Melissa Cooney is a Morning Reporter and Fill-In Anchor for WCAX-TV, based in Vermont. With a focus on local news in the Burlington area, Melissa covers a wide range of topics including community events, wildlife conservation, public health, housing developments, and education.
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Melissa's coverage predominantly encompasses local news, particularly in Vermont. She often includes government announcements and expert commentary, indicating a preference for pitches that provide insights from local experts or officials on education, public health, environment, and community-related topics within Vermont.
Given the focus on education and public health topics such as HIV cases and water contamination (PFAS), she may be interested in receiving pitches related to initiatives or developments within these areas. Additionally, considering her inclusion of scientific themes like Avian Flu precautions among poultry farmers could indicate receptiveness to relevant research-based story ideas.
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Twenty-seven people have been displaced in Hartford after an early morning fire burned through a multi-family home on Saturday.
By: Melissa Cooney
Connecticut is getting ready for heavy rain and strong winds Wednesday from a storm that's expected to cause power outages. Here's how some communities are preparing.
A storm is on its way out of Connecticut. As of 11 p.m., Eversource showed about 1,700 power outages.
Torrington police are investigating a car driving into, and subsequently destroying, Rosa Vega Bakery on Main Street. The crash injured three people inside the building, as well as the driver.
The holiday season is about helping others, but many organizations in our region help people year-round.
By: Melissa Cooney
Do you have TikTok on your phone? The social media app has grown in popularity with some using it to watch videos, and others to create content.
Portland is grieving an unthinkable loss after one of their firefighters and selectmen was hit and killed while crossing the street. We’ve learned that Shaun Manning, of Portland, was on his way to a town meeting where he was going to be celebrated as the next first selectman when he was struck and killed by a car. Since this loss took…
By: Melissa Cooney
Portland is grieving an unthinkable loss after one of their firefighters and selectmen was hit and killed while crossing the street.
Whether you're getting last minute shopping done or hitting the roads for the holidays, it was a busy Friday night.
By: Melissa Cooney
Funding to help farmers impacted by disaster is on the way for those who have been seeking help.
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