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Sunday, February 15th, 2026
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Couples went to the Windsor Locks Clerk’s Office to get married (with some renewing vows) so they could share Valentine’s Day as a couple. FOX61
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ ShopRite in Canton is mourning the loss of employees Mario Daniele and Gilman Reed, who died on Jan. 31 and Feb. 7 in separate incidents; the store has set up a tribute table near the service desk for shoppers to leave support notes. CT Insider
- ➤ A barn fire at UConn’s campus Saturday night (at Horsebarn Hill Road) killed four sheep as firefighters controlled the blaze with help from Coventry and Mansfield while investigators check the cause. NBC Connecticut
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A historical review recounts how the Connecticut River once linked Hartford to New York via packet and steam-powered boats in the 1700s and 1800s — offering a scenic yet lengthy journey before rail travel took over. Local residents can appreciate this glimpse into early transportation innovation. CT Mirror
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Following safety incidents, Manchester High School will launch a multi-part security plan on Feb. 23 (restricting main entrance access and adding staff-monitored bathrooms) to boost safety, with officials set to discuss further strategies with the Board of Education. FOX61
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut residents await an April parity report as Gov. Lamont promised to enforce SB 10, a law passed with bipartisan support & strong fines to hold insurers accountable for mental health care. The report will assess compliance for nearly 689,000 affected residents. CT Mirror
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Officials are searching Ragged Mountain in Southington for missing hikers following a reported medical emergency — the Southington Professional Firefighters Union said no details have been released. NBC Connecticut
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Tenants from Concierge Apartments lost temporary hotel rooms after building repairs — prompted by burst pipes — forced them to leave last week. Some were told to leave this weekend, and Connecticut Attorney General William Tong met with JRK Holdings leaders to require that all displaced tenants be rehoused soon. FOX61
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ West Hartford’s Conard defeated Hall 4-3 in a tense boys hockey game on Feb. 12 at Veterans Memorial Rink — completing a season sweep of their rivals. Conard will host Amity next and then travel for their following match. We-Ha
- ➤ UConn football stars Skyler Bell and Joe Fagnano will join the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis from Feb. 23 to March 2 after record-setting seasons at UConn. Bell broke receiving records while quarterback Fagnano earned national attention, and both aim to impress NFL teams ahead of the April draft. FOX61
- ➤ On Saturday, UConn beat Marquette 71-56 as Azzi Fudd scored 25 points and Sarah Strong added 19 in the second half, keeping the Huskies on a 43-game win streak while Marquette lost three games in a row for the first time since December 2022. NBC Connecticut
- ➤ UConn men's basketball edged out Georgetown 79–75 on Saturday at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, with senior forward Alex Karaban becoming the program's all-time winningest player (record established with his 116th win). FOX61
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The Counter Performance
2:30-3:30 p.m. — TheaterWorks Hartford — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an engaging theatrical experience at this local venue.
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Glass Fusing Workshop: Create Your Own Nightlight
6-7:30 p.m. — The Firestone | Art Studio & Cafe — Pre-registration required — Have fun crafting a custom glass nightlight in a beginner-friendly workshop.
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Band Capricio Live Performance
8:30 p.m. — The Webster — Tickets starting at $92 — Experience an unforgettable night with Band Capricio at Webster Theater.
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UConn Huskies Hockey vs Boston College
3-5 p.m. — PeoplesBank Arena — Cost information not specified — UCONN Men's Ice Hockey takes on Boston College in an exciting clash at the new arena.
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West Hartford Black Business Expo
1-4 p.m. — Town Hall Auditorium — Free entry — Celebrate and support a diverse range of local black-owned businesses showcasing unique products and services.
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Shucked
6:30-8:30 p.m. — William H. Mortensen Hall — Tickets start at $114 — Experience a night of unforgettable performances at Shucked in Hartford.
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Feedback - LIVE
6-9 p.m. — Connecticut Valley Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy classic rock favorites and original tunes from the talented band Feedback.
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Soccer Classes for Kids Aged 3-8
2 p.m. — Elizabeth Park Conservancy — Enroll now — March indoor soccer classes designed for young boys and girls.
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Hartford Wolf Pack vs. Cleveland Monsters
7-8 p.m. — PeoplesBank Arena — Check the local AHL action as the Wolf Pack host the Monsters in a thrilling hockey showdown.
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90s Con 2026
4-8 p.m. — Connecticut Convention Center — $176.10 — Celebrate the iconic decade of the 90s with a weekend of nostalgia in Hartford.
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