Latest Hartford News
Inspired by Harris, many Black sorority and fraternity members are helping downballot races
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes isn't a member of the historically Black sororities and fraternities known as the “Divine Nine." But throughout her hotly contested reelection campaign this year, Hayes, the first Black woman to represent Connecticut in Congress, has...
Connecticut firefighter killed in accident at brush fire remembered as friend, family man
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut firefighter killed in a vehicle accident while battling a brush fire was remembered Monday as a beloved family man and friend who made other's lives better. The funeral for Robert Sharkevich Sr., 66, was held at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in...
Virtus: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Virtus Investment Partners Inc. (VRTS) on Friday reported third-quarter net income of $41 million. On a per-share basis, the Hartford, Connecticut-based company said it had profit of $5.71. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and...
Hartford city council member is charged with embezzling from a church
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A member of the city council in Connecticut's capital has been charged with embezzling from a church where he worked. Alexander Thomas, 27, surrendered Tuesday to Hartford police, who were first informed by the church in June of thefts from April 2023 to...
Witnesses can bear-ly believe the surprise visitor at Connecticut governor's estate
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Witnesses could bear-ly believe the surprise visitor that appeared at the Connecticut governor’s estate. A black bear scaled the fence Saturday as human passers-by did a double-take. “It was definitely like: ‘Is this real?’” Joanna...
