

Free breakfast for all CT students increasingly likely state officials say Some form of a universally free school breakfast for public students in Connecticut may end up becoming a reality after this year’s budget session. Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz said she feels broadly ...

Some form of a universally free school breakfast for public students in Connecticut may end up becoming a reality after this year’s budget session. Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz said she feels broadly optimistic the move will gain support from the state legislature.

Just 10 years ago, Connecticut had four professional baseball teams, three pro hockey teams, a pro tennis tournament every year in New Haven, and a WNBA franchise at Mohegan Sun.

By next year in those four sports, we’ll be down to one pro baseball team and two pro hockey teams. And that’s it.

Late CT State Rep. Quentin “Q” Williams Honored with Freedom Trail Designation The Freedom Trail recognizes the accomplishments, contributions and history of Connecticut’s African American community. Williams was 39 years old when he died, after the vehicle he was driving was st...

Late Connecticut State Rep. Quentin “Q” Williams was honored with a designation on the Connecticut Freedom Trail in Middletown, the city he represented.

The Freedom Trail recognizes the accomplishments, contributions and history of Connecticut’s African American community.

This Puerto Rican author is writing books for preteen fans of mythology Victor Piñeiro’s latest middle grade book is where Taíno mythology meets the modern diaspora experience.

Finally, a book that dares ask “What if Percy Jackson was Puerto Rican?” I spoke with “The Island of Forgotten Gods” author @victorpineiro.bsky.social about representation, Hurricane Maria PTSD and why Boricuas don’t know our own Taíno mythology for @ctpublic.bsky.social:

Por fin tenemos un libro que plantea la pregunta: “¿Y si Percy Jackson fuera puertorriqueño?”. Conversé con el autor de “The Island of Forgotten Gods”, @victorpineiro.bsky.social, sobre la representación, TEPT después de huracán María y mitología taína, para @ctpublic.bsky.social.

Rep. John Larson files articles of impeachment against Trump U.S. Rep. John Larson announced Tuesday he has introduced articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, following his escalating threats to end “a whole civilization” if Iran doesn’t comply ...

U.S. Rep. John Larson announced Tuesday he has introduced articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, following his escalating threats to end “a whole civilization” if Iran doesn’t comply with a deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Meet the Boricuas behind the scenes at ESPN’s Connecticut headquarters These Puerto Rican leaders are making bilingual content for one of the fastest-growing audiences in the U.S. sports economy: Latinos.

As one of the fastest-growing populations of U.S. sports fans, Latinos are expected to contribute one-third of the industry’s economic growth in the next decade. @ctpublic.bsky.social and @elnuevodia.bsky.social spoke with some of the Puerto Ricans helping shape coverage at @espn.com headquarters.

CT moves up the ranks as one of best states for renters Connecticut is the seventh best state in the nation for renters, up from 50th in 2024, according to a new report by Consumer Affairs. The state's ranked high in quality of life and tenant protections.

Over the course of two years, Connecticut went from being ranked the worst state for renters, to being ranked seventh best.

That's according to consumer review company Consumer Affairs.

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Meet the Boricuas behind the scenes at ESPN’s Connecticut headquarters These Puerto Rican leaders are making bilingual content for one of the fastest-growing audiences in the U.S. sports economy: Latinos.

These Puerto Rican leaders are making bilingual content for one of the fastest-growing audiences in the U.S. sports economy: Latinos.

Learn more about the Boricuas behind the scenes at ESPN’s Connecticut headquarters here:

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Those are the stakes in Monday night's title game between the Huskies and Wolverines

UConn must overcome Michigan's dominance to establish a basketball dynasty in national title game There’s a dynasty brewing in college basketball. And UConn can cement that status by overcoming a Michigan powerhouse that is racking up historically impressive numbers, hoping itself to go down as on...

