MD Ranked Second-Happiest State In Nation, New Study Finds: Here's Why MD Ranked Second-Happiest State In Nation, New Study Finds: Here's Why
MD Ranked Second-Happiest State In Nation, New Study Finds: Here's Why The Northeast is home to some of the happiest people in the country, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Happiest States in America on Monday, Sept. 8. The study compared all 50 states across 30 metrics of happiness, including depression and suicide rates, work hours, income growth, unemployment, family stability, volunteer rates, and safety. The personal finance website also measured how many adults feel active and productive, as well as factors like sleep, leisure time, and community support. "In addition to pursuing your passions, having a good work-l…
Over 200K In CT Could Lose Health Coverage Under New Trump Law: See Which Cities Hit Hardest Over 200K In CT Could Lose Health Coverage Under New Trump Law: See Which Cities Hit Hardest
Over 200K In CT Could Lose Health Coverage Under New Trump Law: See Which Cities Hit Hardest A new analysis of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” President Donald Trump’s signature legislation, estimates that more than 200,000 people in Connecticut will either lose their healthcare coverage or see an increase in the cost, according to a report. The act, signed into law on July 4, will overhaul the US government, expand presidential powers, and provide immigration officials with the largest budget in American history. It also aims to reduce spending in several sectors, including healthcare.  Related: CT Pays Higher Insurance Premiums Than Most States The Congressional Budget Of…
Manchester Man With Stolen Gun Runs Twice From Cops, Gives Up After Police Dogs Called: Police Manchester Man With Stolen Gun Runs Twice From Cops, Gives Up After Police Dogs Called: Police
Manchester Man With Stolen Gun Runs Twice From Cops, Gives Up After Police Dogs Called: Police A Connecticut man tried twice to run from state troopers but was caught after a police dog found him hiding under a deck, police said. Dylan Scott, 27, of Manchester, faces multiple felonies following multiple incidents on Friday, Sept. 5, Connecticut State Police said. It all began when Scott refused to pull over during a traffic stop and sped away in Vernon just before 11 a.m., authorities said. He drove off and initially escaped, but police broadcast the Acura TL’s license plate to other agencies and issued an alert. Manchester police spotted the Acura in a driveway on Moore Street just…
Man Gave Cocaine To CT Child He Met On Snapchat, Sexually Exploited Them, Others: DOJ Man Gave Cocaine To CT Child He Met On Snapchat, Sexually Exploited Them, Others: DOJ
Man Gave Cocaine To CT Child He Met On Snapchat, Sexually Exploited Them, Others: DOJ A 30-year-old New Jersey man is facing federal charges after investigators say he used Snapchat to exploit a child in Connecticut and gave the victim cocaine. Miguel Francisco Guzman, 30, of Woodbridge, New Jersey, has been indicted with child exploitation and drug distribution offenses, the US Attorney for Connecticut announced on Friday, Sept. 5.  Court records show Guzman began messaging a child under the age of 13 in Connecticut on Snapchat in March. He allegedly sent explicit images, solicited sexual photos, and traveled to the state to meet the child for sexual conduct. Investiga…
COVID-19 Cases 'Growing' Or 'Likely Growing' In 31 States, CDC Says COVID-19 Cases 'Growing' Or 'Likely Growing' In 31 States, CDC Says
Covid-19 Cases 'Growing' Or 'Likely Growing' In 31 States, CDC Says A late-summer COVID uptick is gaining momentum. Infections are “growing” or “likely growing” in 31 states, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) said after releasing new data Tuesday, Sept. 2, even as the national share of emergency department visits for COVID remains low. The CDC’s transmission model, based on emergency department trends through Aug. 26, estimates: In the Northeast, trends are mixed. Connecticut is flagged as growing. Pennsylvania, the District of Columbia, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont are likely growing.  Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Rhode …
Ghost Hunter Dan Rivera’s Autopsy Results Released After Annabelle Tour Death: Adams Coroner Ghost Hunter Dan Rivera’s Autopsy Results Released After Annabelle Tour Death: Adams Coroner
Ghost Hunter Dan Rivera’s Autopsy Results Released After Annabelle Tour Death: Adams Coroner The Adams County Coroner’s Office has confirmed the cause of death for Dan Rivera, the Connecticut paranormal investigator who died while touring with the infamous Annabelle doll in Gettysburg. Rivera, 54, passed away Sunday, July 13, while leading the Gettysburg stop of the “Devils on the Run” tour, which showcased haunted artifacts including the Annabelle doll. On Friday, the Adams County Coroner’s Office announced that Rivera’s death was cardiac-related and classified as a natural death. “Mr. Rivera had a known history of cardiac issues, which were consistent with the findings,” Coroner…
