Melissa in the Morning: Eviction Notices

Melissa in the Morning: Eviction Notices

We are getting calls from seniors who have been evicted and end up living in their cars and losing their belongings because they have nowhere to store items. What are people’s rights or resources when an eviction notice happens? We asked Angela Schlingheyde, Executive Director of the Connecticut Bar Foundation. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Selling the Sun

Melissa in the Morning: Selling the Sun

There are a lot of rumors about the Connecticut Sun. Is the team headed to Boston? Do we have a shot at keeping the team but moving it to Hartford? Will the WNBA just do what it wants with the team? We got clarity on this from Comptroller Sean Scanlon. IMAGE CREDIT: Eric Urbanowicz

Melissa in the Morning: Prepared for the Storm

Melissa in the Morning: Prepared for the Storm

September is National Preparedness Month, a time to focus on how we can be ready for emergencies. With hurricane season at its peak, it’s important to know what steps your family can take to stay safe. We spoke with Becky Johnson, Regional Disaster Officer for the American Red Cross Connecticut chapter, about how to be…

Melissa in the Morning: Use-Of-Force Report

Melissa in the Morning: Use-Of-Force Report

A 75-page-long report released by UConn investigated use of force by police officers and state troopers in Connecticut. We got a better understanding of the findings and key takeaways from Ken Barone, one of the people at the Institute for Municipal and Regional Policy at UConn, who helped put the report together. To read the…

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Silence From Democrats On Minority Gun Deaths

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Silence From Democrats On Minority Gun Deaths

Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” talking about the dearth of reaction from prominent Democrats to another deadly weekend in Chicago (00:41). CBS News reporter Linda Kenyon joined us from the White House to chat about the possible use of National Guard troops in another U.S. city (14:59). Connecticut Mirror reporter Mark Pazniokas detailed…

Melissa in the Morning: Hunger in CT

Melissa in the Morning: Hunger in CT

We invited Jason Jakubowski in studio, president and CEO of Connecticut Foodshare. What are the latest statistics for food insecurity in our state and how are we addressing the crisis? For more information: https://www.ctfoodshare.org/ Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Volunteering at Work Matters

Melissa in the Morning: Volunteering at Work Matters

National statistics prove more and more workers want volunteerism at the workplace to be prioritized. But what does that look like and how do leaders incorporate this into the office culture if it’s not already there? We asked career strategist, Julie Bauke. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Darien PD Open House

Melissa in the Morning: Darien PD Open House

For its 100th anniversary, the Darien Police Department is hosting an open house event, featuring K9 demonstrations, SWAT demos, department tours and so much more. We got the details from Joseph Licari, records officer for the town of Darien. For more information: www.darienpolice.org Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Tango Flight Program

Melissa in the Morning: Tango Flight Program

Statistics for aviation instruction reveal a growing interest, with the FAA issuing a 24% increase in student pilot certificates in 2023, but a significant dropout rate of about 70-80% before completing higher certificates. It’s no secret, we need mor pilots, flight attendants, air traffic controllers. But we need to motivate and support the next generation…

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – A Crass Response From Senator Murphy

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – A Crass Response From Senator Murphy

Host Paul Pacelli opened Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” looking at a controversial response from Connecticut Democratic U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy regarding Wednesday’s deadly mass shooting at a Church in Minneapolis (00:45). CBS News reporter Aaron Navarro joined us to detail the possibility of more National Guard troops heading to other American cities (14:52). Southern Connecticut State…