Stories from Waterbury, Meriden, Hartford and towns all over Connecticut.
Sean Krofssik, reporter at the Hartford Courant
Writing about Connecticut since 2004. Sports for 19 years, news since 2024.
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I cover breaking news, courts, public safety and local business for the Hartford Courant. Before that I spent 19 years writing sports for the Record-Journal in Meriden.
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CT U.S. Sen. Murphy suffers stroke. Doctors optimistic he will make full recovery.
Read on Hartford CourantLamont accused of touching reporter’s phone at rally. Incident draws rebuke from Fazio.
Read on Hartford CourantCT mom of three changed careers to spend more time with kids. Her growing bakery business is booming
Read on Hartford CourantA CT woman went from corporate world to cafe owner. She wants all ‘to feel like they could stay and hang out’
Read on Hartford CourantA $7M renovation of a major CT parking garage is underway. It brings in revenue and connects to amenities.
Read on Hartford CourantHealth emergency robbed CT musician of abilities to play guitar. It led him to even greater success
Read on Hartford CourantWork on bridge replacement project slated to begin on CT interstate. Expect lane shifts and detours.
Read on Hartford CourantLane and ramp closures expected on busy CT highway. See where and why
Read on Hartford CourantA man who was severely burned in a CT fire is returning to the state. Here’s why he comes back.
Read on Hartford CourantCT man in his 70’s scores new record deal. The musical renaissance came after a knee replacement.
Read on Hartford CourantA CT woman suddenly learned she could vote. It’s despite a state office getting $0 to do voter education.
Read on Hartford CourantCT man suffers life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car in parking lot
Read on Hartford CourantA nutritional craze is sweeping across the nation. CT experts break down its pros and cons.
Read on Hartford CourantNew ‘freestyle’ CT restaurant mixes traditional Italian with other tastes. ‘Everything has a twist’
Read on Hartford CourantHe’s the only CT lawyer named as one of top in nation. You might not know his name, but you know cases he won
Read on Hartford CourantA CT fire department’s been saving lives for 175 years. Showing off the milestone is ‘something to be proud of’
Read on Hartford CourantOne dead, another in critical condition following CT crash
Read on Hartford CourantA major CT highway is about to renumber all of its exit signs. Here’s where and what to expect.
Read on Hartford CourantCT couple starts bakery business out of their apartment’s kitchen. It sells out nearly every week
Read on Hartford CourantCT elementary parents seek safety at dangerous intersection near school. Crossing guard sees daily near misses
Read on Hartford CourantUConn assistant coach facing multiple charges in connection with Tolland crash
Read on Hartford CourantPopular CT daycare that’s operated for 40 years says it’s forced to close. Parents decided to try to save it.
Read on Hartford CourantCT-owned intersections are getting video detection upgrades. What that means for drivers
Read on Hartford CourantCT winery is bringing back a fall tradition. It includes a ‘legendary’ competition that gets very messy.
Read on Hartford CourantRoad safety improvements are raising concerns in one CT town. The mayor opposes the plan.
Read on Hartford CourantPeople are using social media trends to get a good night’s sleep. CT doctors say it can cause harm.
Read on Hartford CourantYearly CT event that drew 18,000 people to end. Regular attendees lament loss of a ‘favorite’
Read on Hartford CourantCT wrong way driving system has stopped 1,000+ possible tragedies. It’s drawn national attention as life saving.
Read on Hartford CourantThey’re part of the family of man known as America’s first spy. Why they will gather in CT 250 years later.
Read on Hartford CourantCT-based nonprofit has impacted more than 1,500 lives. How they do it.
Read on Hartford Courant‘Rain bomb’ led to flash flooding in shoreline towns in CT. Some got more than 7 inches
Read on Hartford CourantNew CT food pantry to serve ‘overlooked’ community. It offers ‘communication accessible’ environment
Read on Hartford CourantFlash flooding traps motorists, brings road closures in parts of CT. In one town 13 rescues took place
Read on Hartford CourantCT mall is adding a new anchor geared toward families. It includes go-kart track and trampoline park
Read on Hartford CourantHistoric CT-based ship among two vessels on new stamp honoring U.S. Coast Guard. ‘Our nation commemorates’
Read on Hartford CourantMother’s journey to save 2-year-old son brought her to five states. Why it turned into a stay in CT.
