Two astronauts who traveled to the International Space Station aboard Boeing’s Starliner more than six months ago, learned this month their return trip is being delayed again! NASA announced that the crew won’t come back now until at least March 2025. We spoke with our science guru, David Mestre, about the delay and the impact of the news on the astronauts stuck in space.
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This week, a woman fell through the ice in Vernon, CT. We spoke with DEEP Deputy Commissioner Mason Trumble about ice safety and how to detect if the ice is strong enough to hold you and pets before you walk on it.
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Norwalk Police recently arrested another person caught selling illegal cannabis and THC products at a city convenience store. There have been dozens of these incidents in just the past couple of years. We spoke with Police Chief James Walsh about the busts and efforts to combat the growing problem moving forward.
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It only took the nation 250 years, but the eagle is finally our designated national bird. What took so long? We spoke with Miley Bull of the Connecticut Audubon Society about the new title for bald eagles in America and did a hyper-focus look at eagle populations in Connecticut.
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Actress Blake Lively filed an 80-page complaint regarding sexual misconduct and defamation against her co-star and the director of It Ends with Us, Justin Baldoni. We took this case and found key takeaways to relate back to Connecticut residents touched by domestic violence. We spoke with Deb Greenwood, CEO of The Center for Family Justice.
If you or someone you know needs support: https://centerforfamilyjustice.org/
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Connecticut decided not to select an offshore wind project as part of a multi-state effort to find green solutions for energy. But does it mean that’s off the table for good? We spoke with Senator Ryan Fazio, Ranking Senator on the CT Energy and Technology Committee, about what he calls a major victory and what to look out for during the 2025 state legislative session.
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What’s the best Christmas movie? Melissa and her four siblings debated the top holidays flicks. Melissa’s parents also chimed in on the debate and even her husband, Derik!
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This year, Hannukah begins on the evening of December 25th. We spoke with Rabbi Shlame Landa before celebrating to talk about traditions tied to the Jewish holiday.
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Caring for a hospitalized child with a critical illness is very challenging for parents. That’s why one local non-profit used their story to create a solution to give families good meals while staying in the hospital with their kids. Jeff Dorman, founder of Feeding Families Foundation, shared the story of beginning this non-profit, the work that it’s doing and the goals for the future.
For more information: https://feedingfamiliesfoundation.org/
IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff