Kevin Gaiss

Connecticut

Reporter at WVIT-TV (West Hartford, CT)

Journalist of the Broadcast Variety w/ NBC CT | Formerly WCAX-TV | SC Alum | CT Native | Reach me: [email protected]

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Work on Route 8 Commodore Hull bridge to begin after discovery of 'deterioration'

4 days ago | nbcconnecticut.com | Kevin Gaiss

The Commadore Hull Bridge, a section of Route 8 that connects Shelton and Derby, is getting repairs after a discovery was made by inspectors with the Connecticut Department of Transportation. The DOT makes clear the bridge is safe for travel. In a statement, the DOT said during a special inspection ahead of scheduled work, inspectors noticed further deterioration of "gusset plates" under the bridge.
Vigil in Southington marks one year since death of TFC Aaron Pelletier

1 week ago | nbcconnecticut.com | Kevin Gaiss

Dozens gathered on the overpass near the site where Trooper First Class Aaron Pelletier was killed a year ago for a vigil Friday night. State police, in partnership with Southington police, closed the overpass for the gathering. "Just to show support to the family," said Susan Zabohonski, of Southington, who came to show respect.
Middletown set to be first city to roll out speed enforcement camera technology

1 week ago | nbcconnecticut.com | Kevin Gaiss

Middletown is slated to be the first city in Connecticut to get speed enforcement technology added to the streets. The Connecticut Department of Transportation recently approved the city's plan to add the technology in three spots. Drivers that live in the city, say action to slow people down is overdue. "I know there are several accidents just on this street," Xiao Quing, who lives just off Washington Street in Middletown, said.
Three-year construction project on East Haddam Swing Bridge completed

1 week ago | nbcconnecticut.com | Kevin Gaiss

Two communities are back together again without the concern of delays or road closures getting between them. The rehabilitation project being done on the East Haddam Swing bridge is complete. The bridge was under consistent construction for about three years, which lead to back-ups, one lane passing, and even days-long closures while crews worked hard to bring the project across the finish line. Both Haddam and East Haddam came together at Eagle Landing State Park for the ribbon cutting.
DEEP warns of increasing bear activity after death of family goats in Conn.

2 weeks ago | nbcboston.com | Kevin Gaiss

A sad story in Bethlehem where two beloved family goats were killed by a bear while a family was away. "This is Milo and this is Otis," Becky Zielinski said, showing us photos of their family pets. The pair were killed by a bear a few weeks ago, part of a string of livestock and bear interactions in the town in recent weeks. "We had gotten an alert on a security camera that there was some activity in the middle of the night," Zielinski said.
DEEP warns of increasing bear activity after death of family goats in Bethlehem

2 weeks ago | nbcconnecticut.com | Kevin Gaiss

A sad story in Bethlehem where two beloved family goats were killed by a bear while a family was away. "This is Milo and this is Otis," Becky Zielinski said, showing us photos of their family pets. The pair were killed by a bear a few weeks ago, part of a string of livestock and bear interactions in the town in recent weeks. "We had gotten an alert on a security camera that there was some activity in the middle of the night," Zielinski said.
Local Jewish leaders devastated by shooting deaths of Israeli Embassy staffers

2 weeks ago | nbcconnecticut.com | Kevin Gaiss

An overnight shooting in DC that killed two staff members of the Israeli Embassy has sent shockwaves through the Jewish community here in Connecticut. The FBI is investigating the shooting as an antisemitic attack or act of terror. It joins a list that Jewish leaders say continues to grow as part of a scary trend. "It actually was the first call I got this morning," said Gayle Slossberg with the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven.
Long Island Sound beach health report released ahead of Memorial Day

2 weeks ago | nbcconnecticut.com | Kevin Gaiss

It's the season of report cards but we aren't talking about the ones coming out of the classroom. If you're headed to the beach, local nonprofit Save the Sound has the latest version of the beach health report card worth checking. With Memorial Day Weekend coming up, quiet beaches will soon be packed full for summer. "The sun was over here so we wanted to come lay down and sit in the sun," said Aryelis Quinones, of New Haven. She was one of the few enjoying Lighthouse Point in New Haven on Tuesday.
Turtles get helping hand from Connecticut business during nesting season

3 weeks ago | nbcnewyork.com | Kevin Gaiss

Potholes, racing cars, and reptiles, all things you should be watching out for on the road in the spring. Environmental stewards are warning about critters as a hazard when you’re driving around this time of year. “I have to imagine they have been here long before we have been here,” said Matthew Dionne, regional manager of Best Cleaners in Middletown. His business is subject to an annual march a Middletown turtle must make.
State reports drop in crime overall in new quarterly report; animal cruelty rises

3 weeks ago | nbcconnecticut.com | Kevin Gaiss

Crime continues to drop in Connecticut, following a national trend, and the state has a new way of sharing data to be more transparent. That's according to the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection. Crime overall, according to the department, is down in a four quarter period in 2024, compared to the same timeframe in 2023. They break it down to three main categories: crime against persons, crime against property, and crime against society.