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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Branford Closer to Free rider prepares for his eighth ride, first as a survivor
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Cancer survival advocate turns his mission toward the Closer to Free Ride
Sampson Ipiankama knows firsthand how deeply cancer affects individuals, families, and communities. He spent five years helping cancer patients in Nigeria navigate the challenges of diagnosis and treatment. “They see it like a death sentence in Nigeria. And so much has needs to be done,” he said. During that time, Ipiankama assisted — and at times advocated for — 1,200…
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How a dad's love of college football is inspiring a son's Closer to Free Ride
When Corey Blank’s dad left Connecticut for college, he landed at Alabama and a love for the Crimson Tide was born. So, my father graduated from the University of Alabama and he raised us with as kids in Alabama gear forever,” Blank said. “So, being from the northeast it’s kind of an odd piece to us and our family,...
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New Haven wrongful conviction cases from the 90s move through the courts
There is a growing number of wrongful conviction cases in New Haven, dating back to the 1990s. In the last year, two men – Marquis Jackson and Troy Streater – were each awarded more than $5 million in separate cases. Streater’s is the most recent. On Friday, the state Judiciary Committee granted $5.7 million following a pardon for a 1990…
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New Haven property owner must $1.5 million in blight fines under new ordinance, mayor says
The owner of several properties in New Haven was ordered to pay $1.5 million in fines for a row of blighted homes, marking the first major enforcement of the city’s new anti-blight ordinance. The ruling stems from violations tied to several properties along Fitch Street, where city officials say neglect has persisted for years. Under the ordinance signed into law…
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New Haven officials propose middle school resource officer program
Leaders in New Haven are planning to add a school resource officer to middle schools to help young people connect to community services in an effort to deter young teens from violence. Acting Police Chief David Zannelli said five of the city’s seven shootings so far this year have involved teenagers. Officials believe early intervention is key, and building...
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New Haven High School seniors land job offers from Electric Boat
It was a life-changing day for nearly 50 New Haven high schoolers on Thursday when they received job offers from General Dynamics Electric Boat during a hiring event at James Hillhouse High School. The event brought recruiters face-to-face with students enrolled in the school district’s Manufacturing Pathway program — an initiative designed to prepare graduates for careers in advanced manufacturing…
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New Haven Pride Center suspends operations for 30 days
The New Haven Pride Center will close for 30 days starting Thursday, as leaders reassess the organization’s finances and its long-term business model. Board members said the temporary shutdown will allow the nonprofit to stop accruing expenses and get better insight into a $250,000 IRS debt discovered in 2022 that has weighed heavily on the center’s operations. According to board…
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Father of infant who drowned in a bathtub to serve at least 5 years
The father of an 8-month-old boy who drowned in a bathtub in October 2024 was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in prison, with all but five years suspended. Angel Rodriguez was sentenced on two counts in connection with the death of his son, Angel Josiah Rodriguez, known as “Jo-Jo.” Both parents were present in the New Haven courtroom for the…
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New Haven draws plans to transform English Station power plant site into public park
For decades, the English Station power plant on Ball Island has stood untouched, even as the neighborhood around it has changed. “I’ve seen them do the street over. I’ve seen more buildings get put over here, but I’ve never seen anything done to that place,” said New Haven resident Nyashia Ortiz. After years of legal battles between the state...
