Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo welcomes 2 Chinese Gorals to Bridgeport

The Asian mountain species is making its debut at the zoo. The gorals resemble and have similar characteristics to a goat or antelope. BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo announced an exciting addition to its Bridgeport facility on Monday. The …

Connecticut man sentenced for manufacturing, modifying and selling guns

Jonathan Willette, 34, of Meriden, was sentenced to 20 years in prison, suspended after eight years served, for multiple firearms offenses he committed. NEW HAVEN, Conn. — The Connecticut Division of Justice announced that a Meriden man has been sentenced …

Connecticut funeral director accused of embezzlement scam appears in court

“Where is our money?": that’s the main question people wanted answered Tuesday as 51-year-old Phillip Pietras appeared in court. VERNON, Conn. — A Connecticut funeral director charged with embezzling money from nearly a dozen clients appeared in …

Gov. Lamont greenlights creation of Connecticut-Puerto Rico Trade Commission

An effort to deepen economic ties between the State of Connecticut and the U.S. Territory of Puerto Rico came together on Tuesday. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont signed into law a bill that would establish a 23-member trade commission between the state and …

2 rescued after plane crashes into ocean off coast of Connecticut

BRANFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Two people were rescued after a plane crashed into the ocean off the coast of Connecticut Sunday morning, according to officials. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said around 10:30 a.m., a Piper PA-32 Cherokee with two …

Connecticut man gets 33 years in prison for stray-bullet killing of Olympian’s mother

Connecticut faces ‘draconian decisions’ if federal cuts become law

HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - The budget bill being debated right now in the U.S. senate could bring big changes to programs in Connecticut. The bill passed by the house is more than one thousand pages long. There is a lot to it, and a lot that could change, …

Connecticut Senate passes 2-year state budget ahead of legislative deadline

HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - Connecticut lawmakers have to make several critical votes on important matters before the legislative session ends on Wednesday. The state House of Representatives passed a 2-year $55.8 billion budget on Monday night. The Senate …

You may notice some wildfire smoke in Connecticut

HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - As the weather in Connecticut trends muggier and warmer this week, it may also get smokier. Some wildfire smoke from Canada could show up at ground level in the western part of the state by Tuesday evening. “[Wednesday], thicker, …

Man reels in record-breaking carp from Connecticut lake

BRIDGEWATER, CT (WFSB) - A man recently caught himself a record-breaking carp out of a lake in Bridgewater. Rafal Wlazlo reeled in a 45 pound 8 ounce common carp from Lake Lillinonah, according to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s …