Melissa in the Morning: CEA President Kate Dias

Melissa in the Morning: CEA President Kate Dias

An alarming report shows a lack of confidence in the Superintendent of Schools in Bridgeport. The CEA did a survey involving nearly 600 teachers and we spoke with CEA President Kate Dias about the findings and recommendations for the district. Image Credit: Connecticut Education Association

Melissa in the Morning: Fairfield Carjacking

Melissa in the Morning: Fairfield Carjacking

An armed carjacking took place in downtown Fairfield and for the latest on the situation, we spoke with Sgt. Mike Stahl with the Fairfield Police Department (0:00). Then, we spoke with crime prevention expert, Jim Perez, about how to protect ourselves from a carjacking situation (5:33). Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Venezuelan Gang Activity

Melissa in the Morning: Venezuelan Gang Activity

It was a gruesome scene inside of a Stamford hotel room. A 59-year-old man was found duct-taped to a chair. He had been beaten and the medical examiner ruled he was fatally shot in the chest. There are now concerns the crime is tied to the Venezuelan gang Tren De Aragua. Ken Gray from the…

Melissa in the Morning: Success Village Update

Melissa in the Morning: Success Village Update

A new temporary boiler is now on site of Success Village, and it showed up ahead of schedule! We spoke with Attorney Barry Knott, the receiver for the 924-unit complex, housing more than two-thousand people, between Bridgeport and Stratford. IMAGE CREDIT: Richard Matos / Success Village resident

Melissa in the Morning: “No Confidence” Report

Melissa in the Morning: “No Confidence” Report

The Connecticut Education Association released an assessment after speaking with 600 teachers across the Bridgeport school district. It showed 97% of respondents have a lack of confidence in Dr. Carmela Levy-David’s leadership as superintendent. We spoke with Dr. Levy-David about the report. IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff

Melissa in the Morning: Dottie Lerner

Melissa in the Morning: Dottie Lerner

Dottie Lerner is running for CT State Representative in the 122nd District, representing sections of Shelton, Stratford, and Trumbull. She shared her goals if elected in November over incumbent Ben McGorty. For more information: https://www.dottielerner.com/ Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Fire Response 101

Melissa in the Morning: Fire Response 101

How does a fire department determine a one-alarm fire verses three-alarm fire? Which surrounding towns are expected to help in disasters? Do career departments get called before volunteer departments? We talked about fire response 101 with Alan Zygmunt, public information officer for the Connecticut Fire Academy. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Possibly Human Error

Melissa in the Morning: Possibly Human Error

As we continue to track the Berlin brush fire, Chief John Massirio shared a possible cause for the fire. He also shared frustration in containing the fire with delays coming from ATV riders and drone operators. IMAGE CREDIT: Berlin Fire Department

Melissa in the Morning: Teen Driver Safety Week

Melissa in the Morning: Teen Driver Safety Week

Speeding, distraction, impairment: the three biggest problems with today’s drivers in Connecticut. Those issues also plague teen drivers and this week is teen driver safety week. We spoke with Sgt. Luke Davis with Connecticut State Police about what to do to better equip young drivers on roadways. Image Credit: Getty Images 

Melissa in the Morning: Paraeducator Health Insurance Costs

Melissa in the Morning: Paraeducator Health Insurance Costs

Comptroller Sean Scanlon announced a $10 million investment for paraeducator healthcare assistance. It will impact thousands of paraeducators in our state. Comptroller Scanlon gave us the details. Image Credit: Melissa Sheketoff