Read on Hartford CourantTipping in nontraditional places becoming ‘annoyance’ for consumers, CT experts say. ‘Huge culture shift’
Read on Hartford CourantCT lawmaker seeks moratorium on new data centers in state. He wants people and the environment protected.
Read on Hartford CourantSuspect bites CT police dog after attempting to flee police following stop
Read on Hartford CourantCT woman’s relative barely escaped deadly flooding in Nepal. She is helping family rebuild in ‘dire situation’
Read on Hartford CourantPopular restaurant famous for its hot oil pies is expanding in CT. Here’s where it’s coming next
Read on Hartford CourantA CT 20-year-old is training to be tops in world in his skill. He’s heading to China to prove it.
Read on Hartford CourantLong-term lane closures slated for busy CT highway as part of a larger project
Read on Hartford CourantA CT one-room schoolhouse dates to 1865. Now glowing with renovations, it unveils a true American story.
Read on Hartford CourantMajor CT highway traffic pattern shift taking place this week. It’s scheduled to be in place for two years.
Read on Hartford CourantA historic CT ferry crossing is getting an $8M upgrade. What the funding will provide
Read on Hartford CourantCT marching band receives grant they call ‘huge.’ It came as school budgets tighten for arts programs
Read on Hartford CourantCT ‘plant guy’ finds a new home for his growing business. It offers fun and games and an education
Read on Hartford CourantCT man arrested on DUI charges after state police receive alert of wrong-way driver on I-84
Read on Hartford CourantGrowing home remodeling business moves into CT as more people look to renovate over relocate
Read on Hartford CourantHe grew up in CT then headed to Hollywood. His first feature ‘thriller’ film is out and soon to hit streaming.
Read on Hartford CourantNew businesses including popular food and beverage chains filling up vacant spaces in CT city
Read on Hartford CourantCT toddler dies after being left in a car, child’s father charged
Read on Hartford CourantThree food chains proposed for joint location at closed CT restaurant. Here’s what’s on the menus
Read on Hartford CourantOvernight lane closures expected on heavily traveled CT highway. Here’s where and when
Read on Hartford CourantTempers flare as CT city passes $535K staffing contingency after closing volunteer fire department
Read on Hartford CourantHalloween vibes are already popping up all around CT with more to come. Here’s where to scare
Read on Hartford CourantBears have entered CT homes; bears have hurt people. State to hold forum on how to avoid both.
Read on Hartford CourantOff-price apparel and home fashion chain expansion into CT grows with three stores added
Read on Hartford CourantPedestrian struck and killed in CT hit-and-run, police say witness tried to save him
Read on Hartford CourantPolice seek help to find black SUV following hit-and-run that killed a dog
Read on Hartford CourantA new business has brought the first robotic barista to Connecticut. ‘This is the future’
Read on Hartford CourantPlan for new CT water line would run pipe through four towns and under two rivers. Why it’s needed.
Read on Hartford CourantCT city gets $14.7M grant for improvements to one of its ‘most dangerous and frustrating roadways’
Read on Hartford CourantBusinesses flock to growing CT downtown. New ice cream shop and pizza restaurant draw crowds
Read on Hartford CourantCT bakery thanks police for response after employee had a gun pointed at him in parking lot
Read on Hartford CourantStructure fire damages CT restaurant. ‘The whole place is destroyed’ owner says
Read on Hartford CourantCT is dishing out $16.8M in grants to reconstruct 13 town bridges. See which ones will receive work.
Read on Hartford CourantPopular CT broadcaster lands new gig. Here’s what she’s doing next. ‘This was perfect for me.’
Read on Hartford CourantMonster catch for CT resident. Man reels in 47-inch fish and here’s what he did next.
