Melissa in the Morning: Rescue Goes Viral

Melissa in the Morning: Rescue Goes Viral

A video of Beacon Falls Firefighters rescuing residents in Oxford has gone viral. It is just a snippet of the incredible work first responders have done this week following the historic flooding in parts of Connecticut. We talked with Jeremy Rodorigo, Emergency Management Director and volunteer firefighter in Beacon Falls, to describe the rescue and…

Melissa in the Morning: The Lightest, Heaviest Blue?

Melissa in the Morning: The Lightest, Heaviest Blue?

Ahead of the annual WICC Surfside Hotel Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth, we are hearing the blues are a lot smaller than usual. Why is that? And could this be the year with the lightest blue named the winner in the tournament? We asked our CT fish expert, Josh Rayner. 

Melissa in the Morning: Seymour’s Aftermath

Melissa in the Morning: Seymour’s Aftermath

Seymour was one of the handful of towns impacted by the historic flooding. We checked in with First Selectwoman Annmarie Drugonis and Emergency Director Christopher Edwards for the latest. Image Credit: Annmarie Drugonis 

Melissa in the Morning: Washed Out Oxford Daycare

Melissa in the Morning: Washed Out Oxford Daycare

Following the devastating floods in parts of Connecticut, dozens of businesses were destroyed, including a local preschool. We spoke with Marta Saklawska, the owner and Director of Creative Starts Learning Center in Oxford, which serves more than 50 kids each year. If you want to make a monetary donation:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-creative-starts-rebuild-after-flood?qid=136d6a177df90823fcf26734d06ffe4aYou also can donate pre-school aged items…

Melissa in the Morning: Oxford First Selectman George Temple

Melissa in the Morning: Oxford First Selectman George Temple

The cleanup is just beginning following the flooding that caused extensive damage in Western Connecticut and killed two people in Oxford. We spoke with Oxford First Selectman, George Temple, about the aftermath of the storm on his community and plans to move forward. Image Credit: Terry Rooney

Melissa in the Morning: Black Rock Bait and Tackle

The annual WICC Surfside Hotel Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth is back August 24 & 25th. To give competitors the scoop on best bait and locations to spot the heaviest blue, we spoke with Ryan at Black Rock Bait & Tackle in Bridgeport. 

Melissa in the Morning: No Special Session?

Melissa in the Morning: No Special Session?

Outrage is growing across Connecticut as residents face massive spikes in their electricity bills, with some seeing increases of hundreds or even thousands of dollars. There is a petition calling on Governor Ned Lamont to revoke “public benefits” charges and for PURA to reverse a recent rate hike. It comes after State Republicans called for…

Melissa in the Morning: A First in the Nation Happening in Bridgeport

Melissa in the Morning: A First in the Nation Happening in Bridgeport

The Housatonic Museum of Art proudly announced ‘Art for All: Connecting Campus and Community,’ the nation’s first-ever summit bringing together community college arts leaders from across the country to explore the profound impact of community college art museums and galleries on students, the creative sector, and their regions. We found out how this brand-new summit…

Melissa in the Morning: In-Home Safety Grant Program

Melissa in the Morning: In-Home Safety Grant Program

Applications are available right now for the new, In-Home Safety Grant Program. What is it and what is its significance not just for in-home care workers, but many vulnerable workers entering homes to help others? We did a deep dive into this with Rep. Cristin McCarthy Vahey, co-chair of the CT Public Health Committee. IMAGE…

Melissa in the Morning: Whooping Cough in CT

Melissa in the Morning: Whooping Cough in CT

Connecticut is experiencing the largest outbreak of whooping cough in years. That’s according to state health officials, who report 93 cases so far this year. That’s compared to eleven cases in all of 2023. We talked about this with Dr. Fred Browne of Griffin Health. We also touched on covid cases and salmonella outbreaks. IMAGE…