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!
The Latest
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Over 1,000 runners celebrate 15th and final Jamie's Run in Wethersfield
On Sunday, one Connecticut family closed the chapter on a heartfelt tradition. “It was such a great run for 15 years, it’s just time for our family to move on,” said race organizer Kurt Knotts. Knotts and his family started Jamie’s run in 2010 after losing their 5-month-old daughter to a rare liver tumor. Since then, thousands of people have been...
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Youth football team in Southbury mourns loss of assistant coach
A youth football team from Southbury is mourning the loss of their assistant coach. Mark Oesau, 53, died unexpectedly last Saturday. For four years, he helped coach middle school students from Southbury and Middlebury, including his own 12-year-old son, Gibson Oesau. On Sunday, less than 24 hours after his father’s passing, Oesau was back on the field and scored his...
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Both sides of the aisle condemn heated commentary after Trump rally
President Joe Biden is facing backlash for the way he responded to offensive comments made about the Puerto Rican community at a Trump Rally on Sunday. During the event, insult-style comedian Tony Hinchcliffe said, “There’s literally a floating island of garbage right now, yeah, I think it’s called Puerto Rico.” On a video call for Latino voter outreach Tuesday,...
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State holds solemn gathering for three, unclaimed cremated veterans
On Wednesday, the state held a military funeral for three U.S. Army veterans whose cremated remains were never claimed. The day began in Rocky Hill at the State Department of Veteran Affairs. A procession with police and three hearses, carrying each veteran’s remains, traveled to the State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown. “We never leave anyone behind, and it’s a...
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UConn students rooting for the Huskies before tonight's exhibition game
The UConn men’s basketball team is back on the court tonight. The Huskies play in an exhibition game at Mohegan Sun against the University of Rhode Island. It’s where Dan Hurley used to coach from 2012 to 2018. He’s now going on year seven at UConn. Students, especially seniors, say they’re excited to see what this season will bring....
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Large turnout at 6th annual Benhaven Walk for Autism
On Sunday, hundreds of people came together to participate in the 6th annual Benhaven Walk for Autism. Benhaven is a local nonprofit that provides a variety of services to individuals and families living with autism. In previous years, this 2-mile walk was held in North Haven. But for the first time this year, it took place at Lighthouse Point Park…
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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…
