Amanda Pitts is a reporter for NBC Connecticut and can be seen on the weekday early evening newscasts. She joined the team in the fall of 2023.
A native of southern New England, Amanda was born in Taunton, Massachusetts, but grew up in the East Bay of Rhode Island. She has a passion for breaking news and sharing people’s stories.
She started her career in news in 2016 as an assignment desk editor for ABC6 in Providence and began on-air reporting in 2017 at Fox 40 in Binghamton, New York. In 2018, Amanda moved back to Rhode Island and worked as a reporter at ABC6 for three years and at WPRI 12 for the last two years.
During her five years in Providence, Amanda covered some of the biggest stories in the state, including the riot in downtown Providence, the Nathan Carman insurance trial, blizzards, hurricanes and tornadoes, and every aspect of the COVID-19 pandemic – from the initial lockdown to vaccine rollouts. Amanda also shed light on the issue of sexual assault in the military with an investigation into an alleged sexual assault within the Rhode Island National Guard which was a part of a station-wide Edward R. Murrow award for overall excellence.
In her spare time, Amanda likes to travel and try new restaurants, spend time with friends, family, and her cat Opie, and sing in her a cappella chorus.
The Latest
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How Trump's executive order on offshore wind could impact the industry in Connecticut
In his first few hours in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump signed a slew of executive orders, including one relating to offshore wind. The executive order puts a temporary halt on offshore wind lease sales in federal waters, and pauses the issuing of approvals, permits, and loans for projects. “The president doesn’t think much of wind power, so...
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Undocumented families in CT ‘fearful' as Trump signs executive orders on immigration
Newly sworn-in President Donald Trump wrapped up his first day back in office by signing a slew of executive orders, from addressing birthright citizenship and declaring a national emergency at the southern border, to strict gender policies. While the details of the executive orders haven’t yet been released, a local nonprofit organization is worried, and Connecticut leaders vow to...
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New Britain's Vision Zero task force aims to eliminate roadway fatalities by 2045
The City of New Britain is implementing its own Vision Zero roadway safety strategy, with the goal of eliminating serious and fatal vehicle and pedestrian-involved crashes over the next 20 years. A task force made up of elected officials, community leaders, and transportation experts meet regularly to discuss ways to achieve that goal. “It is a lofty goal but I…
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Members of Hartford gang indicted for six murders, drug and firearms charges
Federal authorities announced Wednesday an indictment against alleged members of a violent street gang in Hartford’s north end. According to a 29-page indictment, an investigation spanning several years found that members of the gang “Hoodstar Gzz” and its associates committed murders, trafficked guns and narcotics, committed arson, and more. The FBI and U.S. Attorney’s Office in New Haven said...
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Torrington man, woman in court for killing of Harwinton man caught in love triangle
A man and woman from Torrington went before a judge on Tuesday for their alleged roles in the death of a 24-year-old Harwinton man who was killed last summer. Logan Diaz-Lopardo, 21, is facing charges including first-degree manslaughter and Abbigale Whipple, 20, is facing charges including conspiracy to commit manslaughter for the death of 24-year-old Kevin Gangell. Court documents detail…
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Exclusive: Family of teen killed in Mystic crash wants adults held accountable
Nearly three months after a drunken driving crash in Mystic where a 14-year-old boy was killed, the 17-year-old charged went before a judge on a second-degree manslaughter charge. The hearing took place Monday in a closed courtroom, and the details were sealed. The family of the victim, Carson Wilson, watched on inside the courtroom, along with their son Skyler, a…
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‘Much more than just a building': CT native, former rabbi says fire destroys CA temple
As the devastation continues in Southern California, with wildfires killing at least five people and forcing nearly 200,000 people from their homes, we’re hearing from Connecticut natives who are now living in the impacted region. “When I finally just stopped to take a look out of my apartment window, I saw the Palisades Fire from my apartment window,” Denise Sanchez…
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Driver reportedly trying to evade state police hits 2 cruisers in Windham
A driver who was reportedly trying to evade state police hit multiple cruisers in Windham before being arrested on Tuesday night. Julian Ramos, 24, of Hartford is facing charges including reckless driving and evading an officer. Troopers were notified around 10 p.m. about a Honda Civic that fled Willimantic police during an attempted traffic stop. Police said Ramos had fled…
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Torrington fire union renews push for safer staffing levels after record year of calls
The Torrington firefighter union is renewing its calls for what it says is safer staffing levels after a record number of response calls in 2024. Last year, the Torrington Fire Department responded to 4,365 calls, according to the union. They wrote that it amounted to 12 responses a day and was their busiest year on record. The president of Torrington…
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New Britain residents push state to fund infrastructure project to fix flooding issue
People who live in the Allen Street area of New Britain continue to push for infrastructure upgrades. Residents have been dealing with flooding during major rainstorms for decades, and while there is a plan in the works to fix the issue, the project hasn’t been fully funded yet. “The pipes are outdated, they’re too small, and they’re decaying. They’re...
