Good morning, Hartford.

The 2026 Travelers Championship raised a record $5.1 million to support nonprofits like Hole in the Wall Gang Camp + Connecticut Humane Society.

Tournament officials credit strong support from players and their families for making the giving possible.

UHart is hosting Hawktober 2026 from Friday, Oct.

2 through Sunday, Oct. 4, offering games, music, food, and campus events. Saturday at 6 p.m. features a special halftime ceremony honoring the 1996 Men’s Soccer championship team - registration is required for select activities.

CCSU President Zulma Toro resigned on Wednesday after a complaint of bullying was filed; she will remain employed until Oct.

1 as the university prepares to name an interim leader.

Connecticut has selected three solar projects that will add 63.4 MW of clean energy and power for more than 22,000 homes; the projects, part of a regional collaboration with Massachusetts & Rhode Island, are expected to deliver electricity by the end of 2032.

Eversource is preparing for a nor’easter expected to hit today with heavy rain and damaging winds through Monday.

The utility has positioned field crews and stocked supplies while urging residents to build emergency kits with water, batteries and canned food — taking safety measures seriously.

Former CCSU president Zulma Toro resigned amid allegations and will retire on Oct.

1. State lawmakers reacted — Gov. Lamont urged caution while Sen. Fazio demanded accountability regarding questions about past behavior.

The Connecticut Insurance Department launched its new Be Weather Ready: Preparedness and Resiliency Center on Thursday — a site featuring the state’s Climate Risk Mapping Tool that offers tips on severe storms, flooding, and extreme heat to help residents prepare for inclement weather.

Connecticut Sen. Blumenthal urged residents to trust scientists & medical experts over Robert F.

Kennedy Jr. when evaluating vaccine safety, stating that rigorous studies show vaccines work safely and effectively.

Tina Kiniry Management will host THE LOOK Fashion Event on Sunday, Oct.

11 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks where independent designers, local models, and a survivor showcase will raise funds for breast cancer research.

Mortgage rates climbed for a fifth week, pushing the 30-year loan average above 7% and causing local homebuyers to face higher monthly costs.

Mortgage applications dropped recently as buyers may delay their purchases amid rising costs.

Hall girls soccer beat Northwest Catholic 4-0 on Sept.

23 at Conard High School with a second-half surge led by senior Kyra Baun that secured the win. Coach Scott Ferguson praised the team for matching their opponents' intensity.

The Hartford Wolf Pack will retire Brad Smyth's number 11 at PeoplesBank Arena on March 6 as the team honors the AHL Hall of Famer's record-setting career.