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Marissa Alter

Evening Reporter

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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.

Story image: Survey asks for public's input on ideas for old Fairway building in Stamford
1:32
5h ago

Survey asks for public's input on ideas for old Fairway building in Stamford

Story image: ‘A smile that won’t fade.’ Fairfield National reflects on third-place finish at LLWS, return home, newfound fame
2:46
1d ago

‘A smile that won’t fade.’ Fairfield National reflects on third-place finish at LLWS, return home, newfound fame

Story image: Meet Ralph DiMeglio – Norwalk ace who helped secure 1952 Little League World Series championship
2:30
4d ago

Meet Ralph DiMeglio – Norwalk ace who helped secure 1952 Little League World Series championship

Story image: Wanted fugitive arraigned in Stamford after capture during multistate manhunt
2:24
5d ago

Wanted fugitive arraigned in Stamford after capture during multistate manhunt

Story image: Milford police were called to homeless encampment right before deadly fire there
2:12
6d ago

Milford police were called to homeless encampment right before deadly fire there

Story image: GOP state lawmaker wants to be Fairfield’s first selectman, petitions for special election
2:39
Aug 19, 2025

GOP state lawmaker wants to be Fairfield’s first selectman, petitions for special election