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Marissa Alter

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Marissa Alter grew up in Connecticut and is thrilled to be back home. She joined News 12 in May 2015 after reporting in KY and IL. Marissa is the station’s courts and crime reporter and has covered several big cases during her career.

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Winsted woman pleads not guilty to 38 counts of animal cruelty; legal advocate appointed for dogs

Story image: Striking Pratt & Whitney workers get reinforcements on Day 3; company issues letter on rejected offer
2:45
2d ago

Striking Pratt & Whitney workers get reinforcements on Day 3; company issues letter on rejected offer

Story image: Jury selection begins in deadly stabbing of Fairfield Prep student at party
2:22
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Jury selection begins in deadly stabbing of Fairfield Prep student at party

Story image: 3,100 Pratt & Whitney workers strike in CT after rejecting new contract offer
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3,100 Pratt & Whitney workers strike in CT after rejecting new contract offer

Story image: CT honors fire departments, fallen firefighter for battling historic fall brush fires
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CT honors fire departments, fallen firefighter for battling historic fall brush fires

Story image: ‘Very dangerous.’ Bridgeport police detail capture of violent fugitive who was holding woman hostage
2:42
May 01, 2025

‘Very dangerous.’ Bridgeport police detail capture of violent fugitive who was holding woman hostage


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