FEMA has faced criticism and praise during Helene. Here’s what it does — and doesn’t do
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is tasked with helping states and communities hit by disasters like Hurricane Helene.
Bands drop out of Orlando music festival after Kyle Rittenhouse booked as guest
Shell Shock organizers describe the festival as a concert charity event that seeks to raise funds for a charity that ...
State police release body camera footage of suspect stabbing Woodbury police officer
WOODBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Connecticut State Police released body camera footage Friday of a suspect stabbing a police officer ...
City leaders launch bioscience teaching facility in New Haven
College St. in New Haven is home to the new BioCity Lab, a dream that’s been in the making since the COVID-19 pandemic and is ...
Civil rights groups ask to extend voter registration deadlines in hurricane-ravaged states
With registration deadlines looming, Democrats and civil rights groups are asking election officials in the states ravaged by ...
Meriden man died 1 month after August motorcycle crash
A funeral procession will be held on Saturday for a Meriden man that died from injuries related to a motorcycle crash in ...
Section of I-91 southbound in Rocky Hill closed due to crash
A portion of Interstate 91 southbound is closed on Friday night due to a rollover crash. Possible serious injuries have been reported. The incident happened at around ...
Collier scores 26 to help Lynx top Sun 90-81 in Game 3 of semifinal series and take 2-1 lead
Napheesa Collier scored 26 points and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Connecticut Sun 90-81 to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five semifinal series Friday night. Game 4 is ...
Well-known Asheville music tradition returns in a sign of hopefulness after Helene
A well-known Asheville musical tradition returned Friday night, in a sign of hopefulness a week after Helene battered the mountain city. The Asheville Drum Circle had its ...
Former owner of water buffalo that roamed Iowa suburb for days pleads guilty
The owner of a water buffalo that ran loose in a Des Moines, Iowa, suburb for days pleaded guilty for having an animal at large. The owner was fined $105 and court costs ...
Willimantic man faces felony burglary, robbery charges
A Willimantic man was arrested on two felony warrants this week for a burglary and an attempted robbery, according to state ...
Mattel releases first Diwali Barbie doll
( The Hill) — Mattel is introducing its first Diwali Barbie doll, which the company says is being released as part of its “commitment to promoting celebrations of heritage.” The doll, unveiled on ...