Eddie Randle an NBC Connecticut anchor and you can see him alongside Taylor Kinzler on NBC Connecticut Today weekdays from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m.
Eddie is a dedicated journalist and storyteller with nearly two decades in the industry.
He began his career at WVLA in Baton Rouge, Louisiana working behind the scenes as a morning camera operator before moving to his hometown of Wichita Falls, Texas, where he worked at KFDX as an associate producer, editor, photographer, and eventually as reporter.
Eddie worked at FOX 23 in Tulsa, 9NEWS in Denver, and most recently at KSN in Wichita, Kansas as the morning anchor.
Eddie has a lot of experience covering severe weather, including tornadoes in southeastern Oklahoma, which won him a regional Emmy.
Eddie also spent more than a week in North Carolina covering Hurricane Florence in 2018.
Eddie calls his sobriety one of his greatest accomplishments, and loves telling stories centered in the recovery community and doing his part to break the stigma of addiction.
He is also passionate about finding what works for you to live a healthy lifestyle, and became a certified spin instructor and completed his first half marathon while in Kansas.
Eddie loves telling stories that have a strong community impact, and believes it's the job of journalists to be trailblazers and amplify the voices that so often go unheard.
He looks forward learning and experiencing everything Connecticut and New England have to offer!
The Latest
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Mentorship, loss, and leadership: Inside a movement uplifting young men of color
Organizations across the country are preparing to recognize the next generation of leaders — young men whose stories reflect resilience, growth, and the power of guidance. At the center of that effort is the 2026 Generationally Enhancing Males (GEM) Conference, where 100 young men of color will be honored not only for academic achievement but also for perseverance and personal…
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Father urges community to help find a stem cell donor for his 15-year-old son
A father’s emotional plea for help is gaining national attention as he searches for a life-saving stem cell donor for his teenage son. Juan Uribe, 51, has captured millions of viewers online with a heartfelt message: “I need your help to save my son.” His post has been viewed nearly 47 million times, amplifying awareness of his son Max’s critical…
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West Hartford teen creates project to highlight immigrant experiences
A picture can say a thousand words, and it can also tell a story that spans thousands of miles. Nations of West Hartford is a project founded by 17-year-old Linna Knox that does just that. Knox created the initiative to tell the stories of immigrants who now call West Hartford home. “I grew up in [Baghdad, Iraq], I lived in…
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Candidate for Miss Connecticut shares her mental health and addiction struggles
At a glance, one may get a misguided perception of Christa Steiner. She’s a musician and candidate for Miss Connecticut. While the sash and crown are beautiful parts of Steiner, it’s her struggle that illustrates her story. She recognized the ugly pieces of addiction while living with an undiagnosed bipolar disorder. “When you have an untreated mental illness, self-medication is a...
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Organization aims to introduce more kids of color to winter sports
A viral video of a young boy snowboarding with the pros is just one reason people are choosing to enroll their kids in Black Boarders CT. The organization aims to get Black and brown kids into winter sports such as snowboarding and also has an initiative for mothers of color. The snow, slopes and speed are three of the many…
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New West Hartford mural will highlight deaf and hard-of-hearing community
By early summer, a sign of inclusivity will be seen in Blue Back Square. The Noah Webster Library in West Hartford has historical ties to the deaf and hard-of-hearing community, but what will soon be displayed on the outside walls will make many stop, stare, and reflect. “Yes, I’m so thrilled for unity and equality, and I love talking...
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Local man uses his recovery journey to help others
James Sweat is a recovery manager for Connecticut Community for Addiction Recover or CCAR, and his journey is one many people in recovery can relate to. “I’m living proof that you can go through substance use disorder, you can go through homelessness, you can have a criminal history, and you can make a bunch of mistakes in life and...
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100 Women of Color celebrates 10-year anniversary
Tonight will be a night honoring women in business, public service, government, entertainment and so much more for the 10th anniversary of the 100 Women of Color gala and awards. June Archer, the organizer and founder of 100 Women of Color, said it’s going to be a magical night and they have pulled out all the stops. “It’s just a…
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100 Young Men of Color to be honored at inaugural event
100 Men of Color has a goal to provide financial support for programs that support the advancement of men of color. The organization is branching out to help the younger generation to believe, achieve, and inspire. A workshop at the Men’s Warehouse in West Hartford presented these young men and award nominees with the opportunity to ready themselves for the…
