Kimberlyn Bouley

MYSTIC, Conn. (WFSB) - Mystic Museum of Art will open a summer exhibition June 26 exploring the history and evolution of textiles and fashion in Connecticut. “Luxe, CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways” runs through Oct. 11 at the museum, located at 9 Water St. in downtown Mystic. Exhibition explores textile history The exhibition features historic and contemporary examples of beadwork, embroidery, quilts, velvet, fashion and decorative arts.

TORRINGTON, Conn. (WFSB) - A 28-year-old man is expected to appear in court Wednesday morning on murder charges in connection with his girlfriend’s death inside his Burlington home. Cole Werhan is accused in the death of Janine “Brooke” Murphy, who was found dead inside Werhan’s home on Clair Hill Road in March. Medical examiner rules death a homicide The medical examiner confirmed Tuesday that Murphy’s death was a homicide. Her cause of death was blunt force trauma to the head.