Ashley RK Smith
Digital Content Producer, WFSB
Hartford, CT
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Ashley began her career at KFVS in Cape Girardeau, Mo. in October 2019 as a digital content producer. She moved to WFSB in July of 2021, and works as a content producer and assignment manager.
When not working, Ashley enjoys dabbling in photography.
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Two people were arrested in Plainfield after trespassing at a business on Norwich road.
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The Hartford Police Department is investigating a homicide that took place near Washington and New Britain.
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Rocky Hill Police are on scene at a barricaded apartment at 100 West Street.
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Adrees is the owner of the Manchester Mini Mart at 352 Main Street.
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Hartford Police have issued a traffic advisory for Saturday night due to the Yard Goats Game, the Hartford Athletic Team and the KISS concert taking place all around 7 p.m.
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Hartford Police are investigating a homicide at 302 Bellevue.
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A Southington elementary school had an unexpected visitor today. A black bear made its way on to school property.
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The New London Police Union is pushing back, saying they are too understaffed to run this event safely.
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Six-year-old Dominick Krankall, a Bridgeport burn victim, met the New York Yankees on May 11.
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The Killingly community is continuing to fight for mental health services.
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Stony Hill fire crews rescued a worker who was trapped after a trench collapse on Budd Drive.
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The Connecticut State Police and the Middletown Police are searching for a 20 day old infant.
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We all know the price at the pump is through the roof, but if you own a boat, you may think twice before taking a cruise.
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One local mom is making a change by channeling her grief into a nonprofit geared to helping those struggling with substance abuse after losing her eldest son.
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A 5:45 p.m. on May 7, Waterbury officers responded to a call of shots fired.
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Police have a training facility where officers can go through scenario-based drills.
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A man from Ellington accused of killing his wife testified in court Thursday for the first time in his trial.
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When the Rocky Hill Fire Department arrived, they found that the car had traveled through the guard rails, down an embankment, and into about three feet of water.
Hartford Officers were dispatched to 111 Mather Street due to a ShotSpotter activation.
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As you walk along Court Street in Middletown, the Wild Orchid will catch your eye.
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A man from Windham was diagnosed with the first case of Powassan virus in Connecticut in 2022.
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There is a shortage almost in every town in the state, but tonight, three towns held a graduation.
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Madison Coffee House is open early helping perk up the shoreline one cup at time.
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Matt Thomas, who grew up in the 90s, took us on a trip down memory lane.
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Dean was last seen on March 17 wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, green button-up shirt, and camo pajama pants.
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A 24-year-old man was killed when he was hit by a driver in Hamden on Sunday.
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ne Newtown girl, Maya Ganesan, is spending most of her free time raising money to help people there.
Around 7 p.m., police received reports that shots were fired near 18 Townley Street.
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The event was canceled the last two years because of the pandemic.
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According to Hartford Fire Fighter Local 760, crews are battling a house fire on Campfield Ave.
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The community is coming together at the historic Mark Twain House for the fifth Annual Bark Twain Bash.
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A 4-year-old has died after becoming entangled in farm equipment.
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Westbound I-84 is closed due to an overturned car between exits 50 and 48.
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The left lane of Southbound I-91 in Wethersfield is closed due to a multi-car crash between exits 28 and 26.
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I-94 northbound is congested between exits 20 and 21 due to a car accident.
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Many people this week took the time to hit the airways for spring break, and just a few days ago the national mask mandate that covers transportation ended.
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An honored LifeStar RN from East Windsor is coming home after he died tragically while on vacation.
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Connecticut announced a plan to treat substance disorders with federal funding.
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A child was administered CPR on scene, then taken to a hospital.
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Restaurants all over the state have been busy since brunch this Easter.
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A Hartford man, Ruben Soto, was arrested after stabbing a Walmart employee in the stomach.
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There is no word on the condition of the pedestrian at this time.
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On April 16, a Norwich fire crew was dispatched to 2 Franklin Street, for a crash.
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When fire crews arrived, they found the fire was on the second and third floors.
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The Portland Fire Department and eight other towns are fighting a fire at Bill’s Auto Part & Repair at 677 Cobalt Rd. in Portland.
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At 6:18 p.m., Groton Police officers and medical services responded to Sandy Hollow Road and Allyn Street for a crash.
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It’s only three days away and the excitement is starting to build up.
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Easter Sunday is just around the corner, and while things don’t feel as bad in the COVID-19 pandemic right now, churches have been preparing with the virus in mind.