Melissa Cooney is a reporter at NBC Connecticut. She covers a range of topics, including education, severe weather, and public safety, with a particular focus on regional interest and healthcare issues. Melissa has been featured in WCAX-TV, New England Cable News, NBC News, and several NBC affiliates across the country.
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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.
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By: Melissa Cooney
A well-known business owner in Winstead, Carrie Stetson, was found dead Monday evening , and police say her husband Leon is now in critical condition. The Winchester Police Department said they are investigating this as an isolated domestic violence incident.
By: Melissa Cooney
A well-known business owner in Winsted, Carrie Stetson, was found dead Monday evening , and police say her husband Leon, is now in critical condition.
By: Melissa Cooney
The Winsted community is mourning the loss of Carrie Stetson, a well-known business owner who ran Railway Cafe.
An investigation is underway after three bodies were found inside of a home in Burlington, according to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The bodies were found at a home on Stanwich Lane. Police said troopers responded to the home on Sunday afternoon. The OCME said the causes of death are pending further studies and the manner is pending…
A teenager has been arrested in connection to a swatting incident in Killingly after a months-long investigation. State police said in March, the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (State Police), the Killingly Resident Troopers Office, Killingly Police and the Killingly School District School resource officer began investigating swatting incidents. After obtaining a search warrant on electronic devices and…
By: Melissa Cooney
A crime that can drain your bank account in seconds is showing up in stores, ATMs, and gas stations across Connecticut. Now, police in Bridgeport are searching for this man, accused of trying to install a card-skimming device inside a supermarket. Skimming is when criminals place devices on card readers, ATMs, and gas pumps to steal your credit, debit, and EBT card information….
By: Jennifer Lambert, Melissa Cooney
The band Goose is selling t-shirts to raise money for the family of a Niantic man who died after falling from a balcony at Madison Square Garden during the band's concert Saturday night.
By: Jennifer Lambert, Melissa Cooney
The band Goose is selling t-shirts to raise money for the family of a Niantic man who died after falling from a balcony at Madison Square Garden during the band’s concert Saturday night. In an Instagram post, the Connecticut-based band said its “BIG LOVE” t-shirt is available for pre-order on its website and that all proceeds will benefit a GoFundMe created by 51-year-old Paul Kueker’s family. Kueker, who is from Niantic, fell from the 300 level of Madison Square Garden during Goose’s concert. Police said he was at the concert with his wife when he fell. He was taken to…
143/80 characters The legal battle between the Quinnipiac Women’s Rugby team and the university is now underway. In April, Quinnipiac demoted the varsity team to a club team and announced it would be replaced with a men’s distance track team. They cited Title IX compliance and fiscal sustainability as their reasons for the choice. In response, a lawsuit was brought forth…
By: Melissa Cooney
If you've ever wanted to try kayaking, canoeing, or paddleboarding, but don't want to commit to buying the equipment, this summer is the perfect time to try.
