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Host Paul Pacelli opened another new week on "Connecticut Today" with his thought that there's nothing wrong with National Guard troops being sent to Los Angeles to help quell anti-ICE violence (00:46). CBS News legal analyst Thane Rosenbaum analyzed a possible legal challenge to President Trump's National Guard deployment to Los Angeles (15:18). Yankee Institute for Public Policy President Carol Liebau talked about last week's end to the General Assembly session (21:15), while CTNewsJunkie columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill discussed the possibility of a third term for Gov. Ned Lamont (29:03) Image Credit: iStock Editorial / Getty Images Plus

Host Paul Pacelli opened a new week on "Connecticut Today" wondering - as state budget talks run up against another deadline - if Connecticut lawmakers should be in Hartford on a full-time basis to avoid bad lawmaking (01:08). Trumbull GOP State Rep. Dave Rutigliano dropped by to chat about the latest news regarding state budget talks in Hartford (14:47). Commuter advocate and columnist Jim Cameron talked about his latest column, detailing the state's potential loss of millions of dollars through vehicles being improperly registered out-of-state (21:09). CTNewsJunkie columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill had some thoughts on the recent Trump White House pardon for former Gov. John Rowland (30:27). CBS News military analyst and U.S. Army Col. (Ret.) Jeff McCausland analyzed recent news of a major sneak attack by Ukraine on Russian military air forces (38:09) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Host Paul Pacelli opened a new week on "Connecticut Today" wondering if the recent election of Pope Leo XIV is a direct attempt by the Vatican to influence U.S. immigration policy (00:49). CTNewsJunkie columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill talked about another controversy surrounding a high-ranking state official (14:47). University of New Haven Associate Professor of Accounting and Taxation Dr. James Mohs commented on the latest Trump White House tariff news concerning China (25:44). CBS News correspondent Olivia Rinaldi dropped by with the latest on the controversy over a reported gift of a jumbo jet from Qatar to President Trump (33:44) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Host Paul Pacelli kicked off Monday's "Connecticut Today" talking about a new tool that's being used by local police to avoid high-speed chases, but is still being criticized by civil liberties groups. Is that criticism unfounded (00:46)? GOP State Sen. Rob Sampson talked about a hearing earlier in the day regarding homeschooling regulations in Connecticut (14:58). CTNewsJunkie columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill on media personalities venturing into politics (24:26), while CBS News Washington correspondent Nikole Killian had the latest on the fate of the 2017 Trump tax cuts with the present Congress (36:24) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Host Paul Pacelli ushered in a new week on "Connecticut Today" looking at a proposal to possibly increase the use of automated speed cameras on the state's major highways as soon as next year (00:57). Sacred Heart University Associate Professor of Catholic Studies Dr. Dan Rober talked about the upcoming conclave to select a new Pope (14:56). CTNewsJunkie columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill dropped by to chat about President Trump and Connecticut Attorney General William Tong (26:07). Former University of New Haven Sports Information Director Eric McDowell talked about the passing of Bridgeport native and legendary Connecticut coach Frank "Porky" Vieira (35:40). CBS News Justice Correspondent Scott MacFarlane detailed the recent arrest of a Milwaukee judge in a controversial immigration case (43:15) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Host Paul Pacelli ushered in a new week on Monday's "Connecticut Today" wondering if the anti-Trump protesters all across the state the previous weekend were out of synch with the rest of the country (00:35). CBS News reporter Zak Hudak (15:15) and University of New Haven Finance Lecturer David Sacco (19:40) both shared their thoughts on the impending Trump White House tariffs. CTNewsJunkie columnist and Substack blogger Terry Cowgill dropped by with his take on the rising profile of CT Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy (28:31) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Host Paul Pacelli opened Monday's "Connecticut Today" wondering if Connecticut Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy went too far in calling the Trump White House an "arm of the Kremlin" (00:45). Connecticut Republican Party Chairman Ben Proto talked about Sen. Chris Murphy's opposition to the Trump White House foreign policy (14:23). GOP State Senate leader Steve Harding talked about a request for the U.S. Justice Department to investigate the ongoing Bridgeport absentee ballot scandal (22:15). CTNewsJunkie columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill returned to the show after dealing with hip replacement (30:13) Image Credit: REUTERS

