Kevin Gaiss is a reporter with NBC Connecticut. You can watch him weekdays during the 4 pm, 5 pm and 6 pm newscasts. Before joining the NBC Connecticut team, he was a reporter and fill-in anchor at WCAX in Burlington, Vermont, from 2020 to 2023.
Kevin was born and raised here in Connecticut before attending Springfield College in Massachusetts.
When he’s not reporting, Kevin loves spending time outside running, hiking, and biking with family and friends.
The Latest
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Ticks are back and experts want you to use caution when enjoying the outdoors
It’s that time of year again – ticks are popping up across the state. If you plan to spend time outdoors this summer, you should be vigilant. They’re hanging on to low-hanging foliage waiting for a host to walk by so they can grab on for a ride. “With the dog he makes me go outside more often so like...
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Fences on CT beaches popped up to protect nesting shorebirds from foot traffic
Cool off at the beach this summer, but beware of a tiny threatened species just trying to make it through the season. On certain beaches around the state, you might spot some areas of the beach fenced off. On Long Beach in Stratford for example, there are a bunch of tiny, threatened birds settling down for the spring. “We never…
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New Haven sounds alarm on massive school budget shortfall for next school year
The New Haven school district is facing a school budget deficit of over $23 million going into next school year. This means threats of cuts in all facets of the school district at a time leaders say there is nothing left to cut. School officials held a press conference sounding the alarm about the shortfall at Wilbur Cross High School…
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Apiaries educate and encourage more people to get into backyard beekeeping
They’re tiny creatures with a big purpose, facing exponential threats. We are talking about the honey bee. At the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary in Newtown, busy bees could be heard buzzing around a healthy home. “We need the honeybees, we can’t survive without them,” Ryan Griffeth with Necker’s Farm said. He is the beekeeper for the sanctuary on...
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Oyster operations thankful for a healthier Long Island Sound, but face a warming world
During Earth Week, there is always an emphasis on taking care of your slice of the Earth. One slice we all hold near and dear is Long Island Sound, a resource many benefit from year-round. The health of the Sound is important, especially for those who rely on it for a living, like oyster farmers. At Sixpenny Oyster Farm in…
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Brush fires ignite at Rocky Neck State Park
Despite some rain showers, brush fires continue to be a risk around Connecticut. Rocky Neck State Park has been the site of a few of the latest. It’s the same park that ignited last fall. Just across from the 4 Mile River boat launch, the hillside is well charred from some prescribed burns at the park to help slow the…
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State prepares response to motion to dismiss contempt charge in Troconis trial
Michelle Troconis was back in Stamford Superior Court on Monday while her attorney attempts to have her contempt charge dismissed. She is accused of showing a livestream camera a sealed custody report on her laptop that she was not supposed to have in her possession. Attorneys have been shuffled on both sides of the bench. Troconis is represented by…
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DEEP asks people to be ‘bear aware' as the animal wakes up from winter slumber
Springtime in Connecticut means the comeback of flowers, warm weather and bears. As the bear population grows and expands around the state, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection encourages you to be “Bear Aware.” “Our bear population is doing very well, it’s growing steadily and it’s expanding to new areas of the state,” said Jenny Dickson, with...
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Naugatuck offers financial relief to businesses stuck in construction zone
Naugatuck is in the middle of some major roadwork to upgrade infrastructure in need of help. There are currently six active projects in the city, one of which is currently on Church Street, and the businesses are feeling its presence. “Now we are really at rock bottom so to speak, no pun intended,” said Stephanie Fusco, as she looked out…
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An inside look at DEEP's prescribed burning program around Connecticut
The state is starting fires in specific locations to help the environment. It’s all part of the state’s prescribed burn program and they allowed us access to observe the work being done. Conditions had to be perfect, and Thursday morning, a window opened for the group to burn in specific sections along the Massachusetts border in Suffield. This was...
