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A child was struck during a multi-vehicle crash in Hartford on Saturday. The collision happened on Vine Street. According to police, multiple cars were involved in a crash and one of them hit a child. The child was transported to the hospital. Their injuries are unknown at this time. The car that hit the child remained at the scene and…

An independent investigation by the City of Hartford found there is no evidence the superintendent of schools asked an employee for a favor, even though the now-former employee said it’s what caused her to be fired. The former employee, Janet Serrano, worked in human resources. Serrano spoke at the school board meeting in February about an alleged favor the...

An independent investigation by the City of Hartford found there is no evidence the superintendent of schools asked an employee for a favor, even though the now-former employee said it’s what caused her to be fired.

Employees of the Blue Hills Civic Association in Hartford say they were abruptly laid off with no warning last week. “We were all shocked and disheartened at the same time,” parent Kerri-Kay Allen said. The organization works closely with the Hartford community, aiding and advocating in schools, community program and more. “We received this email if you will in the…

Officer Jim Barrett has worked as the city’s homeless outreach officer since 2015, but it’s more than just his title, he has made his work his life’s mission.

A person was injured in a carjacking on Capitol Avenue in Hartford Wednesday evening. Police said a person sustained injuries and was taken to the hospital. The extent of injuries is unknown. Police said they are conducting an investigation. No specific information about the incident was immediately available.

Some neighbors in Plainville are opposed to Connecticut construction company Tilcon’s request to expand its quarry operations to a second site in town. Tilcon is a construction company that manufactures basalt, the rock commonly used to make roads, pavement and railroads. The company already owns more than 400 acres of residential property on Long Swamp Road but it wants to…

Employees of a civic organization in Hartford are demanding answers after an abrupt layoff. The Blue Hills Civic Association has served the community for years.

Some neighbors in Plainville are opposed to Connecticut construction company Tilcon’s request to expand its quarry operations to a second site in town.

The remains of a soldier from Hartford who had been missing since World War II have been found and he will be honored for his service with a burial at Arlington National Cemetery. U.S. Army Air Forces Staff Sgt. Frank J. Tedone was 23-years-old when he reported missing in action while on a bombing mission from India to Myanmar,...

The Hartford Board of Education approved a budget Tuesday night while also asking the city to increase funding for the district that they say hasn’t been done in a decade.

The Hartford Board of Education approved a budget Tuesday night while also asking the city to increase funding for the district that they say hasn’t been done in a decade. The budget the Hartford Board of Education approved aims to address a deficit of $30 million. Superintendent Dr. Leslie Torres-Rodriguez tried to find as many cuts as possible, but the…

The Connecticut Senate gave final approval for the co-chairs of the Public Utility Regulatory Authority, but Republicans walked out of the vote in protest over a deal they say is wrong.

Hartford Public Schools is looking to close a major budget gap as a $30 million deficit looms over the next school year.

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A 17-year-old has died after he was shot just steps away from his home in Hartford on Sunday afternoon and two teens are facing charges in connection to the shooting.

A group of House Democrats wants to implement a tax on sweetened drinks as a way to fund universal school meals.   The proposal would charge businesses that purchase the drinks, as well as syrups and powders, at a rate of two cents per ounce.   Rep. Moira Rader (D-Guilford) said this would overcome some of the obstacles she and…

Some Democratic lawmakers have proposed a tax on sweetened drinks in Connecticut to help fund school meals for students in need.

A 3-year-old girl fell from a third-floor window in Harford and she has been taken to the hospital. Police said the child fell from an open third-floor window on Park Street around 1:30 p.m. on Monday and she was alert and conscious after the fall. The little girl was taken to Connecticut Children’s. Police are investigating.