New Britain police are investigating a suspected murder-suicide involving a couple found with gunshot wounds, with the investigation led by the Detective Division.

NBC Connecticut Investigates has learned new details about how two private schools and the Connecticut Department of Children and Families handled concerns involving a teacher later charged in cases involving young female students.   The case centers on Nicholas Ricciardi, a former teacher at Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Hartford in West Hartford, who later pleaded guilty to charges in four cases connected to the way he tickled or touched school-age girls. 

Conrod Davy, 41, was unlawfully living in Bridgeport. He pleaded guilty in Hartford federal court on Wednesday to trafficking fentanyl and making false statements.

Gov. Ned Lamont and other Connecticut officials are expected to address the public on Wednesday afternoon, one day after voters headed to the polls for the 2026 midterm elections and elected Lamont for a third term. Lamont is scheduled to hold two post-Election Day news briefings at the State Capitol in Hartford. Connecticut Governor 93.9% expected vote in Source: NBC News Decision Desk Projected Winner Ned Lamont

Gov. Ned Lamont and other Connecticut officials are expected to address the public on Wednesday afternoon, one day after voters headed to the polls for the 2026 midterm elections and elected Lamont for a third term. Lamont is scheduled to hold two post-Election Day news briefings at the State Capitol in Hartford. Connecticut Governor 93.9% expected vote in Source: NBC News Decision Desk Projected Winner Ned Lamont

Nicole Sousa from the Old Statehouse in Hartford, CT, discusses the history of election cakes, a sweet civic tradition dating back to 1771.

With Halloween officially behind us and Thanksgiving on the horizon, several changes are about to descend upon Storrs.

What to KnowAttorney General William Tong (D) is running for his third term in office. John Bolton, Tong’s Republican challenger, is a practicing attorney in Connecticut.Tong’s work includes settlements with Purdue Pharma, along with pushing back on Trump administration policies.Bolton served on former Gov. John Rowland’s task force to retain the Hartford Whalers, and represented 40 teachers in the state pushing back on Gov. Ned Lamont’s vaccination requirements

The recent arrests also included the seizure of fentanyl, cocaine and firearms. It all followed a DEA investigation into drug trafficking in Hartford.

What to KnowLuke Bronin, former mayor of Hartford, is looking to take over the seat from John Larson who he defeated in the August primary. If Republican Amy Chai wins, she will be the first Republican to represent Connecticut’s 1st District in Congress since the 1950s.John Larson previously held the seat for 27 years, first elected in 1998. See election results below. Connecticut 1 U. S. House 0% expected vote in Source: NBC News Decision Desk