Host Paul Pacelli kicked off another week on "Connecticut Today" looking at a controversial school grading system being used in some Connecticut school systems (00:30). CBS News correspondent Jim Krasula talked about former President Jimmy Carter lying in repose at the Carter Presidential Library before his remains are moved to the U.S. Capitol (24:30). CTNewsJunkie columnist Terry Cowgill dropped by to chat about the future of a major Connecticut newspaper (31:08) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Monday's "Connecticut Today" with host Paul Pacelli welcomed University of New Haven criminal justice lecturer and former Supervisory Secret Service Agent Bobby McDonald to talk about Monday's school shooting in Madison, WI (00:32). CTNewsJunkie columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill dropped by to chat about more parental control over social media use by kids (06:52) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Monday's edition of "Connecticut Today" with host Paul Pacelli featured New Haven Independent Founder and Reporter Paul Bass on a high-profile Bridgeport political operative's alleged role in some questionable marriage arrangements (00:33). CTNewsJunkie columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill offered his thoughts on last week's elections for Connecticut and the nation (09:40), while Paul also had some ideas on what local, state and national Democrats are saying after President-Elect Donald Trump's win (19:27) Image Credit: REUTERS

On Election Day we do a show where we ask people across Connecticut to do a simple thing: Go vote in your town before 1 p.m. Then call us between 1 and 2 p.m. and tell us how it felt, what you saw, whom you spoke to. Say whatever you want to say about the experience of voting. This hour we hear from Citizen Observers about their experiences at the polls. GUESTS:  Lara Herscovitch: Singer-songwriter-poet, performer, advocate, former CT State Troubadour, and children's book author Logan Tomlinson: Student at the University of New Hampshire Kate Rushin: Poet, writer, and educator Francesca Fontanez: Associate Social Media Editor here at Connecticut Public Charles Barber: Nonfiction author and writer in residence at Wesleyan University Betsy Kaplan: Senior Producer emeritus of The Colin McEnroe Show Dr. Ulysses Wu: System director of infectious diseases and chief epidemiologist at Hartford HealthCare George Noujaim: Owner of Noujaim's Bistro in Winsted Terry Cowgill: Was an op-columnist at CTNewsJunkie for 12 years who now has a Substack "Red Meat For Mushy Moderates" Susan Clinard: Owner of Clinard Sculpture Studio in West Haven Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday's pre-Election Day "Connecticut Today" opened with host Paul Pacelli reminding folks that what goes on in Hartford in the General Assembly has much more of an effect on their daily lives that what happens in Washington, D.C. (00:38). CTNewsJunkie columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill dropped by with his Election Day predictions (16:19), while Retired U.S. Army Colonel John Mills, author of, "War Against The Deep State," talked about the growing threats from China and Russia (26:14). Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Host Paul Pacelli opened another week on "Connecticut Today" pointing to one state that Connecticut could take a tip from regarding long term energy security (00:35). CBS News reporter Robert Berger joined us live from Jerusalem to mark one year since the Hamas attack on Israel (05:37). CT Inside Investigator reporter Katherine Revello explained a new report outlining the biggest lobbyists at the State Capitol (11:01). CTNewsJunkie columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill dropped by for his weekly update (18:00) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Host Paul Pacelli kicked off a new week on "Connecticut Today" wondering if many Americans know about the number of criminal illegal aliens currently in the U.S. (00:40). CBS News correspondent Robert Berger joined us live from Jerusalem to chat about the current tense situation in the Middle East (06:27). Yankee Institute Director of Policy & Research David Flemming broke down a new study on the current "fiscal guardrails" being adhered to by the General Assembly (11:36). CTNewsJunkie columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill talked about a developing problem with Connecticut's marijuana marketplace (19:38) Image Credit: REUTERS

