Kyle Jones is the anchor of NBC Connecticut's weekend evening newscasts. During the week, she reports based in New Haven.
Kyle was born in New Haven but grew up in the Maryland suburbs outside of Washington, D.C. She is excited to be back in Connecticut to tell stories that impact people the most.
Prior to joining NBC Connecticut, Kyle has reported along the East Coast at WMDT in Maryland, WMTW in Maine, and WJCL in Georgia. She has covered stories that brought change to her community, including one which led to the firing of a local government official who was charged with stealing cash from the town. Her story on a Portland, Maine woman in desperate need of a kidney also gained national attention.
Before her career in journalism, Kyle spent eight years working in public relations.
In her free time, she enjoys trivia nights, craft breweries, trying out local restaurants and visiting beaches across Connecticut.
Kyle is also a half marathon finisher and took on Maine’s Cancer Foundation's “Tri For a Cure” in memory of her grandmother and aunts. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
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Westport couple says cancer support circle is crucial ahead of the Closer to Free Ride
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Family and friends show big Closer to Free Ride support for Guilford teen battling cancer
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Closer to Free Ride marshal Michael Sernyak, remembered for his dedication to the ride
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Boys and Girls Club of New Haven has a new name and is growing in a new chapter
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Trooper First Class Aaron Pelletier honored with a memorial run
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Cancer survivor remains positive, plans to give back through Closer to Free Ride
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Brothers share their experience running from Trump rally shooting
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