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Beloved Hartford-area muralist dies suddenly. ‘CT is so much more beautiful because you were here’
Hartford muralist Tao LaBossiere died suddenly Tuesday. He was known for paintings on churches, restaurants and the sides of buildings, as well as for his kindness and wisdom.
UConn can accommodate 40,000 students, Senate leaders say. They want a plan to increase the school’s capacity
Democratic Senate leaders are calling on the University of Connecticut to expand both enrollment and housing capacity to avoid losing high-performing students to other states.
CT Trump-themed store opens and customers say they can’t ‘resist’ merch for their candidate
At Connecticut's new Trump-themed store, the enthusiasm is fierce. "It's nice to have America — and someone who wants to stand up for it," said Ken, who has managed the...
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Hartford’s Arulampalam joining yearlong executive development program for mayors
Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam has been selected to participate in a yearlong international leadership program for mayors, his office announced Wednesday. Arulampalam is part of the eighth class of the...
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CT town to review policy after vote not to fly Thin Blue Line police flag drew threats, ‘much hate’
Kristen Moreno said she was a close relative of CT Trooper First Class Aaron Pelletier and chided the council for not adequately honoring the fallen trooper "because his death didn't...
CT police officer saves newborn deer
She wrapped the fawn in blankets and stimulated the fawn to breathe, police said.
Man found dead after motorcycle accident in CT: police
A man was killed following a motorcycle accident in Bloomfield early Saturday morning. According to police, dispatch received a report of a motorcycle on the lawn of a business at...
Bristol schools superintendent is set to retire. Here’s a look back at her 35-year career
Bristol Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Catherine Carbone will be retiring at the end of the school year, she announced Friday in a letter to families.
Plan to kill geese in CT city paused after outpouring of passionate input on both sides
A fourth-grader whose class wrote letters to the board on the subject suggested an alternative habitat could be made instead of investing in killing the geese.
CT city’s school board chair, others make plea to city for millions to plug massive budget holes
In a letter obtained by the Courant, Hartford school officials recently demanded the city allocate more money to its schools in the face of a budget deficit, a decade of...