Melissa in the Morning: Changes to the 988 Hotline

Melissa in the Morning: Changes to the 988 Hotline

According to the Trump Administration, the 988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will stop providing tailored support options to LGBTQ+ youth starting July 17th. What are the impacts of eliminating the “press 3” option for that national helpline for this specific population of youth in America? We asked Aaron Almanza of the LGBT National Help…

Melissa in the Morning: Rep. Kara Rochelle

Melissa in the Morning: Rep. Kara Rochelle

We checked in with Representative Kara Rochelle who represents parts of the Valley, including Ansonia. She shared her take on oversight for the city’s finances and responded to claims by Ansonia Mayor David Cassetti. We also got her reaction regarding the governor’s decision to veto both Senate Bill 8 and House Bill 5002. IMAGE CREDIT:…

Melissa in the Morning: Iran Attack

Melissa in the Morning: Iran Attack

A surprise attack happened on three key Iranian nuclear facilities. Operation Midnight Hammer reportedly involved B-2 stealth bombers dropping massive bombs on the facilities. We’re told no Iranian soldiers or civilians were hurt in the attack. Former FBI Agent, Ken Gray, joined the show to talk about the potential success of the mission and what…

Melissa in the Morning: Key Takeaways from Valle Case

Melissa in the Morning: Key Takeaways from Valle Case

As we enter the third day off Raul Valle’s trial, what can the general public takeaway from this devastating case? Valle is accused of stabbing and killing Fairfield Prep student, Jimmy McGrath, outside of a house party in Shelton back in May 2022. We spoke with Gary MacNamara about laws on the books for people…

Melissa in the Morning: Avoid a Cyber Attack

Melissa in the Morning: Avoid a Cyber Attack

Following the attack on Iran, US officials worry about Iran’s counterattack; mostly with cyberattacks. We spoke with crime prevention expert, Jim Perez, about what to do to harden your online presence and avoid a cyber crime. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Fake Obesity Medications

Melissa in the Morning: Fake Obesity Medications

Social media is flooded with advertisements for popular obesity medications. But how do consumers avoid being scammed into purchasing knockoff versions that may not be effective or even safe? Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration decided to prohibit mass compounding of some weight loss medications, but it could confuse people more than ever about…

Melissa in the Morning: Surge in Overdose Deaths in CT

Melissa in the Morning: Surge in Overdose Deaths in CT

A new report revealed Connecticut is experiencing a surge in fatal and non-fatal overdoses across the state. Between May 16 and June 6, 2025, there have been 61 suspected fatal overdoses statewide, with noticeable clustering along the I-91 and I-95 corridors. We wanted to speak with Kids in Crisis. Connecticut Kids In Crisis provides emergency…

Melissa in the Morning: Women and Excessive Drinking

Melissa in the Morning: Women and Excessive Drinking

A new Yale study suggests drinking harms women’s brains faster than men’s. Dr. Yasmin Zakiniaeiz, one of the study authors and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine, shared key takeaways from the study. For the full study: https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/alcohol-use-disorder-harms-the-brains-immune-system-earlier-in-women/ Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Summer Scams

Melissa in the Morning: Summer Scams

We had our monthly check-in with Dept. of Consumer Protection Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli. We talked about new protections laws that passed during the legislative session as well as summer scams to look out for. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Latest Dulos Case Update

Melissa in the Morning: Latest Dulos Case Update

Kent Mawhinney pleaded guilty to interfering with police in the case surrounding the disappearance and presumed death of Jennifer Farber Dulos. Mawhinney is the former lawyer and friend of Jennifer’s late, estranged husband, Fotis Dulos. We spoke with legal expert, Attorney Bill Bloss, about the lesser charge and what happens now with the case? Image…