Building Facade Collapses + Sportsbook To Open: Hartford News

Welcome back, Hartford. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Wednesday Jan. 12.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and not as cold. High: 35 Low: 22.

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Here are the top stories today in Greater Hartford:

1. Several Hartford Residents Displaced After Section of Building Facade Collapses: The collapse occurred at a Wethersfield Avenue building Monday night. (NBC Connecticut)
2. Plans Call For Sportsbook To Open In Downtown Hartford: Report: The facility will be located in the XL Center and is slated to open this year. (Greater Hartford Patch)
3. Residents, activists react to numerous shootings in Hartford since start of 2022 (FOX 61)
4. Hartford Symphony postpones 'New World' concert due to COVID surge (Hartford Courant)
5. Delayed opening for Hartford Public Schools Tuesday due to cold (WFSB)
6. Hartford Man Sentenced For Fentanyl Distribution, Theft Of Government Property (Darien Daily Voice)
7. Greater Hartford Area Real Estate Roundup (Greater Hartford Patch)

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Today in Greater Hartford:

• 1/2 Day- PD - University High School of Science and Engineering (12:00 AM)
• Diabetes Self-Management – Part 1 (1:00 PM)
• Jewelry Club (Wilson) - Windsor Public Library Wilson Branch (3:30 PM)
• Kidspace Crafternoon (ages 5-12) - Windsor Public Library Kidspace Programs (4:00 PM)
• V GYM Conard v. Wethersfield - Hall High School Sports (5:00 PM)
• V WREST Hall v. Farmington - Hall High School Sports (6:00 PM)
• Hartford Wolf Pack vs Charlotte Checkers (7:00 PM)
• Hartford Wolf Pack vs Charlotte Checkers (7:00 PM)
• V B IHOC Hall v. Newington Coop - Hall High School Sports (7:20 PM)

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— Chris Rhatigan

About me: Chris Rhatigan is a freelance writer and editor.