Melissa In The Morning

Melissa In The Morning

Melissa in the Morning is hosted by Melissa Sheketoff who gathers top news headlines locally and nationally to keep WICC listeners in the know, delivering the information that matters most to you. Every week, enjoy live interviews from state leaders, business owners and local experts. Melissa has recently connected with Governor Ned Lamont, who has…

WICC Impact Awards

WICC Impact Awards

WICC The Voice of Connecticut wants to recognize those who make a positive impact in our community. We want to award the residents, local businesses, non-profits, future leaders, and innovators who do so much for the state of Connecticut. Submit your nominations now for the WICC Impact Awards and help us recognize their contributions and…

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Are Local Tesla Drivers Worried About Violence?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Are Local Tesla Drivers Worried About Violence?

Host Paul Pacelli wrapped up another week on “Connecticut Today” by wondering if local Tesla drivers are being harassed because of growing national anger over the role of Elon Musk in the Trump White House (00:37). Former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso returned to the show to chat about several issues, including possible charter…

Melissa in the Morning: Dept of Education Executive Order

Melissa in the Morning: Dept of Education Executive Order

President Trump signed an executive order again sparking more questions than answers surrounding the future of the federal Department of Education. We wanted to know what, if anything, this recent move does to Connecticut students. We spoke with Kate Dias, President of the Connecticut Education Association. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Release the Footage

Melissa in the Morning: Release the Footage

The 2023 Bridgeport primary mayoral election may be behind us but the scandal surrounding that race and what was caught on camera is still prevalent today. We spoke with the most recent voice calling for more transparency on the footage, John Fahan from the state Independent Party. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Impeaching Judges

Melissa in the Morning: Impeaching Judges

Earlier this week, the president called for the removal of one of the Supreme Court Justices. Ultimately, Chief Justice John Roberts rejected calls for impeaching judges. But we wanted to know if this has happened before and how would impeaching a judge work? We asked our legal expert, Attorney Bill Bloss. Image Credit: Getty Images

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – What A Surprise! Another Proposed Tax From Hartford!

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – What A Surprise! Another Proposed Tax From Hartford!

Host Paul Pacelli opened Thursday’s edition of “Connecticut Today” with word of a so-called retail “delivery tax” being considered by lawmakers in Hartford that would start at 28-cents per individual delivery and then be adjusted every year thereafter (00:46) GOP State Sen. Rob Sampson dropped by to chat about a recent op-ed posted by Democratic…

The Lisa Wexler Show – Seniors, Get Your Latin Dance On!

The Lisa Wexler Show – Seniors, Get Your Latin Dance On!

Dr. Kun Liu & Freddy Ramirez join Lisa Wexler to talk about their research on using Latin music as a tool in balance training for seniors with cognitive and/or mobility issues. So far the results have been amazing. Image Credit: sportpoint / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Melissa in the Morning: SOTS Stephanie Thomas

Melissa in the Morning: SOTS Stephanie Thomas

Are we doing enough to stop history from repeating itself in Bridgeport? That’s a question from many regarding absentee ballot fraud and a lack of voter confidence in the city. We asked Secretary of the State, Stephanie Thomas. IMAGE CREDIT: Eric Urbanowicz

Melissa in the Morning: High Speed Chases

Melissa in the Morning: High Speed Chases

Senate Minority Leader Steve Harding has put forward a bill to give police more power in high-speed chases. Senator Harding explained the bill and issues with the current law blocking police from pursuing criminals. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Problem Gambling

Melissa in the Morning: Problem Gambling

We have several schools competing in March Madness this year: UConn Men and Women’s, Yale Men’s and Fairfield University Women’s teams are all going for NCAA titles. It’s a good reminder about March Madness gambling in general. We spoke with Diana Goode of the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling. For more information: https://ccpg.org/ Image Credit: Getty…