UNCASVILLE, Conn. (July 16, 2018) – The Connecticut Sun and FOX 61 will team up to honor the contributions made by military personnel and first responders on July 20, when the Sun host Sue Bird, Breanna Stewart and the Seattle Storm at Mohegan Sun Arena on Hometown Heroes Night.
Military personnel and first responders who provide proper ID can take advantage of an exclusive offer – a $16-dollar ticket that includes a $5 concession voucher – by purchasing tickets at the box office on game night. Call 1-877-SUN-TIXX for more information.
“We are proud to recognize the contributions our military personnel and first responders have made and continue to make to our community,” said Amber Cox, the Vice President of the Connecticut Sun. “Hometown Heroes is always a special night. We are proud to partner with our friends at FOX 61 as we continue to grow this important initiative.”
FOX 61 has been recognizing first responders and military personnel who have made an impact in the local community through its Proud to Serve segments, broadcast monthly on the FOX 61 News at Ten. In addition, FOX 61 has awarded local first responders for their outstanding contributions. Nominations for upcoming awards can be made by visiting http://bit.ly/2FFIHSI.
FOX 61 honorees will be guests of the Connecticut Sun on July 20. At halftime, Hartford Police Officer, Jill Kidik will be recognized for her contributions to the community. Proud to Serve correspondent Ben Goldman will serve as the guest of the game. And the Connecticut National Guard Foundation will be the featured non-profit.
“Earlier this year FOX 61 celebrated Connecticut’s military personal and first responders during our very successful Hometown Heroes night at the Mohegan Sun Arena. Join FOX 61 again and CT Sun in support of our men and women on the front lines,” said FOX 61 News Director Liz Grey Godbout.
Sun tickets can be purchased by visiting www.connecticutsun.com or calling 877-SUN-TIXX.
About FOX 61
FOX 61 is one of the nation’s most highly rated FOX Network affiliates providing Connecticut viewers with outstanding entertainment, news, sports and local event programming. FOX 61 News is the market leader in news, producing more news and winning more awards than any station in Connecticut. FOX 61 now airs more than 61 hours of local news and public affairs programming each week, more than any other market station. FOX 61 is owned and operated by Tribune Media, one of the country’s leading multimedia companies.
About Tribune Media Company
Tribune Media (NYSE: TRCO) is home to a diverse portfolio of television and digital properties driven by quality news, entertainment and sports programming. Tribune Media is comprised of Tribune Broadcasting’s 42 owned or operated local television stations reaching approximately 50 million households, national entertainment cable network WGN America, whose reach is more than 77 million households, Tribune Studios, and a variety of digital applications and websites commanding 54 million monthly unique visitors online. Tribune Media also includes Chicago’s WGN-AM and the national multicast networks Antenna TV and THIS TV. Additionally, the Company owns and manages a considerable number of real estate properties across the U.S. and holds a variety of investments, including a 31% interest in Television Food Network, G.P., which operates Food Network and Cooking Channel. For more information please visit www.tribunemedia.com.