Man Charged In Fatal Hit-And-Run Involving UConn Student: PD

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

Man Charged In Connection With Fatal Hit-And-Run Involving UConn Student: PD

The man has been charged in connection with the death of a 20-year-old, police said.>>>Read More.

Woman Hits Spouse In Head With Hatchet: Police

The accused is charged with criminal attempt/murder and was held in lieu of a $500,000 bond, police said.>>>Read More.

Eversource: Electric Bills Could Rise $31 Each Month This Winter

The supply portions of monthly Eversource bills will be driven up by global costs this winter, according to a warning issued Friday.>>>Read More.

Recount Determines Winner By 1 Vote Margin

The recount for the final seat on the Board of Ed. is complete and the winner was determined by one vote.>>>Read More.

This Is The Fastest Shrinking County In Connecticut

U.S. population growth slowed over the last decade to its lowest rate since the Great Depression.>>>Read More.

Coronavirus CT: Positivity Rate Continues To Drop

The COVID-19 positivity rate has dropped nearly 2 percentage points in as many days.>>>Read More.

ESPN Paid A Visit To Elementary School To Honor Its Unified Team

The Unified Sports Team was honored with "banner recognition from the CIAC for being a Special Olympics Unified Champion School.">>>Read More.

7-Hour Standoff Ends In Arrest: Police

In September a man was threatening to harm himself and blow up the apartment he was in, police said. He was charged this week, police said.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Armed Robbery At Local Business Investigated: PD
• Woman Assaulted At Downtown Restaurant: Police
• Man Sentenced On Child Porn Charge: Feds
• Man Burglarized Realtor: Police
• Ex-Postal Service Employee Pleads Guilty To USPS Theft: Feds

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