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Parents question response when Connecticut teacher accused of tickling student

NBC Connecticut Investigates has learned new details about how two private schools and the Connecticut Department of Children and Families handled concerns involving a teacher later charged in cases involving young female students. The case centers on Nicholas Ricciardi, a former teacher at Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Hartford...

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UConn’s president is seeking another job

The video above is from Oct. 30, 2026. HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Dr. Radenka Maric, the current president of the University of Connecticut, is a finalist for the next chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, according to an announcement from the school, Wisconsin’s flagship campus. The disclosure by the University of Wisconsin-Madison that Maric is […]

Madison, WI · 1d

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Meet three of the top-performing high schools in Connecticut

Wilton High School, Connecticut IB Academy and The Bridge Academy lead their categories in Connecticut's Next Generation Accountability rankings.

Wilton, CT · 1d

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Connecticut high school football is losing players. Even champions are feeling it

Football participation is down in CT, even among successful programs. Why is that, and what does it bode for the future?

North Haven, CT · 8h

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High school football roundup: No. 1 Fairfield Ludlowe, St. Joseph win

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — The new and former top-ranked high school football teams in the state were in action Friday night. The News 8 sports team was at both games following the action. Fairfield Ludlowe 40, Trumbull 13: Ryan Love connected with Gabe Lesizza for a 20-yard score on the opening drive as the […]

Fairfield, CT · 12h

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Naugatuck football rolls past Seymour with potent ground game, much-improved defense

Friday's game marked the 74th meeting between the two teams with Naugatuck leading the series 38-33-3.

Naugatuck, CT · 12h

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New Britain takes down undefeated No. 6 Southington with help from a third-quarter blocked PAT

Southington had just rallied from two touchdowns down. Javier Zenquis saw to it that New Britain would not relinquish the lead.

New Britain, CT · 1d

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Southington votes down $86M elementary facilities plan referendum

SOUTHINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Southington residents voted down a referendum Tuesday that would have appropriated $86 million for a new elementary school, changes to an existing school and repurposing another. The referendum would have appropriated $86,675,560 for costs related to the town’s “Elementary Facilities Plan,” which would have included a new Kelley Elementary School, a […]

Southington, CT · 2d

Eyewitness News

Great Day Game Day: Plainville Cheerleaders & Band

Find out why cheerleading is more than just hyping up a football team and the fans. Great Day Game Day is at Plainville High School for week 9!

Plainville, CT · 1d

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Unbeaten SCC rivals Lyman Hall, Daniel Hand meet in the Game of the Week

MADISON, Conn. (WTNH) — Two unbeaten high school football teams are set to meet in the News 8 Game of the Week. Lyman Hall of Wallingford is on the road to take on Daniel Hand of Madison at The Surf Club as the Southern Connecticut Conference teams meet for the first time in 15 years. […]

Wallingford, CT · 18h

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Breakout stars entering the 2026 CIAC high school field hockey tournaments: Picks for each class.

These could be the breakout stars of the 2026 CIAC high school field hockey tournaments.

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CIAC Girls High School Volleyball State Tournament Scoreboard and Schedule 2026

The Schedule / Scoreboard for the CIAC girls volleyball state tournaments, which concludes on Nov. 21.

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Friday's Connecticut high school sports roundup: Brien McMahon boys soccer advances in states

A look at the Connecticut high school sports scene for Friday, November 6, 2026.

Connecticut · 10h

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A conversation with a university alumnus

After wondering who was in the portrait on the third floor of the Adanti Student Center, I had the opportunity to meet him last week. Neil Thomas Proto, a 1967 graduate of the university, met with three members of the Southern News editorial team on Thursday, Oct. 29, to discuss campus life, student concerns and the experiences of young adults navigating campus and the world they will be inheriting.

New Haven, CT · 1d

Globe

Parents Demand Answers After Teacher Is Accused of Tickling Students at Multiple Schools

Connecticut parents are questioning the state’s Department of Children and Families and calling for more transparency after a teacher was accused of inappropriate tickling of elementary-aged girls at multiple schools. The issue centers around former school teacher Nicholas Ricciardi, who pleaded guilty to felony charges of risk of injury to a minor and was sentenced […]

Connecticut · 7h

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Connecticut high school football Week 9 schedule and previews with SPB's Audibles

Your guide to Week 9's Connecticut high school football games.

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Plans to Build a New High School Are Officially in Motion

For the past 65 years, the brick walls of South Windsor High School have been the home of outstanding academic achievements, top-tier athletics, and award-winning music, art, and competitive teams. Now, as rising enrollment is straining the existing high school, South Windsor Public Schools officially released an informational brochure outlining...

South Windsor, CT · 3d

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Predictions for the 2026 CIAC high school boys soccer tournaments

GametimeCT's Will Aldam makes his predictions for the CIAC boys soccer tournaments.

Hartford, CT · 1d

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INTERVIEW: Waterbury Marine recruiter helping students navigate school, jobs

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Veterans Day is next week and the United States Marine Corps says they can help students navigate college and the current job market by creating a professional pipeline. Sgt. David Vicario, a Marine recruiter in Waterbury, joined Kathryn Hauser to discuss how he helps students looking for guidance. Sgt. Vicario […]

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