Melissa in the Morning: Car Attack

Melissa in the Morning: Car Attack

A deadly car attack in Vancouver, Canada is still under investigation. According to the BBC, Vancouver police had conducted a threat assessment ahead of the festival, and had partially closed a road on a street behind a school where the bulk of the festivities were taking place. This was one of many details proving security…

Melissa in the Morning: Jose Morales Verdict

Melissa in the Morning: Jose Morales Verdict

A jury unanimously found Jose Morales guilty of murder and evidence tampering in the 2019 killing of Christine Holloway from Ansonia. Following his verdict, one question remains: what happened to the daughter he shared with the victim, Vanessa Morales? We spoke about the latest in the case with Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch. Image Credit:…

Melissa in the Morning: Trouble on Playgrounds

Melissa in the Morning: Trouble on Playgrounds

This is not to scare you; police are warning the public to check playgrounds before kids begin playing. That’s because dangerous items like razor blades and drug paraphernalia have been found on these properties recently. Crime prevention expert, Jim Perez, shared what to look for and how to report an issue properly. Image Credit: Getty…

Melissa in the Morning: Ansonia Street Takeover

Melissa in the Morning: Ansonia Street Takeover

The latest street takeover in Connecticut happened over the weekend in Ansonia. We spoke with Mayor David Cassetti about what happened and why lawmakers need to act now to crack down more on these crimes. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: CT Cold Case Closure?

Melissa in the Morning: CT Cold Case Closure?

A Connecticut cold case that dates back twenty years now has some closure. Police believe they found the killer in a 2005 murder case in Windsor Locks. And what’s surprising is this case doesn’t just involve Connecticut. For the investigative report, we spoke with News 8 reporter, Jeff Derderian. For Jeff’s story: https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/hartford/suspect-in-2005-windsor-locks-murder-appears-in-court/ Image Courtesy…

Melissa in the Morning: Autism Diagnosis Rates

Melissa in the Morning: Autism Diagnosis Rates

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he wants to move away from what he calls an “ideology” that the rising rate of autism in the U.S. is the result of better diagnoses. The Secretary of Health and Human Services contradicted the CDC after releasing its latest report of rising autism diagnoses in the nation. We got…

Melissa in the Morning: Artificial Intelligence Poll

Melissa in the Morning: Artificial Intelligence Poll

QU just released its latest poll this week – this time tackling artificial intelligence. It looked at feedback from Americans about AI impact on our lives and the worries around that – but also the medical advances thanks to AI. We spoke about the key takeaways from the poll with Tamilla Triantoro, associate professor of…

Melissa in the Morning: Michelle Troconis Back in Court

Melissa in the Morning: Michelle Troconis Back in Court

Michelle Troconis was convicted in connection with the disappearance and presumed death of Jennifer Farber Dulos. A motion to dismiss a criminal contempt charge was filed this week and Troconis is set to face a judge about it next week. We spoke with Troconis’ attorney, Darnell Crosland. Image Courtesy of Darnell Crosland

Melissa in the Morning: Proposed Sweetened Beverage Tax

Melissa in the Morning: Proposed Sweetened Beverage Tax

State lawmakers are considering a bill that would add a new tax on sweetened beverages to raise enough money to cover the 110-million-dollars a year needed to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students. State Representative Moira Rader explained the proposal and addressed concerns people have surrounding the need for consistent revenue. Rep. Rader…

Melissa in the Morning: Premiums going up?

Melissa in the Morning: Premiums going up?

Access Health is sounding the alarm about federal subsidies set to expire at the end of the year. It could mean Connecticut residents on exchange plans see their premiums skyrocket more than a thousand dollars than their prices now! We talked to Congressman Himes about the likelihood of extending the subsidies. Image Credit: Getty Images