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A new midseason report shows Connecticut high school football teams competing unexpectedly with key players making big plays.

The report shares team strengths + upcoming challenges during the ongoing season.

Stew Leonard's has introduced its new Butter Pop Cones that mix rich butter, sweet pop flavor and a classic cone—taste testers found the treat both fun and unexpectedly delicious today.

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced an $8M settlement with Mylan — providing 10,000 free EpiPens to 30 Federally Qualified Health Centers to expand access to lifesaving medication.

Mylan denies wrongdoing.

School officials today appointed Evan Byron as principal of Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy and Ricquel Pratt as assistant principal of Roton Middle School to strengthen leadership in local schools.

Byron has over 13 years of education experience and Pratt served as dean of students for three years.

Norwalk approved the second phase of the Manresa Wilds park plan today — the decision clears the way for a special zoning district that will enable the Development Park Master Plan.

The SoNo Baking Company will close its Norwalk store after more than 20 years of serving artisanal breads, pastries, tarts, and custom cakes — the Water Street location, which opened in 2005, has been a local favorite.

Cannondale's parent company will close its Wilton office, cutting 143 jobs as its HR vice president stated that nearly all employees will be affected + transition details are expected to be announced soon.

The federal government is seeking to revoke the permit for Revolution Wind, an offshore project providing clean energy and 1,200 local jobs, claiming it poses national security risks while Governor Lamont reviews options as legal challenges continue.