Nearly 740,000 Connecticut drivers expected to travel for Fourth of July

Millions of people are hitting the road for Independence Day celebrations. This year, experts say the holiday travel period spans over two weekends from Saturday June 28 to Sunday, July 6.  INRIX, a transportation data provider, estimates the busiest time …

Conversation Connecticut: Rick Springfield discusses his legendary career and current concert tour

In today's "Conversation Connecticut," News 12's Rebecca Surran welcomes Rick Springfield. Springfield is an Australian musician and actor who is best known for his 1981 hit song "Jessie's Girl." He talks about his current …

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State looking to expand use of speed cameras to Connecticut highways

HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - The state is looking to expand the use of cameras to crack down on speeding drivers on Connecticut highways. After one of the deadliest years on Connecticut roads, the state’s Department of Transportation is looking for ways to …

Connecticut awards $10 million to rural communities for roadway improvements

Eight rural communities in the state will receive funding through the Transportation Rural Improvement Program, which is administered by CTDOT. HARTFORD, Conn. — The state of Connecticut has awarded a total of $10 million to eight of its rural communities …

Connecticut employment program to offer 1,200 young people job experience

Young people from North Central Connecticut will participate in the 2025 Summer Youth Employment and Learning Program led by Capital Workforce Partners. HARTFORD, Conn. — This summer, a total of 1,200 young people from across North Central Connecticut will …

Connecticut AG William Tong sues US Department of Education for cutting mental health funding

Tong joined a coalition of 16 state attorneys general Tuesday, suing the U.S. Department of Education to stop cuts to congressionally approved mental health funding. HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut Attorney General William Tong is part of a 16-state …

Mexican man associated with Connecticut drug ring is sentenced

Hugo Ivan Ramirez-Bellozo, 35, was sentenced in Hartford to five years imprisonment for a fentanyl trafficking offense. After that, he’ll face removal proceedings. HARTFORD, Conn. — A Mexican man was sentenced in Hartford federal court Tuesday to five …

Man walks into Connecticut pizzeria and steals money right out of the tip jar

A brazen theft at a local pizza shop was caught on camera. Someone walked into Empire Pizza & Grill in Bristol and emptied the tip jar right off the counter. BRISTOL, Connecticut — The tip jar is a staple at many restaurants.  It’s an optional way of …