Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz calls Lisa Wexler live to report from the DNC in Chicago. Image Credit: Reuters
Melissa in the Morning: The Lightest, Heaviest Blue?
Ahead of the annual WICC Surfside Hotel Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth, we are hearing the blues are a lot smaller than usual. Why is that? And could this be the year with the lightest blue named the winner in the tournament? We asked our CT fish expert, Josh Rayner.
Melissa in the Morning: Seymour’s Aftermath
Seymour was one of the handful of towns impacted by the historic flooding. We checked in with First Selectwoman Annmarie Drugonis and Emergency Director Christopher Edwards for the latest. Image Credit: Annmarie Drugonis
Melissa in the Morning: Washed Out Oxford Daycare
Following the devastating floods in parts of Connecticut, dozens of businesses were destroyed, including a local preschool. We spoke with Marta Saklawska, the owner and Director of Creative Starts Learning Center in Oxford, which serves more than 50 kids each year. If you want to make a monetary donation: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-creative-starts-rebuild-after-flood?qid=136d6a177df90823fcf26734d06ffe4aYou also can donate pre-school aged items…
Melissa in the Morning: Oxford First Selectman George Temple
The cleanup is just beginning following the flooding that caused extensive damage in Western Connecticut and killed two people in Oxford. We spoke with Oxford First Selectman, George Temple, about the aftermath of the storm on his community and plans to move forward. Image Credit: Terry Rooney
CT Today With Paul Pacelli – What Caused All That Rain?
Monday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli provided the latest info on Sunday’s record-setting rain in Connecticut, with WICC Chief Meteorologist Paul Piorek explaining what exactly happened (00:38). Beacon Falls-Derby-Seymour State Rep. Nicole Klarides-Ditria (04:14) and Monroe First Selectman Terry Rooney (09:54) called in to talk about the damage they’ve seen. We also aired part…
The Lisa Wexler Show – Paul Piorek Explains The Historic Flooding
WICC’s Meteorologist, Paul Piorek, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss the unexpected, historic Connecticut flooding. Image Credit: KSwinicki / iStock / Getty Images Plus
CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Trying To Pull A Fast One?
Host Paul Pacelli started Friday’s “Connecticut Today” looking at what some people say is unclear wording in a description of a statewide ballot question this coming November (00:33). Fairfield GOP State Sen. Tony Hwang dropped by with the latest developments on an electric bill controversy, as well an upcoming health insurance rate increase proposal due…
Melissa in the Morning: Black Rock Bait and Tackle
The annual WICC Surfside Hotel Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth is back August 24 & 25th. To give competitors the scoop on best bait and locations to spot the heaviest blue, we spoke with Ryan at Black Rock Bait & Tackle in Bridgeport.
Melissa in the Morning: No Special Session?
Outrage is growing across Connecticut as residents face massive spikes in their electricity bills, with some seeing increases of hundreds or even thousands of dollars. There is a petition calling on Governor Ned Lamont to revoke “public benefits” charges and for PURA to reverse a recent rate hike. It comes after State Republicans called for…