Connecticut Sun ownership exploring ‘options’ including sale amid demand for major investment

UNCASVILLE — The Connecticut Sun spent much of the last year emphatically denying that Mohegan Tribe ownership group was considering selling the franchise, but that narrative changed dramatically on Monday when it was reported that the team’s owners hired …

Connecticut Sun owners eye sale, potential move

Days before the start of the WNBA season, the Connecticut Sun’s owners hired a firm to look into a possible sale of the franchise, which potentially could relocate. The Mohegan Tribe, which owns the club, commissioned Allen & Co. to explore its …

Connecticut DEEP acquires 643 acres in Killingly for Wildlife Management Area

State environmental officials say the acquisition will protect a diverse ecosystem and preserve significant wildlife habitats. KILLINGLY, Conn. — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection announced Tuesday that it acquired …

Connecticut man convicted of violently forcing women into prostitution

A Hartford federal grand jury found David “Saint” Marshall, 40, of Bristol, guilty of sex trafficking, obstruction of justice and violating a protective order. HARTFORD, Conn. — A Connecticut man better known as “Saint” has been convicted of sex …

Connecticut officials stress importance of buckling up in both front and back seats

State and local agencies are rolling out a new, collaborative campaign to emphasize the value of wearing seat belts regardless of where one sits in a car. NEWINGTON, Conn. — With Memorial Day Weekend around the corner, the state of Connecticut is launching …

4 Walgreen stores in Connecticut to close before end of month

The closures join a list of other Connecticut locations that met the same fate in recent months. CONNECTICUT, USA — Walgreens is set to close four Connecticut locations before the end of the month, according to the company's website. The locations …

Connecticut is one of the ‘safest’ states in America, officials report

DESPP Commissioner Ronnell Higgins said that violent crimes such as murder and property crimes including motor vehicle theft are declining substantially. MIDDLETOWN, Conn. — Crime in Connecticut continues to decline, according to a new report from the …

Connecticut theaters respond after thousands in federal NEA grants rescinded

Impacted theater companies said they anticipated changes to NEA funding under the current administration, but never expected something like this. MIDDLETOWN, Conn. — President Donald Trump proposed eliminating the National Endowment for the Arts, or NEA, …

Connecticut Sun exploring all options, including sale of franchise according to team president

Connecticut Sun exploring all options, including sale of franchise according to team president

The Connecticut Sun are looking at all options for the franchise's future, including a potential sale, team president Jen Rizzotti said Tuesday. The team is owned by the Mohegan Tribe, which runs the casino where the team has played since 2003. The …