Matt Austin is a General Assignment Reporter for NBC Connecticut and WKMG News 6. With a focus on local news in Connecticut, Matt covers a wide range of topics including politics, community events, and human interest stories. His work has also been featured in various publications such as HamletHub, JD Supra, opelika observer, and Horses Monthly.
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Matt Austin primarily covers local news in Connecticut and Florida, with a focus on government announcements, events, politics, and cultural topics. He would likely be interested in pitches that offer unique insights into local political developments or upcoming events in these regions.
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The search is on for whoever struck and killed a 70-year-old peace activist in New Haven and then sped away.
By: Matt Austin
EAST HADDAM — Pure joy. That’s what is currently appearing on stage at the Goodspeed Opera House in the form of its current production, The Mystery of Edwin Drood.
UConn students are speaking out a day after arrests at a pro-Palestinian encampment.
By: Matt Austin
Community members and teachers are rallying to save jobs and programs at schools in Enfield. Many fear deep cuts are possible if the town council does not step up with funding. “I love our teachers. I love the schools. And I think that they offer so many good opportunities for so many students. And it would be really sad to…
Pro-Palestinian encampments have been forcibly shut down on some college campuses including here in Connecticut.
On Thursday, tenants were rallying and fighting for fair leases and better living conditions in New Haven and it comes after some tenant unions have notched successes as they look to improve the places where they live.
By: Tiffany Browne, Ginger Gadsden, Matt Austin
The Florida’s Fourth Estate podcast with hosts Matt Austin and Ginger Gadsden covers a variety of hot topics across Florida, including how individuals are impacting our community for the better. Some of those “change makers” have said it’s their mom who helped them to get to where they are today.
By: Matt Austin, Tiffany Browne, Ginger Gadsden
Championship banners and pictures of players who have made it to the pros line the walls at the Montverde Academy's basketball court. But winning the championship game isn't enough. Here's what coaches are focused on next.
By: Matt Austin
Residents in Middletown on Monday rallied to stop a potential tax hike while others expressed concerns about how budget cuts could hurt city services and programs.
It was a sellout crowd at Mohegan Sun Arena as thousands came from all around the state and beyond for a big night in women's basketball.
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