Convicted Doctor Looks To Get License Back: CT News

There was plenty of news across Connecticut on Wednesday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories.

Doctor Convicted Of Drug Sales Seeks License Restoration

The state DPH agrees the doctor should get his license back, but with stipulations including he cannot prescribe controlled substances.>>>Read More.

Bicyclist, 79, Hit By A Truck Has Died As Cops Look For Vehicle

He was riding his bike when he was struck by a Ford F-150 that left the scene of the crash, police said.>>>Read More.

Company Opens Connecticut Location; Plans To Hire 500

A company has opened a local branch and plans to hire 500 people in the state in the next two to three years.>>>Read More.

House Republicans Urge Gov. Lamont To Scrap CT's Truck Tax

Over the summer, Gov. Ned Lamont signed legislation that taxes tractor-trailer trucks based on the mileage they accrue in the state.>>>Read More.

Yale Increases Annual Payments To New Haven; $52M Over 6 Years

Yale will close High Street between Elm and Chapel to cars making it a "beautiful public space" and will create Center for Inclusive Growth.>>>Read More.

Fundraising Efforts Begin For New Police Dog

Business and civic leaders have established a matching grant to fund a new police dog.>>>Read More.

Man Charged In Gun Shop Burglary: Police

A man was charged with ramming his SUV into a gun shop, then stealing guns and fleeing on foot, according to police.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• 19 Counts In Sexual Assault Case Against Man, 86: Police
• Charges Filed Against Armed Man In Standoff With Cops
• Coronavirus CT: Infection Rate Remains Over 3.35%
• Stolen Debit Cards Used To Buy $3.7K In Clothes: Police
• Man Charged In Knifepoint Robbery: Police
• Christmas Tree Vandalized Ahead Of Lighting Ceremony

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