Prominent Restaurant Chain Announces Surprise Closure: CT News

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Breaking news across the state:

Prominent Restaurant Chain Announces Surprise Closure

The well-known eatery, which has won awards for its food, has several other locations across Connecticut.>>>Read More.

Teens Accused Of Setting Laptop On Fire At School: Police

A school staff member threw the burning computer out the window just before the officer arrived, police said.>>>Read More.

Widespread Closures Hit CT Child Care—But It’s No Accident

The organization claims that Connecticut parents spend an average of 27% of their household income on child care, which is the highest in the country.>>>Read More.

Student Brandished Handgun On Bus; Prompts Lockdown At School: Police

A 15-year-old student is now in custody, according to police.>>>Read More.

See also:

• Woman Killed In Crash On Highway Identified: PD
• Fire Destroys House, Pet Killed: FD
• Teens Charged In Gun Shop ‘Crash And Grab’ Theft: PD
• Man Charged In Armed Robberies, Theft Of Vehicle: Police

Trending across Connecticut:

Mohegan Tribe Considers 'All Options' On Connecticut Sun's Future

The WNBA team has played at Mohegan Sun since 2003, but what its future holds is far from certain.>>>Read More.

UConn Women To Take On First-Ever Opponent In Hall Of Fame Event

The University of Connecticut women’s basketball team will compete in the 12th annual Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase.>>>Read More.

Wednesday's weather forecast via the National Weather Service:

Today: Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 65. East wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Low around 58. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

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