Earthquake Confirmed To Have Hit In Connecticut: CT News

Patch PM CT brings you the breaking and trending news stories from all across Connecticut each weeknight. Here are those stories:

Earthquake Hits CT: Did You Feel It?

Seismologists with the U.S. Geological Survey recorded an earthquake in Connecticut. Here’s where and when it was reported.>>>Read More.

UConn Student Dies After Fall

A student fell from "a high level" at UConn's campus Thursday and died a short time later, officials said.>>>Read More.

Dentist Sentenced To Serve Prison Time: Prosecutors

A dentist was sentenced to prison and will pay $244,541 in restitution, according to prosecutors.>>>Read More.

Michelle Troconis Seeks New Trial In Jennifer Dulos Case

Troconis' attorney filed a motion on Thursday for a new trial. Troconis was convicted in the murder conspiracy case last week.>>>Read More.

Murder Suspect's Vehicle Found In CT: Reports

The suspect is wanted in connection with the murder of a woman and her 11-year-old daughter in Worcester, Mass.>>>Read More.

Retailer To Open 1st Connecticut Location: Report

The retailer is opening its first Connecticut store, according to a report.>>>Read More.

6 Schools Face Closure After Being Deemed Unsafe: District

"Many of the schools facing closure have significant safety issues, are drastically underperforming academically, and cannot be brought up to basic standards without substantial financial investments, when other buildings are equipped with space for students,” the schools superintendent said.>>>Read More.

Greek Food, Irish Parades, And An Urban Circus: This Weekend In CT

Embrace the Spring Spirit this weekend in Connecticut, with food, drink, a parade and a very unusual circus…>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Body Found At State Park: Report
• Vehicles, School Bus Collide: Police
• Man Pleads Guilty To Producing Child Sex Abuse Images: Feds
• Fire Destroys Apartment: FD

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