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DNA and forensic genealogy linked the 1986 Virginia Beach rape-and-murder of 22-year-old Roberta Walls to Charles Berry, a 66-year-old man in Newington, Connecticut. Berry was arrested on a fugitive-from-justice charge and awaits extradition to Virginia, with investigators holding him on a $10 million bond as they prepare to pursue charges in the case.
Connecticut health officials confirm the state's first mpox case caused by clade I in a resident who recently traveled to Western Europe; officials say there is no public risk and urge vaccination, emphasizing the two-dose series as clade I spreads in Europe while clade II remains more common in the U.S.
Erin Stewart suspended her gubernatorial campaign after a Crumbie Law Group investigation found the city-issued credit card she used for personal and campaign purchases over nearly a decade, raising potential civil and criminal liability; she endorsed rival Ryan Fazio at the GOP convention and pledged to address the findings as the city seeks restitution and hands the matter to federal and state authorities.
Former Hartford mayor Luke Bronin defeated longtime U.S. Rep. John B. Larson at Connecticut’s Democratic nominating convention, 51.2% to 48.8%, setting up an August primary that now includes Jillian Gilchrest and signaling a sea change in the race for the 1st District as Bronin pledges renewed energy against the Trump administration.
Connecticut observers may catch a glimpse of the rare PanSTARRS comet (C/2025 R3) before sunrise this month, best with binoculars as it sits low in the eastern sky; visibility depends on clear skies and timing, with perihelion approaching and the next two mornings offering the best chances.
No. 7 Connecticut and No. 3 Michigan State meet in the NCAA East Regional semifinal in Washington, D.C., with UConn a 2-point favorite. The piece covers MSU’s defensive identity and rebounding edge, UConn’s dynamic offense, injury notes for Huskies forward Jaylin Stewart, coaching matchups, and historical context, concluding with a projected 74-70 UConn win in a tight, high-impact game.
As gas prices spike amid Middle East tensions, states are reluctant to repeat gas-tax holidays seen in 2022. Only Connecticut has pitched a short-term, one-month suspension; New York and Georgia have given lukewarm responses. Savings from such holidays typically don’t reach drivers in full, and budget shortfalls plus ongoing supply constraints—exacerbated by the Strait of Hormuz disruption—make broad relief unlikely this year.
With Selection Sunday near, USA TODAY's bracketology updates Florida to the No. 1 seed, replacing Connecticut which likely drops to No. 2 after a late-season loss. The defending national champions have won 11 straight to claim the SEC title, aiding Florida's top-seed bid, while Indiana remains the last at-large despite a thin Quad 1 resume. The bubble stays chaotic as conference tournaments decide bids; Cincinnati, West Virginia and Auburn are in the mix, and eight teams have already clinched bids across various conferences.
Police released dashcam and bodycam video showing former WWE chief Vince McMahon driving a 2024 Bentley Continental GT at more than 100 mph on the Merritt Parkway in Westport, Connecticut, before rear‑ending a BMW and skidding into a guardrail. He was cited for reckless driving and following too closely and later entered a pretrial probation program that will erase the charges next October if completed, along with a $1,000 charitable donation. McMahon told investigators he was on his granddaughter’s birthday errand, and no one was seriously injured in the July 24, 2025 crash.
Connecticut State Police released bodycam footage from a July 2025 crash in Westport involving former WWE chairman Vince McMahon. The video shows him speeding in a Bentley, rear-ending a car and hitting a guardrail, with an officer questioning possible impairment. McMahon acknowledges the car was too fast and says he hadn’t driven it in some time, later expressing relief that no one was injured.
College basketball betting analyst Josh Appelbaum highlights where sharp money is leaning for Friday’s CBB slate, pointing to Murray State-Southern Illinois and Connecticut-St. John’s as the two biggest bets in the latest betting splits and outlining potential value for bettors.
Santander Bank will acquire Webster Financial Corp., the parent company of Webster Bank, in a $12.3 billion deal that would create a larger, regional lender with a broader U.S. footprint; the agreement is contingent on regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions, with completion expected after clearance from authorities.
On his first day plowing for a Connecticut company, 46-year-old Mark Keene allegedly used three bumps of cocaine before his snow-plow crashed into a porch, crossed a yard, and rammed a garage in Fairfield. Police found him with slurred speech and foam at the mouth; Narcan was administered, and toxicology later showed cocaine, benzodiazepines and cannabinoids. Keene turned himself in Jan. 8 on charges of reckless driving and operating under the influence, with a Feb. 25 court date.
Connecticut’s Department of Public Health endorsed the American Academy of Pediatrics’ 2026 immunization schedule for children and teens and said the state will not adopt the CDC’s recent reductions in universal vaccines, maintaining policies guided by evidence-based research to support health and simplify decision-making for families and clinicians.
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont declared a state of emergency and issued a ban on commercial vehicles on all limited-access highways starting at 12:00 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, to curb dangerous travel ahead of a major winter storm. The ban excludes emergency, utility, and essential-service vehicles. Residents are urged to shelter in place through the storm, which is expected to linger into Monday; officials will announce when the restriction can be lifted.