Former CT State Trooper Killed In Las Vegas; Restrictions Relaxed

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

Retired Connecticut State Trooper Killed In Las Vegas

A confrontation at the bottom of an escalator early Sunday morning led to the death of a retired 22-year veteran of the CT State Police.>>>Read More.

More, Faster: CT Dept. Of Motor Vehicles Upgrades Its Web Portal

The new site increases the number of transactions customers are able to complete online, among other improvements.>>>Read More.

Dancing For A Decade: Meet This CT Town’s Liberty Tax Icon

Nearly everyone who drives through this Connecticut town from January to mid-April knows this man, but very few actually know him. That changes now.>>>Read More.

College Student Dies After Car Crash, Mourned

A local college student died after being involved in an accident.>>>Read More.

CT Relaxes Gathering, Restaurant, Travel Coronavirus Restrictions

Gov. Ned Lamont has relaxed some coronavirus restrictions as cases and hospitalizations drop and more mass vaccination centers open.>>>Read More.

Here Are The Towns CT Has Prioritized For The Coronavirus Vaccine

The Connecticut Department of Public Health has prioritized 50 ZIP codes to receive the coronavirus vaccine. Is yours on the list?>>>Read More.

Jake Baron Was Tired Of Seeing Trash So He Did Something About It

The 8-year-old boy helps his elderly neighbors, his classmates and, with his efforts to pick up trash, his whole neighborhood.>>>Read More.

CT Pharmacies Add Teachers, More Locales For Coronavirus Vaccine

Retail pharmacy CVS has added more coronavirus vaccine clinic locations in Connecticut, and has expanded its eligibility criteria.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Johnson & Johnson Coronavirus Vaccine Arrives In Connecticut: Here’s Where
• First Lady Jill Biden Makes Historic Visit To CT
• Town Worker In Connecticut Accused Of Forging $60K In Fake Bids, Cops Say
• U.S. Senate Confirms Cardona As Education Secretary
• Firefighter Pulls Burning Truck From Building

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