Melissa in the Morning: Warming Up a Cold Case

Melissa in the Morning: Warming Up a Cold Case

Monroe Police are feeling hopeful they can finally give closure to the family of Renee Freer. The 8-year-old girl was murdered back in June 1977 and 47 years later, a Facebook group has given new life to the case. Erik Hanson is a Monroe native and an author who is pursuing the story for his…

Melissa in the Morning: Swatting Incidents

Melissa in the Morning: Swatting Incidents

In the last month, there were two major swatting incidents in our listening area: Danbury Mall and Notre Dame of Fairfield High School. What are swatting incidents? What’s the point of them? Where are the prank calls coming from? How can we better handle the situation without draining all resources and spending a lot of…

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Where’s The Election Reform Bill?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Where’s The Election Reform Bill?

Host Paul Pacelli wrapped up another big week on “Connecticut Today” with former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso’s weekly update and a chat about the progress of election reform legislation at the State Capitol (00:25). New Haven Independent Editor and Publisher Paul Bass gave us his thoughts on the passing of longtime Elm City…

The Lisa Wexler Show – Advocating For Our Seniors

The Lisa Wexler Show – Advocating For Our Seniors

John Erlingheuser, Senior Advocacy Director AARP CT, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss how AARP advocates for seniors to save money, enjoy benefits, and encourage people to stay in CT! Image Credit: seb_ra / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Melissa in the Morning: Coping with Loss

Melissa in the Morning: Coping with Loss

According to national statistics, about 6-million US children will experience the death of a parent or sibling by the time they are 18 (experiencecamps.org). The average adult is never ready to say goodbye to a loved one, so how can we expect our children to handle loss in a healthy way? We got advice from…

Melissa in the Morning: The Irony of Passover 2024

Melissa in the Morning: The Irony of Passover 2024

We are in the midst of the Passover this week but it feels a lot different this year with all the unrest across the country. We spoke with Fairfield Rabbi Shlame Landa about the significance of the chaos erupting on college campuses during this holy time for Jews.  IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Melissa in the Morning: State Representative Kara Rochelle

Melissa in the Morning: State Representative Kara Rochelle

We met Rep. Kara Rochelle for the 104th District representing Ansonia and Derby. She is in her third term and up for reelection in November. Find out what she’s tackled during her time in office and her goals moving forward.  IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff

Melissa in the Morning: CT Hurricanes

Melissa in the Morning: CT Hurricanes

More and more, musical programs are losing funding in schools across Connecticut. But there is an option for students starting in high school to get more engaged in the marching band world, thanks to CT Hurricanes. We learned all about it from Danny Staffieri and AJ Rittenhouse. For more information: http://cthurricanes.org/ Photo Credit: Melissa Sheketoff

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Pay Raises for the Bridgeport City Council?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Pay Raises for the Bridgeport City Council?

Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” featured host Paul Pacelli chatting with “Only In Bridgeport” blogger Lennie Grimaldi about the city’s budget issues and whether or not City Council members should get actual salaries (00:24). Landmark Legal Foundation attorney Mike O’Neill also dropped by to break down the latest U.S. Supreme Court arguments involving former President Donald Trump…