CT Coach Fired, DCF Investigating; New Medical Schools Approved; Restaurant Ordered Closed: CT News

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

• CT School System Fires Coach; DCF Investigating

The coach is being investigated by the Department of Children and Families, by whom he is employed.>>>Read More.

• An Essay Contest on 'White Privilege' Sparks Controversy in Affluent CT Town

The town’s diversity group and the local library asked high school students for their thoughts on "white privilege.” And now the town is national news.>>>Read More.

• Police Probe 'Alleged Threat' Made at a Connecticut High School

High school officials are working with the police department concerning the incident.>>>Read More.

• Chris Murphy Working to Help Father Reunite with His Family: UPDATE

A Connecticut resident from Syria was denied being reunited with his family that he hadn't seen in two years after Trump's immigration order.>>>Read More.

• Linda McMahon Pins Down Senate Panel Vote for Small Business Administration Post

McMahon cleared another hurdle on her way to becoming the next leader of the SBA.>>>Read More.

• Documents Describe Scene When Teen Was Shot

Court documents on the shooting incident were released after a bond hearing at Superior Court.>>>Read More.

• Man Charged With Illegally Removing Guns from Home

He entered a former relative's home and illegally took several firearms and a large capacity magazine, according to police.>>>Read More.

• New Medical Schools Approved for 2 CT Hospitals: Report

The hospitals are teaming up with the University of Vermont College of Medicine.>>>Read More.

• Man Arrested Twice in Three Days

He burglarized a building one day and then assaulted a father and son on another day, police said.>>>Read More.

• Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation of JCC

It's the second time this month a bomb threat has affected the JCC location.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Restaurant Ordered Closed
• Car Veers Off Road, Into Lake
• Police Looking for Knife-Wielding Wal-Mart TV Thieves
• Juveniles Implicated in Club Blaze
• Man Charged After Tirade in Parked Vehicle: Police
• Catholic Schools to Remain Open Amid County-Wide Struggles
• Kings Of Leon To Play Mohegan Sun Arena this Summer
• Icy Plunge Raises Funds for Breast Cancer Awareness

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