Melissa in the Morning: DCF in the Hot Seat

Melissa in the Morning: DCF in the Hot Seat

A Connecticut woman is being accused of holding her stepson captive for more than 20 years and now, lawmakers are demanding DCF for answers. We spoke with Senator Jason Perillo, Ranking Senator on the Committee for Children, about the case in Waterbury and recent other Connecticut cases putting DCF in the hot seat. IMAGE CREDIT:…

Melissa in the Morning: Plea Deals

Melissa in the Morning: Plea Deals

The man accused of killing the mother of his three-year-old child with an ax in Milford has pleaded guilty to murder.  That’s because accepted a plea offer that sends him to prison for 40 years for the killing of Julie Minogue in 2022. It’s very different from the plea deal offered to the man accused…

Melissa in the Morning: Education Cuts

Melissa in the Morning: Education Cuts

The Trump Administration slashed half of the US Department of Education’s staff and many now wonder what the direct impact will be on our schools, students and teachers. We asked Kate Dias, President of the Connecticut Education Association. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Rare Disease

Melissa in the Morning: Rare Disease

A new medical report revealed that Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa, died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare infectious disease. What is it and how likely is it to spread in Connecticut? We asked infectious disease Dr. Fred Browne of Griffin Health. We also got the latest on measles outbreaks nationwide. IMAGE CREDIT: Griffin Hospital

Melissa in the Morning: AI Alliance

Melissa in the Morning: AI Alliance

A group of leaders representing a statewide collection of universities, leading corporations, and public sector partners announced the launch of the Connecticut AI Alliance. And the co-founder of it is our cybersecurity expert on the show, Dr. Vahid Behzadan from the University of New Haven. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa In The Morning: Public Hearing Aftermath

Melissa In The Morning: Public Hearing Aftermath

After hours of testimony and hundreds of people testifying, we want to know what came out of the ‘public benefits’ hearing in Hartford? We spoke with Senator Ryan Fazio, ranking senator of the Energy Committee. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Moving Parts in Norwalk

Melissa in the Morning: Moving Parts in Norwalk

A bombshell announcement made in Norwalk. Longtime mayor and former Norwalk police chief, Harry Rilling, announced he is not seeking reelection. But in a matter of days, candidates have already thrown their names in the ring for mayoral run, and one of those candidates got a major endorsement! What’s going on? We asked Lisa Brinton,…

Melissa In The Morning: Tariff Impact On CT

Melissa In The Morning: Tariff Impact On CT

President Trump is touting his plan for tariffs on many countries, including Canada and Mexico. Some of those tariffs have already been put into place while others will be rolled out soon. But what do these tariffs really mean for Connecticut residents? Mohammad Elahee, professor of Internal Business at Quinnipiac University, breaks down what tariffs…

Melissa in the Morning: Bad Deal?

Melissa in the Morning: Bad Deal?

Eversource Energy announced in January that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Aquarion Water Company. PURA will ultimately make the decision to approve it or not. But before any official decision, it is important people understand what this sale would mean for water customers across the state, and specifically in Fairfield County.…

Melissa in the Morning: Address Aftermath

Melissa in the Morning: Address Aftermath

Following the President’s address to Congress, we spoke with Senator Richard Blumenthal specifically about potential social security fraud and DOGE cuts. Image Credit: Reuters