Bar Bans NFL Games; Fire Official Killed In Crash; Legendary News Anchor Accepts New Role In Station Shakeup: CT News

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

NFL Games Off At Connecticut Bar After 'Take A Knee' Protests

The owner has ended all NFL specials and insists “This decision is in no way political or racial in anyway. This is our love for our country and service men and women.”>>>Read More.

Watch: U.S. Senate Candidate Says Sandy Hook Happened 'Because We've Forgotten Law Of God'

Roy Moore is a judge and U.S. Senate candidate after winning the GOP primary. He's favored to win the general election in November.>>>Read More.

Fire Official In CT Killed in Crash, Community Mourns

The accident happened early Sunday morning in Connecticut, according to police.>>>Read More.

Dolphins Spotted Swimming In CT

A local fisherman spotted a group of dolphins near, and caught the encounter on video.>>>Read More.

Longtime Legendary Connecticut News Anchor Part Of Station Reshuffling: Update

Several news personalities are on the move..>>>Read More.

Dog Suffers Heat Stroke After Being Left In 130 Degree Car: PD

The owner of the dog has been arrested.>>>Read more.

Green Beret, EMT Writes Viral Reaction To NFL Protests

"I may or may not agree with someone's decision about free speech, but I will defend to the death their right to say it.">>>Read More.

Where Not To Live In CT If You Care About Money, Health

About one in six Americans live in economically "distressed" ZIP codes.>>>Read More.

Pizza Restaurant Owner Failed To Report $765K In Taxable Income: Feds

Authorities say the man failed to pay $340,000 in taxes over a five-year period by filing false tax returns.>>>Read More.

Double-Fatal Home Explosion: Cause of Death Released (UPDATED)

A husband and wife died from injuries after their home exploded last week. The effects of the blast were felt for several miles.>>>Read More.

Connecticut Native Killed In Domestic Violence Incident In Virginia

Support is pouring in to assist the family with bringing the woman home to CT to be buried after she was killed in a hit-and-run in Virginia.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Man Reclaimed Cocaine At Police HQ: PD
• Man Gets 20 Days for Fatal Crash That Killed Teen
• Anti-Trump Graffiti in Driveway Prompts Police Investigation
• Indoor Karting Experience Coming Soon To Foxwoods

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