Stephanie O’Connell is a Senior Assignment Editor at NBC Connecticut, where she has worked for nearly 15 years helping to oversee daily news coverage and coordinate breaking news across the state.
After graduating from West Virginia University, she began her journalism career as a sports reporter at a local Connecticut newspaper before expanding her reporting experience to features and general assignment coverage.
Stephanie works closely with reporters, producers, and the digital team to track developing stories, deploy crews, and ensure accurate, timely information reaches viewers on all platforms.
In her spare time, Stephanie enjoys crocheting blankets for pets and attending sporting events with friends. She firmly believes that every activity is better when dogs are involved.
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UConn cheerleader injured during practice, airlifted to hospital
A member of the UConn cheerleading team was injured during practice Wednesday evening, according to university officials. UConn said the student-athlete fell during practice at the UConn Volleyball Center and was treated at the scene by paramedics and firefighters from the UConn Fire Department. The student was then transported by Life Star helicopter to Hartford Hospital. The student was released…
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Showers and storms possible tonight, sunshine returns Friday
After a pleasant start to the day with sunshine in parts of the state, clouds will gradually increase through the afternoon. A few widely scattered showers are possible around midday and into the afternoon. The best chance for wet weather arrives later this evening and early tonight, when showers and an isolated thunderstorm could move through the state. Conditions improve…
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Spirits & Strays event to support Enfield dog rescue
A Connecticut dog rescue is inviting the public to an afternoon that combines fundraising, community, and spiritual connection. Fetching Hearts Rescue will host “Spirits & Strays” on Saturday, October 17, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Moose Lodge in Enfield. Doors will open between 2:15 p.m. and 2:20 p.m. The event will feature medium Lisa, who will connect…
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Clouds linger overnight into with another chance for showers, storms Friday
Clouds are expected to linger into tonight, which could make viewing the evening’s lunar eclipse difficult across much of the state. Conditions improve somewhat on Friday with a mix of sun and clouds. A few showers or thunderstorms remain possible during the day, but widespread severe weather is not expected. The weekend begins on a pleasant note, with dry...
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Ansonia police officer arrested, charged with disorderly conduct
The Ansonia Police Department has arrested one of their own after an off-duty incident earlier this month. According to a release from the Ansonia Police, Officer Denyce Ruiz, 24, was arrested on August 21 and charged with disorderly conduct in connection with an off-duty incident that occurred on August 10, 2026. The warrant was issued following a criminal investigation by…
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About 15,000 Waterbury residents, businesses without water after second water main break
More than 15,000 residents and businesses in Waterbury are expected to be without water service until repairs to a second water main break are completed, according to the mayor’s office. Crews are working to repair the break on Tompkins Street after a break on the same street earlier this week left thousands without water for days. Approximately 15,020 homes and…
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Extreme heat warning extends into Saturday with storms expected
An extreme heat warning remains in effect through Saturday evening as dangerous heat and humidity push feels-like temperatures between 100 and 105 degrees. Saturday is expected to be the fifth day of the heat wave before storms arrive to help break the heat. Overall, the five days of 90+ degrees in a row is a record heat event for the…
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Victims identified in Hartford double homicide
Police have identified the two victims who died following a large fight in the Frog Hollow section of Hartford Wednesday evening. According to officials, police were notified by citizens of a large fight that happened on Madison Street near Zion Cemetery just after 7 p.m. When officers got to the scene, they found a man in his 30s unresponsive and…
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Dangerous heat and humidity continue with relief still days away
A dangerous stretch of heat and humidity will continue through Saturday, with high temperatures over 100 degrees. Friday will bring more of the same, with oppressive heat, high humidity, and the chance for a few thunderstorms. Saturday remains very hot and humid, though a few degrees cooler. Partly sunny skies are expected, along with thunderstorms that could become severe. Relief…
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Conditions improve into Saturday with bright weather to finish the weekend
Clouds build back in tonight, with mostly cloudy skies expected to linger into Friday. A few showers are possible Saturday morning, mainly across southern Connecticut, before conditions gradually begin to improve. Clearing will continue slowly into Saturday night. By Sunday, brighter weather returns with mostly sunny skies and a much more pleasant finish to the weekend.
