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Lamont Wants Emergency Powers Extended: Here's What It Would Do

Best Ice Cream In Connecticut Revealed / Dog Missing 2 1/2 Months Reunited With Family / CT Ranks No. 5 For 'Most Dangerous Roads'

Here are the news stories trending across Connecticut Wednesday morning:

Lamont Wants Emergency Powers Extended: Here’s Exactly What That Would Do

A special legislative session will convene Wednesday to vote on whether to renew 11 of Gov. Ned Lamont's executive orders. Here’s an explainer piece that details what the orders actually entail.>>>Read More.


Here's Where To Find The Best Ice Cream In Connecticut

"Food & Wine" magazine recently named the best ice cream in every state. One dairy farm and restaurant in Connecticut took the top spot.>>>Read More.

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Dog Missing 2 1/2 Months Reunited With Family

Gigi, a female Shepherd mix, disappeared into the woods, and segued into feral survival mode, before she finally returned to her family.>>>Read More.


Report: CT Ranks No. 5 For ‘Most Dangerous Roads During COVID-19'

Connecticut experienced a 22 percent increase in traffic fatalities last year, according to a new study.>>>Read More.

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CT-Based Company Raises Minimum Hourly Wage To $20

The raise will benefit more than 5,000 full-time and part-time employees, the company said.>>>Read More.

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