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Sunday, June 29th, 2025
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Chevon Grant, 28, was sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for a gun offense linked to a 2022 gang-related shootout on Main Street in Hartford — nearly 50 shots were fired in 90 seconds — and he will serve three years of supervised release. FOX61
- ➤ Police arrested a juvenile suspect after a 15-year-old boy was shot near Nelson and Martin Streets on Friday afternoon—he was taken to a local hospital in stable condition—and detectives said the shot came from a stolen vehicle. WTNH News 8
- ➤ Five corrections officers in Suffield were hospitalized after an inmate overdosed at MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution around 11 a.m. Friday — the inmate was given Narcan and later arrested for possessing an unauthorized item — while Connecticut State Police continue to investigate. WTIC
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, June 27, a Lotto! ticket sold in Hartford matched all six numbers to win a $2.2 million jackpot, with the winner set to choose between 21 equal annuity payments or a cash option of $1,478,992. Another Cash5 ticket matched all five numbers to win $100,000 as statewide sales produced 3,888 winning Lotto! tickets and 3,150 winning Cash5 tickets. FOX61
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut legislators blocked a Torrington transfer station sale that would have provided $3.25M for cleaning up the former waste-to-energy plant in South Meadows—forcing local officials to reassess cleanup plans. Lawmakers added the amendment to the state budget at the last minute—shifting control of the station to state oversight on July 1. CT Mirror
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UConn forward Ayanna Patterson, who missed two full seasons due to knee and shoulder surgeries, will return on Nov. 4 in Germany for the 2025-26 season. She credits her teammates—especially Caroline Ducharme—for supporting her recovery as she adjusts to playing contact again. Connecticut Post
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Hartford Yard Goats vs Binghamton Rumble Ponies
7:10-11:10 p.m. — Dunkin' Park — Free entry — Enjoy a fun-filled baseball game featuring adorable baby goats and hilarious donut vs coffee races.
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Hartford Yard Goats vs. Binghamton Rumble Ponies
6:10-7:40 p.m. — Dunkin' Park — Ticket prices vary — Catch the excitement as the Yard Goats take on the Rumble Ponies in a thrilling baseball matchup.
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Hartford Bonanza 2025
4-10 p.m. — Bushnell Park Conservancy — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with music, food, and local artists in Downtown Hartford.
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Plaidcast Live with Piper Klemm
5:30-9 p.m. — Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art — Free entry — Engage in discussions aimed at enhancing the equestrian sport with industry leaders.
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Chechito in Connecticut
7-10 p.m. — Casablanca Hall — Tickets available — Experience the best of Peruvian Chicha and Cumbia with Chechito and Orchestra.
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MOVE! with the Urban League
9 a.m.–2 p.m. — Keney Park Woodland Entrance — Free entry — Celebrate community activity through various forms of movement including running, walking, and dancing.
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DOBLE FILO Concert
9:00 PM — El Rincon Sports Bar & Grill — Check the site for ticket prices — Experience an electrifying night of music with DOBLE FILO.
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Westfield Starfires vs. Vermont Lake Monsters
11 a.m. — Dunkin' Park — No hidden fees — Cheer on local teams as the Starfires take on the Lake Monsters.
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ConnectiCon Fandom Festival
12pm-9pm — Connecticut Convention Center — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate all things geeky with anime, video games, and live entertainment at this four-day festival.
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New England Cycle Center Bike Night
6-9 p.m. — New England Cycle Center — Free entry — Experience an epic night of bikes, food, and music with thrilling stunt shows and exclusive giveaways.
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