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.
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Hockey fans fired up as UConn beats Quinnipiac in first round of NCAA tournament
March Madness doesn’t just stop at basketball for Connecticut universities, an in-state rivalry was taking place on the ice in Allentown, Pennsylvania. UConn took down Quinnipiac University on the ice in a 4-1 battle in the first round of the NCAA tournament. This was UConn’s first appearance in the tournament, and students were excited for their hometown team. “We...
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Connecticut car dealers consider car tariff impacts announced by the White House
Those looking to buy a car could soon be paying more at their dealership of choice following a Trump Administration announcement of a 25% tariff on imported cars and auto parts. The president’s goal is to bring back manufacturing jobs to the United States. But nearly half of all vehicles sold in America are imported, including the Audi Q5, Ford…
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Meriden animal control seeks answers after emaciated dog found without her puppies
Police in Meriden are on the hunt for puppies, just weeks old that have been separated from their mother. The dog was found in a plaza near a vacant store and investigators believe she was dumped. Two teens located the dog, according to animal control, brought her home, and had their mother call police. She was surrendered to animal control,…
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UConn fans ready to watch the Huskies dance their way through March
UConn is back in the big dance and fans gathered around the state to cheer on their Huskies. The goal, according to some, was attempt to make clear the Huskies could hear them down in North Carolina. “510 miles, gotta be in the Nutmeg State for the big game,” Eric Johnson, a South Windsor native, said. He was one of…
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Colchester rolls out new equipment to protect emergency crews on roadsides
Colchester is introducing new equipment to enhance safety for first responders in the field. The fire department’s latest addition, the Scorpion truck, comes in response to recent dangerous incidents affecting their crews and first responders around the state. “These vehicles whizz by you,” said Steven Hoffman, fire chief in Colchester. He’ll be the first to tell you, roadside scenes...
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Garden centers prepare for nice weather as spring fever spreads
Spring-like weather might have you ready to jump into the garden, but experts say its too early for most planting. New England weather can turn on a dime and late frost can be devastating if you plant to early. “Gorgeous day, we are going down to Hammonasset,” said Susan Grillon, who we caught on her way down to southern Connecticut…
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More bobcat sightings reported across Connecticut as its population grows
It’s not just bears that call Connecticut home. Bobcats are thriving here, and the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) continues to track the species population. They might look cute, but they aren’t a cat you want to approach. “They are just an interesting cat, they are cool to watch, just a bit bigger than a house cat,”...
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Officials urge safety during Saint Patrick's Day celebrations
A busy weekend ahead as people prepare to enjoy Saint Patrick’s Day. From large parades in Hartford and New Haven to smaller parades like in Essex, preparations are underway and the ask is to celebrate safely. “Big weekend, big weekend for all Irish people,” Catherine Mohan, of Wethersfield, said. Irish or not, Hartford will pack the parade route for...
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Beloved fireworks display to go on as New London Sailfest ‘evolves,' mayor says
The long-running seaside festival “Sailfest” is going to look different this year, according to New London’s mayor. It comes a day after the organizer of the downtown festival announced it would be “canceled.” The city said it’s not their decision to make and they still have plans for the mid-summer festivities. The mayor also made it clear the beloved...
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UConn students practice generational New England tradition of maple sugaring
Cold nights and warm days around New England can only mean one thing – maple syrup. Farmers and foresters around Connecticut are in on the sap run action, including some at UConn. “When the sap is running, we are running, too,” Zachary Placzek, a senior at UConn, said. He is one of a small faction of future foresters, learning a…