Kara Sundlun is an award winning journalist who has been a part of the WFSB news organization here in Connecticut for over twelve years. She had a unique opportunity at 17 years old to intern at WPRI in Rhode Island, and the experience increased her interest in broadcast journalism while providing the drive and direction to pursue her dreams. During her time as a Communications and Political Science Major at the University of Michigan, she furthered her expertise through multiple internships, which included an amazing opportunity at the White House; she found it “fascinating to be amongst that power.” She also lived in Spain for a time as part of a study abroad program, and says that it was a great experience that helped her become fluent in Spanish. She believes that “it’s important for people to learn another language.”
Coming here to Connecticut would prove to be extremely beneficial to Kara, not only did she manage to start an exciting career at Channel 3, she was also very fortunate to find love and begin a family together with fellow news anchor Dennis House. The staff of Channel 3 has become like a second family to her but she adds that “it’s also my real family because I’m married to Dennis.” She loves the city of Hartford, where she lives now and is glad that she has been able to grow in place both personally and professionally.
While Kara’s work as a reporter and anchor have been renowned, many of her fans can identify her as the lively co-host of Channel 3’s very own locally produced talk show, Better Connecticut. Together with her good friend Scot Haney, she brings a fun and friendly atmosphere to Connecticut TV screens while also giving recognition to important people, places, and events from our state. She adds that “Scot is a joy to work with” and that she’s “grown up with this show” because she began hosting it shortly after she had her first child.
Kara has had an interesting and eventful life, but likes to think of herself as any other Mom, “I’m a Mom first for sure, before I’m anything else” she says. Her children, Helena and Julian, mean the world to her and she wants to provide as much of her time and love raising them as she has in all the other aspects of her life in which she has been so successful.