Read on Hartford CourantA UConn-made protein supplement is being studied. A patient’s wife said it made him ‘a different person now’
Read on Hartford CourantCTDOT breaks ground on $1.6 billion project that will deliver massive CT rail improvements
Read on Hartford CourantA CT sports team has created a family for fans. Its stadium has become an anchor for fun.
Read on Hartford CourantNight road work to close lanes on I-95 and I-84 for different projects. What to know.
Read on Hartford CourantTwo hospitalized in critical condition, following CT motorcycle crash, one transported by Life Star
Read on Hartford CourantTwo unconscious people pulled from river by CT police. Both remain hospitalized
Read on Hartford CourantAt 92, this CT artist’s work continues to be recognized nationally. ‘Art renews your energy’
Read on Hartford CourantCT investing $10M into transportation improvements in rural towns. See who’s on the list
Read on Hartford CourantPopular CT family-friendly business washed away by floodwaters in 2024 has rebuilt and reopened
Read on Hartford CourantCT grocery shoppers work hard to adjust to higher prices. How stores say to save the most money
Read on Hartford CourantCT man founded a company after experiencing unreliable home care for his dad. Now its going national
Read on Hartford CourantIt’s called a CT interchange with a ‘history of rear-end crashes.’ How a $28M plan intends to fix it.
Read on Hartford CourantA CT ‘college’ is one of oldest of its kind in the state. It’s a good bet every one of 15,000+ pupils had fur
Read on Hartford CourantBridge work scheduled for I-95 expected to slow down traffic in CT
Read on Hartford CourantNighttime construction to create lane closures on busy stretch of CT highway
Read on Hartford CourantSkilled trade jobs are truly in demand in CT. One company starts talking to kids in fourth grade.
Read on Hartford CourantCT-based company with ties to iconic buildings worldwide moving headquarters to neighboring town
Read on Hartford CourantGrocery chain opening new ‘state-of-the-art’ CT store this week. Here’s where; what to know.
Read on Hartford CourantPermanent exit closure coming on well-traveled CT highway. It’s part of larger project.
Read on Hartford CourantWest Hartford fire temporarily closes two businesses; cause remains under investigation
Read on Hartford CourantNew restaurants and businesses are in the works or expanding in popular downtown area in CT town
Read on Hartford CourantNew central CT professional workspace option to open. Flexibility, options, business needs are focus
Read on Hartford CourantLongtime CT storeowner turns it over to the next generation. She ‘wanted someone to continue her journey’
Read on Hartford CourantLane closures, detours coming for work on significant and busy CT I-91 bridge. What to know.
Read on Hartford CourantOvernight shooting in CT city leaves man dead, young woman in critical condition
Read on Hartford CourantPopular CT restaurant adding new location. Outside dining part of plan to serve ‘vast’ customer base
Read on Hartford CourantCT preps for busy weekend on roads for Independence Day weekend. What to know.
Read on Hartford CourantTwo siblings joined forces for pest control. Business is booming in CT as bugs bedevil residents
Read on Hartford CourantPopular CT restaurant is led by new owners. They’re eager for customers to ‘see what we are made of’
Read on Hartford CourantA CT business evolved in 100 years from lighting to aerospace, medical manufacturing. Here’s how.
Read on Hartford CourantCT Congress member hospitalized for two days with blood clot scare. ‘Feels better’ after discharge
Read on Hartford CourantMan in critical condition after sustaining ‘life-threatening injuries’ in CT motorcycle crash
Read on Hartford CourantA dozen people displaced following West Hartford apartment building fire
Read on Hartford CourantRemains of soldier missing since WWII finally brought home to CT. ‘He was loved and missed’
Read on Hartford CourantElite CT cyclist, 81, isn’t letting heart surgery slow him down. Up next? A grueling mountain ride
Read on Hartford CourantNearly 1,000 strong mourn loss of CT rabbi, celebrating love the Holocaust survivor brought the world
Read on Hartford CourantExpanding CT mall adding a bakery/cafe, a modern furniture retailer and a larger Lululemon
Read on Hartford CourantDOT awards $10M to CT communities for safety improvements. Here’s where the money is going.
