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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Middletown Fourth of July parade finally steps off after heat delay
Middlesex County celebrated the Fourth of July on Labor Day after extreme heat forced organizers to postpone the holiday parade in Connecticut earlier this summer. The Middlesex County Fourth of July parade brought participants and spectators to Middletown’s Main Street on Monday as America marks its 250th anniversary. The parade had originally been scheduled for July 4, but with a…
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9-vehicle crash renews concerns about speeding in Connecticut work zones
A nine-vehicle crash on Interstate 291 in the South Windsor area is renewing concerns about speeding near highway work zones, as the state Department of Transportation says more than one-third of vehicles traveling through active work zones exceed the speed limit. The serious crash happened just outside a work zone and sent multiple people to the hospital. A preliminary police…
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Spotted lanternflies are swarming Connecticut. Will nature fight back?
Spotted lanternflies have become a familiar sight across Connecticut, gathering in large numbers and leaving residents wondering whether the invasive insects are here to stay. While spotted lanternflies are now reported in all counties and almost all Connecticut communities, experts say evidence suggests their numbers could eventually decline as predators, diseases and other natural controls catch up with the relatively…
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Connecticut attorney freed on bond after manslaughter conviction overturned
A Connecticut attorney convicted of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a man outside his Litchfield law office has been released from custody after an appellate court overturned his conviction. Robert Fischer Jr. was released on $50,000 bond on the condition that he does not possess a firearm or ammunition as the appellate process continues. His release comes after an…
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Connecticut homeowners urged to budget now for higher heating oil costs
Connecticut residents who heat their homes with oil could face significantly higher costs this winter, with prices up about $1.50 compared with this time last year. The increase comes as about half of Connecticut homes rely on heating oil, prompting energy experts to recommend that residents start budgeting now, explore payment options, and take steps to reduce their fuel consumption…
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Hartford police raise staffing concerns after 1 killed, 4 injured in weekend shooting
Hartford police are raising concerns about staffing and calling for more support from the city and state after a weekend shooting left one man dead and four other people injured. The shooting happened around 1:40 a.m. on Sunday in the 700 block of Wethersfield Avenue. Police identified the man killed as 31-year-old Joseph Texidor of Newington. Four other people were…
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Couples left scrambling for new wedding venue after storms leave Lighthouse Point Park damaged
Couples with upcoming weddings at Connecticut’s Lighthouse Point Park are scrambling to find alternate venues after Thursday morning’s storms leveled the popular Carousel House wedding venue. The destruction comes during the height of wedding season, including just days before Steph Wilson’s Aug. 22 wedding. Wilson said the New Haven venue held special meaning for the couple. “It was there...
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Accusations of possible election misconduct in Bridgeport probate judge race
NBC Connecticut is following accusations of possible election misconduct in Bridgeport. The accusations stem from allegations that probate judge candidate Mark Bradley’s brother, Dennis Bradley, opened a resident’s ballot and showed her how to change her vote before resealing it. The incident was caught on a security camera inside the woman’s apartment, and the video was shared with NBC...
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Guardrail safety advocate urges more work after identifying hazards in Connecticut
A national guardrail safety advocate is calling on Connecticut leaders to conduct a statewide audit of guardrails after identifying what he says are more than 100 potentially dangerous installations across the state. Stephen Eimers, widely known as “The Guardrail Guy,” recently visited Connecticut, where he urged Gov. Ned Lamont and the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) to do more to…
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Connecticut's ALPR debate grows as towns end contracts and others consider expand use
Connecticut communities continue to debate the use of Flock Safety automatic license plate readers, with some municipalities ending their contracts while others continue to expand the technology’s use. In Killingworth, town officials have terminated their contract with Flock and removed all four automatic license plate readers, or ALPRs. The cameras scan license plates to identify vehicles connected to crimes....
