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Heat advisory in effect in CT with temperatures in the 90s. Schools announce early dismissals

June 11, 2026 at 4:15 pm

Updated: Feds serve a subpoena on New Britain in connection with spending by ex-mayor Erin Stewart

Federal authorities served the city of New Britain with grand jury subpoenas Thursday as part of an investigation of city spending during former Mayor Erin Stewart’s term.

New Britain City Hall. (Don Stacom/The Hartford Courant)

A former food truck park in Hartford's West End has turned into an eyesore. City officials say they are working with the former operator to clean it up. (Helen I. Bennett/Hartford Courant)

Former CT food truck park turns to eyesore on major thoroughfare. Call is for ‘nice space’ again

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Death of man found unresponsive in cell at CT correctional center under investigation

A map showing the Silverman Group's plan for phased development of 689 apartments at The Ridge at Talcott Mountain South in Simsbury. (Courtesy of Town of Simsbury)

Opponents to 689-unit housing plan in CT suburb face setback. ‘This town is becoming unrecognizable’

About 65 to 70% of Bristol Central high School students placed on the national Latin exam. Pictured below are students in Latin teacher's Kelly A. Monahan-DiNoia's class. (submitted).

This skill boosts students’ success but is declining in CT schools. One teacher made it her career

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Developer’s new plan for crossing Long Island Sound: Combination bridge and tunnel
Developer's new plan for crossing Long Island Sound: Combination bridge and tunnel
Beloved CT cafe owner killed in domestic violence incident remembered for her ‘warmth, kindness’
Beloved CT cafe owner killed in domestic violence incident remembered for her 'warmth, kindness'
Middle school student dies after drowning at CT resort. Multiple kids ‘overcome with emotions’
Middle school student dies after drowning at CT resort. Multiple kids 'overcome with emotions'
New six-story, 70-apartment building coming to CT downtown that’s already on the rise
New six-story, 70-apartment building coming to CT downtown that's already on the rise
Beloved CT brewery closes after 8 years. Patrons mourn ‘wonderful place and pours’
Beloved CT brewery closes after 8 years. Patrons mourn 'wonderful place and pours'
Former CT food truck park turns to eyesore on major thoroughfare. Call is for ‘nice space’ again
Former CT food truck park turns to eyesore on major thoroughfare. Call is for 'nice space' again
Opponents to 689-unit housing plan in CT suburb face setback. ‘This town is becoming unrecognizable’
Opponents to 689-unit housing plan in CT suburb face setback. 'This town is becoming unrecognizable'
3-year-old girl killed when she’s struck by car in Manchester. Family was being investigated by DCF
3-year-old girl killed when she's struck by car in Manchester. Family was being investigated by DCF
UConn women’s assistant who was part of seven national title teams to step down
UConn women's assistant who was part of seven national title teams to step down
Updated: Feds serve a subpoena on New Britain in connection with spending by ex-mayor Erin Stewart
Updated: Feds serve a subpoena on New Britain in connection with spending by ex-mayor Erin Stewart

Sports

Players and fans celebrate after the New York Knicks' victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in New York.

Everything you missed in Knicks’ historic comeback to set up OG Anunoby’s NBA Finals Game 4 heroics

So much else needed to happen before — and even after — OG Anunoby’s tip-in secured the Knicks' come-from-behind 107-106 victory in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

Connecticut News

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CT motorcyclist killed after colliding with SUV in wrong-way crash in Griswold

State police said the man was traveling south on Route 201 when an SUV traveling northbound crossed into the southbound lane and collided with his motorcycle.

Donald Trump

President Donald Trump is pictured during an event where he signs a proclamation about the fishing industry, in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Appeals court says U.S. government can keep collecting 10% tariffs for now

The new tariffs are set to expire July 24.

PHOTOS: Stars were out to watch Knicks historic comeback in Game 4 of NBA Finals

Everyone from Ben Stiller to Taylor Swift to Jerry Seinfeld was on hand at Madison Square Garden as the arena's famed "celebrity row" was crammed with famous faces watching the New York Knicks stage a historic comeback to defeat the...
PHOTOS: Award-Winning Composer Marc Shaiman meets with CT students
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Entertainment

This image released by Disney shows animated character Gracie, voiced by Gracie Hollingsworth, in a scene from the series “Gracie’s Corner.” (Disney via AP)

From YouTube to Disney+: Preschool hit ‘Gracie’s Corner’ lands streaming and development deal

The series will debut Monday on Disney+ in the U.S. and select markets.

Business

FILE – A “For Sale” sign is seen on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

Average US long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.52%, just below its high for the year

Borrowing costs on home loans remain elevated relative before Iran war began.

Opinion

Strikers continue to walk the picket line at Pratt & Whitney’s Middletown location as employees strike on Friday, May 9, 2025. (Aaron Flaum/Hartford Courant)

Opinion: I went on strike with my union. Ned Lamont kept me starving.

At the end of the day, Lamont’s record is signing the bills that the top...

National News

A frame grab from a video taken by Keinika Carlton shows a wooden cross engulfed in flames near Columbus and Balbo drives in Chicago’s Grant Park on June 9, 2026. (Keinika Carlton)

Chicago police investigating burning cross in Grant Park

“I think we need to handle it just like we do a swastika,” said the...

Local News

Connecticut Sun’s Saniya Rivers (22) and a referee pull apart forward Diamond Miller (1) and Toronto Tempo’s Marina Mabrey (3) as they have a scuffle during overtime WNBA action in Toronto, Ontario, Wednesday, June 10, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Sykes matches career high with 38 points, expansion Tempo outlast Sun 106-102 in OT

TORONTO (AP) — Brittney Sykes matched her career high with 38 points and the expansion...

Things to Do

Workers continue building the stage for a future UFC fight on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, June 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

How to watch UFC Freedom 250 and what to watch for during the card on the White House South Lawn

The event will air live on Paramount+ at 8 p.m. Eastern.

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