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Hartford
Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A house fire in Hartford early Monday morning killed four people and sent five to the hospital—officials have not shared more details yet. NBC Connecticut
- ➤ Early Monday morning, a house fire in Hartford killed four people and hospitalized five—fire officials confirmed. WFSB-TV
- ➤ A fire at a three-story home on Shultas Place near Wethersfield Avenue killed two children and two adults—and injured five others. FOX61
- ➤ Four people died and five were hospitalized after a house fire in Hartford — Fire Chief Rodney Barco confirmed the details. WFSB-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday morning, local reporters Caitlin Nuclo, Tracey McCain, Jill Gilardi and Marcy Jones reported that authorities continued the search for a suspect in a deadly shooting near Yale after the victim was identified as 18-year-old Dillon Cornelius from West Haven—while a house fire in Hartford killed four people and injured five. WFSB-TV
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Riverfront East Hartford 5 Mile
6:15–8:00 p.m. — Goodwin University — Registration fees apply — Test your endurance at this scenic 5-mile run along the riverfront in East Hartford.
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Ultimate Music Trivia Night
6-8 p.m. — Powder Hollow Brewery — No cover charge — Test your music knowledge with trivia spanning all genres and earn prizes in a fun atmosphere.
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Portland Sea Dogs vs. Hartford Yard Goats
7:10-8:40 p.m. — Dunkin' Park — Ticket prices vary — Catch a thrilling Minor League Baseball game between the Sea Dogs and the Yard Goats.
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Portland Sea Dogs at Hartford Yard Goats
7:10-8:40 p.m. — Dunkin' Park — Check ticket prices — Enjoy an exciting baseball matchup between the Sea Dogs and Yard Goats.
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UConn Huskies Football 2025 Season Tickets
Aug 28-29 — Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field — Prices may vary — Secure your seats for all the thrilling home games of the UConn Huskies this football season.
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Josh Johnson: The Flowers Tour
7-8:30 p.m. — The Bushnell Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of sharp wit and hilarious storytelling with Emmy-nominated comedian Josh Johnson.
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Hardy Live Concert
6:30-8 p.m. — Xfinity Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the country rock extravaganza by ACM and CMA winner Hardy on his Jim Bob World Tour.
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Hartford Jerk and BBQ Festival
10 AM – 12 AM — Tropix Caribbean Grille — $25 adults, $5 kids — Experience delicious Jamaican jerk cuisine along with family-friendly fun and entertainment.
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Hartford Athletic FC vs. Indy Eleven
3:30-9:00 PM — Trinity Health Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Witness the excitement as Indy Eleven takes on Hartford Athletic FC live.
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Le Creuset Factory to Table Sale
VIP shopping — Connecticut Convention Center — Ticket prices vary — Discover exclusive cookware at this four-day sale featuring limited-edition items.
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