News 12 Connecticut Anchors and Reporters

Marissa Alter

Lead Reporter

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.

John Craven

Political Reporter

John Craven is News 12 Connecticut’s Emmy-nominated political reporter. He joined News 12 nearly a decade ago and launched our “Power & Politics” show. John has interviewed three presidents, Willie Nelson, and at least one armadillo in Texas.

Jonathan Cubit

Meteorologist

Meteorologist Jonathan Cubit started his career at Fi0S 1 News before spending time in Buffalo. Now back home to where it all started, he gets to continue his career near friends & family.

Justin DeVellis

Sports Anchor

Justin DeVellis is News 12 Connecticut’s sports anchor. Joining News 12 in 2019, he showcases local athletes in Scholar Athlete. Justin has interviewed Heisman Trophy winners, Super Bowl champions, and loves bringing a comedic flair to sports.

Walt Kane

Investigative Reporter

For more than 20 years, News 12 viewers have trusted Walt Kane to investigate the issues that matter most. His Kane In Your Corner investigations have led to more than a dozen new laws, freed the wrongly convicted, and helped thousands.

Michele Powers

Meteorologist

Michele was born & raised in NJ and is the evening weekdays meteorologist for News 12 Connecticut. Growing up she had a strong interest in astronomy and meteorology. She attributes her love of science and career to her mom.

Frank Recchia

Reporter

Frank Recchia is News 12's Emmy-nominated lead reporter who joined the network more than a decade ago, and has been honored by two sitting Connecticut governors for doing stories that help marginalized people & communities.

Kristie Reeter

Host

Kristie Reeter is an Emmy-winning anchor and host of be Well. As a mom, she loves trying hacks to make life easier. From money to parenting, cooking and beauty, she tries it all to share what works with viewers.

Tara Rosenblum

Lead Reporter

Tara Rosenblum is a longtime anchor/host/reporter for the News 12 Network and one of the most award-winning local TV reporters in the country. Tara's passion is diving into breaking, political and investigative news stories.