Wendell Edwards
Morning Anchor
Connecticut
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Wendell Edwards co-anchors Channel 3’s Eyewitness News this morning.Prior to moving to Connecticut, he anchored mornings and reported at ABC 3340 News in Birmingham, Alabama and at KOCO 5 News in Oklahoma City.
He worked as general assignment reporter and fill-in anchor at KHOU-TV in Houston, TX. He also reported and anchored for WOOD-TV News 8 in Grand Rapids, Michigan and WIS News-10 in Columbia, South Carolina.
Edwards earned a bachelor's degree from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas, in 1992 and a master's degree from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism in 1997.
He loves to read, write and watch movies. He is former track standout in college having qualified for the 1992 Olympic Trials in the 110m hurdles. He’s an Emmy-nominated journalist and has won a number of awards for journalistic excellence, including the Oklahoma Broadcasters Association award for outstanding investigative reporting in 2010 and two NABJ Salute to Excellence awards in 2008 and 2011 and an in ABBY in 2020 from the Alabama Broadcasters Association for his “School Patrol” series. He also worked for a series of newspapers in his home state of Texas, including the Burnet Bulletin, near Austin Texas and the Corsicana Daily Sun, near Dallas/Fort Worth.
Wendell is originally from Dallas and grew up in Cayuga and Tennessee Colony, Texas.
He is married to his wife, Mekio, and they have 2 daughters, Kennedy and Kendall.
Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 5:26 PM EDT
|By Wendell Edwards
A Vernon boy jumped into action to save one of his classmates from choking on a moving school bus.
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 7:47 PM EDT
|By Wendell Edwards
The amazing mom recognized this week is married with 2 sons, runs her own cleaning business, and just embarked on dream she had put off since high school.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 7:34 PM EDT
|By Wendell Edwards and Kristina Russo
For mom Gina Uricchio from Rocky Hill, a comforting tone of voice can set the mood for the rest of the day.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 5:14 PM EDT
|By Wendell Edwards and Kristina Russo
When Penelope Jordan from Hamden first noticed the homeless around street corners or along rundown buildings, it hit her different.
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 11:25 AM EDT
|By Wendell Edwards and Kristina Russo
Sixth grade homeroom teacher from Emerson-Williams Elementary, Jessica Sitler, always uses lessons in her classroom to challenge her students.
Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 7:02 PM EDT
|By Wendell Edwards and Kristina Russo
Prom season is coming up for many high school students still planning to make the night unforgettable.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 5:29 PM EDT
|By Wendell Edwards
The town of Bloomfield is investing time and energy in young men, particularly young men of color.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2023 at 7:12 PM EDT
|By Wendell Edwards
Two high school seniors from the Sports and Medical Sciences Academy in Hartford teamed up for a very personal senior capstone project.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 5:13 PM EDT
|By Wendell Edwards and Kristina Russo
Cub Master Manny Jacques from East Windsor showcased just how much his cub scout pack helped to give back to the community.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 5:33 PM EDT
|By Wendell Edwards
A cub scout in South Windsor wants to make sure people in need get to enjoy their birthday.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 5:09 PM EST
|By Wendell Edwards and Kristina Russo
It’s tax season, and a group of Quinnipiac students learned how to help others while putting their classroom knowledge on display.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 5:23 PM EST
|By Wendell Edwards
Georgia Brown is now the female eagle scout in a mostly boy scout troop.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 7:39 PM EST
|By Wendell Edwards and Kristina Russo
Now that cannabis is legal in Connecticut, it is creating an issue in the workplace.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 4:49 PM EST
|By Wendell Edwards and Kristina Russo
There’s no better way to celebrate Black History Month than to learn more about the story behind the Syracuse 8.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 8:11 AM EST
|By Wendell Edwards and Kristina Russo
A group of nursing students from Capital Community College are headed to Tennessee for spring break.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 5:24 PM EST
|By Wendell Edwards
There is a push to re-tell the story of a slave who was brought to Connecticut, even though he has a school in West Hartford that bears his name.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 10:26 PM EST
|By Nina Pezzello and Wendell Edwards
On the day after Valentine’s, we are giving hope to those who may have loved before and want another shot.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 7:19 PM EST
|By Wendell Edwards
This middle schooler is already way ahead of the curve. He has co-authored a book, and he’s only 12.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 7:53 PM EST
|By Wendell Edwards and Kristina Russo
As a children’s book blogger, Charnaie Gordon has no shortage of books in her home.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 9:49 AM EST
|By Wendell Edwards and Kristina Russo
It’s no secret that everyone is paying more for energy this winter season.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 5:41 PM EST
