Popular Anchor Leaves For Rival Station + Cop Hailed As Hero: CT News

There was plenty of news across Connecticut over the past week. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the most-read stories.

Popular News Anchor Leaves One CT Station For Another, Lands New Show

She had been with one station for a decade, and reportedly is now joining another TV station for a new, prominent role.>>>Read More.

Another CT Television News Reporter Switches Stations, Named New Co-Anchor

She will be starting her new job at the TV station as a co-anchor.>>>Read More.

Student Owner Of Gas Station Aims To Be Good Corporate Citizen

High school student dreams of launching a service-station empire, beginning here in town.>>>Read More.

Cop Hailed As Hero For Saving Life Of Stabbing Victim

A police officer came to the aid of a stabbing victim. A 58-year-old man was later arrested, police said.>>>Read More.

Teacher Used 'Offensive' Stereotypes In Class: School Staff

A high school teacher used "highly offensive racial and gender stereotypes" during class, school officials said in a letter.>>>Read More.

Beloved CT Football Coach's Death Was 'Suspicious,' Police Say: Reports

A longtime coach was found dead at his home. State police said his injuries are suspicious in nature.>>>Read More.

Where The Bears Are In Connecticut: Town-By-Town Data

Homeowners in CT can expect to start catching glimpses of their ursine neighbors as they emerge from their dens in the next few weeks.>>>Read More.

50 Dogs, Cats Rescued From Fire At Pet Boarding Facility: FD

Fire officials said three people in the building also had to jump from a second-floor window to escape the blaze.>>>Read More.

Emails Concerning "Pizza Sex Assignment" Made Public Via FOIA

A Freedom of Information Act request by an organization called the Five Stones Venture Inc. made emails about the controversy public record.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Connecticut Native Signs NHL Contract
• Police Officer Arrested On Assault, Strangulation Charges: PD
• Union Movement Afloat At This CT Starbucks: Report
• Fire Destroys Several Businesses; 2 Firefighters Injured

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