Jolie Sherman is a reporter for NBC Connecticut. She can be seen Wednesday through Friday in the mornings.
Jolie is a passionate reporter and works to inform her viewers in an engaging and memorable way.
She began her career in news at the start of the pandemic. Her first job was in Burlington, Vermont in June 2020. There, she reported heavily on the coronavirus, informing viewers about state and local guidance, cases, vaccine access, economic impact and inspiring stories of survival.
One of the most memorable moments of her career was speaking with White House Coronavirus Officials Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Deborah Birx who visited Vermont for having the lowest infection rate in the country. She also covered most senior Senator Patrick Leahy’s retirement announcement and reported on a Jewish-Ukrainian family’s story of escape days after Russia invaded Ukraine.
Jolie graduated from Illinois State University in May 2020. That is where she competed on a nationally recognized speech and debate team.
When she is not reporting, Jolie loves catching up with her big family. She was born and raised in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and is the youngest of five children, including her twin brother (who is only three minutes older). She also enjoys working out, taking in the sights, and calling Connecticut her home!
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University of Tampa student home safe in CT as Milton approaches Florida
A student from the University of Tampa is back home with her family and friends in Connecticut before Hurricane Milton made landfall in the area. Sophomore Sophia Mastriano says it’s her third time evacuating campus due to hurricanes, but this time was different. She was a little lucky. “We decided to come home just for a weekend,” said Mastriano,...
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Hurricane Milton impacting travel from Connecticut to Florida
With Hurricane Milton expected to take aim at Florida’s Gulf Coast on Wednesday, Tampa Airport suspended its operations Tuesday morning. The airport closed to the public around 9 a.m. It also impacted travel out of Bradley International Airport. As of early Tuesday morning, flights to and from Tampa and Fort Meyers were canceled. But those flying to Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, and...
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L.L. Bean celebrates grand opening in Enfield this Friday
Changes are on the way in Enfield. A new L.L. Bean store is now part of the many shops at Brookside Plaza. The grand opening is this Friday, and town leaders say it’s just the start of a plan to revitalize the community. The outdoor retailer not only has customers excited, but town leaders as well. “It’s needed here,”...
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CT getting $4.2M to expand mental health services following increase in teen suicide
The suicide rate among teens in our state is up, according to a recent report from the Office of the Child Advocate. This year, there have been 12 teen suicides. That’s twice as many as there were in 2023. The report also reveals teen suicides also spiked over the summer in Connecticut. Since Aug. 1, seven teenagers, between the ages…
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United Illuminating customers could see another rate increase. Here's why.
Electricity bills could be going up again if United Illuminating gets its way. The utility company is looking for another $105 million from state regulators, which would be raised through your electric rates. This comes after a summer of frustration from customers already paying more. If approved, customers could see a 9 to 10 percent increase. For example, if your…
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How Connecticut is helping people affected by Hurricane Helene
A dire situation still unfolding across the southeast. Four days after Helene made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region as a category 4 hurricane, millions are without power, there’s a lack of water and fuel and food is scarce. And people from our state are heading south to try to help. “Our help and our scope of assistance isn’t...
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Runners honor and remember fallen officers at 5K in Middletown
Sunday marked the 14th annual Connecticut Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Run in Middletown. Every year, this 5K brings members of law enforcement together to support men and women in blue and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. “We love the team component of it, and we’re avid runners,” said Det. Douglas Pearse, of the New Haven Police Department....
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Community says goodbye to beloved Cromwell pastor and state police chaplain
On Saturday, people came out to honor the life and legacy of 65-year-old Chaplain Paul Krampitz. Those who knew and loved him say he was a man who dedicated his life to serving others. “To be a chaplain is to respond in crisis. It’s to provide resources and support to our professionals who put themselves on the line,” said...
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8 Tibetan monks in Waterbury this weekend for big cultural celebration
It’s a weekend full of celebration and culture in Waterbury. Friday marks the city’s 350th anniversary, and on Saturday, the community will come together for a celebration of diversity. “We’re super excited. It’s over 110 countries participating in some way shape or form, whether it’s dance, cultural exhibits or music,” said Rep. Geraldo Reyes, (D – Waterbury). For the...
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$231 million to Secret Service after first assassination attempt on former President Trump
On Thursday, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal announced more money is heading to the Secret Service. It comes after an investigation he led into the first assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump back in July. “This assassination attempt was shocking, unacceptable, and totally preventable. A tragedy that should have been stopped,” said Blumenthal. A new, bipartisan report from the...
