Staff Report

Authorities say a car pulled up alongside their vehicle Tuesday afternoon and opened fire, killing 20-year-old Jessiah Mercado and her four-month-old baby.

Live Connecticut results from the 2024 election, including the race for the White House and Connecticut's 5th Congressional District.

Harris extended the state's long trend of supporting Democratic presidential candidates and added seven electoral votes to her tally. Stay here for updated results and reaction.

In Connecticut’s 5th Congressional District, incumbent Rep. Jahana Hayes, a Democrat, defeated GOP challenger George Logan.

U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy and a host of incumbent Congressional representatives are vying to again represent Connecticut in Congress.

Trees are still heavy with some varieties of apples, so we’re sharing recommendations for Connecticut’s best orchards, cider mills and apple cider donuts.

Robert Sharkevich Sr., died last week while fighting a brush fire in Berlin. “Robert was not just my brother; he was my hero," said Karen Letizio, Sharkevich's sister.

A Wethersfield firefighter died and two others were injured Tuesday. Helicopters from the National Guard were working to douse the fire in Berlin.

Various cities and emergency departments across Connecticut were reporting issues with 911 calls Tuesday afternoon. State emergency officials were encouraging that people not call 911 unless they have an emergency. People who can’t call 911 were encouraged to text to 911.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes is matched up again with former Republican state Sen. George Logan. The two spoke with Connecticut Public about the close race.