Jennifer Joas is a reporter for NBC Connecticut. She can be seen weekday mornings from 4:30 to 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. on NBC Connecticut Today.
Jennifer is passionate about providing accurate and relatable news to our viewers. She also enjoys covering breaking news and loves to share an inspiring story.
One of the most memorable moments of her career was covering the Bakken oil boom in North Dakota. She was able to watch this small town in North Dakota become a lively wealthy, town as thousands of people flocked to the area in search of the American dream. Through this, Jennifer won two first place awards through the Northwest Broadcast News Association for producing, reporting and anchoring a one-hour oil special.
Before calling Connecticut home, Jennifer reported at WFMZ 69 News in Reading, Pennsylvania. She also previously worked at KFYR-TV in Bismarck, North Dakota and KUMV-TV in Williston, North Dakota. Jennifer attended Hofstra University in Long Island.
When she’s not reporting, you can find Jennifer exploring the outdoors, taking in the great views across Connecticut and hiking with her husband and dog.
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Teachers to wear ‘Red for Ed' to push for an increase in education funding
Teachers across the state are heading into work on Wednesday morning wearing Red for Ed. It’s a push by the largest teachers’ union in the state to get the attention of state lawmakers and urge them to increase funding for education. Union leaders and teachers will be showing up to the Capitol in all red. They’re advocating for more...
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Viral coffee shop opens second Connecticut location
Viral drive-thru coffee spot, 7 Brew, just opened its second location in Connecticut on Monday and customers were excited. “I’ve been waiting for this,” said Allison Farrar, who lives in Manchester. Farrar said she became a fan of 7 Brew when she was in college in Texas. “I’ve been here like so many times. It got me through college. So…
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Attorneys for stepmom accused of holding stepson captive seek to allow her to pick up possessions
The attorney for the woman who is accused of holding her stepson captive in their Waterbury home for 20 years is seeking to allow his client to return to her home to collect possessions and to get her cell phone back. He said the case was continued. Kimberly Sullivan, 56, has been charged with kidnapping and other related charges. The…
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Fairfield Avenue Bridge in Norwalk reopens after fiery crash, months of construction
The Fairfield Avenue Bridge in Norwalk has reopened Monday after undergoing months of construction following a fiery crash on Interstate 95 back in May. In May, the state Dept. of Transportation was estimating it would take up to a year to get the bridge replaced, but it has been closer to seven months. It was initially closed in May after…
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Former Public Service Electric and Gas Plant in Bridgeport to be demolished
New life could be coming to Bridgeport. The governor announced plans on Tuesday to demolish the former Public Service Electric and Gas Plant. It’s an old, decommissioned, coal-power plant in the city. The goal is to turn the property into potential commercial, residential and recreational space. “This 33-acre shoreline property containing a former coal plant with a 500-foot smokestack...
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Community grieving after 7-year-old girl dies in Norwich fire
The community is grieving after a 7-year-old girl died in a house fire in Norwich on Tuesday night. Norwich firefighters and Norwich police responded to 83 Summit St. just before 5:30 p.m. after receiving several 911 calls about a large home on fire with a child trapped inside, according to police. Neighbors say everyone jumped into action trying to help….
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Rhode Island man heads to Florida two days after becoming Red Cross Volunteer
As Hurricane Milton takes aim at Florida, the American Red Cross has continued to send volunteers to the region to help with disaster recovery. One of those volunteers is Joe Balcher. He signed up to be a volunteer on Monday and left for Florida on Wednesday morning. “I’ve always wanted to, always wanted to be part of helping others...
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State hearing case for tiny structures in New Haven
Can the tiny structures where unhoused people live in New Haven remain in place and access electricity? That question is now in the hands of the State Codes and Standards Committee. On Tuesday, they heard from New Haven’s building official and counsel, as well as counsel and supporters of the Rosette Neighborhood Village, who wish to appeal the city’s...
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Car seat safety: How to make sure your kids are in the right car seat
Every parent and caregiver wants their kids to be safe in a car, but did you know that 80 percent of car seats are used incorrectly? That’s according to Safe Kids Connecticut. This week, the state Department of Motor Vehicles is physically checking car seats to make sure children stay safe in crashes. Correct installation is the first key. You…
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Local leaders look at what can be done to lower food costs
What is driving up the cost of food at the grocery store? That’s the question our local leaders are trying to get to the bottom of. In New Haven on Monday, Representative Rosa DeLauro hosted a roundtable discussion with several local and federal agencies discussing what they can do to lower food costs. “People are struggling. They live paycheck...
