Child Left In Hot Car Dies; Life-Saving K-9 Mourned; New Eatery

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.

Child, 4, Dies After Being Left In Hot Car; Brother Still Hospitalized: PD

The two kids were removed from a hot car Thursday afternoon in CT.>>>Read More.

$3.3 Million Settlement After CT Family Killed In Crash

A woman and two children were killed in the crash.>>>Read More.

Life-Saving Police K-9 Dies At Age 15

Officer Mack served the department for nearly a decade and is credited with saving lives.>>>Read More.

“Next Door” Restaurant Opens at The Site Of A Former Popular Restaurant

The pizza/craft beer/small plate restaurant is open for business.>>>Read More.

Mom Charged in 'Whipping' Case Involving 4-Year-Old

A mom is facing charges in a case of "whipping," that originated at a hospital.>>>Read More.

Police Officer Pens Poem About the Perils Of Online Dating Robberies

Police spokesman Officer David Hartman offers this poem to remind people the dangers of sketchy online dating practices.>>>Read More.

Woman Bequeathed $65k To Help People In Her Town

The woman who passed away made one final donation to food and fuel assistance.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Officer Exposed To Illegal Drugs, Hospitalized: Report
• PD Seeks Funds To Support Department's K-9 Program
• Cops To Take the Lip Sync Challenge This Saturday
• Foxwoods Appoints Interim CEO
• Family of Electrocuted Man Sues Company
• Cops Chase Stolen Car
• UConn Sets Up Networking, Mentor Program for Student-Athletes

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Photo Credit: East Windsor Police Department