Voter turnout among young people in New Britain was low this Election Day. Students at CCSU say they understand the importance of voting, but many didn’t make it to the polls.

Connecticut’s top election official says about 35% of the state’s registered voters participated in Tuesday’s municipal elections.

According to unofficial election results, Prop 1 was approved by about 46% of voters, while more than 12% left the ballot question blank.

If you’ve noticed more deer crossing roads or wandering through your yard lately, you’re not imagining things; fall is when they’re most active. WSHU’s Sabrina Garone spoke with Tony DeNicola, founder and CEO of White Buffalo Inc., a wildlife management nonprofit that operates locally and around the world, to learn more.

It was a bright red spot on a night when Democrats scored wins in nearby New York City and New Jersey.

Their marquee victory was in New Britain where Democratic State Representative Bobby Sanchez flipped the mayor’s office after Erin Stewart, a 12-year Republican incumbent, stepped away to run for governor.

The wins mean Republicans retain control over the offices of County Executive, District Attorney, and Hempstead Town Supervisor

On Monday, representatives from United Illuminating stated that there's a clear need for the project, and that the state Siting Council, which is responsible for approving proposals, has never denied this need.

Former Vice President Dick Cheney died Monday night from complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease. He was 84.

The Trump administration says it’ll only partially fund the nation’s SNAP benefits this month, following a court order to do so. The head of a Bridgeport, Connecticut-based food pantry said that it won’t be enough.