Good morning, Hartford.

Anna Bonelli reports live from the Portland Agricultural Fair as the weekend kicks off with local displays and food vendors offering attractions for families — a festive start to the event.

On Friday, a funeral service in Fairfield honored Elvin Hernandez (a CT DOT worker killed on the job).

Local residents joined officials and family to pay tribute to his service.

Helena Martinez, a speech language assistant and local organizer, is leading Hartford’s fourth annual Día de los Muertos celebration at The Wadsworth Museum on Nov.

1—featuring a live mariachi band, face painting and a screening of Disney’s Coco.

Stanley Wells honored his family's legacy with a transformative gift that named the Wells Family Center for Student Success at UHart.

The center supported students from their first days on campus through graduation (a lasting commitment to future Hawks).

The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection offers hunting tips as fall turkey season starts today and pheasant and small game hunting begin Oct.

17. Junior hunters can sign up for a free training day on Saturday, Oct. 10 (following safety rules such as wearing fluorescent orange).

Medical experts advise Hartford residents to get flu shots soon—reminding them it takes two weeks for full protection.

Local pharmacies offer updated COVID-19 shots and vaccination options for high-risk groups this fall.

TikTok influencer Brooke Eby, who documented her ALS journey with humor, died four years after her diagnosis—she reached many local viewers and raised awareness of the disease.

An 80-year-old runner is taking part in the Eversource Hartford Marathon in Hartford today — a highlight for local sports fans — as officials expect robust community participation along the course.

UConn announced that its men’s basketball team will split its 18 home games equally between Gampel Pavilion in Storrs and PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford for the 2026-27 season (9 games in each venue).

Single-game ticket sales begin Wednesday, Oct. 7 at noon.

The Harlem Globetrotters will face the Washington Generals at PeoplesBank Arena on Feb.

13; ticket sales begin Friday at 10 a.m. The team said this key Hartford stop promises new uniforms, on-court access and fan challenges + special pre-game passes.