|By Wendell Edwards and Kristina Russo
To kick off Black History Month, Rev. Lydell Brown is making Hartford history at the Collaboration Center.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 5:39 PM EST
|By Wendell Edwards
A Quinnipiac University medical student is working to diversify a sport that is in desperate need of more representation.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 5:33 PM EST
|By Wendell Edwards
Breakthrough North Magnet School on Hartford’s North End has started a new physical education class.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 5:13 PM EST
|By Wendell Edwards
A middle school student demonstrated what it means to care for animals and give back at the same time.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 5:35 PM EST
|By Wendell Edwards
A cross-country athlete who personally understands the importance of a good running shoe is using her knowledge to help others have the shoes they need.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 5:27 PM EST
|By Wendell Edwards
A Newington High School band student is learning how to channel his love for music.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 5:13 PM EST
|By Wendell Edwards
Christmas is in five days, and one Portland high school senior is making sure some senior citizens aren’t forgotten.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 4:54 PM EST
|By Wendell Edwards
A group of students is monitoring a class project that could connect them with people from the other side of the globe.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 7:36 PM EST
|By Wendell Edwards
A football player at Rockville High got a lot attention this season. Not for how she played, but also for how she inspired others.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 9:18 PM EST
|By Wendell Edwards
All-month long, we are helping you navigate an inflated economy and save money.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2022 at 6:22 PM EST
|By Wendell Edwards
At the Greater Urban League of Hartford just before Thanksgiving, a group of youth volunteers and others put together some unique packages with care.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 5:40 PM EST
|By Wendell Edwards
A Hartford girl is learning all about art by doing it.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 7:24 PM EST
|By Wendell Edwards and Kristina Russo
If you’re trying to pay off credit card debt, it can be difficult especially with the higher interest rates.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 10:38 PM EST
|By Wendell Edwards
She is the heart of her Avon field hockey team.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 5:06 PM EDT
|By Wendell Edwards
She’s made it her mission to spread the word to anyone and everyone.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 10:33 PM EDT
|By Olivia Kalentek and Wendell Edwards
All drains lead to the ocean, or if you’re in Hamden they all lead to the sound.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 5:36 PM EDT
|By Wendell Edwards
A high schooler working on her senior Capstone project came up with one special fundraiser.
Updated: Oct. 11, 2022 at 6:09 PM EDT
|By Wendell Edwards
A group of special needs students are learning and serving in Wallingford thanks to a unique school and a community service idea.
Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 4:45 PM EDT
|By Wendell Edwards
A boy in Bethel has taken it upon himself to help restaurants in his area.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 9:33 PM EDT
|By Wendell Edwards
A soon-to-be eagle scout in Niantic has created a project that could literally help save a life.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2022 at 4:53 PM EDT
|By Wendell Edwards
There are fun events happening across Connecticut this weekend!
Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 6:52 PM EDT
|By Wendell Edwards
The Wethersfield Police Department is demonstrating just how important it is to care for your mental health.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2022 at 5:18 PM EDT
|By WFSB Staff and Wendell Edwards
A long holiday weekend means even more time to spend exploring the state. And there’s so much to do as we get ready to send off summer.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 5:05 PM EDT
|By WFSB Staff and Wendell Edwards
There is lots to do for the whole family on this August weekend. Here’s ideas for the foodies, the car enthusiasts and your little super heroes and princesses.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 6:54 PM EDT
|By Wendell Edwards and Zoe Strothers
The goal is to give inspiration for those struggling.
Updated: Jun. 27, 2022 at 5:15 PM EDT
|By Wendell Edwards and Evan Sobol
Three rising high school seniors are paving the road, the bike path, and the swim lane for athletes to follow their lead.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2022 at 5:23 PM EDT
|By Wendell Edwards and Evan Sobol
The rise in inflation is forcing families to make some tough decisions when it comes their budgets.
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 10:22 AM EDT
|By Wendell Edwards
Two Wethersfield High School students are putting on a show.
Updated: May. 13, 2022 at 6:31 PM EDT
|By Wendell Edwards
Eyewitness News is revisiting the 90s in Bristol for 20 Towns in 20 Days.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2022 at 5:00 PM EDT
|By Wendell Edwards and Ashley RK Smith
For many of you who love food that sticks to you longer after you eat, a new restaurant may be your bag.
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