Host Paul Pacelli jump-started a new week on "Connecticut Today" by pointing out the hypocrisy from some of our elected leaders when it comes to urban gun violence (00:56). University of New Haven criminal justice lecturer and former Supervisory Secret Service Agent Bobby McDonald commented on a new report regarding errors made by the agency connected to the first assassination attempt targeting former President Donald Trump in July (05:30). CBS News reporter Brad Gibson joined us to explain a new study regarding instances of CTE in football players (14:15). Connecticut State Republican Party Chairman Ben Proto offered his thoughts on the GOP's electoral chances in November (18:03), while Substack.com blogger and CTNewsJunkie columnist Terry Cowgill stopped by for his weekly update (28:49) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Monday's edition of "Connecticut Today" with host Paul Pacelli featured live coverage of a law enforcement news conference regarding another apparent assassination attempt targeting former President Donald Trump. The news conference featured Secret Service Acting Director Ronald L. Rowe, Jr. (00:36). CBS News Tech Contributor Ian Sherr talked about the federal government's legal attempt at banning the TikTok app on national security grounds (04:19). CTNewsJunkie columnist and Substack blogger Terry Cowgill joined us for his weekly check-in (10:07) Image Credit: REUTERS

Monday's "Connecticut Today" with host Paul Pacelli looked at the continued controversy surrounding graduation ceremony remarks from Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker earlier in May (00:34). Quinnipiac University Assistant Professor of Film, Television and Media Art and Director of the Graduate Cinematic Production Management Program Blythe Frank talked about her trip with students to the Cannes Film Festival (12:18), while CTNewsJunkie columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill dropped by for his weekly update on some of the big state and national stories (23:09) Image Credit: USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect

Monday's "Connecticut Today" with host Paul Pacelli featured Quinnipiac University Department of Journalism Chair and Director of the Graduate Sports Journalism Program Professor Molly Yanity on Caitlin Clark's WNBA regular season debut against the Connecticut Sun (00:31). CTNewsJunkie columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill stopped by for his weekly update (11:01), while Paul also had a few thoughts about another new national poll on the 2024 White House race (23:55) Image Credit: USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect / Grace Hollars

Monday's "Connecticut Today" with host Paul Pacelli featured a chat with Fairfield GOP State Sen. Tony Hwang from the Capitol as the current legislative session winds down (00:24). CTNewsJunkie columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill joined us to voice his concerns about a possible weakening of the state's Freedom of Information laws (12:23) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Monday's "Connecticut Today" with host Paul Pacelli looked at a continued controversy over the use of license plate readers by many municipal police departments and whether or not fears from some civil libertarians are genuine or overblown (00:37). Connecticut Inside Investigator reporter Marc Fitch stopped by to talk about his feature story on Connecticut's so-called "Green Bank," aimed at clean energy projects (13:27). We also had our weekly news and pop culture check-in from CTNewsJunkie columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill (23:30) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Christine Stuart from CTNewsJunkie discusses the CT Job Market hitting a 16 year high!

Christine Stuart, CTNewsJunkie. Preview session and EV mandate's

Monday's "Connecticut Today" with host Paul Pacelli wondered whether those protesting the Israel-Hamas war understand what's actually going on (00:30). Blogger Chris Powell joined us to chat about the ongoing battle over gasoline powered vehicles in Connecticut (14:15), while we also heard from CTNewsJunkie and Substack.com blogger and columnist Terry Cowgill (27:26) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

"Connecticut Today" host Paul Pacelli returned from vacation and chatted with Greenwich GOP State Sen. Ryan Fazio about a controversial plan to prohibit the sale of internal combustion engine vehicles in Connecticut by 2035 (00:30). We also checked in with CTNewsJunkie and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill who had a few thoughts about a famous Connecticut resident with a national profile (14:20) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Hugh McQuaid from CTNEWSJUNKIE talks about how Connecticut saw 24 million dollars in marijuana sales in the month of June alone. 

