Daily
Hartford
Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ CONN-OSHA found no violations in the death of Plainville volunteer firefighter Ray Moreau—who was injured when a hose became entangled with Engine 2 during a July 2025 house fire on Maria Road—as the department works on new safety procedures and driver evaluations. NBC Connecticut
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Amelia Classical Music Series presents 'Incanto: An Afternoon at the Opera,' a live operatic concert with five internationally acclaimed vocalists set for Sunday, Feb. 1 at 3 p.m. at Hoffman Auditorium at the Bruyette Athenaeum (University of Saint Joseph) in West Hartford with free parking available. We-Ha
- ➤ Pitbull and Lil Jon will perform in Hartford this summer — Lil Jon will open as 'Get Low' rapper and record producer while DJ Laz spins an opening DJ set. The concert promises an energetic event for local music fans. Connecticut Post
- ➤ Connecticut celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with diverse events including history talks, film screenings, and a Hartford Symphony Orchestra concert at Bushnell Park on July 4 — residents are invited to check event details for local festivities statewide. Connecticut Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Hands on Hartford program will launch a Backpack Nutrition Program to assist students facing weekend food insecurity in Hartford. The initiative will supply healthy food in backpacks at local schools. NBC Connecticut
- ➤ In the fall, UHart students, faculty and staff partnered with the Connecticut Science Center through monthly Pathways to STEM nights and projects with Crested Communications. The community alliance also provided real-world experience during Career Exploration Day with nearly 300 students visiting multiple university partners. University of Hartford
- ➤ Webster Hill Elementary School closed Friday because a norovirus outbreak affected many students (per West Hartford Public Schools). WFSB-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Superfoods Inc is recalling its Live It Up Super Greens supplement after a salmonella outbreak sickened 45 people across 21 states, including cases in Connecticut. Consumers in Hartford and beyond should not use the product and must clean surfaces after contact. NBC Connecticut
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Zillow says Hartford home buyers will face a tougher market in 2026 as the median mortgage will jump $100 and inventory stays 60% lower than in 2019 (price growth is expected near 4%). Connecticut Post
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UConn athletics reported a $4.9 million rise in fiscal year 2025 revenue and record donor support with 9,323 donors — a 27% increase from previous years — marking its fifth consecutive growth year. The report noted nearly 60% of revenues were earned on its Storrs campus. Connecticut Post
- ➤ UConn women's basketball is expected to face LSU in Nashville next season, with ESPN set to broadcast the game (this will be the 10th meeting between coaches Geno Auriemma and Kim Mulkey, and UConn has an 8-1 record against the Tigers). Connecticut Post
- ➤ UConn will face Georgetown at Capital One Arena (12:30 p.m.) Saturday; former forward Isaiah Abraham, who left UConn for more playing time close to home, is set to start for the Hoyas. The matchup marks a rare meeting of old teammates in the heated transfer era. Connecticut Post
- ➤ UConn head coach Geno Auriemma praised the team's blowout win over Villanova on Jan. 15 in Storrs but criticized the pizza delivered to the locker room, saying it fell short of Connecticut's standards (he noted it resembled sauce on cardboard). The win extended the team's unbeaten run. Connecticut Post
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The Cottage at Hartford Stage
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Hartford Stage — Tickets starting at $207 — Experience a captivating performance with The Cottage in downtown Hartford.
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Ghosts of Jupiter with John Ferrara
8-11:30 p.m. — Arch Street Tavern — Ticket details not listed — Experience psychedelic rock with Ghosts of Jupiter and innovative bass compositions by John Ferrara.
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Urgent - A Tribute to Foreigner
8-11 p.m. — New Park Brewing — $0.55+ service fee — Experience electrifying hits from Foreigner brought to life by the premier tribute band Urgent.
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Kermit Lynch Wine Dinner
6-9 p.m. — Artisan Restaurant West Hartford — $125 per person — Experience a gourmet five-course dinner paired with exquisite Kermit Lynch wines as you explore French and Italian flavors.
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Valentine Craft Workshop
6-7 p.m. — The Mark Twain House & Museum — $25 per person — Learn the Victorian language of flowers and craft unique Valentines to express your true sentiments.
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CT River & Roots Series: Kimaya Diggs
2-3:30 p.m. — Windsor Art Center — Free entry — Enjoy a free acoustic performance by R&B/soul musician Kimaya Diggs in a welcoming gallery setting.
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Pressed Flower Heart Art Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Connecticut Valley Brewing Company — Free entry — Create a lasting heart-shaped artwork using pressed flowers.
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PMP Certification Bootcamp
9 AM – 5 PM — 100 Pearl Street Gallery Parking — Cost varies — Fast-track training to become a Project Management Professional with expert coaching and resources.
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Eric Lindell Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — Arch Street Tavern — Tickets available — Experience the soulful tunes of acclaimed singer-songwriter Eric Lindell in an intimate setting.
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Harvest & Rust - A Neil Young Experience
7-9 p.m. — Downtown Live at the Rockwell Theater — Ticketed event — Enjoy an authentic tribute to Neil Young with stirring performances from one of the premier bands in the Northeast USA.
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~ Benjamin Franklin
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