CT News Anchor Announces A New Addition

CONNECTICUT — Alyssa Taglia, an anchor and traffic reporter at WTNH-TV, announced on-air on Tuesday that she and her husband are expecting their first child.

A former Miss Connecticut 2016, Taglia has been with the station for a while, and she said that she is thankful that the audience has seen her grow from becoming a "dog mom," get engaged and married.

"And most importantly, I have felt your incredible support, which is why today, I am so excited to share that my husband, Chris and I, as I get a little emotional here... We are expecting our first child," Taglia said to a round of applause from her morning news colleagues.

Taglia is a graduate of Point Park University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and enrolled in the New York Film Academy’s Broadcast Journalism program on a full scholarship.

"We are feeling so incredibly blessed and thankful as we wait for the little one who, you know, was about to change our life in the best way possible," Taglia said. "And of course, so excited to share this journey with all of you at home."

The baby is due in late August. Taglia said that they do not yet know the child's gender, and so far, she feels great.

"I feel very thankful that I've had an easy pregnancy so far, and the course, I will take your prayers and well wishes for the rest of this pregnancy for a smooth and healthy pregnancy as we await a little one," she said.

As of Tuesday afternoon, more than two thousand well-wishes were left on Taglia's Facebook page.

"XOXOXOX CONGRATULATIONS OXOXOX," wrote WTNH meteorologist Gil Simmons.

"Wonderful news!" added WFSB-TV's Stephanie Simoni. "Very happy for you two. Babies are the best!"