Melissa in the Morning: Jim Jam

Melissa in the Morning: Jim Jam

The third annual Jim Jam concert event is back Saturday, January 4th. Event proceeds all go to the Jimmy McGrath Foundation. We spoke with Kevin McGrath, Jimmy’s dad and the creator of the foundation, about the work being done to help youth in Connecticut and gave details about the 3rd annual concert in Fairfield.For tickets…

Melissa in the Morning: Will He Be Sworn In?

Melissa in the Morning: Will He Be Sworn In?

Rumor has is that a top Republican Senator in Connecticut will not be sworn in next week ahead of the 2025 legislative session. Political reporter, Mike Cerulli, gave us the scoop on what could be true regarding State Senator Kevin Kelly. Image Courtesy of Kevin Kelly

Melissa in the Morning: Boeing in the Hotseat AGAIN

Melissa in the Morning: Boeing in the Hotseat AGAIN

179 people were killed in a horrific plane crash in South Korea. It happened on December 29th and pressure on authorities to determine the cause of the crash is building. It’s hard to overlook that the aircraft involved was a Boeing 737. There are questions from investigators about the maintenance and operation of the plane.…

Melissa in the Morning: Cell Phones in Fairfield Schools

Melissa in the Morning: Cell Phones in Fairfield Schools

Fairfield parents are reportedly calling for more cell phone policies in public schools. It’s the latest district to have these conversations cracking down on phone use in the classroom. We spoke with Superintendent of Schools, Michael Testani, about the ideas on the table and whether anything will change soon for Fairfield students. Image Credit: Getty…

Melissa in the Morning: CT Housing Goals in 2025

Melissa in the Morning: CT Housing Goals in 2025

The legislative session is beginning later this month and we know housing will be a major discussion in Hartford. Let’s look at what can be done to create more affordable, workforce housing in the state. Renee Dobos, CEO of CT Housing Partners, is here to weigh in. IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff

Melissa in the Morning: Flagman Wrap Up

Melissa in the Morning: Flagman Wrap Up

As 2024 comes to a close, we checked in with Flagman Safety. It’s a non-profit organization focused on Slow Down, Move Over laws here and across the country to create safer roads for first responders, construction workers, tow truck drivers and people pulled over. It was created following the tragic death of Corey Iodice, a local tow…

Melissa in the Morning: Remembering President Carter

Melissa in the Morning: Remembering President Carter

Former President Jimmy Carter passed away at the age of 100. We spoke with Dr. Mohammad Elahee, professor of international business at Quinnipiac University. He was a key organizer of President Carter’s visit to Quinnipiac in 2007 and shared Carter’s legacy left behind (0:00). We also spoke with Former White House Correspondent & Carter historian…

Melissa in the Morning: Cannabis Laws for 2025

Melissa in the Morning: Cannabis Laws for 2025

The 2024 legislative session saw the passage of a sweeping bill intended to clarify some of the state’s cannabis and hemp regulations. What does that change really mean for consumers and the rights of municipalities? We asked State Rep. David Rutigliano, the top-ranking House Republican on the committee primarily responsible for the regulation of cannabis and…

Melissa in the Morning: Crime Prevention in 2025

Melissa in the Morning: Crime Prevention in 2025

We looked back at some of the most common crimes that happened this year. Crime Prevention expert, Jim Perez, then gave us crime prevention tips for 2025 to better protect ourselves. Image Credit: Getty Images 

Melissa in the Morning: Small Business Scam in 2025?

Melissa in the Morning: Small Business Scam in 2025?

The Corporate Transparency Act introduces significant reporting requirements for many businesses in the United States. Most small businesses are now required to file a Beneficial Ownership Information Report with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. But the Better Business Bureau serving Connecticut says this new form can lead to an increase in scams. We spoke with…