Connecticut
Poll: Should Connecticut Ban Helium Balloons? It's on the Table
It’s busy season for Connecticut lawmakers.
They are crafting and floating ideas to make Connecticut a safer, happier place. One of those ideas just captured my attention and had me wondering what the public would think. According to WFSB:
“A law considered by Connecticut lawmakers would ban the sale of helium of balloons. The description of the bill on the state’s website stated that no person would be able to sell, offer for sale, import, or distribute any helium or lighter-than-air gas balloons that are not biodegradable.”
This potential balloon ban is obviously an environmental effort but it made me wonder if people would get emotional about this in some way? I remember when Toys R’ Us closed and people were ready to lose their collective minds. Whenever something scrapes at the edge of childhood fun people go banana sandwich.
I don’t have a strong feeling about this except to say that I hate balloons but I’m not a kid, I used to love them. What do you think?
I’ll never forget the news coverage of the demise of Toys R’ Us, it was exceptional TV. Watching grown ups crying on the news about a store closing had me laughing hysterically. I understand nostalgia and connecting to your childhood but if you really loved the place so much, maybe you should have continued shopping there and spent a little less time and money on Amazon.
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Poll Ranks Greater-Danbury Towns 1-7 for Traffic Problems, Hat City Wins + Loses
Recently, I ran a poll to find out which town has the worst traffic problems in the Greater-Danbury area. I set out to rank the towns in order of the aggravation.
The towns up for consideration were:
- Danbury
- Brookfield
- Bethel
- Newtown
- Ridgefield
- New Milford
- New Fairfield
The respondents were all current or former residents of the Greater-Danbury Area. I also made sure that I gathered some hilarious comments. #1 is the worst, having the most complaints and #7 is the best of the towns, receiving the least complaints. I counted all the votes from the respondents, and this is how it all worked out.
Exploring Beyond the Rusty Gates of Danbury’s Oldest Cemetery on Wooster Street
I live just down the block from the Wooster Street Cemetery and whenever I pass, I am always struck at how odd it is. You have this quiet, beautiful place that is dedicated to the people who were buried there, in the middle of a busy city and almost no one ever goes there. I decided to go take a deeper look around and see what was beyond the iron gates and stone walls.
Gallery Credit: Lou Milano
Absurd Connecticut Laws That Are Still in the Books
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.
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