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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New Haven installs red light, speed cameras at major intersections
New Haven is launching several cameras at major intersections this week, with more to come, as a way to combat red-light runners and speeders. There are seven red light cameras at marked insersections, and one speed camera across from hillhouse High School. “On October 15, the warning period ends, and tickets will begin to be issued and mailed,” said New…
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Cancer survivor turns diagnosis into Closer to Free ride for patient support
Dan Franko was scheduled for a colonoscopy and, during the procedure, his doctor decided to check out why he was having trouble swallowing. “I had an endoscopy at the same time. And I woke up, and they were like, yeah, there’s a tumor there,” Franko said. What followed was a treatment plan that included chemotherapy and immunotherapy. And,...
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Demolition begins on New Haven's iconic Sports Haven building
For nearly 50 years, Sports Haven was a familiar sight along Long Wharf and to drivers on the I-91 and I-95 interchanges. Now, the iconic New Haven sports betting facility is being demolished. People have stopped by to watch and take pictures as parts of the building come down. For almost 50 years, Sports Haven was a destination for people…
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Closer to Free Ride turns personal for Bank of America employee
Bank of America is one of the dozens of sponsors supporting the Closer to Free Ride, the annual fundraiser for Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital. The company has been involved with the ride since 2014, but for Bank of America employee Steven Solecki, this year’s ride is professional and personal. Solecki said Smilow Cancer Hospital will always hold…
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A growing family balances cancer treatment and newborn ahead of Closer to Free
Isabel O’Gara got a breast cancer diagnosis and began chemotherapy while still pregnant.
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5-year-old Connor celebrates end of cancer treatment at Smilow Cancer Hospital
One of NBC Connecticut’s youngest fans and his family celebrated a major milestone Friday as he rang the bell at Smilow Cancer Hospital, marking the end of his cancer treatment. Five-year-old Connor was surrounded by cheers and emotion as he walked into the hospital’s Healing Garden to ring the bell. He also had his port removed. “This day is...
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Yale New Haven Hospital team will ride Closer to Free in memory of beloved nurse
One Closer to Free team of Yale New Haven Health clinicians is changing its name — and adding a special reason to ride. The group is honoring nurse Jackie Jermine, who spent 20 years caring for patients at Yale New Haven Health hospitals in New Haven. “She’s one of the nicest people you would meet on our service,” said Shilpa…
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Closer to Free rider says research and programs gave her husband more time
For Amy Blanchard, the Closer to Free Ride has become much more than a fundraiser. “Now that I did it once, I can’t imagine not doing it.” She’s getting ready for her second Closer to Free Ride. When we first met Blanchard three years ago, she was helping raise money for her father and Team Rays of Hope. Today,...
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Pediatric Smilow patient finds success in clinical trial ahead of Closer to Free
Every year, the Closer to Free Ride raises millions of dollars to support cancer patient care, research, and survivor programs at Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center. And Hannah Cole is one of the patients benefiting from a life-saving clinical trial. Her journey began in May on her 10th birthday. That morning, they opened gifts and had breakfast before…
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Branford Closer to Free rider prepares for his eighth ride, first as a survivor
Long before Smilow Cancer Hospital opened, there was another center for cancer treatment. It’s where Stephen Kobak’s father was treated for pancreatic cancer. “My father got treated at the Father McGivney Cancer Center,” Kobak said. “And it was it was very good. He got very good treatment, but there wasn’t a lot of research and things going on.” His...
