Kevin Gaiss

What began as one man's effort to help his brother achieve independence has grown into a program that helps people with disabilities and anxiety gain confidence behind the wheel.

Former Hartford police officer Joseph Magnano appeared in court Friday for the first time since being charged with manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Steven Jones, a man who was experiencing a mental health crisis.

Hartford small business owners are celebrating a fresh start after months of repairs following a flood that forced the closure of their tattoo shop and café.

Connecticut lawmakers and supporters are again discussing a long-debated proposal to build a bridge connecting Connecticut and Long Island, a project advocates say could cut travel times and ease regional traffic congestion.

Connecticut wildlife officials are warning that bears are becoming increasingly bold as nuisance bear complaints and home break-ins continue to rise across the state.

Connecticut State Police are asking additional potential victims of domestic violence to come forward as they continue investigating the murder case against Burlington resident Cole Werhan. Werhan, 28, was arrested this week and charged in connection with the death of 26-year-old Janina Brooke Murphy of Massachusetts. Investigators said Murphy died at the end of March after police were called to…

Connecticut State Police are asking additional potential victims of domestic violence to come forward as they continue investigating the murder case against Burlington resident Cole Werhan.

A federal judge is expected to issue a written decision by next Tuesday on whether Quinnipiac University must temporarily maintain its women’s varsity rugby team while a lawsuit challenging the program’s elimination moves forward. The lawsuit, filed by 23 current and future Quinnipiac women’s rugby players, alleges the university violated Title IX by eliminating opportunities for women’s rugby players. The…

Democratic lawmakers are demanding answers after the reported detention of a West Hartford restaurant owner by immigration agents, saying they have been unable to determine why he is being held. The owner of Portobello Restaurant on Park Road in West Hartford, Sead Cecunjanin, was reportedly taken into custody last week. According to the office of U.S. Rep. John Larson, Cecunjanin…

Connecticut rail riders are paying more to travel beginning July 1, as a 5% fare increase takes effect across the state's rail service.