New Liquor Laws Pitched; Earthquake Felt; Professor Suspended

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.

Malloy Tries To Shake Up Liquor Laws One Last Time

Gov. Dannel Malloy wants to make some changes to the state's liquor laws in his last year in office.>>>Read More.

CT Student Faces Expulsion Over Political Statement: Report

A student is being threatened with expulsion over a political statement she is making.>>>Read More.

Police Respond To Report About CT Teen’s Death

A published report shares new details on what authorities believe may have led to Ethan's death last week. Ethan, 15, was a high school freshman and he died as a result of a gunshot. The Police Chief released a lengthy statement about the status of the investigation.>>>Read More.

CT Mom Makes Impassioned Plea For Help And Writes President Trump

The mother is sending a letter to President Trump seeking his help.>>>Read More.

UConn Sports Star Arrested on Campus

A decorated UConn sports star was arrested on campus, according to police records.>>>Read More.

4 Injured, Dog Dies In Fire At Apartment Complex

A firefighter was hospitalized and several residents and pets were rescued from a fire that heavily damaged an apartment complex and displaced 11 families.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• CT Principal Retires Amid Allegations Of 'Liking' Porn Video
• Earthquake Felt In Parts Of CT: Did You Feel It?
• Aldi Going on Hiring Spree in Connecticut
• Professor Suspended After Racial Slur Sung In Class
• Toddler Eats Drugs, Father Arrested: Report
• CT Company Leaving and Taking 1,500 Jobs With It
• Ex-Dentist To Serve Jail Time For Illegally Prescribing Drugs

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Pictured: Firefighter Ryan Scranton was one of several firefighters to rescue family pets from an apartment complex fire in Middletown / Photo via City of Middletown Professional Firefighters Local 1073 on Facebook.