WTIC Public Affairs

Meg Forno Marketing Director for Lake Compounce. Spring is in the air and that means Opening Day, April 27, at Lake Compounce Amusement and Water Park

Connecticut's Women's Hall of Fame welcomes its new executive director, Raina Giddings.

Amid a rise in youth mental health struggles post-pandemic, Dr. Kristine Schlicting of Hopewell Health Solutions (in Glastonbury and West Hartford) discusses recent trends and treatment strategies to keep children at-home and in-school.

Eclipse parties all over the state, don't miss any!

Matthew Bradley of Connecticut Food Truck Festivals,  Connecticut Specialty Events Company LLC. Preview the events as of right now for food truck season. 

Connecticut Emergency Management Director William Turner runs down Connecticut's plans and recommendations ahead of a bridge or related transportation catastrophe, such as the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, Maryland. 

Meg Forno Marketing Director for Lake Compounce.  Spring is in the air and that means Opening Day, April 27, at Lake Compounce Amusement and Water Park is just over one month away.America’s First Amusement Park is celebrating its 178th season as the longest-running amusement park in the United States as it continues its long-standing legacy, the park has also continued to make park-wide updates and improvements in the off-season while also growing its unique event lineup.    

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong discusses elder justice issues facing CT residents and how they can report them to the state's elder justice hotline.

Dr. Eric Jackson, Director, Connecticut Transportation Safety Research Center at the University of Connecticut, analyses Connecticut’s latest data on wrong way crash accidents. 

Spencer Luthy, the President of the Maple Syrup Producers Association of Connecticut, previews the 2024 maple season in Connecticut.

Lisa Johnson, Farmington Town Historian breaks down some of the fun and interesting facts about Farmington CT, the Mother Town. 

Sean Nadeau, Director of Marketing & Digital Experience for the Ct Science Center talks bout the upcoming events and exhibits at the Science Center. 

Connecticut’s new Republican Senate leader, Senator Stephen Harding of Brookfield, discusses his outlook for his new position and various legislative challenges his caucus is faced with in the 2024 legislative session.--

During February's "Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month," Interval House President and C.E.O. Mary Jane Foster explains warning signs involving physical, sexual, and/or emotional abuse in teen relationships, as well as help that's available.

Kristie Gonsalves, producer of the CT Flower & Garden Show.  THURSDAY, FEB. 22 through SUNDAY, FEB. 25, 2024At CONNECTICUT CONVENTION CENTER at 100 Columbus Blvd. in Hartford.4 Days: Thursday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Discounted admission tickets on sale now at www.CTFlowerShow.com

Hartford Police Union President James Rutkauski provides an update on issues relating to recruitment and retention, while sharing some insight on how city officers are responding to calls involving societal struggles (including homelessness and mental health crises).

Arlene Marcionette, Director of Public Programs Mystic Seaport Museum. Spring events coming up

Connecticut Hospital Association SVP Policy Paul Kidwell runs through several issues the CHA wants addressed in the 2024 legislative session in Connecticut.

University of Hartford Professor Noel Casiano, an assistant professor of psychology and human services at Hillyer College, talks about his appearance on a new mural in Hartford and how he's taking life lessons related to it and applying them to his classes at UHart.

Willie Hallihan, a director of the Salisbury Winter Sports Association talks about the upcoming 98th ANNUAL SALISBURY SKI JUMPS, Jumpfest 2024 February 2-4.