Melissa in the Morning: Santacon Saga

Melissa in the Morning: Santacon Saga

Fairfield First Selectman Bill Gerber is asking residents to share feedback and footage following the recent Santacon event on the beach run by Fairfield U students. We got a follow up with Gerber after the wild beach party earlier this month and who he says is to blame. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Support for a Murderer?!

Melissa in the Morning: Support for a Murderer?!

From T-shirts and hoodies to coffee mugs and shot glasses, merchandise referring to the suspected gunman in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a Manhattan sidewalk is popping up on the internet. Why are people glorifying CEO shooting suspect? We got perspective from High Performance Brain Specialist, Leigh Richardson. Image Credit: Reuters

Melissa in the Morning: Mysterious Drones

Melissa in the Morning: Mysterious Drones

Mysterious drones have been spotted in the skies above New Jersey, and no one really knows where they came from and what they’re for. It has prompted alarm in Connecticut residents and now state senators are sounding the alarm about public safety protocols if these drones end up flying in our skies. Senator Paul Cicarella,…

Melissa in the Morning: The Jamie Foxx Story

Melissa in the Morning: The Jamie Foxx Story

It’s the medical story America is focused on: Jamie Foxx and his mysterious brain bleed. We spoke to our peace of mind in the medical field, Dr. Fred Browne of Griffin Hospital to better understand what could have happened. Image Credit: Reuters

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Can We Please Get Real About Marijuana And DUI’s?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Can We Please Get Real About Marijuana And DUI’s?

“Connecticut Today” host Paul Pacelli started Wednesday’s show looking at a Waterbury Republican-American story on what’s now being referred to as “polysubstance abuse” involving alcohol, marijuana, and other drugs (00:43). CBS News legal analyst Thane Rosenbaum talked about the legal proceedings surrounding the accused killer of United HealthCare’s CEO (15:55). Yankee Institute Director of External…

The Lisa Wexler Show – Meet State Senator Eric Berthel

The Lisa Wexler Show – Meet State Senator Eric Berthel

GOP State Senator, Eric Berthel, sering the 32nd, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about the next legislative session and his committee leadership posts. Image Credit: Sean Davis / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Melissa in the Morning: Neighborhood Studios of Fairfield County

Melissa in the Morning: Neighborhood Studios of Fairfield County

Having access to the arts is essential especially for school-aged children. But more and more districts struggle to provide programs that involve music and art curriculum to students. One non-profit has been bringing those opportunities to Connecticut’s most vulnerable kids. We spoke with Frank Derico, the executive director of Neighborhood Studios of Fairfield County. For…

Melissa in the Morning: Meet the Acting Superintendent

Melissa in the Morning: Meet the Acting Superintendent

Dr. Royce Avery was hired as the Deputy Superintendent of schools in Bridgeport as part of Dr. Carmela Levy-David’s executive cabinet. But last month, Dr. Avery is the acting superintendent of schools in Bridgeport and is now facing many challenges including budget cuts. We got to know Dr. Avery and addressed the uphill battle he…

Melissa in the Morning: Family Bridge

Melissa in the Morning: Family Bridge

The governor was just at Bridgeport Hospital this week with an update on a state pilot program called Family Bridge. The program aims to ease the transition from hospital to home for the families and if needed, identify any parental issues or health concerns and provide any needed support. We spoke with Lauren Junge-Maughan, the…

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Avoiding The Real Issue?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Avoiding The Real Issue?

Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” started with host Paul Pacelli talking about the continued reaction to the murder of United HealthCare’s CEO and the real question that needs to be asked about health insurance costs (00:37). CBS News reporter Shawna Mizelle checked in from West Palm Beach, FL, with the latest on the Trump White House (14:30).…