Good morning, Hartford.

A 33-year-old Derby bicyclist died at the hospital after colliding with a car near Circle Drive on Bantam Lake Road Wednesday night — an 83-year-old Morris driver in a 2015 Toyota Yaris was uninjured — and Connecticut State Police said the crash is under investigation.

A jury in Milford found Raul Valle not guilty of murder and intentional manslaughter for fatally stabbing James McGrath at a Shelton house party in 2022—while deadlock on lesser charges led judge Shari Murphy to declare a mistrial, leaving the possibility of a retrial on those counts.

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong said Thursday that the state will receive a portion of approximately $720 million from opioid settlements reached with eight generic manufacturers, and up to $8.4 million will support addiction treatment and prevention programs + the settlements also impose limits on future opioid production.

The Department of Consumer Protection announced a settlement where DraftKings will return over $3 million to about 7,000 consumers who took bonus offers from October 19th, 2021 to January 4th, 2023.

The company will also retrain its marketing staff on CT gaming laws—DCP warned consumers to be alert for scam attempts.

Manchester officials will soon review 3 Squared LLC's application for a 148-unit condo project on Oakland Street near Union Pond+St. Bridget Cemetery, which could add over 400 bedrooms; the Planning and Zoning Commission is set to hold a public hearing on July 28 to discuss the plan.

UConn’s men's basketball coach Dan Hurley and his staff will head down South over the next 7-10 days to scout targeted Class of 2026 recruits they believe can make an immediate impact—this group includes players like Junior County, Arafan Diane and Cole Cloer—while continuing to build their roster with high school talent and select transfers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Creed Summer Tour Concert

7:00-8:30 PM — Xfinity Theatre — Check for ticket prices — Experience the legendary rock band CREED in a night filled with their classic hits.

The Ovation Guitar Presentation

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Windsor Public Library — Free entry — Discover the influence of the Ovation Guitar on the music scene of the late 60s and 70s.

Riverfront Hartford 4 Mile Race

6:15-8:00 p.m. — Mortensen Riverfront Plaza — Registration required — Kick off the weekend with a scenic run along the Connecticut River and refreshments post-race.

Saturday Evening Paddle - Kayaking/SUP

5-8 p.m. — Collinsville Canoe & Kayak — Cost varies — Experience the thrill of paddling in the scenic Collinsville area.

Metal Stamped Cuff Bracelet Workshop

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Powder Hollow Brewery — Equipment included — Create your own personalized metal stamped cuff bracelet while enjoying drinks and snacks.