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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Warm, near-record temperatures ahead before rain returns
Mild weather continues through midweek, with a mix of sun and clouds today and temperatures climbing into the upper 60s and lower 70s in some areas. Tonight will remain relatively mild, with lows near 50 degrees. Wednesday looks even warmer, with plenty of sunshine and near-record temperatures. Inland areas could see highs between 70 and 75 degrees, while shoreline communities…
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Sunny, warm stretch continues through midweek
Election Day looks even warmer, with abundant sunshine and highs reaching the low 70s. Similar conditions are expected Wednesday, keeping the stretch of pleasant weather going. The next chance for rain arrives Thursday, when showers become likely later in the day.
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Two homes heavily damaged in New Haven fire; firefighter injured
A firefighter was injured and two homes were heavily damaged in an early morning fire in New Haven, according to fire officials. According to New Haven Fire Chief Dan Coughlin, the New Haven Fire Department responded to 43 Maltby Street at approximately 12:04 a.m. Monday. When crews arrived, they found heavy fire on the second and third floors of the…
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UNH Hockey Team to Retire Fallen Co-Captain's Jersey
The UNH men’s hockey club team will honor senior co-captain Ryan O’Shea with a jersey retirement ceremony before Friday night’s game in Northford.
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Sunshine returns for Halloween weekend
We are heading into Halloween weekend with plenty of sunshine and seasonable temperatures. After morning clouds Friday, skies will become mostly sunny with highs reaching the mid-60s. Cooler air moves in Friday night, with temperatures dropping into the 30s and 40s. Halloween looks great for outdoor plans and trick-or-treating. Expect sunny skies Saturday with afternoon highs in the 50s...
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Connecticut DMV launching Mobile ID app on Nov. 18
Residents will soon be able to carry a digital version of their driver’s license or state ID on their smartphones.
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Man charged with murder, attempted murder after Westbrook shooting
A man is facing murder and attempted murder charges after Connecticut State Police said two people were found with gunshot wounds inside a residence Wednesday evening. According to state police, troopers from Troop F responded to a report of a disturbance at a home on E. Pond Meadow Rd. at approximately 5:25 p.m. When troopers arrived, they located John Bongiovanni,…
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Warm and humid Friday before a cooler weekend
Tonight will stay fair and unusually mild, with temperatures in the 60s. Friday brings a bigger jump in temperatures and humidity. Highs will climb into the middle 80s, making it feel more like summer than fall. A few showers could develop late in the day, but chances remain low. Cooler air arrives Saturday with bright sunshine. Sunday looks fair overall,…
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I-84 West in West Hartford reopens after rollover crash with serious injuries
The crash happened at Exit 44 around 3:10 a.m. The area was closed for more than five hours.
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Cooler, less humid air settles in before rainy end to weekend
We’ll get a break from the humidity Friday, with highs near 80 degrees, and a light breeze making for a comfortable afternoon. Temperatures will drop into the 40s and 50s overnight, making for a cool start to Saturday morning. Saturday will feel more like fall, with highs only in the 60s and 70s. The cooler pattern is expected to stick…
