WFSB 3 TV News Anchor Dennis House Departs Station

CONNECTICUT — Long-time WFSB 3 TV news anchor Dennis House announced that he departed the television station after more than 20 years on air. There is no word yet on his future plans.

House said on his social media that he and the station "have mutually agreed to part ways."

"It’s time for a new beginning!" House said Tuesday night. "I have left Channel 3 @WFSBnews after (a) historic run and I have the people of Connecticut to thank. I am deeply grateful."

House helped cover the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the O.J. Simpson trial, University of Connecticut basketball championships, and other big stories, he and the station said in a joint news release.

House anchored the No. 1-rated “Face the State" weekend political news telecast. He has won several Emmy Awards and in 2018 was inducted to the Silver Circle of the New England Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, according to the release. He was also a massive Hartford Whalers hockey fan.

“Words cannot express how grateful I am to have served the great state of Connecticut as a journalist for 28 years at WFSB," House said in the statement. "The station has meant so much more to me than just a job. I’ve grown up here. The people who work here are my family. I met my wife here (Kara Sundlun), became a father here and suffered the tremendous loss of Denise D’Ascenzo here. The special report that night was the most challenging moment of my career. Being half of the most successful and longest running anchor team in Connecticut television history was a great honor. What’s next? When nothing is certain anything is possible. I just hope my next chapter is as rewarding as this past one."

In December 2019, House shared the news with viewers that D'Ascenco had died. On air, an emotional House said,"On a personal note she was my sister, my TV wife, my best friend here and my co-anchor for 25 years."

"On behalf of all of us at WFSB, we want to thank Dennis for his decades of service to the people of Connecticut and wish him luck in his future endeavors," said Dana Neves, general manager of WFSB, in the statement. "Dennis has a passion for news and politics, telling thousands of wonderful stories from here in Connecticut and around the world over the years."

Gov. Ned Lamont said, "I wish you the best of luck in your future adventures, Dennis. You will be missed. Many thanks for your contributions to Connecticut!"

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) said, "Thank you Dennis for years of diligently delivering the news, making Connecticut viewers an eyewitness to history as it happened. Best wishes for the future."

NBC CT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Hanrahan said on social media, "Dennis - best of luck in your future endeavors. You raised the bar for all broadcasters in the state. Looking forward to hearing about what's next."

Joe D'Ambrosio, of Fox 61 and WTIC 1080 radio, said on social media, "Congratulations Dennis on a brilliant run in the Land of the 3. Looking forward to your next adventure."

WTNH News 8's Sarah Cody said on social, "You’re a pro, Dennis. Best wishes on your new adventures."

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