Tractor-Trailer Carjacked On Highway + School Rankings: CT News

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

Man Carjacked Tractor-Trailer, Attacked 3, Hit 10 Cars: Police

A man ran onto a busy highway, assaulted a driver, stole his semi, struck 10 cars, and attacked police and state official, police said.>>>Read More.

TV News Reporter Receives Scare At Fatal Crash Scene In CT

A crash happened just a few feet away from a TV news reporter as she was setting up a report from the scene of a fatal hit-and-run: WATCH.>>>Read More.

Kanye West Spotted At Farm In CT: Here's Why

Kanye West was seen visiting an 80-acre farm in Connecticut over the weekend.>>>Read More.

U.S. News Ranks Every Elementary, Middle School In CT: How Did Your School Rank?

Connecticut elementary and middle schools were included in the inaugural list ranking more than 80,000 U.S. schools.>>>Read More.

Connecticut Student, 12, Mourned; Community Rallies Around Family

The school community and beyond is mourning the death of a 12-year-old student.>>>Read More.

Yale New Haven Buys Mall Anchor Space

The healthcare organization has purchased the former Macy's space. Here's why.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Popular CT Restaurant Fined $100K For Labor Violations
• CT State Lawmaker Arrested: Feds
• Famous Singer's Estate Listed For $12.6 Million
• Student Brought Loaded Gun To High School In CT: Police

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