Melissa in the Morning: An Arrest and Save All at Once

Melissa in the Morning: An Arrest and Save All at Once

Bridgeport Police arrested a violent wanted felon they had been searching for and saved a 35-year-old city woman he was holding captive. Police Chief Roderick Porter shared the details on this wild case and the multi-state effort to find the suspect involved. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Honoring CT Firefighters

Melissa in the Morning: Honoring CT Firefighters

There’s a ceremony today to honor firefighters and emergency response personnel from more than 70 departments and organizations in Connecticut for responding to the historic Hawthorne fire last fall on Lamentation Mountain. We looked back at that event with Berlin Fire Chief John Massirio. Image Courtesy Of Berlin Volunteer Fire Department

Melissa in the Morning: Rep. Amy Romano

Melissa in the Morning: Rep. Amy Romano

Newly elected State Representative Amy Romano joined us in studio. She represents Shelton and gave us the latest on what’s happening in Hartford during the legislative session. IMAGE CREDIT: Eric Urbanowicz

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Hypocrisy On Connecticut Immigration Enforcement?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Hypocrisy On Connecticut Immigration Enforcement?

Host Paul Pacelli opened Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” asking why – even when all their desires are met – state Democrats still lash out at ICE and immigration enforcement (00:46). “Only In Bridgeport” blogger Lennie Grimaldi talked about the latest Park City buzz, including a change on the Bridgeport City Council (15:08). CBS News military analyst…

WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour – Curley’s Diner

WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour – 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…

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Is A Per-Mile Road Use Fee On The Way?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Is A Per-Mile Road Use Fee On The Way?

Host Paul Pacelli opened Wednesday’s edition of “Connecticut Today” wondering if the General Assembly is about to open a legislative door to a possible “mileage-based user fee” to supplement or replace the state gasoline tax (00:47). Yankee Institute Labor Fellow Frank Ricci talked about former Connecticut State Colleges & Universities Chancellor Terrence Cheng stepping down,…

The Lisa Wexler Show – Meet The “Mayor Of Running!”

The Lisa Wexler Show – Meet The “Mayor Of Running!”

Former chief running officer of Runner’s World, unofficially known as the “Mayor of Running,” Bart Yasso, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about his National Geographic book: 100 Runs of a Lifetime. Image Credit: jacoblund / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Melissa in the Morning: Major Monopole Decision

Melissa in the Morning: Major Monopole Decision

A Connecticut judge overturned a controversial Connecticut Siting Council decision to install monopoles along the Metro-North railroad in Bridgeport and Fairfield. Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim commented on the lawsuit and what happens now with the proposed plan from United Illuminating. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Still has a Job

Melissa in the Morning: Still has a Job

The head of the Connecticut state college and university system is stepping down after reports of his excessive spending. Chancellor Terrence Cheng has reached a settlement agreement with the governing board overseeing the public college system that he will step down at the end of June. Despite losing the prestigious title, Cheng will still shift…

Melissa in the Morning: Motorbike Madness

Melissa in the Morning: Motorbike Madness

We focus a lot on street takeovers but let’s do a deeper dive into some of the vehicles used. Gas and electric scooters, motor bike, dirt bikes, ATV’s, different versions of motorcycles; there are a lot of unfamiliar vehicles on our roadways. We spoke with Sgt. Luke Davis of the CT State Police about these…