Melissa in the Morning: Inappropriate Spending

Melissa in the Morning: Inappropriate Spending

A UConn professor allegedly spent tens of thousands of university funding to cover 19 trips in a two-year span. From trips to Disneyworld to Ireland, this professor reportedly disguised the trips as research-based trips, and no one caught it until now. It reminds me of the findings of a CSCU investigation on inappropriate spending conducted…

Melissa in the Morning: High-Profile Deaths

Melissa in the Morning: High-Profile Deaths

A Telemundo reporter was found dead in his hotel room just days before he was set to cover the Super Bowl. Turns out, 27-year-old Adan Manzano, had Xanax in his system at the time of his death and surveillance footage from the hotel shows he was lured into a room by an under the radar,…

Melissa in the Morning: Measles Death, Listeria Outbreak

Melissa in the Morning: Measles Death, Listeria Outbreak

For the first time in a decade, the US has a measles death. A child in West Texas died from the contagious disease and officials confirmed the child was not vaccinated. We talked about measles outbreaks with Dr. Fred Browne. We also discussed a recent article on a listeria outbreak in 21 states, including Connecticut.…

Melissa In The Morning: Retail Crime

Melissa In The Morning: Retail Crime

There are efforts for a bigger crackdown on retail crime here and across the country. Attorney General William Tong is co-leading a 38-state and territory bipartisan coalition urging Congress to take action against the increase of these crimes. Attorney General William Tong gave us the details of this action and an idea of how big…

Melissa in the Morning: Latest Election Fraud Cases

Melissa in the Morning: Latest Election Fraud Cases

Five people in Bridgeport are now facing election fraud charges that date back to the 2023 mayoral election. One of those people, Bridgeport’s Democratic vice chair Wanda Geter-Pataky, the woman caught on camera allegedly stuffing ballot boxes during the primary election in 2023. Andrew Brown, investigative reporter for CT Mirror, broke the news and shared…

Melissa in the Morning: Plea Deal Controversy

Melissa in the Morning: Plea Deal Controversy

A man who struck and killed a Connecticut state trooper was offered a plea deal. He took it and now he is set to serve an 18-year prison sentence. Does that sound fair or really feel like justice has been served? Many are saying ‘no!’ including Senate Minority Leader Steve Harding.  We spoke with him…

Melissa in the Morning: Healthy Fast Food

Melissa in the Morning: Healthy Fast Food

A New York Post article highlighted the impact fast food has on Americans. But are there healthier options if you are going to buy fast food? We asked our wellness coach, Amy Llinas. To connect with Amy: https://amyllinas.com/ Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Follow the Money

Melissa in the Morning: Follow the Money

Do you worry about the quality of healthcare in Connecticut? What about the amount of money you pay to go to the hospital, is it really worth it, and where does all that money go? A recent study followed the money and highlighted the concerns around the ‘privatization’ of the healthcare system and involvement of…

Melissa in the Morning: IVF Coverage

Melissa in the Morning: IVF Coverage

One of the executive orders President Trump signed recently looks at expanding access to in vitro fertilization, also known as IVF. What will this mean for families across the US wanting to have children but struggling to do so, physically and financially? According to a 2024 survey, 1 in 10 women of reproductive age say…

Melissa in the Morning: Morales Jury Selection

Melissa in the Morning: Morales Jury Selection

Jury selection is expected to begin today for the murder trial of Jose Morales, the man accused of killing an Ansonia mother five years ago. Christine Holloway was found dead in her home in December 2019. The couple’s daughter, then 1-year-old Vanessa Morales, remains missing to this day. With such a public case very well…