Kevin Gaiss is a reporter with NBC Connecticut. You can watch him weekdays during the 4 pm, 5 pm and 6 pm newscasts. Before joining the NBC Connecticut team, he was a reporter and fill-in anchor at WCAX in Burlington, Vermont, from 2020 to 2023.
Kevin was born and raised here in Connecticut before attending Springfield College in Massachusetts.
When he’s not reporting, Kevin loves spending time outside running, hiking, and biking with family and friends.
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String of shootings involving youth in New Haven grabbing attention of anti-violence organizations and police
Concerns are on the rise in New Haven following a string of shootings involving young people in the city. Four people aged 21 or under were injured in separate events Monday. That is on top of two shootings over the weekend as well as another on Tuesday. The most recent shooting took place near Wayfarer Street and Wilmot Road. Police…
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Connecticut to receive hundreds of millions in federal climate change funds
Hundreds of millions of dollars are coming to Connecticut and the region to combat climate change. It was announced Monday in New Haven and is funded through the Inflation Reduction Act. One grant is specifically for the city, and two others are for Connecticut and our northeast neighbors. A grant of $9.5 million will go to slash carbon emissions in…
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‘Seems like it's happening more' – Groton getting ahead of flooding to protect businesses in Mystic and Groton
The town of Groton is tackling flooding, a frequent problem for Groton and Mystic. They are taking the resiliency approach, ensuring businesses in the downtown corridor stay viable well into the future. A small team is leading the charge. “Just saving businesses and showing what they can do,” Amealia Maynard, a recent UConn graduate and fellow with the town of…
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Michelle Troconis' request for public defender granted ahead of appeal
Michelle Troconis was back in Stamford Superior Court Tuesday, this time asking for a public defender and to have fees waived as she readies her appeal. The judge granted her motion in a quick hearing. In March, a jury found her guilty on six counts in connection with the death of Jennifer Farber Dulos, including conspiracy to commit murder, evidence…
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Whalley Avenue development highlighted at small business grand opening
A new business has officially opened their doors along Whalley Avenue in New Haven. It’s a tiny storefront, but a big signal, according to city officials about development on the Whalley Ave corridor. “When I came to the US I lived right down the street, I lived on Whalley Ave most of my life,” said Eddie Eckhaus, owner and...
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“I've never had blooms like this.” It's a banner year for hydrangeas across Connecticut
They are brightening up yards all over the state — this year’s hydrangea blooms have been fantastic. Some say this is the first ever significant bloom they have experienced from their plants. “Summertime in new England we expect to see hydrangeas, and these are the most beautiful I have ever seen in several years,” said Kama Cawley in Avon. She…
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Statewide speeding crackdown campaign begins in Connecticut
The state is rolling out a new campaign on our roadways to crack down on speeding called “Slow Down, Save Lives.” It is a partnership with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The campaign centers around police visibility and enforcement. “The only time you slow down is when you see them, then there is nothing they can do,...
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Michelle Troconis pleads not guilty to contempt charge, hearing continued to September
Michelle Troconis was back in a courtroom in Stamford Wednesday answering to a contempt charge that dates back to an incident during her trial on murder conspiracy and other charges. Her attorney, Robert Frost, entered a preliminary not guilty plea on his client’s behalf. The incident occurred mid-February during the trial. According to the warrant for the contempt charge,...
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Deadline looms for tiny structures in New Haven backyard
A temporary window allowing tiny structures in a backyard in New Haven is closing fast. Eight tiny structures erected last year have been the subject of controversy and soon will need to come down, according to the city. The deadline to take the units down is Monday July 15th. If the structures remain come Monday, according to the city, the…
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New Haven road work kicks off as temperatures climb
The hot temperatures didn’t stop some major paving projects from getting underway in New Haven today, nearly three million dollars is being spent on improvements and repairs. The work kicked off under high temperatures and humidity. “All our crews – we try to get them well hydrated, on top of their water,” said Brian Garrity of Garrity Asphalt Reclaiming. He…
