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Mystery Illness Hospitalizes 12 Students, Staff From School: CT News

Man Charged In Crash That Fatally Injured Unborn Child: PD / $5M School Settlement / Teens Tried To Kill Police: PD / "Parade Of Planets"...

A roundup of some of the top stories from around Connecticut on Thursday.
A roundup of some of the top stories from around Connecticut on Thursday. (Patch Graphics)

Patch PM CT brings you breaking and trending news stories from all across Connecticut each weeknight. Here are the top stories from across the entire state:

Breaking news:

Mystery Illness Hospitalizes 12 Students, Staff From School

About 800 students and staff were evacuated, officials said. Five students were taken to the hospital’s emergency department, officials said. Authorities are investigating.>>>Read More.

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Man Charged In Crash That Fatally Injured Unborn Child: Police

The motorist rear-ended a vehicle operated by a pregnant woman, whose baby died after an emergency C-section, police said.>>>Read More.


Teens Accused Of Trying To Kill Police Charged: Feds

The shooting/high-speed chase happened on an out-of-state highway, with two suspects ending up in Connecticut, police said.>>>Read More.

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$5M School Settlement Approved By Court

The former students will receive cash payments and new training opportunities under the settlement agreement, officials said.>>>Read More.


Trending news stories:

Parade Of Planets On Feb. 28: How To See All 7 Planets Align In CT

These planetary hangouts happen when several planets appear to line up in the night sky at once.>>>Read More.


'Patriot Plunge': NFL Players Compete In Great Wolf Resort Fundraiser

The massive water park has pushed up its opening date. Three NFL players will be the first to try out the resort's water slides in May.>>>Read More.


HuskyTHON Exceeds Day of Strength Goal With $451K In 24 Hours

HuskyTHON is a major benefactor to Connecticut Children's Medical Center.>>>Read More.


Hot Weekend In CT: Bull Riding, Candle Making & Maple Sugaring

From pro bull riding to BYOB candle making and maple sugaring, Connecticut is packed with fun events this weekend.>>>Read More.


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