Read on Hartford CourantResidents of CT city express heated response to closure of two long-time volunteer fire departments
Read on Hartford CourantGen Z calls the new social media trend ‘tanmaxxing.’ CT experts call it ‘harmful’ and ‘destructive’
Read on Hartford CourantCT drivers will start seeing new changes on highways: Flex lanes, distracted driving, encampments
Read on Hartford CourantHow a CT group aids people experiencing homelessness. Helping ‘doesn’t need to be huge’
Read on Hartford CourantThirteen people displaced by three-alarm fire in CT city; teen jumps from window
Read on Hartford CourantBroad racial disparities persist in Greater Hartford and beyond: housing, food, transportation, more
Read on Hartford CourantThis nearly 100-year-old CT club is resurging. It provides a mental and physical outlet. And swords
Read on Hartford CourantVolunteer firehouse says it’s ‘out of service’ in CT. It operated for more than a century
Read on Hartford CourantCT couple is living out their dreams as contestants on HGTV show. ‘This is the tip of the iceberg’
Read on Hartford CourantFormer bookstore near popular CT mall is being converted into new businesses. Here’s who’s moving in
Read on Hartford CourantCT business owner combines her love for cats with tasty new cafe. Here’s what it also will do.
Read on Hartford CourantCT LGBTQ+ center to reopen following financial troubles. Just in time to celebrate start of Pride Month
Read on Hartford CourantCT agency audit finds internal control deficiencies, instances of noncompliance with laws
Read on Hartford CourantSpeed cameras are in effect at three CT highway work zones. What you need to know.
Read on Hartford CourantPedestrian in critical condition after crash in Hartford
Read on Hartford CourantCreator of iconic TV commercial character to retire as CT business booms nationally
Read on Hartford CourantA new CT business is a ‘head’ of the class with luxury treatments. Think a full nervous system reset
Read on Hartford CourantProposal for massive CT distribution center draws opposition. An ‘unacceptable burden’: resident
Read on Hartford CourantGrassroots coalition in CT city pushing for traffic safety. They’re ‘sick and tired’ of lives lost
Read on Hartford CourantVeteran who served in Middle East starts new role as CT firefighter. He missed military brotherhood
Read on Hartford CourantCT residents not letting gas prices, flight costs stop them from traveling this summer. Here’s why
Read on Hartford CourantCrumbling ex-CT hospital site targeted for adaptive reuse. City notes ‘live, work, play’ potential
Read on Hartford CourantHighway noise hurts the quality of life in CT. Here’s what a lawmaker wants to do about it.
Read on Hartford CourantCCSU to create marketing campaign around controversial plans. Faculty questions ‘surveillance.’
Read on Hartford CourantDozens charged following ‘large-scale’ cockfighting operation in CT town, hundreds of birds found
Read on Hartford CourantCT overnight fire sends multiple people to hospital, several dogs died due to smoke inhalation
Read on Hartford CourantCT town looks at plan for ‘tourist homes.’ What it means; why owners of historic property seek change
Read on Hartford CourantUnique family-owned CT businesses have gone to the dogs. Both involve getting a little dirty
Read on Hartford CourantA ‘hot’ new business is moving into popular CT town center. Thousands have tried it already.
Read on Hartford CourantCT plans $10 million project to improve multiple busy intersections. Here’s where and how.
Read on Hartford CourantA CT cancer researcher helped create an app while fighting the disease. It may have saved his life
Read on Hartford CourantFormer NHL player opens CT branch of rehabilitation, training center. ‘It’s helped thousands’
Read on Hartford CourantHow this CT boutique became go-to place for prom season. Over 10,000 gowns are sold each year
Read on Hartford CourantFamed civil rights attorney joins family of man shot by Hartford police as they seek accountability
Read on Hartford CourantProtestors angry over fatal Hartford police shootings. ‘Mental illness shouldn’t be death sentence’
Read on Hartford CourantCTDOT wants new laws aimed at distracted driving. ‘The law really hasn’t kept up with technology’
Read on Hartford CourantA CT hospital treats ‘worst pain you can imagine.’ Why 1,200+ patients need it each year
Read on Hartford Courant‘A Christmas miracle.’ CT honor high school graduate welcomed home after six months in ICE detention
Read on Hartford CourantDomestic violence screening tool has helped CT officers save thousands of lives. ‘It’s a game-changer’
Read on Hartford CourantCT diner with vast specialty menu closes its doors. Here’s why and what comes next.