Host Paul Pacelli kicked off a new week on "Connecticut Today" by discussing the latest indictment of former President Donald Trump and his defenders (0:24). Former Time Magazine D.C. reporter and Professor Emeritus Alain Sanders shared his thoughts on the Trump indictment (11:28). CTNewsJunkie columnist Terry Cowgill stopped by for his weekly update (23:31). Image Credit: Reuters

Monday's "Connecticut Today" with host Paul Pacelli featured a chat with Milford native Dan Rusanowsky - radio voice of the NHL's San Jose Sharks - who talked about being named the 2023 Foster Hewitt Memorial Award winner from the Hockey Hall of Fame (0:00). www.CTNewsJunkie.com columnist Terry Cowgill joined us for his weekly update (13:12), while meteorologist Paul Piorek stopped by to chat about his return to WICC (23:26). Paul Pacelli also had some thoughts about how state lawmakers are forced to make billion-dollar decisions on a compressed timetable (30:04). Image Courtest of Dan Rusanowsky

Monday's "Connecticut Today" with host Paul Pacelli featured a few thoughts from Paul on a continuing controversy regarding Gov. Ned Lamont's nominee for the State supreme Court (0:27). CTNewsJunkie columnist Terry Cowgill joined us for his weekly check-in (16:24), and Heritage Foundation analyst Joel Griffith talked about the current showdown over raising the nation's debt limit (27:38). Image Credit: Getty Image

Host Paul Pacelli kicked off a new week on "Connecticut Today" with news of a possible move to get rid of the state's motor vehicle property tax (0:35). Sacred Heart University political science professor Dr. Gary Rose checked in with his monthly update (10:28). We had remarks from CT Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy - on NBC's "Meet the Press" - regarding the current immigration situation at the Southern Border (23:19). Finally, CTNewsJunkie.com columnist Terry Cowgill talked about his recent encounter with a bear inside his home (32:05). Image Credit: Getty Images

Wednesday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli opened with a bizarre story regarding how so-called "health" issues are being taught in at least one school (0:25). CTNewsJunkie columnist Terry Cowgill joined us to talk about bears and more (12:56). We also featured our weekly check-in with Hearst Connecticut Media columnist Dan Harr (25:04). Image Credit: Getty Images

Wednesday's "Connecticut Today" featured host Paul Pacelli lauding four of the state's big city mayors for their ideas to battle repeat gun crime offenders (0:33). GOP State Rep. Greg Howard - who's also a police officer - weighed in on that subject (13:23). CTNewsJunkie columnist Terry Cowgill offered his thoughts on a controversial bill in Hartford that would mandate that all citizens vote in Connecticut elections (25:37). Image Credit: Getty Images

Twas the night before Christmas (Eve) and all through the WICC 600 studio, only Joe Aguiar was stirring, as he filled in on Connecticut Today. He started the show off talking to Barth Keck of the CTNewsJunkie to talk about the teacher shortage and other issues around the state (0:00). Later on, Joe had politician and podcaster Joe Walsh on to talk about the state of the Republican Party, and where it may be heading (13:40). Image Credit: Getty Images

Joe Aguiar wanted to show he cares about you and your kids/grandkids teeth! Dr. Kami Hoss, author of the #1 National Bestseller "If Your Mouth Could Talk: An In-Depth Guide to Oral Health and Its Impact on Your Entire Life," came on to talk about the effect candy has on your teeth after millions of pounds of it were just distributed on Halloween. He also talked about several other teeth related things (0:00). Joe also welcomed back two folks from CTNewsJunkie.Com as Terry Cowgill gave his thoughts about Joe's interview with Jahana Hayes (20:47) and Christine Stuart talked about the media and it's effects on society and more (42:51). Image Credit: Getty Images

