Good morning, Hartford.

Chanticleer — a Grammy-winning vocal ensemble — will perform at St. James’s Episcopal Church in West Hartford on Friday, Oct.

9 at 7 p.m. The event marks the ensemble’s only Connecticut stop this year and features local musician Jared Graveley as he returns home.

Rising heating oil prices have led many residents to use firewood to heat their homes this winter.

The shift follows dramatic price increases over the last two years and may help households lower energy bills.

New York is recovering faster from heavy storms due to low-cost climate solutions that manage flash flooding and repair damage.

Connecticut Public launched SOMOS CONNECTICUT (an initiative supporting local Latino stories) to share these methods with nearby communities.

Gov. Ned Lamont and Acting DEEP Commissioner Emma Cimino warned that the rollback of federal fuel economy standards will cost Hartford drivers more at the pump and worsen local air quality — auto makers must now meet 34.9 mpg instead of 50.4 mpg by 2031.

During Tuesday's boys soccer match in West Hartford, Conard rallied from behind to tie Wethersfield 3-3 when Ray Hilario scored a penalty kick with 90 seconds remaining.

The result extended the team's unbeaten streak to four games.

In Monday’s rain-soaked match at Conard’s McKee Stadium, Hall and Conard girls soccer tied at zero.

The game moved Conard to 5-0-2 and Hall to 4-1-2 while coaches praised their teams’ strong defense on a slippery field.

Former UConn standout Eric Watts is trying out for the Patriots after playing four seasons at UConn from 2019 to 2023.

He hopes this move earns him a professional opportunity that local fans will follow closely.