Read on Hartford CourantCT couple opens up vintage store with hopes of creating a vibe ‘that brings people together’
Read on Hartford CourantDomestic violence survivor says CT shelter saved her life. ‘I don’t know what would’ve happened’
Read on Hartford CourantFamily-owned CT hardware store changes hands after 100 years. New owner looks to last another 100.
Read on Hartford CourantCT’s largest domestic violence shelter undergoes significant renovation. Here’s why and how.
Read on Hartford CourantCT high school’s joy in graduation dimmed by classmate taken by ICE. Town hopes to get him back.
Read on Hartford CourantPlanning on traveling in CT for Memorial Day? Officials have a few tips to keep your journey safe.
Read on Hartford CourantA new family-friendly CT cafe is buzzing with activity. The theme is an ode to how the owners met.
Read on Hartford CourantLongtime specialty market closing after decades in CT. ‘This wasn’t an easy decision,’ owners say.
Read on Hartford CourantFamily-owned CT hardware store for sale after 100 years. ‘It’s home,’ longtime customers say
Read on Hartford CourantA bakery tradition is rekindled after 27 years in CT town. Pastries and cakes sell out most weeks.
Read on Hartford CourantAmid critical shortage of nurses in CT, colleges step in. Despite major strides, ‘we’re in a pickle’
Read on Hartford CourantThere’s a misperception about teen dating violence in CT. ‘There is a disbelief that it can happen’
Read on Hartford CourantAs CT mall continues to see departures, local stores reap benefits. ‘Plazas have made a comeback.’
Read on Hartford CourantCT couple brings taste of their homeland to new restaurant. ‘Trying to make a melting pot of food.’
Read on Hartford CourantCT Hanukkah celebration provides light in time of darkness surrounding Israel–Hamas war
Read on Hartford CourantShoppers in droves finding post-holiday deals in CT stores. Here’s why and how.
Read on Hartford CourantNew CT business takes aim at fun with gallery featuring rock ‘n’ roll, carnival themes…and slingshots
Read on Hartford CourantStaff at CT mental health hospitals say they are in ‘immediate and serious danger’. Here’s why.
Read on Hartford CourantCT domestic violence survivor and record-breaking Mount Everest climber reaches new heights
Read on Hartford CourantNew Latin-fusion restaurant brings warmth of the Dominican Republic to CT
Read on Hartford CourantNew halal restaurant offers a taste of the Middle East in CT. No travel necessary.
Read on Hartford CourantCT survivors say overdose deaths have everlasting impact on families of people with substance abuse addictions
Read on Record-JournalSUNDAY SHOWCASE: ‘Still batting, Team Alena Strong!’ Softball, Gaylord Gauntlet fuel recovery for Wallingford teen
Read on Record-JournalADAPTIVE SPORTS: Gaylord looks to add pickleball to its repertoire
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Sean Krofssik
I’m a staff reporter at the Hartford Courant. I live in the Waterbury area and I have a journalism degree from Southern Connecticut State University.
I got my start in 2004 writing sports for The Southington Citizen. That same year I joined the sports staff at the Record-Journal in Meriden, and I stayed there for 19 years, covering high school and community sports in Meriden, Wallingford, Southington and Cheshire.
In 2014 the Connecticut chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists gave me first place in sports news. I was also a studio guest on CPTV’s GameTime in 2016.
In 2024 I started freelancing for the Hartford Courant and later joined the staff. Now I cover breaking news, courts and public safety, along with a lot of stories about local businesses and the people who run them. Some of my stories also run on Yahoo News and MSN.
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