Tragic Death; Unique Store Opening; Coach Investigated

There was plenty of news across West Hartford during the past year. If you missed any of it, here's a roundup of some of the top stories from 2018.

Boy, 12, Charged With Sister's Murder: West Hartford Police

The boy is also accused of stabbing his mother, according to police.>>>Read More.

Target Opening Unique Store In West Hartford

The new West Hartford store will be the first of its kind in Connecticut, Target officials announced.>>>Read More.

West Hartford Teen Sustains Traumatic Brain Injury While Sledding

A West Hartford teen sustained a serious traumatic brain injury as a result of a sledding accident.>>>Read More.

Hall-Southington Hockey Player Suffers Devastating Injury

The community is rallying around a Hall-Southington hockey player after he underwent six hours of surgery for a devastating injury.>>>Read More.

Swim Coach Investigated After Being Seen In 'Anti-Predator' Video

A swim coach in West Hartford was featured in a video by the POP Squad, a local vigilante group that targets potential sexual predators.>>>Read More.

West Hartford Teen Stars In New Nick Jr. TV Series

The young actor performs as one of the main characters in a new preschool series on Nick Jr.>>>Read More.

Popular Doughnut Shop Finally Opens In West Hartford

The long-awaited opening of the gourmet doughnut shop is finally here.>>>Read More.

Employees Fight Off Robber With Coffee Pot, Broom: Police

Police say employees at Dunkin' Donuts fought off a would-be robber who left empty handed but then went to steal a car and was arrested.>>>Read More.

Armed Robbery Suspect Runs Out Of Gas, Gets Arrested: Police

Police say the man robbed a gas station, asked people for money at CVS after running out of gas and was later found at Cumberland Farms.>>>Read More.

Other top stories from 2018:

• Elderly Driver Crashes Into Pizzeria In West Hartford: Report
• Bear Struck, Killed On I-84 In West Hartford
• Injured Bear Hides In Backyard In West Hartford
• Massage Therapist Charged With Sexually Assaulting Client: Police
• New Escape Room, Restaurant Opens In West Hartford

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