News across Greater Hartford

Multiple People Injured Monday in 3 Separate Crashes on Albany Avenue in West Hartford
West Hartford Police said there were three unrelated crashes Monday morning on Albany Avenue, including one involving a school bus. By Ronni Newton Three separate and unrelated crashes occurred on a rainy Monday morning in West Hartford, and included a rollover, a bus vs.…

New CT AI, data privacy laws go into effect Oct. 1. What to know
After previous failed attempts, lawmakers in Connecticut made progress on artificial intelligence legislation this year, passing a massive 39-section bill that seeks to do everything from outline AI workforce development programs to regulate the social media use of minors. The…

Olivia Rodrigo Opens Unraveled Tour With Flowers, Hits and a Dramatic Transformation
Olivia Rodrigo launched her Unraveled Tour with a sold-out opening night at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford, Connecticut, on Sept. 25. The two-hour conc...

Labyrinth exhibition offers peace for UConn students
Why is a labyrinth situated here on campus? Who brought it to life? What purpose does it serve in an academic environment like this?

This Week in History: The Tylenol Murders
On Sept. 29, 1982, seventh-grader Mary Ann Kellerman complained to her parents of a sore throat. In turn, she took an Extra-Strength Tylenol to ease her symptoms. However, her condition became much worse.

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.