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CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Getting Tougher On Connecticut’s Roads?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Getting Tougher On Connecticut’s Roads?

Host Paul Pacelli kicked off Wednesday’s midweek “Connecticut Today” by looking at proposals in Hartford to deal with more possible “street takeovers” during the coming warmer months (00:35). Blogger Chris Powell had some tough words for the state’s T.V. news operations and how they’re covering the Waterbury home imprisonment case (14:58). Hearst Connecticut Media senior…

Melissa in the Morning: Street Takeovers and Speedsters

Melissa in the Morning: Street Takeovers and Speedsters

Connecticut lawmakers are proposing tougher penalties for super speeders and people participating in street takeovers. It seems like there is strong bipartisan support for a few bills on this. We got more insight from state Senator Jason Perillo who sits on the Judiciary Committee. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Shuttered Harding High School

Melissa in the Morning: Shuttered Harding High School

A plan to sell the shuttered Harding High School to Bridgeport Hospital fell through and now there are plans to potentially create a pre-K through eight grade school at the location. But with three existing schools in the East End and talks about eliminating schools in the district, how does this proposal make sense? We…

Melissa in the Morning: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Melissa in the Morning: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Former New York Yankees player, Brett Gardner, lost his 14-year-old son following a possible carbon monoxide poisoning. While the investigation continues, we wanted to talk about protecting ourselves from CO poisonings, especially when you least expect it: in your home or on vacation. Bridgeport Fire Chief Lance Edwards gave us insight about this deadly gas…

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Cracking Down On Weed Behind The Wheel?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Cracking Down On Weed Behind The Wheel?

Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” highlighting a push at the State Capitol to give police officers more power to stop drivers suspected of using marijuana while behind the wheel (00:36). GOP State Sen. Paul Cicarella talked about Monday’s public hearing regarding that proposal for extended police powers (15:36). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio…

Melissa in the Morning: Senator Jeff Gordon

Melissa in the Morning: Senator Jeff Gordon

It sounds like an agreement was reached between United Healthcare and Hartford Healthcare. Negotiations on a contract expired at midnight and if the two parties couldn’t reach a deal, thousands of Connecticut residents would pay out of pocket for out of network doctors. We spoke with Senator and doctor, Jeff Gordon, about this latest debacle…

Melissa in the Morning: Wolcott Killings

Melissa in the Morning: Wolcott Killings

A domestic dispute turned deadly in Wolcott resulting in the deaths of three family members. We spoke with Police Chief Edward Stephens about the latest on the investigation and the many questions still unanswered. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Alleged Captivity Case

Melissa in the Morning: Alleged Captivity Case

A 32-year-old man was allegedly held against his will for more than 20 years and now his stepmother is facing charges. This case out of Waterbury has become national news because the details coming out of the preliminary investigation are the stuff of nightmares. Waterbury Police Chief Fernando Spagnolo gave us the latest details on…