Cats Start House Fire; Fifth-Grader Skips Out Of School Instead Of Seeing Nurse; Teen Defies Odds: CT News

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

• CT Elementary Student Walks Out Of School Instead Of Going To See The Nurse: Report

The incident occurred Tuesday morning.>>>Read More.

• Bullet Casing Found On CT Elementary School Bus: Report

The discovery was made Tuesday morning.>>>Read More.

• Cats Start Fire In Home: Report

Yes, really, cats.>>>Read More.

Hip-Hop Star Nicki Minaj Likes The Moves of CT Bear

The music star posted the bear on Instagram Wednesday.>>>Read More.

• Teen Continues to Defy Odds: Report

He wasn't expected to survive infancy but is still here 16 years later.>>>Read More.

• Man Charged In Donation Jar Theft Caught By Police

A man suspected of stealing a gas station donation jar has been caught by police.>>>Read More.

• Malloy, Union Concession Deal Could Save Taxpayers $20 Billion Over 20 Years

The unions still need to approve the concession deal, which is designed to save thousands of jobs.>>>Read More.

• Lieberman's FBI Director Candidacy is Over: Reports

Breaking: The former Connecticut senator was once considered a front-runner for the position.>>>Read More.

• Driver Avoids Jail in Fatal DUI Crash Where Teen Was Killed

The woman struck and killed a teen while driving under the influence.>>>Read More.

• Man Tried To Lure Teen Into His Car, Police Say: Report

Police say the man circled the block several times trying to lure the teen into his car.>>>Read More.

• 'Wow' House Comes With Basketball Court Inside A Barn

See inside this unique property that features a barn with a basketball court, a full kitchen, sauna and more. There's also the house itself.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Student Struck After Getting Off Bus: Report
• Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Drug Charge In Connection To Fatal Overdose
• Bottle-Smashing Donnybrook Leads to Charges for Man
• State Trooper Assists With Child Birth On Highway in CT
• Teen Charged After Scuffle at Adult Ed Center
• Upgraded Charge For Woman In Church Burglary: Police

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