Joe Aguiar lead the way on "Connecticut Today" as the march towards November continues! Terry Cowgill from CTNewsJunkie.Com called in to give his thoughts on what's going on with the Republicans, Democrats and Independents in the lead up to the election (0:00). After that, Congressional Candidate Jayme Stevenson spoke to Joe about her campaign (14:59). Image Credit: Getty Images

Joe filled in again for Paul Pacelli on Connecticut Today. To start the show, Joe spoke with real estate agent Britany Goyen about the real estate market in Connecticut right now (0:00). Also Terry Cowgill from the CTNewsJunkie came on to talk about what's going on with the Republican and if they're shooting themselves in the foot (13:39)? Image Credit: Getty Images

Tuesday's edition of "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli featured CTNewsJunkie.com columnist Terry Cowgill on the current state of Connecticut politics (0:26). Yankee Institute reporter Marc Fitch talked about his recent piece about one Connecticut family's dealings with the state's mental healthcare system (12:16). Image Credit: Getty Images

"Connecticut Today" host Paul Pacelli wondered why the major social media companies keep getting a free pass on content that's often a precursor to violent acts (0:31). CTNewsJunkie.com columnist Terry Cowgill joined us to chat about his latest op-ed on Gov. Ned Lamont using abortion rights to market Connecticut to businesses (13:09). Image Credit: Getty Images

Are Americans fed up with increasing crime and lawlessness? Host Paul Pacelli discussed that on "Connecticut Today" after the latest set of primaries across the nation (0:32). State Senate GOP Leader Kevin Kelly discussed a push by his caucus for more tax relief (8:02). CTNewsJunkie.com columnist Terry Cowgill joined us to chat about the coming appointment of a state-level fact checker for the November elections (20:14). Image Credit: Getty Images

Christine Stuart, CTNewsJunkie.com Well its is the last full week of session. What should we be aware of and keep an out for

Christine Stuart, CTNewsJunkie talks about the latest at the State Capitol.

On Friday's edition of "Connecticut Today," host Paul Pacelli wondered why the governor's office has pushed back on a media request to see the details of the latest state employee contract proposal (0:43 ). CTNewsJunkie columnist Barth Keck joined us to talk about improving media literacy for high school students (7:08). The University of New Haven's Dr. Matthew Schmidt analyzed the current situation in Ukraine (20:43). Finally, Quinnipiac University Journalism Professor Rich Hanley offered his thoughts on Hearst Connecticut Media's move to cover the Great Hartford area (32:42). Image Credit: Getty Images

On Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli, we heard from Landmark Legal Foundation attorney Matt Forys on President Biden's Supreme Court nominee, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson (0:27). CTNewsJunkie.com columnist Terry Cowgill talked about the state contracting mess facing Gov. Ned Lamont (12:07). Image Credit: Getty Images

On Monday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli, Paul chatted with CTNewsJunkie columnist Terry Cowgill on how Connecticut could copy what some other states and cities do regarding non-partisan elections (0:28). Political Science Prof. Alain Sanders talked about what eliminating the Senate filibuster might mean for Congress (12:19). Image Credit: Getty Images

