Mornings in Connecticut are bound to be a lot brighter if Scot Haney has his way. The front man on WFSB-TV-DT's morning news is already hard at work on the station's newest project: "Better Connecticut."

"When the program debuts in September, it will be the only local program of its kind," Haney said. "Parenting, cooking, fitness and fashion, we'll cover everything."

Although some of the topics will originate from national magazines, like Better Homes and Gardens, Parents and More, stories will put viewers in the know about local people, local places, local businesses and local events.

Haney, best known for morning weather forecasts that often include a song and dance routine, will be joined by fellow Eyewitness News anchor Kara Sundlun for the daily program.

"I'm so excited about this," said Sundlun at a recent show-planning meeting. "Becoming a mother has given me a new perspective. As a new mom, I have dozens of questions every day about different aspects of parenting. A show like this allows us to give answers from local experts."

Sundlun is a two time Emmy-award winning journalist and co-anchor of Channel 3 Eyewitness News at Noon. She joined WFSB in 2000 and has covered several of Connecticut's biggest news events. Kara was the only Connecticut reporter to travel to Washington, D.C., to report exclusive interviews with local lawmakers as the Iraqi war began.

In 2005, Sundlun received an Emmy award for outstanding achievement in reporting. She has also won an Emmy award for the story "Swimming with Sharks," an in-depth look at sharks swimming in New England waters. She was also named "Best Local TV News Reporter" by Hartford Magazine, and was included in the Hartford Business Journal's "Top 40 Under 40."

Kara grew up in suburban Detroit, but has many ties to New England with family in Rhode Island. She graduated with honors from the University of Michigan, where she earned a dual degree in political science and communications. She started her television journalism career as a youth reporter for WPRI-TV in Providence, R.I. She has also worked at both WOTV-TV and WOOD-TV in Grand Rapids, Mich., and has interned at the White House and CNN's Washington Bureau.

Kara lives in Hartford's South Downtown neighborhood, where she remains active in many community organizations. She is married to Channel 3 Eyewitness News anchor Dennis House. The couple have a 3-month-old daughter.

Scot Haney joined WFSB in November 1998. He earned his bachelor's degree from St. John's University in New York City, his master's degree at Syracuse University and a degree in meteorology from Stony Brook University. He held his first on-air job in Topeka, Kan., as a weekend meteorologist and a weekday general assignment reporter.

His contributions to the Connecticut community include volunteering at various events -- whether it's helping organizations raise money for a cure or spending time with children -- Scot makes a personal commitment to help anyway he can.

Scot has received the 2003 American Red Cross Service Award and The Hartford Advocate honored him as the Best News Personality in Connecticut for six consecutive years.

"Better Connecticut" premieres Sept. 10, 2007, at 10 a.m. on WFSB-TV-DT Channel 3.

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