Mom Arrested After 4 Kids Left Home Alone; Travel Ban Issued; Shi-Tzu Rescued From Burning Home: 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.

• Malloy Announces Impending Travel Ban Due To Connecticut Blizzard

Snowfall could be greater than the 2013 blizzard at times during the storm, Malloy said.>>>Read More.

• Hour-By-Hour Forecast of Connecticut Blizzard, Nor’easter

Here’s the latest updates on snow accumulation estimates and a timeline of when the snow begins and when it will be at its worst Tuesday.>>>Read More.

• Mother Left 4 Children, Ages 1-4, Home Alone: Police

The mother was arrested after the children were found to be left alone for more than an hour, according to police.>>>Read More.

• 700+ Students Absent Day Before February Break

The superintendent said it may be time to consider going back to a full week of vacation.>>>Read More.

• Car Smashes Into Building at Shopping Center

The impact caused some damage to the exterior of the building, but fortunately there were no injuries.>>>Read More.

• Centuries Old Massachusetts Tavern Moves To Connecticut

The old Woodbury Tavern was recently loaded onto trucks and moved south.>>>Read More.

• Cops: 2 Help Themselves, to Breakfast, Room and TV at Hotel

The two apparently had a toga party with a TV and other items at a hotel, police said.>>>Read More.

• Police Arrest Suspect for Running Over Man with Truck

Police said they arrested a man accused of running over another man with his truck.>>>Read More.

• Update On Hope The Dog That Was Severely Abused

Shelter staff say Hope is receiving 24/7 care but there have been some bumps along the way with Hope's recovery.>>>Read More.

• Funeral Arrangements Released For Danni Kemp, 19

Kemp courageously battled cancer and her story went far beyond Connecticut.>>>Read More.

• Towns Threatening Legal Action Against State: Report

Part of the Governor's proposed budget may be in violation of state statutes and bond covenants made by the state, says the towns.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Middle School Students May Have Been Exposed to Nude Images in Class: School Officials
• Man Hit Victim With 20-Pound Rock During Brawl: Police
• Firefighter Saves Shi-Tzu from Burning Home
• Man Charged With Strangling, Beating Woman: Report
• Three Stabbed in Bar Fight

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