Matt Austin is a General Assignment Reporter at various outlets including HamletHub and WKMG News 6. He covers a diverse range of topics such as construction and real estate, arts and entertainment, and education, with a particular focus on the housing market, plays and musicals, and aerospace developments. Matt's work has been featured in prominent publications like NBC Connecticut and the Opelika-Auburn News.
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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.
Given his coverage of evolving stories and event coverage, Matt may be open to pitches related to ongoing community issues or upcoming local events that tie into broader societal trends. Additionally, he may welcome expert commentary from individuals with significant experience in governmental affairs or those deeply involved in the communities he covers.
Pitches should align closely with Matt's geographic focus on Connecticut and Florida while offering value by providing localized perspectives on relevant government policies, cultural phenomena, or noteworthy events.
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By: Matt Austin
The family of a 93-year-old woman who froze to death after wandering out of a Windsor Locks nursing home and lawmakers are calling for changes to background check and hiring policies after court records revealed one of the former employees charged in the case is facing sexual assault charges.
By: Matt Austin
The family of a 93-year-old woman who froze to death after wandering out of a Windsor Locks nursing home and lawmakers are calling for changes to background check and hiring policies after court records revealed one of the former employees charged in the case is facing sexual assault charges. Two former employees of Bickford Health Care Center are facing charges in connection with the death of Margaret Healey, who investigators say wandered from the facility during dangerously cold weather and later died after spending hours outside. The case has sparked criticism from family members and renewed debate at the State…
By: Matt Austin
SHERMAN — President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in 1865, leaving his widow, Mary Todd Lincoln, to raise their three sons. Over the course of the following years two of those sons also died, leavi...
By: Matt Austin
Questions are growing over how government-issued credit cards have been used by public officials in Connecticut, with former Ansonia Mayor David Cassetti now facing scrutiny over thousands of dollars in charges made on a city credit card.
By: Matt Austin
A woman charged with killing a man in Farmington earlier this year allegedly searched online for the phrase “Does God forgive murderers?” on the morning of the fatal shooting, according to newly released court documents.
By: Matt Austin
A woman charged with killing a man in Farmington earlier this year allegedly searched online for the phrase “Does God forgive murderers?” on the morning of the fatal shooting, according to newly released court documents. Police say Cynthia Martinez, 27, shot and killed Derick Mercado-Labonte, 29, near Talcott Forest Road in March. According to court documents, that was one of the online searches investigators say Martinez made before the killing. “That gives us an insight into their mindset,” said Kenneth Gray, a University of New Haven professor. Authorities said Mercado-Labonte was found dead in a wooded area behind a condominium…
By: Matt Austin
General Dynamics Electric Boat has landed major defense contracts worth nearly $77 billion, a move supporters say will help secure thousands of jobs in Connecticut for years to come. The U.S. Department of Defense announced it awarded contracts for 14 new submarines, including the Navy’s next-generation Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine and Virginia-class fast attack submarines. Much of the work will…
A beloved Guilford farm that has become a fall tradition for generations of families is closing after six decades.
By: Matt Austin
More than 560,000 Connecticut residents are food insecure, according to a new study highlighted by Connecticut Foodshare , reflecting a growing need for food assistance across the state.
By: Matt Austin
A major hiring surge at General Dynamics Electric Boat is expected to bring thousands of new workers to southeastern Connecticut, but local leaders say the region must address a housing shortage if it hopes to keep pace with the growth.
