Melissa in the Morning: Trump Indictment

Melissa in the Morning: Trump Indictment

Former President Donald Trump was indicted on criminal charges in New York for his role in organizing hush money payments made to an adult film star during his 2016 campaign. The history-making indictment marks the first time a president has been charged in a criminal matter. We got perspective from a former secret service agent…

Melissa in the Morning: Robots in the ER

Melissa in the Morning: Robots in the ER

A Texas hospital reported a baby being rushed into the hospital for an issue. Doctors reportedly couldn’t conclusively find a diagnosis so they turned to AI-technology to help. We asked Dr. Browne about artificial intelligence getting involved in infectious disease diagnostics and the future of robots working with doctors.  IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Melissa in the Morning: School Security

Melissa in the Morning: School Security

Days after the Nashville school shooting, lawmakers still can’t agree on what changes will make the biggest difference in protecting children from mass shootings. Senator Blumenthal talked about universal gun laws but also commented on resource officers and safety measures invested in school buildings. ((00:00)) Studies show on average, most adults stay fixated on an…

Melissa in the Morning: Monday Mournings

Melissa in the Morning: Monday Mournings

Adam’s House is a non-profit in Shelton helping people deal with grief in a healthy way. The organization recently launched a new program called ‘Monday Mournings’ helping adults cope. We talked to the group about this new program and how people can get involved. ((00:00)) Bulk trash pick up is back in the city of…

Melissa in the Morning: NOT living in Fear

Melissa in the Morning: NOT living in Fear

Following the mass shooting at a Nashville elementary school, many Connecticut parents are crippled with anxiety and fear for their children’s safety. Counselor, Julius Dudics, shared tips for parents to secure themselves and their kids after tragedy strikes. ((00:00)) Fairfield residents are making a lot of noise over new ordinance proposals. First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick…

Melissa in the Morning: GPS Tracking Device

Melissa in the Morning: GPS Tracking Device

A proposed piece of legislation looks at a GPS-tracking device pilot program and helping domestic violence victims. Senator James Maroney is fighting to bring this safety program to every municipality in the state. We dove into the bill and what has come out of the pilot program since 2010. ((00:00)) Data shows boredom is a…

Cooking with Claud: Hashbrown Broccoli Cheddar Quiche

Cooking with Claud: Hashbrown Broccoli Cheddar Quiche

INGREDIENTS:— Frozen hashbrowns— 1 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese— pepper— fresh or frozen broccoli (thawed and drained)— Low fat milk— 6 eggsThaw hashbrowns and squeeze oil out. Spray bottom of pie plate. Shred cheddar cheese and mix with crush hashbrowns. Mold mix to the bottom of plate and bake for about 25 minutes at 350…

Melissa in the Morning: Puppy Mills across the Pond

Melissa in the Morning: Puppy Mills across the Pond

Elizabeth Menegon, the creator of Hands 2 Paws, came back on the show after visiting the UK for a major dog competition. Her dog rescue app launched in the US, Canada and Europe. Following her trip, she learned about the disturbing reality of overpopulations puppies outside the US and shared it on the show. ((00:00))…

Melissa in the Morning: Fungus Among Us

Melissa in the Morning: Fungus Among Us

A fungus that kills more than three out of ten people that it infects in U.S. healthcare facilities is spreading rapidly.  The CDC is sounding an alarm bell about the fungus, a type of yeast called Candida auris. We asked Dr. Browne about this. Plus, the CDC says there’s an uptick in Group A Strep…

Melissa in the Morning: Governor Proposals

Melissa in the Morning: Governor Proposals

The governor has presented to recent proposed bills: 1) maternal health and 2) childcare options. We did a deep dive into both pieces of legislation with Governor Lamont. ((00:00)) UConn nation is erupting ahead of the men’s sweet 16 matchup tonight in Las Vegas. We spoke with local sports analyst, Rob Adams, about both men’s…