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Horsebarn Hill student staff to be cut, replaced by professional staff
The University of Connecticut’s Horsebarn Hill Equine unit will transition to a “professional staffing model,” eliminating almost a dozen student worker positions, according to a statement from UConn Spokesperson Stephine Reitz. The 11-animal care technician student workers will be replaced by two professional full-time employees at the...
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Man stabbed on Albany Avenue in Hartford, police say
A man in his fifties was stabbed in Hartford, then drove himself to Manchester on Wednesday afternoon, police said. At around 4 p.m., the Hartford Police Department responded to Hartford Hospital for a stabbing victim. When they arrived, they learned the man was stabbed at around 1:30 p.m. on Albany Avenue, according to police.
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Chairman of UConn Board of Trustees resigns
STORRS, Conn. (WTNH) — The chairman of UConn’s Board of Trustees has resigned on the heels of several weeks of drama surrounding the future of the school’s president, Dr. Radenka Maric. A spokeswoman for Gov. Ned Lamont confirmed the resignation of Daniel Toscano, the board’s chair since 2019. The governor himself wished Toscano well but […]
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UConn men remain ‘confident in depth’ after Khamenia injury
STORRS, Conn. (WTNH) — The status of UConn men’s basketball player Nikolas Khamenia is still uncertain after suffering an injury to his lower left leg Monday night against Wagner. The sophomore forward left the game in the first half and was scheduled for testing Tuesday. No matter how long he is out, the Huskies believe […]
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Suspect in Palmer hit and run facing multiple charges
PALMER, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - One person was hospitalized and another is facing multiple charges following a hit and run in Palmer Tuesday afternoon. Police said the incident occurred near Breckenridge Street around 2:45 p.m. A vehicle struck a pedestrian and a medical helicopter was called but later canceled. The victim was taken to Baystate with serious injuries as the driver fled the scene.
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UConn men’s basketball gets commitment from 7-foot-1 center Jack Thelen
Dan Hurley continues to add star power to his 2027 recruiting class. On Wednesday, the Huskies got their fourth commitment in next year’s freshman class as 7-foot-1 center Jack Thelen committed to UConn. Joe Tipton of On3 was the first to report the news . Keny Vado commitment: UConn men’s basketball gets commitment from French center Keny Vado NaVarro Bowman Jr. commitment: Five-star basketball prospect NaVarro Bowman Jr. commits to UConn Jordan Page exclusive: Why five-star Jordan Page committed to UConn men’s basketball | Exclusive Thelen is a four-star recruit from Osseo, Minnesota, who attends Maple Grove High School. According to 247Sports, Thelen is the top-ranked player in the state, 16 th -best center in the country and the 111th-ranked player in the nation. He joins a recruiting class that includes five-star prospects Jordan Page and NaVarro Bowman Jr. as well as French center Keny Vado . Thelen initially chose to commit to Wisconsin shortly after the Badgers offered him a scholarship in June. But he decommitted from the program three weeks ago when he decided to reopen his recruitment. In his report for 247Sports, director of scouting Adam Finkelstein described Thelen as a “big bodied lefty with real size
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"She Fills a Need That We Have": Geno Auriemma Secures Commitment After Michigan Loss as No. 9 Recruit Picks Huskies Over Five Rivals
The UConn Huskies have finally secured the commitment of one of the top 10 prospects in the high school Class of 2027. With Sydney Savoury now off the board, only three players from ESPN’s top 10 rankings remain uncommitted. And just as the Huskies managed to secure Savoury’s signature, Geno Auriemma will likely face stiff competition from other top programs looking to land the remaining elite prospects. For now, however, the legendary coach has every reason to celebrate his latest recruiting victory. Savoury verbally committed to UConn on November 6, 2026, before officially signing her letter...