Connecticut
Expect busy travel days this weekend, Monday
Whether you’re re-packing those suitcases to head home or just getting your things together now for a vacation, the holiday travel rush on the road and in the air is on.
“We flew in on the 23rd really early. Way too early,” said Chase Blackstone, before catching his return flight at Bradley International Airport.
After spending Christmas in Connecticut, Blackstone was heading back home to Mansfield, Ohio. So was his mother, who is a flight attendant for United, and she knows just how busy it has been at the airport.
“The crowds, the lines, people’s tempers are insane. It’s stressful,” said Lisa Blackstone.
Others were just starting their holiday trips on Friday.
“Orlando. We’re going to Disney,” said Christina LaFortune, of Sturbridge, Massachusetts.
According to the TSA, Friday is one of their busiest travel days of the year. Airport officials at Bradley say they expect to see a steady number of travelers over the next few days.
It’s a similar story for people traveling by car. AAA says these are the best times to hit the road this weekend:
- Friday, December 27: Before 2 p.m.
- Saturday, December 28: Before 11 a.m.
“Right now, we’re heading to Virginia then down to myrtle beach then down to Florida,” said Allison Dickson of Coventry, Rhode Island.
Another family was also making their way to Virginia.
“Our oldest daughter brought her grandkids to our house for Christmas, and now we’re driving to see the other grandkids,” said George Stelljes of Westport, Massachusetts.
It’s a 12-hour drive for him, but he doesn’t seem to mind as he gets to continue the holiday fun.
“We got all the gifts and Santa is in the back of our car,” said Stelljes.
If you’re hitting the road, says these are the busiest times to hit the road this weekend:
- Friday, December 27: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
- Saturday, December 28: 1:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
TSA is also preparing for large crowds at airports on Monday, Dec. 30.
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, May 10, 2026 results for each game:
Winning Cash 5 numbers from May 10 drawing
02-26-27-31-32
Check Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Play3 numbers from May 10 drawing
Day: 2-7-1, WB: 4
Night: 5-1-4, WB: 1
Check Play3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Play4 numbers from May 10 drawing
Day: 1-5-5-1, WB: 1
Night: 9-6-7-1, WB: 5
Check Play4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from May 10 drawing
01-03-20-35-46, Bonus: 05
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
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.
Lexie Brown had 17 points to lead the Seattle Storm to an 89-82 win over the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT on Sunday afternoon..
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