Jane Caffrey is a reporter for NBC Connecticut. She can be seen weekdays during the NBC Connecticut News at 7 p.m.
Prior to joining NBC Connecticut, Jane was an evening anchor at WDBJ7 in Roanoke, VA, and a reporter and weekend anchor at KRIS 6 News in Corpus Christi, TX. She began her broadcast career an entertainment news producer for CNN in Los Angeles and New York.
Jane enjoys telling important stories about the human experience. She is passionate about sharing news that impacts Latino communities as well as covering the issues that impact veterans, having lived in different areas with military bases and strong veterans networks.
Major national stories she has covered include the protests in Richmond, VA in the wake of George Floyd’s death, Hurricane Harvey’s landfall in South Texas, and the Sutherland Springs, TX church shooting. She also traveled to Puerto Rico with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to cover the delivery of supplies after Hurricane Maria.
In addition, Jane has covered multiple entertainment awards shows and red carpet events, including the Oscars, Golden Globes, and Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Jane is a graduate of Carleton College and NYU’s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute.
In her spare time, Jane enjoys outdoor activities, trying out new restaurants, visiting museums, and spending time with her dog. She is looking forward to exploring Connecticut and learning more about New England, one of the most historic and culturally rich regions of the country.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters honors brotherly bond and recognizes volunteer
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut is honoring some of their volunteers at the Bigs of the Year Awards. The celebration is at Mark Twain House and Museum in Hartford Wednesday night. Joey Redmond, of Higganum, is named Big Brother of the Year, and said it is only due to the special relationship born from the program. With banter and…
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Local Impact Grant helps nonprofit turn lives around with home repairs
Step by step, brush stroke by brushstroke, volunteers are changing hundreds of lives, one home repair at a time. Rebuilding Together of Manchester is making a difference in the community, with some help from a NBC Universal Local Impact Grant that it was awarded last year. The nonprofit helps income-eligible homeowners do emergency repairs and maintain their homes for free….
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University of New Haven prepares the next generation of Secret Service agents
Applications to the Secret Service are up dramatically this year, and the majority of those applications are coming from Connecticut. There is a pipeline from the University of New Haven to that federal agency. What exactly does it take to be part of the Secret Service, providing security to clients as highly ranked as the President of the United States?…
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6 arrested as thousands of UConn students celebrate NCAA victory outside of Gampel Pavilion
Husky nation is hyped! The UConn campus erupted into a party as the men’s basketball team took home a historic NCAA championship title for the second year in a row. “It’s just a once in a lifetime experience, but we did it twice. Back-to-back!” Jenessa Perez, a junior, said. Even before the final buzzer, thousands of students swarmed the...
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Bar watch parties sold out for UConn men's basketball championship
As the UConn men’s basketball team competes for the NCAA championship, all the fun wasn’t just at Gampel Pavilion. Nearby bars were packed with students attending watch parties, many hoping to witness a back-to-back championship firsthand. With each point for UConn, a roar went up in bars across Husky nation. “We feeling good. We’ve been watching Purdue all year,...
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Bake sale will raise money for medical bills for a husky shot in the face
The Stafford community is rallying around the family of a dog that was shot in the face. Tractor Supply is hosting a bake sale on Saturday to raise money for Zeus the dog’s medical bills. “He’s a super like kind, loving dog, loves to play with people, loves to run, loves to play with other animals, pets,” Nicholas Denunzio,...
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Yale Medicine cardiologists now using weight loss medications for heart health
Can weight loss medications lower your chances of heart attack, stroke or cardiovascular death? A doctor at Yale School of Medicine says yes, as research shines light on the broader implications of using these medicines. One woman from North Haven was prescribed the medications for exactly that reason. “I have a 13-year-old daughter, and you know I wanted to be…
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Little Owls Childcare meets a need for teen parents in Hartford Public Schools
There is a new resource for childcare in Connecticut, but this center is specifically for teen students who are also parents. Hartford Public schools just opened the space called Little Owls Childcare. Two young kids are already receiving care there. With bright colors, soft cribs, games and books, the space in Hartford Public High School is reimagined. “Welcome to our…
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Animal advocates offer reward after dogs found with horrific injuries, 1 put down
One dog has been euthanized and another is recovering after they were found abandoned in Hartford with horrific injuries Friday morning. Now, Desmond’s Army Animal Law Advocates are offering a combined $11,000 for information that leads to the arrest and prosecution of whoever is responsible for these dogs’ extreme injuries. “It’s horrifying, you know, to find dogs like that,”...
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East Hartford PD puts spotlight on female officers this Women's Heritage Month
Two police sergeants, five officers, an animal control officer and a records clerk are the faces of the East Hartford Police Department being celebrated this Women’s Heritage Month. It is through a special portrait project on social media. “The background is simply to show that women hold a good role within policing. I feel as though women are necessary...
