News across Greater Hartford

Primetime: Style over substance
Lance Oppenheim’s film “Primetime” was released on Friday. “Primetime” is a psychological thriller that follows real journalist Chris Hansen and his program “To Catch a Predator.”

Women’s Soccer: Huskies conclude non-conference play in scoreless draw
A windy and rainy Friday night served as the bleak prelude to an incoming nor’easter in Storrs, setting a gloomy backdrop at Joseph J. Morrone Stadium. The University of Connecticut women’s soccer team (2-2-4) wrapped up non-conference play on Friday night against the University…

Field Hockey: UConn extends win streak to four over Liberty
University of Connecticut women’s field hockey earned a hard-fought 3-2 victory against the Liberty Lady Flames at Nancy Stevens Field on Friday evening. This win signals another step in a strong start to the season for the Huskies, who now boast a 7-1 overall record and remain…

Weekend nor’easter brings heavy rain and winds, cancels events
The weekend’s nor’easter brought heavy rain and wind, bringing down power lines and canceling events across the University of Connecticut and Mansfield area. The storm arrived early Saturday morning, bringing wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour in some part of inland Connecticut,…

West Hartford Business Buzz: September 28, 2026
A round-up of openings, closings, and other news about West Hartford businesses. Business Buzz is sponsored by NBT Bank, and we are very thankful for their support! By Ronni Newton Autumn officially arrived last Tuesday – and the weather seemed to change abruptly, too. After a…

Duplicate billing fix can lower cost of health care
Addressing duplicative billing in healthcare is critical for New England’s Medicare beneficiaries -- and for taxpayers.

Why I’m a CT YIMBY
Many Nutmeggers believe that the built environment in which they live must never be altered. But we should react to change with openness.

Conard High School Dedicates New Mural in Partnership with Rise Up
The Conard administration and students celebrate new mural focusing on the theme “Your Choices Matter.” By Maddie O'Connell On Wednesday, Sept. 16, the administration at West Hartford's Conard High School unveiled the school's new mural alongside Conard student-athletes. The…

They served their time in prison. Then the bills arrived.
Hundreds of CT residents have had money seized through a law that allows the state to charge a fee for every day a person spends in prison.

The Vernon grumble over rumble/mumble
There has been some grumbling in Vernon about rumble strips. But is there a quieter way to save lives?

Olivia Rodrigo Launches Unraveled Tour With Career-Spanning Setlist
Olivia Rodrigo kicked off her 2026 Unraveled Tour in Hartford, Connecticut, on September 25, giving fans their first look at a new live show built aro...

Connecticut Man Pleads Guilty to Murder in 2021 Shooting Death of Yonkers Man
Joseph Pichardo Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced today that a Connecticut man pleaded guilty to murder for the January 2021 shooting death of 24-year-old Yonkers resident Joseph Pichardo. The defendant, Claismar Abreu Then, 32, of Hartford, Connecticut,…