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 …
Famed CT Ghost Hunter Dan Rivera’s Autopsy Results Release: Coroner Famed CT Ghost Hunter Dan Rivera’s Autopsy Results Release: Coroner
Famed CT Ghost Hunter Dan Rivera’s Autopsy Results Release: 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 CT Driver Hit 112MPH On Route 8; Blew Twice Legal Limit: Police Drunk CT Driver Hit 112MPH On Route 8; Blew Twice Legal Limit: Police
Drunk CT Driver Hit 112MPH On Route 8; 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…
CT Ranked In Top 15 For Teen Driving Safety, New Study Finds: Here's Why CT Ranked In Top 15 For Teen Driving Safety, New Study Finds: Here's Why
CT Ranked In Top 15 For Teen Driving Safety, 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 CT Crash: Police Driver Intentionally Targeted Pedestrian In CT Crash: Police
Driver Intentionally Targeted Pedestrian In CT 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…
Old Greenwich Murder-Suicide: ChatGPT Encouraged Man’s Deadly Delusions, Report Says Old Greenwich Murder-Suicide: ChatGPT Encouraged Man’s Deadly Delusions, Report Says
Old Greenwich Murder-Suicide: ChatGPT Encouraged Man’s Deadly Delusions, Report Says A grim murder-suicide in one of Connecticut’s wealthiest suburbs is fueling debate after a new report alleged that ChatGPT deepened the suspect’s delusions and may have driven him further into darkness in the days leading up to the killing. Stein-Erik Soelberg, 56, and his 83-year-old mother, Suzanne Adams, were found dead inside their Old Greenwich home on Aug. 5, police said. Investigators believe Soelberg killed Adams before killing himself.  Related: Strange Online Rants Preceded Greenwich Murder-Suicide In the months before the killing, Soelberg — who had a lifelong history of me…
$1M Tickets Sold In CT, Jackpot Climbs To $1.1B $1M Tickets Sold In CT, Jackpot Climbs To $1.1B
$1M Tickets Sold In CT, Jackpot Climbs To $1.1B While no one walked away with Saturday night’s $925 million Powerball jackpot, several lucky players still struck it rich — including some right here in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. The Aug. 30 winning numbers were 3, 18, 22, 27, 33 and the Powerball 17, with a 3x Power Play, lottery officials said. Six tickets matched all five numbers (but missed the Powerball) to win $1 million each. Those were sold in California (4), Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania. Three more tickets in Colorado, Indiana, and New Hampshire matched five plus the Power Play…
Amtrak Debuts New High-Speed Trains Across Northeast As Trump Seizes DC's Union Station Amtrak Debuts New High-Speed Trains Across Northeast As Trump Seizes DC's Union Station
Amtrak Debuts New High-Speed Trains Across Northeast As Trump Seizes DC's Union Station High-speed rail in the Northeast just got a significant upgrade. Amtrak's new NextGen Acela trains launched on Wednesday, August 27. The first train left Union Station in Washington, DC, at 5 a.m., while a second one departed Boston's South Station at 6 a.m. The upgraded trains promise faster service and more seats to the nation's busiest rail travel corridor. "Acela is synonymous with American high-speed trains, and today marks a new era of next-generation service," said Amtrak President Roger Harris. "On behalf of everyone at Amtrak, I’m proud to welcome you aboard NextGen Acela. Th…
America’s 50 Wealthiest Suburbs Ranked: East Coast Enclaves Dominate The List America’s 50 Wealthiest Suburbs Ranked: East Coast Enclaves Dominate The List
America’s 50 Wealthiest Suburbs Ranked: East Coast Enclaves Dominate The List The richest suburbs in America have been named — and the East Coast is cleaning up. A new GOBankingRates report finds that New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, and Virginia communities are holding their own (and then some) among the country’s priciest and most prosperous addresses. For the second year in a row, Scarsdale, NY wore the crown. The leafy Westchester enclave boasts an average household income of $601,193 in 2023 — up 2.2 percent from the year before — and home values pushing past $1.2 million. Not far behind was Rye, NY, where the average household brings in $421,259 an…