Melissa in the Morning: “The Last Senior Standing”

Melissa in the Morning: “The Last Senior Standing”

Is it just a glorified water gun game for high school seniors? A PSA post from Trumbull Police about the High School Senior Assassin Game is getting a lot of reaction. We spoke with Lt. Brian Falkenstein and Officer Scott Duva about the trending game nationwide happening in some Connecticut districts too. Image Courtesy of…

Melissa in the Morning: Fairfield Street Takeover

Melissa in the Morning: Fairfield Street Takeover

Fairfield Police are investigating after people lit a parking lot on fire while performing vehicle stunts during a street takeover. The incident was reported Friday night at the Stop and Shop supermarket parking lot on Villa Avenue. We got the latest from Sgt. Jenna Wellington of the Fairfield Police Department. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Nurses Week

Melissa in the Morning: Nurses Week

This week is Nurses Week and the theme this year is “The Power of Nurses.” So, let’s talk about the power of this profession and the challenges our nurses face today, especially since the healthcare crisis became an even bigger problem after the pandemic. We spoke with Teresa Fuller, VP of Patient Care Services at…

Melissa in the Morning: Foiled Threat at Gaga Concert

Melissa in the Morning: Foiled Threat at Gaga Concert

Police foiled an alleged plot to bomb a Lady Gaga concert over the weekend. There were more than 2-million people attending the free concert Saturday when Brazilian police thwarted a bomb attack on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro. For the latest details on this case and a better understanding of our police got ahead…

Wake Up With Bill Finch – May 4, 2025

Wake Up With Bill Finch – May 4, 2025

It’s all about the environment with Bill’s guests – Save The Sound’s Bill Rothenberger and Sierra Club Connecticut Director Samantha Dynowsky.

The Mike Cerulli Show – May 3, 2025

The Mike Cerulli Show – May 3, 2025

On today’s show, Mike is joined by News 8’s Jeff Derderian, State Senator Paul Cicarella, Danbury Mayor Roberto Alves, and State Representative Greg Howard.

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – State Unemployment Benefits For Striking Workers?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – State Unemployment Benefits For Striking Workers?

Host Paul Pacelli opened Friday’s “Connecticut Today” highlighting a proposal to give private sector striking workers access to state unemployment funds after 14 days on a picket line (00:50). University of New Haven economics Professor John Rosen talked about the state of the economy, tariffs, and the latest U.S. job numbers (14:53). Former Bridgeport Democratic…

Photos: Diner Tour at Curley’s Diner

Photos: Diner Tour at Curley’s Diner

The 2025 WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour is officially off and running! The first stop is Curley’s Diner in Stamford. Melissa was joined by a myriad of guests, including both known Mayor Candidates (Arthur Augustyn and Mike Loughran), President and CEO of the Stamford Palace Theater Mike Moran, PJ from Hey…

Melissa In The Morning: Young Gamblers and Betters

Melissa In The Morning: Young Gamblers and Betters

Connecticut made online gambling and sports betting legal a few years ago and ever since then, we’ve seen more and more young people get into gambling. And now, a new research survey conducted by a team at UConn found that 72% of undergraduate students at colleges in Connecticut reported participating in some form of gambling…