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…

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…

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

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…

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