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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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.
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Warm day ahead before chances of storms overnight
A chance for showers and thunderstorms develop after midnight and last into Friday morning. By Friday, conditions improve with a mix of sun and clouds and highs near 80 degrees. Looking ahead to the weekend, we should see seasonable temperatures and a mix of sun and clouds.
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Mix of sun and clouds Thursday with isolated storms possible
Skies turn fair overnight, with lows falling near 60 degrees. It will be a comfortable night with low humidity. A mix of sun and clouds returns, along with continued warm temperatures near 80 degrees. A few isolated storms could develop in the evening hours. Looking ahead to the weekend, scattered showers are possible, but there is still uncertainty about how…
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Sunshine, summer warmth returns for Wednesday
Sunshine returns in full force by Wednesday, with warm and comfortable conditions and highs climbing into the lower 80s. Thursday looks just as pleasant, with more sunshine and seasonable warmth continuing. Looking ahead to the end of the week, there is a chance for a few showers and thunderstorms on Friday
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I-95 South reopens in Groton after crash
A stretch of Interstate 95 south has reopened in Groton following a motor vehicle crash Thursday morning. According to Connecticut State Police Troop E in Montville, troopers responded along with fire and EMS crews to a crash on I-95 southbound near Exit 88 just after 4 a.m. The highway was shut down at Exit 88, with traffic being diverted off…
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Beautiful finish to the week before rain returns Monday
Conditions stay pleasant tonight with clear skies and comfortable temperatures. The nice stretch continues into the weekend, featuring a mix of sun and clouds, dry conditions, and continued low humidity — ideal for outdoor plans. Looking ahead, changes arrive Monday with a soaking rain possible.
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Purple Alert issued for missing New Haven man
A Purple Alert has been issued by Connecticut State Police for a missing New Haven man. According to the alert, Derrick Hirscht, 50, was last seen wearing a black baseball hat, white headphones, a blue polo shirt with white stripes, black shorts and black shoes. Hirscht is described as a white male, approximately 5’9″ weighing 200 pounds. He has grey…
