School Threat Arrest; Lottery Winner; Zipline Opens: CT News

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

Mayor Boughton Collapses At Event, Sent To Hospital: Report

Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton was attending a gubernatorial candidate event when he collapsed.>>>Read More.

Student Threatened To 'Shoot Up' High School in Connecticut: PD

The student was arrested after making threats on a social media site.>>>Read More.

Robbery Suspect Runs Out Of Gas, Gets Arrested: PD

A man accused of robbing a Dunkin’ Donuts and a diner at gunpoint was arrested after police say he threw an empty gas can at passing cars.>>>Read More.

This Man Owes $4.7 Million in Back Taxes While Living Lavish Lifestyle Report

He owned a 40-acre estate and luxury vehicles all while cheating the government of $4.7 million in back taxes, prosecutors say.>>>Read More.

Suspensions Issued - Then Lifted - To Protesting CT Students

Other schools in Connecticut allowed students to walk outside during Wednesday's protest.>>>Read More.

Fairfield County Casino Moves Closer To Reality: Report

Both the Mohegan and Mashantucket Pequot tribes send hundreds of millions of dollars from slot machine revenue to the state.>>Read More.

CT Resident Wins $400k In CT Lottery

The couple stopped for ice cream after dinner, plus a $400,000 prize-winning lottery ticket.>>>Read More.

Foxwoods Announces Official Opening Of Highflyer Zipline

Foxwoods has announced the official opening date of a thrilling hotel-based zipline that towers over 30 stories high.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Black Bear Kills Goat
• Police Adopt New Approach To School Safety, Security: PD
• Wandering Chicken Rescued From Busy Road
• Jeweler Wins National Jewelry Competition
• Macy's Warehouse Employee Charged With Stealing 'Fragrances'
• 300-Plus Gummy Marijuana Packets Seized
• Toys R' Us Could Sell Or Close Remaining CT Stores: Report
• Another Attempted Home Burglary Stopped by Resident
• Records Fall at State Boys Swimming Championships
• Maritime Aquarium President To Step Down

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