Sam Smink is the Chief Investigative Reporter for WFSB TV, focusing on local news in the Hartford, Connecticut area. With a passion for uncovering the truth and holding those in power accountable, Sam's investigative reporting covers a wide range of topics including crime, consumer protection, legal issues, and social justice.
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Sam Smink's coverage heavily focuses on local government announcements and evolving crime-related stories in Connecticut, specifically the Hartford area. She is likely to be interested in pitches related to ongoing criminal investigations, legal developments, and local political issues.
Given her focus on breaking news and evolving stories related to politics and crime, Sam would likely appreciate pitches involving exclusive interviews with law enforcement officials or individuals involved in high-profile legal cases within the region.
Pitches regarding local policy changes or community impact stories related to crime, domestic violence, driving safety, animal cruelty laws or lawsuits may align well with her coverage areas.
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MONROE, Conn. (WFSB) - During Sunday's historic flooding, a massive sinkhole formed at The Waterview Event Venue in Monroe, forcing the business to evacuate.
Published Aug. 25, 2024 at 12:16 AM GMT+2 | Updated Aug. 25, 2024 at 5:16 AM GMT+2
More than 100 people were forced out of their Harford apartment building after a fire ripped through earlier this month. Now some of those same tenants say while they are currently living at motels, their old apartments were burglarized.
The I-Team is looking into career schools, schools that provide training for specific jobs like nursing or cosmetology.
By: Sam Smink
HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - Hartford Police are investigating whether a City Councilman misused funds at the church he worked for.
By: Sam Smink
HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - Tenants forced from their apartments after a fire in Hartford, tell the I-Team, they're now living in unsafe conditions.
(WFSB) - A man accused of stalking and harassing a University of Connecticut basketball player online was scheduled to face a judge on Monday.
By: Sam Smink
PLAINVILLE, Conn. (WFSB) - A doctor who practiced in Plainville had his license suspended by the state after health officials say he pressured two
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - Tenants from Sherbrooke Avenue were back at Hartford City Hall on Wednesday afternoon to ask the mayor for better temporary housing.
School threats continue to disrupt school days around the state.
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