/tags/latest-news Latest News en-US Copyright Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:24:13 GMT /news/2024-11-21/wesleyan-urges-international-students-to-return-to-us-before-trump-takes-office The şÚÁĎłÔąĎÍř university cites “uncertainties” about Trump’s immigration policies. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:24:13 GMT /news/2024-11-21/wesleyan-urges-international-students-to-return-to-us-before-trump-takes-office Chris Polansky /news/2024-11-21/sick-of-it-after-killings-of-mother-and-infant-hartford-advocates-call-for-an-end-to-violence Following Tuesday’s drive-by shooting, violence prevention advocates say it’s time for a change – and called for residents to work harder to stop gun violence. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:00:13 GMT /news/2024-11-21/sick-of-it-after-killings-of-mother-and-infant-hartford-advocates-call-for-an-end-to-violence Chris Polansky, Mark Mirko /news/2024-11-21/robbie-parker-a-fathers-fight-sandy-hook The day after Robbie Parker’s 6-year-old daughter Emilie was shot and killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Alex Jones told his followers that her murder never happened. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:16:59 GMT /news/2024-11-21/robbie-parker-a-fathers-fight-sandy-hook Sujata Srinivasan /news/2024-11-21/former-connecticut-governor-m-jodi-rell-dead-at-78 Rell died following a brief illness in Florida. She was the second female governor in şÚÁĎłÔąĎÍř history, and the state's first female Republican governor. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:16:04 GMT /news/2024-11-21/former-connecticut-governor-m-jodi-rell-dead-at-78 Patrick Skahill /news/2024-11-21/a-place-to-gather-hartford-restaurant-brings-hearty-meals-to-those-who-need-it Gather55 is a pay-what-you-can restaurant in Hartford that serves the city’s working poor with healthy, hearty meals at a reduced price or in exchange for volunteer work. To help fund this mission, Gather55 opens at night as a fine dining experience that draws in customers with monthly guest chefs from across the state. All this builds a community of people serving each other, literally and figuratively. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:00:00 GMT /news/2024-11-21/a-place-to-gather-hartford-restaurant-brings-hearty-meals-to-those-who-need-it Tyler Russell /news/2024-11-21/ct-20k-student-loan-reimbursement-program-will-launch-in-2025 Certain şÚÁĎłÔąĎÍř student loan borrowers are eligible to receive up to $20,000 over four years in loan reimbursement through a new program launching on New Year’s Day. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:56:25 GMT /news/2024-11-21/ct-20k-student-loan-reimbursement-program-will-launch-in-2025 Desirae Sin, CT Mirror /news/2024-11-21/lamont-warns-fixed-costs-will-consume-all-revenue-growth-in-next-ct-budget State will collect another $1.3 billion next year, but lawmakers can’t spend it. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:39:55 GMT /news/2024-11-21/lamont-warns-fixed-costs-will-consume-all-revenue-growth-in-next-ct-budget Keith M. Phaneuf / CT Mirror /news/2024-11-20/a-great-day-in-hartford-downtown-library-reopens-nearly-2-years-after-flooding In 2022, torrents of water damaged ceilings, walls, furniture and other parts of the library on Main Street. Repairs and renovations cost $10 million. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 21:55:54 GMT /news/2024-11-20/a-great-day-in-hartford-downtown-library-reopens-nearly-2-years-after-flooding Chris Polansky /news/2024-11-20/former-bridgeport-coal-powered-plant-to-be-demolished The PSEG Plant, in service from the 1950s to 2021, used to power much of Bridgeport’s business base, but shuttered as the state signaled a move away from fossil fuels. Demolition is expected to occur within a three-year timespan, removing a visible part of the city’s skyline. While the site is expected to be a draw due to its location near the waterfront, officials say environmental remediation is needed. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:55:44 GMT /news/2024-11-20/former-bridgeport-coal-powered-plant-to-be-demolished Eddy Martinez /news/2024-11-20/hartford-shooting-kills-mother-4-month-old-son Authorities say a car pulled up alongside their vehicle Tuesday afternoon and opened fire, killing 20-year-old Jessiah Mercado and her four-month-old baby. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:23:03 GMT /news/2024-11-20/hartford-shooting-kills-mother-4-month-old-son Staff Report