Shelton Man Charged in West Haven I-95 Road-Rage Shooting
A 57-year-old Shelton man faces six charges in an Aug. 1 road-rage incident on I-95 in West Haven, where a driver reported gunfire. He is due in court Nov. 17.
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Connecticut Officials in New Haven Urge Withdrawal of Head Start Rule
Connecticut served 4,847 children and 46 pregnant women through 22 Head Start programs in 2024-25. State leaders urged withdrawal of a proposed federal rule.
CTtransit Halves Fares for Veterans and Youth Statewide
CTtransit’s new statewide discount gives veterans and riders ages 5–18 half-price local and CTfastrak fares, with youth 31-day passes priced at $30.60.
Connecticut's ICE Limits Take Effect as More Than 100 Rally in Meriden
More than 100 people rallied across the street from the Meriden courthouse Oct. 1, as a state law requiring judicial warrants for civil immigration arrests at schools, hospitals and houses of worship took effect.
Connecticut's Stricter Left-Lane Law Is in Effect; Violators Face $88 Fine
Connecticut's stricter left-lane law took effect Oct. 1. Drivers who stay in the passing lane on multi-lane highways without passing can face an $88 fine.
West Haven Bond Rating Upgraded to A, With Stable Outlook
S&P Global raised West Haven's bond rating from A- to A on Sept. 29, crediting stronger financial controls since the city left state oversight. The outlook is stable.
West Haven Man Sentenced to 92 Months for Attempting to Join ISIS
A 29-year-old West Haven man who tried to travel to Syria to fight for ISIS was sentenced to 92 months in federal prison and lifetime supervised release.
North Haven, East Haven Lawmakers Push to Pause Connecticut's Gas and Diesel Taxes
Republicans from North Haven and East Haven want Gov. Ned Lamont to call lawmakers back to suspend the 25-cent gas tax and 49.9-cent diesel tax through Dec. 31. Lamont asks how the state would pay for roads and bridges.
Federal Judge Blocks Connecticut's Ban on Selling Convertible Pistols
A federal judge in Bridgeport blocked Connecticut's ban on importing and selling convertible pistols made on or after Oct. 1, hours before it took effect. The state is expected to appeal.
Connecticut Drivers Face New Fines and Rules Starting Oct. 1
New Haven drivers and others statewide face new rules Oct. 1, including a six-month license suspension for a third qualifying school-bus violation and higher exhaust and travel-ban fines.
West Haven Approves 90-Unit Mixed-Use Project on Campbell Avenue
West Haven’s Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously Sept. 22 for 90 apartments over shops at 325 Campbell Ave., the former Mantilia Motors lot.
High Tide Floods East Haven Streets as Nor’easter Hits Shore
High tide flooded East Haven intersections Saturday, Sept. 26. Public Works Superintendent Charlie Coyle warned drivers that salt water could damage vehicles and urged them to stay off the roads.