Connecticut zombie mall transforms into 80,000-square foot pickleball court

The space at Stamford Town Center was once a Saks Fifth Avenue store, but Pickleball America is the latest sports-entertainment venue that will host regional and national tournaments.

Community demands answers and honors Reverend Tommie Jackson at vigil

Dozens of people gathered at the government center in Stamford on Friday night to pay their respects to Reverend Tommie Jackson, and to demand answers after the 69-year-old was struck and killed by a police cruiser.

Lawsuits against OxyContin owners on hold; judge orders negotiations

A judge has kept lawsuits against OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma and members of the Sackler family who own it on hold until Feb. 1 but ordered the parties to negotiate a new settlement. Connecticut and Washington state argued that suits against the Sacklers should be allowed to move ahead immediately.

Mask mandates reinstated in parts of Connecticut

Bridgeport, Hartford and Stamford will be mandating indoor mask-wearing amid another coronavirus surge fueled by the delta variant, city officials said.

Bear sightings in Connecticut on the rise

Connecticut officials have fielded more than 5,000 reports of black bear sightings in the state this year.

Truck plunges into water in Connecticut during snowstorm

A video from the Stamford Fire Department shows crews going into the icy water, pulling the occupants to safety, and then towing the truck to shore.

How to vote by mail using an absentee ballot in Connecticut

In light of the risks posed by the coronavirus pandemic, Connecticut now allows any registered voter to request an absentee ballot. Here is what you need to know.

Towns testing sewage to track coronavirus spread

A number of municipalities in our area are monitoring wastewater for evidence of the coronavirus.

Restaurant-goers in Connecticut wary of indoor dining

Outdoor dining has drawn crowds across the tristate area but as cases of COVID-19 continue to surge elsewhere in the country, many restaurants in Connecticut have seen hesitation from customers when it comes to dining inside.

Immigrants deliver food, 'hope' to workers hit by pandemic

These aide networks can be informal and operate on word-of-mouth and social media fundraising campaigns, the AP reported.

Military medical crews caring for COVID-19 patients in Connecticut

Army reservists and national guardsmen are caring for COVD-19 patients in Connecticut. The Connecticut National Guard recently set up 200 beds at Stamford Hospital.