CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Will There Be U.S. Involvement In Ukraine Peace-Keeping?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Will There Be U.S. Involvement In Ukraine Peace-Keeping?

Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” wondering about the chances for any U.S. military involvement in a possible peace-keeping force stationed on the Ukraine-Russia border (00:53). CBS News reporter Taurean Small in D.C. talked about Monday’s White House summit regarding the Russia-Ukraine War (14:18). CT169Strong’s Maria Weingarten joined us to talk about a CT…

Melissa in the Morning: Senator Turned Selectman?

Melissa in the Morning: Senator Turned Selectman?

State Senator Tony Hwang is petitioning for a special election to run for Fairfield First Selectman. The August 15th deadline to determine if interim first selectman Christine Vitale would permanently hold the position expired, leaving the seat previously held by the late Bill Gerber open. Hwang, a Fairfield resident, has served in the senate representing…

Melissa in the Morning: Back to School in Bridgeport

Melissa in the Morning: Back to School in Bridgeport

The start of a new school year is right around the corner. We decided to check in with the Bridgeport School District facing a deficit heading into the new academic year. Here’s an update from interim superintendent of schools, Dr. Royce Avery. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Latest on Bridgeport Politics

Melissa in the Morning: Latest on Bridgeport Politics

Wanda Geter-Pataky was arrested again, but many are asking ‘does it really matter?’ We spoke with CT Mirror Investigative Reporter, Andrew Brown, about the latest case surrounding the woman accused of committing election fraud. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Money for Volunteer Firefighters

Melissa in the Morning: Money for Volunteer Firefighters

The National Volunteer Fire Council teamed up with State Farm to support local volunteer fire departments with funding to secure needed equipment. Through this year’s Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program, 150 departments in 44 states received a $10,000 grant, including two departments in Connecticut. We got the details from the council’s Chair, Steve Hirsch. For…

Melissa in the Morning: Catherine’s Learning Barn

Melissa in the Morning: Catherine’s Learning Barn

It’s finally open! Tours are happening at Catherine’s Learning Barn, the latest addition to the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary. We got the details from founder, Jenny Hubbard. To inquire about field trips at the barn: https://www.cvhfoundation.org/ or email: [email protected] IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Is Chris Murphy Rooting For Failure?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Is Chris Murphy Rooting For Failure?

Host Paul Pacelli opened Monday’s “Connecticut Today” wondering – after hearing parts from the previous day’s “Meet The Press” – if CT Democratic U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy might actually be rooting for Trump White House peace efforts for Russia and Ukraine to fail (00:53). Area Nine Cable Council Vice-Chairman and Darien T.V. 79 Program Director…

The Lisa Wexler Show – LISA ON THE LAW

The Lisa Wexler Show – LISA ON THE LAW

Lisa Wexler takes caller questions about what fiduciary responsibilities are after an estate closes? How to secure benefits for special needs beneficiaries with a special needs trust? How to overturn will designations? How to talk to someone about their will and not sound greedy? Image Credit: Zolnierek / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Melissa In The Morning: The Impact of Taylor Swift

Melissa In The Morning: The Impact of Taylor Swift

Filling in for Melissa, host Paul Pacelli welcomed Quinnipiac University Associate Professor of Civil Engineering Dr. Ari Perez – a self-proclaimed “Swiftie” – to chat about Taylor Swift’s announcement of her new album, “The Life of a Show Girl.” Dr. Perez teaches the popular course “Taylor Swift: Cultural Mirrorball,” examining her work through multiple academic…