Great Wolf Lodge announced plans to open a second New England location nearly two years ago and now — the wait is nearly over. The massive 92,000 square-foot lodge is located in Mashantucket, Connecticut, adjacent from Foxwoods Resort Casino. It features 549 rooms and will open May 23.

The 91,000 sq. ft. indoor waterpark at Connecticut's Great Wolf Lodge is filled to the brim with water attractions including a wave pool, a lazy river, a hot tub, multiple water play areas and 13 waterslides, including body, tube and raft slides.

A Connecticut lawmaker has introduced a bill to legalize in-flight sports betting on flights originating or terminating in the state. While supporters argue the bill would help position the state in the evolving industry while raising additional tax revenue, opponents have raised concerns over public health risks.

State legislators from eastern Connecticut named tackling utility costs, education funding, tourism, housing, and Shore Line East rail service as among their priorities for the region in the new legislative session.

A member of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, Sherry Pocknett was the first chef to win a James Beard Award for Indigenous cuisine.

From scenic drives through the countryside and sunbathing on the beach to fresh seafood and towns rich with history, the Constitution State has much to offer travelers. The word "Connecticut"

The winning numbers in Saturday's drawing of the "Connecticut Cash 5" game were:

The week begins with doo-wop (in fact the final go-round of the epic “Rock ‘N’ Doo-Wop” series hosted by Bowzer) and ends with Grateful Dead covers by Connecticut’s own Mystic Dead. In between are a double bill of R&B/soul/pop legends The Spinners and The Isley Brothers (both of whom are in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame),

Sherry Pocknett, who made culinary history in 2023 when she won the James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef Northeast for her Sly Fox Den Too restaurant in Charlestown, announced it will close this weekend. As a member of the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe, she was the first Indigenous chef to win the award.

The winning numbers in Friday's drawing of the "Connecticut Lotto" game were:

Even better is that it should be open by Spring, so you won't have to wait until summer to slip and slide down the water tubes, splash around in the pools, or enjoy rafting. This massive water park coming to Ledyard, Connecticut, on the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, land with the Foxwoods Casino, is in the final stages of construction.

The Connecticut Museum of Culture and History will host its annual Lunar New Year celebration on Feb. 22 at CT State Community College Manchester's Arts, Sciences and Technology Center from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Live entertainment and crafts will be offered; tickets for the event are free.