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Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A memorial service was held Monday at Bickford Healthcare in Windsor Locks to honor Peggy Healey (a 93-year-old former nun) who died after leaving the nursing home in freezing temperatures, while authorities and state lawmakers investigate the facility’s emergency response protocols. WFSB-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Governor Lamont’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 keeps Education Cost Sharing grants flat for 153 municipalities and provides only minor increases for 16 cities, leaving districts to face ongoing funding challenges amid rising school costs. Lawmakers are considering bills to adjust the grant’s foundation amount. Connecticut Post
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Geno Auriemma tied Tara VanDerveer for the most AP Top 25 poll appearances when UConn remained No. 1 on Feb. 1 at PeoplesBank Arena. He led the Huskies to 654 appearances during his 41-year career, with the team ranking for 619 consecutive weeks. NBC Connecticut
- ➤ UConn beat Georgetown 79-75 on Saturday, Feb. 14 in Storrs and improved its record to 24-2, with Alex Karaban now the player with the most wins in the program. The Huskies will play Creighton at Gampel Pavilion on Wednesday at 7 p.m. WFSB-TV
- ➤ UConn Men's pregame airs Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. on WWAX + WFSB+ Livestream; UConn Unleashed and the Enfield vs. South Windsor game air Friday at 7:00 p.m. on WWAX + WAX Sports Stream; and UConn Women's pregame airs Sunday at 11:30 a.m. on WWAX + WAX Sports Stream. WFSB-TV
- ➤ Collegiate baseball returns to Dunkin' Park for the Yard Goats’ ninth season. Eastern Connecticut State University hosts Plymouth State on Saturday, March 28 at 12 p.m., with additional games on April 21 and April 24 and summer league play on July 15. NBC Connecticut
- ➤ UConn guard Azzi Fudd earned her second straight Big East Player of the Week honor and helped set a record with six consecutive awards for the team—UConn now eyes clinching its sixth straight conference title on Wednesday at Villanova. Connecticut Post
- ➤ UConn junior guard Solo Ball earned Big East Player of the Week honors after leading his team to wins over Butler and Georgetown and boosting UConn to a 24-2 record. He scored 20 or more points in consecutive games (averaging 22 points), marking a career milestone. Connecticut Post
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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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