Skakel Murder Conviction Ruling; More Measles; Festival Cancelled

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

Michael Skakel Murder Conviction Overturned: CT Supreme Court

The Kennedy cousin was convicted in 2002 in the 1975 murder of 15-year-old Martha Moxley in Greenwich.>>>Read More.

New Details, In-Depth Look At CT Explosion

The Fire Chief goes in-depth and shares new details about the fiery explosion that injured nine officers.>>>Read More.

Waterfront Biergarten/Craft Brewery Plans Advance

The property is currently a marina and a house.>>>Read More.

Man Injured by Falling Branch

A tree branch fell on a man's head Thursday, police said.>>>Read More.

Another CT Measles Case Confirmed

The Connecticut Department of Public Health on Friday said it has confirmed a case of measles.>>>Read More.

CT City Named Among Most Diverse Cities in U.S.

Household, religious, socioeconomic, cultural and economic factors were all taken into account.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Cold, Dirty Home Leads to Neglect Charges: Warrant
• Summer Electric Rates to Drop for Some Utility Customers
• Popular Festival Canceled
• Victim Identified In Fatal Stabbing
• Man Stole From Business, Hits Employee With Car: PD
• This Parcel Sold for $3.15 Million, Future Plans Revealed

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