Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of September.
Good morning, Hartford.
On Sept. 6, about 100 people gathered at West Hartford Town Hall for a candlelight vigil organized by the Nepalese Association of Connecticut to honor Nepal flood victims—those who died or went missing after a massive glacial collapse triggered devastating floods.
Gas prices reached record highs over Labor Day weekend and local drivers reacted as the holiday came to a close — many plan to adjust their budgets amid rising fuel costs.
Officials in New Britain plan to install speed cameras near school zones to slow speeding drivers and improve student safety.
The measure will be discussed in upcoming city council meetings.
Connecticut’s top utility regulator sent a letter to Optimum on Aug.
27 over reports of layoffs at its News 12 channel, warning that any changes to local programming require a 30-day notice under state law.
Vincent Caprio from Easton helped injured people at Ground Zero on Sept.
11, 2001, using his training to guide evacuees during the towers’ collapse. Nearly 25 years later, he advocates for first responders and survivors through the World Trade Center Health Program.
Warmer weather drives tick activity in Connecticut, with deer ticks, lone star ticks and longhorned ticks posing Lyme and ehrlichiosis risks.
Researchers at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (ACES) advise residents to check themselves and pets after outdoor time in Fairfield, New Haven and New London counties.
After a big home opener win, UConn football will host Maryland in an upcoming game at their campus stadium.
Hartford Athletic prepares to host Colorado Springs Tuesday in the USL Cup semifinal as it defends its cup title and pushes for a playoff spot.
The team will play Tampa Bay Rowdies at home Saturday as part of its seven-game schedule.
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