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The Connecticut Hall of Change inducts their 2024 Great Eight in the Capital City
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) – It’s deemed the Oscars for the re-entry world. Sunday The Connecticut Hall of Change inducted their 2024 “great eight” in Hartford.
The men and women, who were formerly incarcerated, are being recognized for their growth and change.
“I’m alive. I’m clean. I’m free,” said inductee Victoria Steele.
“The obstacles that these individuals have had to overcome are insurmountable for most,” said CEO and Founder of Connecticut Hall of Change Charles Grady.
The 2024 Connecticut Hall of Change inductee’s hurdles include mental health struggles, addiction, and time behind bars.
“At 16, I was in and out of prison for over 30 years,” Steele said.
Victoria Steele traded in her state inmate number for a state employee ID number, now working for Connecticut’s Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services helping people going through a similar battle.
“Change is possible and that we don’t ever have to live that way again and I’m able to give back to the community and give back to young adults and I am able to do those things, and I truly feel honored and blessed,” Steele said,
The inductees, nominated by the community, were awarded for not only turning their lives around but helping others.
Our own Good Morning Connecticut Anchor Laura Hutchinson is on the board this year and helped select the “great eight.” Now the inductees’ stories will live on forever in the Old New Gate Prison and Copper Mine Museum.
“The community they once caused problems in, today they give back to those communities and it’s incredible to see the response from the community as they do the work. They help hundreds if not thousands of people every year,” Grady said.
The inductees have all been out of prison for at least five years and now some are police officers, work in corrections or even earned their doctorate degrees and give back working in recovery, youth programs and justice reform.
Each personal story inspired the crowd, bringing both tears and people to their feet in applause. Steele said change comes from within and said if she can do it, anyone can.
“I am strong and resilient and worthy. I stand before you today as a free woman not because the state of Connecticut granted me a pardon but because I finally learned how to pardon myself.”
Grady said the Connecticut Hall of Change is surpassing state lines, expanding into Maryland this September and several other states in the next year.
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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, June 28, 2026 results for each game:
Winning Cash 5 numbers from June 28 drawing
03-09-10-28-35
Check Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Play3 numbers from June 28 drawing
Day: 2-9-9, WB: 8
Night: 4-1-0, WB: 1
Check Play3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Play4 numbers from June 28 drawing
Day: 2-7-6-6, WB: 9
Night: 1-9-7-4, WB: 4
Check Play4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from June 28 drawing
04-11-31-54-58, Bonus: 03
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.
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WALLINGFORD, Conn. (WFSB) – The Connecticut Department of Transportation is marking two years since the death of Andrew DiDomenico, a DOT worker killed in a work zone crash on June 28, 2024, in Wallingford.
DiDomenico, 26, of Meriden, was struck and killed while working along the shoulder of the Wharton Brook Connector of Interstate 91.
Denise Lucibello, 55, of East Haven, was driving under the influence when her vehicle left the roadway and struck him, according to the state’s attorney’s office.
Lucibello was sentenced to 10 years in prison, execution suspended after five years served, followed by five years of probation. She pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter and operating a motor vehicle under the influence.
“The defendant chose to drive under the influence and because of that choice, a young life full of promise was senselessly taken,” State’s Attorney John P. Doyle Jr. said.
DiDomenico’s family started the Andrew DiDomenico Memorial Foundation to honor his legacy and provide scholarships and donations in his name.
CT DOT continues to remind drivers to keep others in mind on the road and themselves.
“Roadside workers put themselves at risk every time they step onto a job site, and it’s on all of us to keep them safe. Drive sober, put the phone away, and slow down and move over in work zones. Lives depend on it.”
Copyright 2026 WFSB. All rights reserved.
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 Saturday, June 27, 2026 results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from June 27 drawing
03-16-28-30-59, Powerball: 11, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 5 numbers from June 27 drawing
06-07-16-19-31
Check Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Play3 numbers from June 27 drawing
Day: 4-1-6, WB: 2
Night: 0-5-7, WB: 5
Check Play3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Play4 numbers from June 27 drawing
Day: 9-4-8-9, WB: 8
Night: 0-7-0-4, WB: 7
Check Play4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from June 27 drawing
26-32-38-51-52, 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.
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