Ackert Remaining In Lt. Governor Race, Saying 'Leadership Matters'

The popular Tolland County lawmaker will remain in the race despite a less-than-glorious exit by his would-be running mate.

UConn Mourning Loss Of Former Soccer Star, College Legend

UConn Nation has lost one of its athletic greats.

Mansfield Town Manager Placed On Leave

The Mansfield mayor was mum on the details, but made it clear in a Tuesday night announcement that the town manager was on leave.

Exploring the Rich Diversity of Trees in the UConn Arboretum

The Connecticut State Museum of Natural History hosts popular walking tour of the UConn Arboretum again this spring.

Hometown Eastern Senior Completes Extraordinary Journey With CSCU Top Honor

A Barnard award has gone to a senior at Eastern from Willimantic.

Joshua's Trust Names Christina Mailhos As New Executive Director

The conservation nonprofit said the former Willington first selectwoman will lead its next chapter.

Mother's Day Dining In Mansfield: Options Abound

In Mansfield, there are plenty of Mother's Day dining options to choose from.

Mansfield Pinpointed For Sightings Of Weird 'Jumping Worm'

The invasive worms have been reported in dozens of Connecticut towns. Check out the map for details.

Mansfield Adopts Share Of 2026-27 Region 19 School Budget

The vote was this week.

Eversource Releases Annual Town-By-Town Reliability Scorecards: See The Results For Mansfield

Eversource officials Wednesday distributed town-by-town snapshots of the utility's performance in Connecticut.

ID Released In Connection With Airline Trail Untimely Death

DEEP police have released an identification in connection with an untimely death Monday at a hiking and recreational trail in Connecticut.

UConn Class Of 2026: By The Numbers

Meet the University of Connecticut's 2026 graduating class.

Auriemma On Charles' Retirement: 'One Of The Best Basketball Players In The World'

WNBA and UConn legend Tina Charles announced her retirement on Tuesday.

Coventry Man Charged In Transportation Company Probe Also Accused Of Unrelated Corporate Theft Crimes

A Coventry man was charged on several warrants on the same day last week, state police said.

Governor Announces Supplemental Aid For School, Town Budgets ... See What Mansfield Will Get

The increased support is designed to "close critical funding gaps in school budgets and town finances," according to the governor.

State Police Investigating Untimely Death On Popular Recreational Trail

State Police are investigating the death of a 77-year-old man after a "medical emergency" on a popular recreational trail in Hebron.

Criminal Charges Piling Up On Coventry Transportation Company Flagged By Better Business Bureau

Botched jobs in Somers and Tolland are the latest complaints against an unlicensed Coventry Transportation Company, authorities said.

UConn Establishes Endowed Accounting Professorship with KPMG

UConn and KPMG officials gathered at the School of Business Graduate Business Learning Center in Hartford to make the announcement.

Mansfield Nets $14K-Plus In Latest State Nip Bottle Surcharge Program Payout

The Connecticut Nickel per Nip program has topped the $22 million mark in terms of payouts to cities and towns over its four-year lifespan.

Fake Massage Therapist Charged With Prostitution In Coventry: Police

An in-home massage operation was illegal in more ways than one, Coventry police said.

Stinky Corpse Flower Plant Marks First Bloom on UConn Campus Since 2013

That odor wasn't a smelly sock from Gampel ... it was the inaugural bloom of UConn's corpse flower Bullseye

Smashed Door Leads To Charges Against Mansfield Resident

A knife was also involved in a dispute in Mansfield, state police said.

Human Remains Found In Chaplin Positively Identified As Missing Mansfield Woman

The woman had been missing since last fall, according to police.

Human Remains Discovered In Chaplin; State Police Investigation Underway

Troopers responded to the wooded area Friday morning after people out walking spotted the remains.

Rental Market Showing Variety In Mansfield

Mansfield listings show entry-level rents starting just above $1,000 per month for studio apartments.

Eastern Connecticut Trophy Trout Area Among Latest To Be Stocked

Trout stocking was done this week at a prized eastern Connecticut fishing area.

UConn Women, Michigan to Begin Series In 2026-27 Season

Two standout women's college basketball programs have announced a series of games.

Mansfield Memorial Day Parade, Cemetery Ceremony Set For May 25

The May 25 observance starts with a 9 a.m. parade in Mansfield Center and continues with a cemetery ceremony.

Coventry Man Accused Of Pointing Gun At Child: Police

Police in Coventry said they arrested a man accused of pointing a loaded gun at a child over the weekend.

Eastern Connecticut Player Nabs Top Prize In CT Lottery Scratch Game Buzzer-Beater

A six-figure win was registered as a CT Lottery scratch game was expiring.

UConn's Serah Williams Selected by Connecticut Sun At The 2026 WNBA Draft

UConn women’s basketball senior Serah Williams was selected with the 33rd overall pick in the third round of the 2026 WNBA Draft Monday.

Azzi Fudd Selected No. 1 in 2026 WNBA Draft, Joins Paige Bueckers As A Pro

Fudd is now the seventh No. 1 pick in UConn history.

UConn Unveils New Center Focused On Preventing Sexual Violence On Campus

A new UConn center will study sexual violence and develop interventions shaped by a 2022 presidential task force.

DEEP Cops Make Arrest In Connection With Sex Assault At State Park In Eastern Connecticut

Charges have been filed in connection with a sexual assault at an eastern Connecticut state park.

Spring Into Sports: Where And How To Participate In Mansfield

Town programs this spring include youth sports, swim lessons, fitness classes and outdoor activities.

Storrs Free Dental Clinic To Serve About 1,200 Patients At E.O. Smith High School

The two-day clinic in Storrs will offer free dental care on a first-come, first-served basis.

Geno Auriemma, Dawn Staley, Release Respectful Statements To 'Shift Back' To Basketball And 'Move Forward'

UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma and South Carolina coach Dawn Staley on Tuesday released post-semifinal statements.

Mansfield-Storrs Tag Sale Trail Set For April 25 Across The Map

Shoppers can use a free map to visit dozens of sales around Mansfield from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 25.

Michigan Defeats UConn For NCAA Men's Basketball Championship

UConn was seeking a seventh national championship Monday night.

Itsy Bitsy Spider Causes Small Car To Hit Big Transit Bus In Mansfield: Crash Report

A spider caused a crash in Mansfield over the weekend, state police report says.