Kyle Jones is the anchor of NBC Connecticut's weekend evening newscasts. During the week, she reports based in New Haven.
Kyle was born in New Haven but grew up in the Maryland suburbs outside of Washington, D.C. She is excited to be back in Connecticut to tell stories that impact people the most.
Prior to joining NBC Connecticut, Kyle has reported along the East Coast at WMDT in Maryland, WMTW in Maine, and WJCL in Georgia. She has covered stories that brought change to her community, including one which led to the firing of a local government official who was charged with stealing cash from the town. Her story on a Portland, Maine woman in desperate need of a kidney also gained national attention.
Before her career in journalism, Kyle spent eight years working in public relations.
In her free time, she enjoys trivia nights, craft breweries, trying out local restaurants and visiting beaches across Connecticut.
Kyle is also a half marathon finisher and took on Maine’s Cancer Foundation's “Tri For a Cure” in memory of her grandmother and aunts. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
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New transfer station rules, campaign to cut down on illegal dumping in New Haven
“I usually try to link a bulk pile to a house, or a name.” When it comes to bulk trash, Cynthia Rivera is an illegal dumping detective. “Luckily, I found the number and gave them a call and they said ‘how’d you know?’ And I said, ‘the trash talks!’” Rivera said. She’s a supervisor in New Haven’s Department of...
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Five charged in connection with Bridgeport election case appear in court
Five people charged in Bridgeport in connection with an investigation into how absentee ballots were handled made their first appearances in court Thursday. It was a quick first hearing for those who are charged, and the start of what could be a long trial, according to one of the attorneys. “The amount of evidence, the number of defendants. Typically,...
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Toad's Place in New Haven celebrates 50 years of music and memories
“We started this from scratch. No one else ever did this.” Anthony ‘Tank’ Dunbar looked around the wide-open space of Toad’s Place, and a tear gathered in the corner of his eye as he thought back on the 45 years that he helped keep the peace at the iconic music venue. “I’ve sweated, you know I’ve bled, I’ve laughed....
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Pastor reflects on church's 206-year history in New Haven
After some discussion about moving, Varick Memorial AME Zion Church is staying at its historic Dixwell Avenue location in New Haven. Families have gathered there for nearly 115 years, but the story of the church runs even longer than that. “It’s an honor to stand where our ancestors have stood, to look out and see what our ancestors have built,”…
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New Haven artist sheds light on Black male influences in new exhibit
A New Haven artist is stepping into the spotlight. Marquis Brantley’s exhibit “Made Visible: Unveiled Roots” is a tribute to the Black men in his life and the positive impacts they’ve made. Looking through the front windows of the Creative Arts Workshop, he’s seen working on one of his pieces, a portrait of his son, Marquis Brantley Jr. “I...
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State education leaders make plans to help Bridgeport Public Schools
State Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker met with Bridgeport teachers Friday to hear their biggest concerns. The meeting follows the state Board of Education’s announcement that it’s stepping in to help Bridgeport Public Schools improve student performance. One teacher, comparing Bridgeport schools to Fairfield schools just down the street, asked one fundamental question: “Shouldn’t we all be entitled to the...
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Proposed bill could limit how GPS apps change course to avoid traffic
A proposed bill could change how your driving apps get you out of traffic. It could be good news for small towns feeling the burden of detours, but bad news if you’re stuck in a jam. Those GPS apps will often suggest or change routes when there’s a crash or congestion ahead, which Keandre Blue says he loves. “I’m...
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LA residents with Connecticut ties call area wildfires ‘catastrophic'
The combination of wildfires and winds near 100 miles per hour is causing dangerous and frightening conditions in the Los Angeles area. “It’s catastrophic,” said Steve Schwaid, former NBC Connecticut news director who now lives in Los Angeles. “You have a little bit of wind a little bit of fire and it starts moving. You get an 85 mile an…
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Veteran housing programs hope federal funding increase will improve services
“I ended up homeless unexpectedly and they’ve been a great help,” said Terrence Waite, standing outside Harkness House in New Haven. The veteran spent nearly 40 years in military service. He hadn’t heard of a lot of veterans’ programs, so he was glad to find Harkness House after his landlord unexpectedly ended his lease. Now, he has transitional housing...
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CT VIP program marks 5 years of violence intervention among young people
“I’m no different, I mean, if I can make it, anybody can make it,” DeSean Graham said. “There’s change in me. There’s change in anybody else.” Standing outside the CT Violence Intervention and Prevention headquarters on Ashmun Street in New Haven, Graham is a lifetime away from Jan. 6, 2021. When the country was watching the U.S. Capitol, Graham,...
