Husband Charged With Wife’s Murder; Big Tip Stuns Waitress; Best Places To Live: 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.

• Connecticut Murder Warrant Reads Like Hollywood Script as Husband Posts $1 Million Bond

Richard Dabate is accused of murdering his wife two days before Christmas in 2015. A 50-page warrant details what led police to charge the man in his wife’s murder.>>>Read More.

• Big Tip Stuns Waitress: Report

A customer left the tip for a touching reason.>>>Read More.

• UConn Investigating Professor's Potentially Inappropriate E-Mail

Some philosophy students at UConn said they found a link to a pornographic web site at the bottom of a homework assignment.>>>Read More.

• Son's Memory Propels Mom to TV Appearance

A local mom has secured a spot on "American Ninja Warrior." Her son, 5, died after a cancer battle and the popular television show was his favorite and he had dreamed of appearing on the show.>>>Read More.

• PTO President in Connecticut Charged With Stealing From Book Fair

The PTO president at an elementary school in Connecticut was arrested on Tuesday, police said.>>>Read More.

• Malloy, a Potential 2020 Trump Challenger, According to a National Report

The two Connecticut politicians were named among a crowded list for potential presidential challengers in 2020.>>>Read More.

• Several New Taxes Proposed For Connecticut

Connecticut is facing a $1.7 billion deficit next year, and new taxes are being proposed by some in the legislature.>>>Read More.

• These Are The Best Places To Live In Connecticut

A new set of rankings released by Niche.com breaks down the best places to live. See if your hometown made the list.>>>Read More.

• Hope Returning to a 'Fun Loving Dog Again'

Animal control staff say Hope was a day or two away from death when they found her and for the past two months she's been recovering.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• President Trump To Make First Appearance in CT
• CT Mother Drove Drunk With Infant In The Car: State Police
• $1 Million Powerball Ticket Sold in CT
• Woman Attempts To Rob CVS, Leaves When Manager Can’t Open Register: Police
• Alleged Clergyman Accused Of Impersonating A Police Officer: CT State Police
• Thousands Of Layoffs Possible, Malloy Confirms

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