There's a dynasty brewing in college basketball. In a fitting twist, UConn can cement that status by overcoming a Michigan powerhouse that's racking up historically impressive numbers, hoping to go down as one of the sport's greatest teams itself.

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NPR wants your big question about reducing your climate impact and saving money As energy prices rise and climate change intensifies, NPR wants to hear your questions about spending decisions you'll make that could reduce climate pollution and save you money.

As energy prices rise and climate change intensifies, NPR wants to hear your questions about spending decisions you'll make that could reduce climate pollution and save you money.

UConn Hartford is recognizing its Hispanic Huskies. The federal government won't UConn Hartford has met the threshold to be named a Hispanic-Serving Institution, but the campus will not be getting any federal benefits for the designation under the Trump Administration.

UConn Hartford is now a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), meaning at least a quarter of the student body identifies as Latino, but Campus Dean Mark Overmyer-Velázquez said that designation comes with an asterisk.

Poderosa: Community organizer Barbara Lopez leads with a growth mindset Barbara Lopez is a founder of Make the Road Connecticut, an organization that fights for the rights of immigrant, Latino, and working-class communities. She looks back on her years of leadership and r...

Barbara Lopez is a founder of Make the Road Connecticut, an organization that fights for the rights of immigrant, Latino, and working-class communities. She looks back on her years of leadership and reflects on the lessons learned that will help her continue to grow as a leader.

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Celebrating Sergeant Stubby Museum of CT History unveils reproduction of Connecticut’s incredible canine (Hartford, CT): The Museum of Connecticut History at the Connecticut State Library invites the public to a special ceremony honoring Sergeant Stubby, the most decorated canine hero in American history, on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Sgt. Stubby served valiantly during World War I alongside his owner, Corporal J. Robert Conroy. The Museum recently commissioned a reproduction of Sgt. Stubby, which will be unveiled at the event.

As the unofficial mascot of the 102nd, Stubby served in the trenches of France alongside other Connecticut soldiers for 18 months. During that time, he participated in four offensives and 17 battles, was wounded twice, served as a therapy dog, alerted his compatriots to mustard gas attacks, and even helped capture a German spy. On April 20, 1918, the soldiers of the 102nd participated in the Battle of Seicheprey, the first significant military engagement in WWI involving American forces in Europe. Connecticut troops sustained heavy losses, and Stubby himself was wounded by a hand grenade. He recovered from his wounds and served as a therapy dog for other wounded soldiers. After the war, Stubby returned to New Haven, CT with Corporal Conway, where he lived a long life. His heroism during the war made him a celebrity and led to his promotion of sergeant, the only dog in American history to receive such an honor. To help us tell the story of Connecticut’s contributions to World War I, the Museum of Connecticut History recently commissioned a reproduction of Sgt. Stubby from David Hayes Studio. At a special ceremony on Monday, April 20, 2026 – the anniversary of the Battle of Seicheprey – the Sgt. Stubby figure will be unveiled at the museum. Corporal Conway’s grandson, Curt Deane, among others, will share some remarks about this incredible Connecticut canine.

The Museum of Connecticut History this month is unveiling a lifelike reproduction of Sgt. Stubby, a New Haven dog who became "the most decorated canine hero in American history" during World War I. He "alerted his compatriots to mustard gas attacks, and even helped capture a German spy."

As of mid-March, more than 1,500 people in prison who need off-site treatment were waiting for an appointment, the Office of the Correction Ombuds found.

Watchdog finds more than 1,500 people in CT prisons stuck in backlog for specialty care The correction ombuds called on prison officials to schedule all outstanding referrals for an appointment within 30 days, beginning with the oldest and most urgent cases.

People incarcerated in Connecticut often wait months to see a specialist, even after prison doctors have determined they need treatment, according to the state's independent correction ombuds.

An iPhone stopwatch timer reads 3:59:73

There is no greater feeling in the world than working on a radio feature and trying to edit it down to time (four minutes in this case) and finishing a read-thru and having it come in like this