Christine Stuart, CTNewsJunkie.com House Votes to Extend Emergency Declarations Until February. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christine Stuart, CTNewsJunkie. Emergency Powers Extension To See Special Session. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christine Stuart from CTNewsJunkie.com wraps up the Special Session for us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christine Stuart, CTNewsJunkie. Vaccine Supply To Grow As Over-55 Group Overwhelms With Demand does the state have the resources and infrastructure to get shots in arms as it may be.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Year-in-review of the news with Christine Stuart of CTNewsJunkie.com and Ken Dixon of Hearst Connecticut Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than a week after the 2020 election, it’s fair to ask, “what just happened?” The results point to deep divisions within both parties, and in many states, including Connecticut. We saw historic voter turnout, aided by special “pandemic rules” that made mail-in voting a reality for the first time here. But we still saw long lines at polling sites, and in some states new restrictions on the number of polling places. We’ve heard calls for “unity,” both across the political divide, and within political parties, while others continued pointing fingers of blame for unexpected losses. And, we’ve seen shifts on Connecticut’s political map, with former Republican strongholds turning blue, and pockets of red creating new challenges for Democrats.  In this post-election special called “what just happened?” recorded this last Tuesday, I talked about all of these issues with Leah Wright-Rigueur, the Harry Truman Professor of History at Brandeis University, and Susan Bigelow, award-winning columnist for CTNewsJunkie.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christine Stuart from CTNEWSJUNKIE.COM discusses final election thoughts as well what the new legislative leaders will have in the coming months. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karleigh and Dawn discuss the coronavirus impact on MLB, the proposed ban on trans athletes by World Rugby, the latest from Idaho, a sudden spate of murders of Black trans women, then welcome CTNewsJunkie.com political writer Susan Bigelow, a Connecticut librarian and Sci-Fi author. She has an important message for closeted trans folks and those cisgender folks who want to better understand trans people. Plus we share our love of The Mandalorian, Watchmen, and high hopes for Star Trek: Lower Decks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christine Stuart from CTNewsJunkie.com talks the decline of the child care industry and the impact it will have on families. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Christine Stuart from CTNewsjunkie talks Legislative leadership in the Senate and the House convened a brief legislative session Wednesday to adjourn the 2020 session.

UConn Journalism finds out the story behind three successful hyperlocal news sites in Connecticut: CTNewsJunkie, We-Ha.com and NewCanaanite.com. UConn senior Ryley McGinnis interviewed Michael Dinan of NewCanaanite. UConn senior Amanda Cabral talked with Ronni Newton of We-Ha.com. UConn senior Madison Geerlof interviewed Doug Hardy of CTNewsJunkie.

One week til the primary, Steve Obsitnik-- GOP Candidate for Governor-- shares his thoughts going into the last stretch. Christine Stuart of CTNewsjunkie.com looks at the candidates in their final debates... what the biggest takeaway from the debates and what should we pay attention to in the last week going into Tuesday the 14th. Plus, Ed Morrisey, editor of HotAir.com, asks is free speech still free?

Barbara Vicevich, Sound Off Sister; Lydia Wheeler, Federal Regulations Reporter for The Hill, discusses the Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh; Christine Stuart, CTNewsJunkie.com looks at the 5th Congressional District Democratic Debate; Robert Tracinski, Editor of The Tracinski Letter and senior writer at The Federalist.  Heritage Foundation; Thomas Jipping, Deputy Director of the Edwin Meese III Center for Legal and Judicial Studies and Senior Legal Fellow talks the SCOTUS Choice. 

Which Republican candidates are heading to primaries or the general election? We talk with Christine Stuart, editor of CTNewsJunkie.com about the state GOP convention. And she tells us what state lawmakers did—and didn't—accomplish during this legislative session.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Review of the year in politics with CTNewsJunkie.com Editor-in-Chief Christine Stuart and Hearst Connecticut Media Capitol Bureau Chief Ken Dixon

A frank discussion with CTNewsJunkie.com co-owner Doug Hardy about state capital coverage, political advertising, finding new sources of revenue and the challenge of growth and sustainability.

How could the results of the pre-primary Quinnipiac University poll have been so wrong in predicting the outcome of the Democratic gubernatorial contest? Joe Melillo seeks to find out.

Legislators and advocates celebrated the tenth anniversary of a law that allows new parents with babies less than a month old to drop them off, no questions asked, at a hospital. LocalOnlineNews.TV's Theresa Freeman produced this story for our partner CTNewsJunkie.com.

This video shot from a helicopter on Sunday for the Journal Inquirer, CTNewsJunkie.com, and LocalOnlineNews.TV shows the damaged Kleen Energy natural gas power plant in Middletown, Conn. after an explosion blew most of the sheet metal walls off a building. Five people were killed and dozens more were injured in the blast that occurred with dozens of people inside or nearby the building.