Connecticut
Two Connecticut Cities Highlighted as 'Worst Run Cities in America'
I’ve never done it, but I’ve interviewed a few that have, so I know that running a city as mayor or first selectman is a very hard job. Every action, every decision you make affects the community you’ve been appointed to maintain. Here in Connecticut, we have both: Two of the worst, and one of the best-run cities in America.
Wallethub.com recently compared the operating efficiency of 149 of the largest cities in the US, crunched the numbers of 36 metrics in 6 categories, and came up with The Best & Worst-Run Cities in America. Three cities in Connecticut made the list.
Among the best – Coming in as the 41st best-run city in America – Bridgeport. Although ranked 92 overall in their quality of city services, Bridgeport total budget per capita brought the city to the verge of making the Top 40. With the new soccer stadium proposal, The Fillmore, Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater, and Total Mortgage Arena, Bridgeport has overtaken New Haven and rivals Hartford as THE live event city of Connecticut.
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Speaking of Hartford and New Haven, they both ended up near the bottom of Wallethub.com’s list. New Haven landed at #126 out of the 149, and Hartford near the very bottom at #142.
The best and worst-run American cities? Nampa, Idaho came in as the best overall and landed at the top of the list, while San Francisco, California landed at 149 as has been designated as the worst-run city in all of the US.
Bridgeport’s Crystal Palace: The Bishop Arcade
Can You Name All 12 Connecticut Towns That End With ‘Field’?
Here’s a quiz to test your knowledge of Connecticut: Twelve of our towns end with the suffix “Field’ in our state, can you name them?
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Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
The Connecticut Lottery offers several draw games for those willing to make a bet to win big.
Those who want to play in Connecticut can enter the CT Lotto, Millionaire for Life and Cash 5 games as well as play the national Powerball and Mega Millions games. There are also two drawings a day for the Play 3 with Wild Ball and Play 4 with Wild Ball games.
Drawings are held at regular days and times, check the end of this story to see the schedule.
Here’s a look at Sunday, April 19, 2026 results for each game:
Winning Cash 5 numbers from April 19 drawing
03-10-12-16-22
Check Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Play3 numbers from April 19 drawing
Day: 9-7-6, WB: 8
Night: 8-6-0, WB: 7
Check Play3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Play4 numbers from April 19 drawing
Day: 6-4-6-7, WB: 4
Night: 8-6-9-1, WB: 1
Check Play4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from April 19 drawing
32-42-52-53-55, Bonus: 05
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Connecticut Lottery prizes up to $599 can be easily claimed at any authorized CT Lottery Retailer without additional forms or documentation or by mail. For prizes between $600 and $5,000, winners have the option to claim by mail or in person at any CT Lottery High-Tier Claim Center or CT Lottery Headquarters. For prizes between $5,001 and $49,999, winnings must be claimed in person at the Connecticut Lottery headquarters or by mail. All prizes over $50,000 must be claimed in person at CT Lottery Headquarters. Winners are required to bring a government-issued photo ID and their Social Security card.
CT Lottery Claims Dept.
15 Sterling Drive
Wallingford, CT 06492
For additional details, including locations of High-Tier Claim Centers, visit the Connecticut Lottery’s claim information page.
When are the Connecticut Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 10:30 p.m. daily.
- Lotto: 10:38 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
- Cash 5: 10:29 p.m. daily.
- Play3 Day: 1:57 p.m. daily.
- Play3 Night: 10:29 p.m. daily.
- Play4 Day: 1:57 p.m. daily.
- Play4 Night: 10:29 p.m. daily.
- Millionaire for Life: 11:15 p.m. daily.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Connecticut editor. You can send feedback using this form.
Naugatuck Police say one person has been arrested after a multi-car accident on Route 63 Saturday afternoon.
According to police, they responded to the area of Route 63 and Cherry Street around 1 p.m. for reports of a collision with injuries.
They say a 30-year-old man from Waterbury was arrested and charged with operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol, operating under the influence with a child passenger, illegal possession of prescription drugs, failure to keep narcotics in the original container, risk of injury to a child and distracted driving.
Police say he is being held on a $10,000 Surety Bond.
This is all the information at this time.
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