Daily
Hartford
Wednesday, March 4th, 2026
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Middletown auto body shop owner said potholes may cost drivers over $1,000 to repair due to alignment and calibration fees. Residents should check steering wheels after a pothole hit — a sign repairs may be needed — and can report these issues using SeeClickFix in Middletown and Hamden. WFSB-TV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut heating oil has surged by up to 50 cents a gallon in recent days due to conflict abroad, dealers said. M&M Oil owner John Marino advised buyers to purchase fuel promptly, adding that warmer weather and a brief conflict might soon ease prices. WFSB-TV
- ➤ Due to tensions in Iran, gas prices increased on Tuesday, with Triple A reporting that the national average for regular unleaded rose to $3.11 from $3.00 and Connecticut prices reached $2.92 — up from $2.88 on Monday. WTIC
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University of Hartford will build a $2.4 million outdoor athletics complex named for Vin Baker this spring. The facility (with basketball, tennis, and pickleball courts) will expand campus sports and intramural play thanks to two major alumni gifts. University of Hartford
- ➤ The Department of Education said Tuesday it cannot comply with Senate Bill 6, which would require local schools to alert the child welfare agency when students withdraw for homeschooling (due to FERPA rules). Officials warned that a violation could risk federal funds while lawmakers and advocates debate the proposal. CT Mirror
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Senate Minority Leader Stephen Harding sent a letter to UConn Health asking for a public meeting with CEO Andrew Agwunobi and CFO Jeffrey Geoghegan to address questions about their records ahead of Waterbury Hospital’s renewal kickoff today; a spokesperson for UConn Health dismissed the concerns. CT Mirror
- ➤ Connecticut Water mistakenly removed 939 low-income customers from its assistance program by misinterpreting a new income verification law — it reinstated 873 automatically and contacted 66 households while providing over $45,000 in credits. Connecticut Public
- ➤ On Tuesday in Waterford, residents and state officials raised concerns that private equity is driving steep rent hikes in Connecticut as lawmakers consider a bill that would impose a 75-day hold on investor purchases — a step seen as critical to protect long-time homeowners and first-time buyers. NBC Connecticut
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ West Hartford's Northwest Catholic girls basketball team won the CCC Championship with a 72-34 victory over Rocky Hill on Monday, March 2 at the University of Hartford. The star seniors now prepare to host No. 16 Conard on Monday, March 9 at 6 p.m. We-Ha
- ➤ Hall/Conard beat Avon 4-3 in a CIAC first-round state playoff game Monday night in West Hartford, coming from behind with a three-goal surge in the third period. The win sets up a matchup with East Catholic on Thursday, March 5 (4 p.m.) at Newington Ice Rink. We-Ha
- ➤ USA Gymnastics’ U.S. Classic will return to Hartford with competitions scheduled for July 17-18 at PeoplesBank Arena. The event will feature the nation’s best women’s gymnasts competing for a chance at Arizona championships (the arena will also host the Hopes Championships concurrently). NBC Connecticut
- ➤ 13-time PGA Tour winner Justin Rose has committed to the Travelers Championship in Cromwell scheduled for June 22–28, joining a field that includes Keegan Bradley and Tommy Fleetwood (he is currently ranked fourth on the Official World Golf Ranking). WFSB-TV
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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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90's Con CT - Saturday
10 AM – 2 PM — Connecticut Convention Center — VIP ticket options available — Celebrate the beloved 90s with exclusive experiences and premium seating.
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90's Con CT - Sunday
10 AM - 2 PM — Connecticut Convention Center — VIP ticket packages available — Celebrate the iconic 90s with exclusive experiences and meet your favorite stars.
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St. Patrick's Day Knitted Banner Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Manchester Public Library — Free entry — Create a festive yarn banner for St. Patrick's Day under the guidance of local artisan Mary Curley.
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Turas - Contemporary Irish Music
6-9 p.m. — New Park Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy a captivating evening of live Irish music with the band Turas.
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Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty
6:30-7:30 p.m. — The Theater of the Performing Arts — Tickets required — Experience a radiant ballet reimagining of Sleeping Beauty with stunning glow-in-the-dark costumes.
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Shamrock Run & Walk
8:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. — Chippens Hill Middle School, Bristol, CT — Registration fee applies — Celebrate Irish spirit with a community 5 & 2-mile road race and fitness walk for all ages.
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