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Monday, December 29th, 2025
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 29th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Passengers experienced holiday travel delays today at a Connecticut airport, with some enjoying extra family time & others growing impatient with the wait. FOX61
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ After a fire on Bond Street displaced 15 people, one local victim said she lost everything and is now working to regroup her life during the holiday season. FOX61
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ CT Mirror editors released a Top 10 list of their favorite 2025 stories after heated discussions. The list highlights local work, including a Hartford man’s release after 30 years and reporting on solar development challenges. CT Mirror
- ➤ Connecticut organizers are preparing for the nation’s 250th anniversary amid funding shortages — planning a statewide exhibit and a series of events in Hartford on July 4 to showcase local history. Lacking federal and state support, local groups have relied on nearly $550k in grants for community projects. Connecticut Post
- ➤ Faith leaders Ginger Gaines-Cirelli, Nihal Khan, and Ari Sacks shared how they are guiding their congregations amid challenges and outlined hopes for 2026. Audio will be available later today. Connecticut Public
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UConn women routed Butler 94–47 at Hinkle Field House Monday. Sarah Strong led the team with 15 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists — the team built a strong lead with a 26-nothing run and will face Providence on New Year’s Eve. WFSB-TV
- ➤ UConn freshman center Eric Reibe has started five games in place of the injured Tarris Reed Jr. Coach Dan Hurley praised his strong play at Gampel Pavilion, noting his averages of 8.2 points and 4.3 rebounds (game stats) and his toughness on both ends. Connecticut Post
- ➤ Trumbull's girls wrestling team won the Queen Gambit tournament held at Jonathan Law High School in Milford (Sunday, Dec. 28), outscoring Stratford and New Milford with 1492 points. Connecticut Post
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Magic of Lights
11:59 PM - 1:29 AM — Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field — Ticket price varies — Experience the enchanting display of lights to ring in the New Year.
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Nike New England Winterfest Volleyball
Competitive Matches — Jan 10 - 26 — Connecticut Convention Center — Entry Fee Required — Experience the thrill of youth and adult volleyball in an exciting tournament atmosphere.
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Disney On Ice: Frozen & Encanto
7:00-8:30 p.m. — PeoplesBank Arena — Cost info not provided — Experience the magic of Arendelle and Casita with thrilling performances and beloved songs.
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The Cottage
7:30-9 p.m. — Hartford Stage — $ — A fast-paced farce where love, betrayal, and telegrams collide in a quaint English countryside home.
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The Cottage
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Hartford Stage — Unforgettable performance awaits in this captivating theatrical event.
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The Cottage at Hartford Stage
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Hartford Stage — Tickets starting at $207 — Experience a captivating performance with The Cottage in downtown Hartford.
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Ghosts of Jupiter with John Ferrara
8-11:30 p.m. — Arch Street Tavern — Ticket details not listed — Experience psychedelic rock with Ghosts of Jupiter and innovative bass compositions by John Ferrara.
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Urgent - A Tribute to Foreigner
8-11 p.m. — New Park Brewing — $0.55+ service fee — Experience electrifying hits from Foreigner brought to life by the premier tribute band Urgent.
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