Melissa in the Morning: What do you Mean Merging?!

Melissa in the Morning: What do you Mean Merging?!

The PGA Tour and LIV Golf will merge. The once-rivals will now combine into a new, yet-to-be-named company. Did this unexpected decision really come down to the God Almighty buck? Local sports announcer, Rob Adams, reacts to the news. ((00:00)) Tonight marks the 10th annual gala for Sandy Hook Promise Foundation. We spoke with the…

CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

Today I want to introduce Dusty. She is a 3 year old Gray cat. She has not had much experience with children but may willing to consider sharing a home with kids who can be gentle and respectful of pets.  The same goes for other animals.  She came to us expecting a litter of kittens,…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Acting Like Adults

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Acting Like Adults

“Connecticut Today” host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday’s show with news of a budget bill that passed the State House relatively quickly (0:35). Later on, New Canaan/Darien/Stamford GOP State Rep. Tom O’Dea talked about his vote to approve that budget (12:05). Quinnipiac University Associate Professor of Journalism Emeritus Rich Hanley discussed the purchase of the Journal…

Melissa in the Morning: Fairways to Hope

Melissa in the Morning: Fairways to Hope

The Center for Family Justice supports women and children impacted by domestic violence. Later this month, the Connecticut non-profit is hosting its annual golf fundraiser to help support the Center for Child Advocacy. We spoke with CFJ’s CEO Deb Greenwood and the center’s board chairman, Matt Reale, about the organization and the June tee off. …

Melissa in the Morning: Has Anyone Read the Whole Thing?

Melissa in the Morning: Has Anyone Read the Whole Thing?

Overnight, the House passed a budget agreement and now it’s down to the state Senate approving the 800+ page document. We spoke with Senator James Maroney (D-Milford) before he went up to Hartford this afternoon. What’s in the agreement and have lawmakers read it enough to feel confident before voting? ((00:00)) National statistics show 31%…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: From Milford to the NHL Hall of Fame

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: From Milford to the NHL Hall of Fame

Monday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli featured a chat with Milford native Dan Rusanowsky – radio voice of the NHL’s San Jose Sharks – who talked about being named the 2023 Foster Hewitt Memorial Award winner from the Hockey Hall of Fame (0:00). www.CTNewsJunkie.com columnist Terry Cowgill joined us for his weekly update (13:12),…

Melissa in the Morning: 3AM Drop

Melissa in the Morning: 3AM Drop

1. We are down to the last couple of days for the legislative session and the budget STILL hasn’t been voted on. We learned from Senator Tony Hwang that the 800+ pages of the proposed budget dropped Monday morning at 3am and is expected to be voted on by the afternoon! We get the details…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Don’t Rush The Process

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Don’t Rush The Process

A very busy Friday edition of “Connecticut Today” started with host Paul Pacelli wondering if state lawmakers need to have more time to do their jobs (0:43). Journal Inquirer of Manchester columnist Chris Powell stopped by for his monthly check-in (13:39). Connecticut Energy Marketers Association (CEMA) President Chris Herb updated us on a last-minute push…

Cooking with Claud: Cornish Hens

Cooking with Claud: Cornish Hens

Melissa’s mom was inspired by her daughter’s upcoming wedding menu that includes Cornish hens! Here’s her take on the classic recipe.

Melissa in the Morning: Street Takeovers

Melissa in the Morning: Street Takeovers

We are seeing a huge uptick in street takeovers across Connecticut. What are they and why are they so dangerous? We spoke with former Fairfield police chief, Gary MacNamara about the issue at hand. ((00:00)) Our nation is identifying more and more children struggling with mental health. A Milford daycare center is making behavioral, social…