CT Native Wins on Jeopardy!; Fire Destroys Condos; Sandy Hook Mom Honored by People Magazine: CT News

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

• Sandy Hook Mom Named People Magazine's One of '25 Women Changing the World'

Sandy Hook mom and activist Nicole Hockley has been named People Magazine's '25 Women Changing the World.'>>>Read More.

• CT Will Soon Unveil World’s Largest Indoor Go-Kart Track

The company has scheduled a ribbon cutting for before the year’s end.>>>Read More.

• CT High School Graduate Wins More than $43,000 on “Jeopardy!”

A local high school graduate recently won a large amount of money after three days on the popular quiz show.>>>Read More.

• Pedestrian Hit by Bus in CT: Police

The victim was taken to the hospital after being hit by a Southeast Area Transit District bus.>>>Read More.

• Police Bust Large Teen Party, Summons Issued

As many as 100 guests may have been at the party, according to police.>>>Read More.

• Fire Destroys Condos

The Saturday afternoon blaze involved at least eight units.>>>Read More

• 2 Men Rescued Off of Charles Island After Their Canoe Flips Over: Report

Their boss called 911 after being worried that they didn't show up to work.>>>Read More.

• Couple Charged with Selling Heroin: Police

Police say the couple was making daily trips to purchase heroin, some of which tested positive for Fentanyl, and reselling it.>>>Read More.

• Officer Injured During Struggle with Suspect: Police

The suspect, who was found with a steak knife hidden in his pants, was arrested after a domestic dispute in which he punched holes in walls.>>>Read More.

• Connecticut Election 2016: What You Need to Know

One of the state's U.S. Senators is up for re-election on November 8, as are all five of members of the House.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• More Cars are Hitting Deer in U.S.: Where Does CT Rank?
• Police Release Images of a Man in a Hoodie Wanted for Armed Robbery
• Man Wanted in Stabbing: Police
• Trillium Brewing Company Eyeing Property for Possible Brewing, Event Space
• Man Charged With DUI After Swerving into Liquor Store Parking Lot: Report
• Police Officer Hurt in Crash Sunday

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Photo credit: Patrick Dooley - Squad Fire Photos, courtesy of South Windsor Fire Department