Drunk Driver Hit 112MPH On Route 8 In Trumbull; Blew Twice Legal Limit: Police Drunk Driver Hit 112MPH On Route 8 In Trumbull; Blew Twice Legal Limit: Police
Drunk Driver Hit 112MPH On Route 8 In Trumbull; Blew Twice Legal Limit: Police A Connecticut man was arrested after state police say he sped more than 110 mph on Route 8 while drunk. Nathaniel Earl, 44, of Derby, was behind the wheel of a gray Jeep Grand Cherokee that a Connecticut State trooper said had approached their cruiser at an extremely high rate of speed. The trooper accelerated and clocked the Jeep at speeds up to 112 mph, State Police said. The driver eventually slowed near traffic, and the trooper pulled them over near Exit 6 in Trumbull. Earl showed clear signs of impairment, including bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and he smelled like alcohol, Sta…
CT Minimum Wage Increasing In January 2026, Boosting Pay For Thousands Of Workers CT Minimum Wage Increasing In January 2026, Boosting Pay For Thousands Of Workers
CT Minimum Wage Increasing In January 2026, Boosting Pay For Thousands Of Workers Connecticut’s lowest-paid workers are getting a boost, as the state’s minimum wage will rise to $16.94 per hour at the start of 2026. Gov. Ned Lamont announced the hike on Wednesday, Sept. 3.  “Nobody who works full-time should have to live in poverty,” Lamont said. “This is a fair, modest increase, and the money earned will go right back into our own economy, supporting local businesses in our communities.” The change comes from a 2019 state law that ties the minimum wage to the federal employment cost index, ensuring yearly adjustments based on inflation and labor costs. …
CT Teachers Turn To GoFundMe As Classroom Costs Soar CT Teachers Turn To GoFundMe As Classroom Costs Soar
CT Teachers Turn To GoFundMe As Classroom Costs Soar School is in session for nearly every student in Connecticut.  While families have seen increased prices while back-to-school shopping, local teachers are also facing a big challenge — covering classroom expenses that keep rising. With budgets stretched thin, more educators are leaning on their own wallets and, increasingly, on community support. According to the Learning Policy Institute, 95 percent of teachers report spending their own money on supplies. The strain has pushed many to seek help online. Many have turned to fundraising sites like GoFundMe to help keep their classrooms s…
CT Players Score Big Wins In Latest Powerball Drawing As Prize Climbs To $1.3B CT Players Score Big Wins In Latest Powerball Drawing As Prize Climbs To $1.3B
CT Players Score Big Wins In Latest Powerball Drawing As Prize Climbs To $1.3B The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an eye-popping $1.3 billion after no one hit the top prize in the Labor Day drawing, but it was still a big day for several Connecticut gamblers.  The biggest Connecticut winner was in Simsbury. They walked away with $150,000 after correctly guessing four numbers and getting the Powerball right. Another person won $50,000. Those numbers were: 8-23-25-40-53, and the Powerball was 5. The next Powerball drawing will be on Wednesday, Sept. 3.  The $1.3 billion jackpot is the fifth-largest one in the nationwide game's history. Anyone who land…
NY Ranked Safest State For Teen Drivers, New Study Finds: Here's Why NY Ranked Safest State For Teen Drivers, New Study Finds: Here's Why
NY Ranked Safest State For Teen Drivers, New Study Finds: Here's Why Teen drivers across the Northeast face some of the safest conditions in the country, while some teens in the mid-Atlantic aren't as fortunate, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst States for Teen Drivers on Tuesday, Aug. 26. The personal finance website compared all 50 states across 23 measures of safety, cost, and driving laws. Car crashes remain the leading cause of death for teens ages 16 to 19, with WalletHub finding that those wrecks cost more than $40 billion each year in medical expenses and lost productivity.  "Learning …
Driver Intentionally Targeted Pedestrian In Stonington Crash: Police Driver Intentionally Targeted Pedestrian In Stonington Crash: Police
Driver Intentionally Targeted Pedestrian In Stonington Crash: Police A 75-year-old Connecticut man is accused of deliberately trying to run down pedestrians in Stonington after first striking one person and fleeing the scene, police said. Officers responded Saturday night, Aug. 30, to Mason Island Road at Glen Hill Road, where they found an injured pedestrian. Witnesses pointed police toward the suspect’s vehicle, which was stopped in traffic nearby, according to investigators. When officers approached, the driver, who is from Mystic, spoke with police before trying to crash into the victim a second time while they sat by a nearby stone wall with several oth…