Yale Student Homicide Case Update; Retailer Opening New CT Store

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

Person Of Interest Identified In Killing Of Yale Grad Student: PD

Kevin Jiang, 26, a U.S. Army veteran and National Guard member was fatally shot Saturday. Police have a warrant for an MIT grad.>>>Read More.

Residents Of Former Housing Complex Awarded $18.75 Million

The residents of a former housing complex have been awarded up to $20,000 each in a court settlement.>>>Read More.

Connecticut Resident Needs A New Liver To Survive: Report

He has end stage liver disease, according to his doctors and family.>>>Read More.

Sikorsky Awarded Contract To Build More Presidential Helicopters

The Stratford-based company has been contracted to build more of the “next generation” presidential helicopters.>>>Read More.

Opening Set For National Retailer’s New Store In CT

The newest location of the well-known retailer is set to open on Thursday.>>>Read More.

Expiration Date Looming Over CT Lottery Ticket Worth $100,000

An unclaimed CT Lottery ticket for a $100,000 winner is floating out there.>>>Read more.

Poet Laureate On Amanda Gorman And The New Rock Stars

Are poets the new rock stars? Barb Jennes, a local poet laureate, certainly hopes so.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Lamont Proposes Recreational Pot, Sports Betting, Trailer Tax
• Man, 22, Charged In Serious Vehicle Crash: Police
• Plans In The Works For $36 Million Research Hub: Report
• Mother Of CT Teen Accused Of Attempted Murder To Testify In Crisis Intervention Bill Hearing
• Newtown To Vote On $3.7 Million Sandy Hook Memorial
• Bill Issued In Connecticut Legislature To Address Juvenile Car Thefts

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