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Melissa in the Morning is hosted by Melissa Sheketoff who gathers top news headlines locally and nationally to keep WICC listeners in the know, delivering the information that matters most to you.
Every week, enjoy live interviews from state leaders, business owners and local experts. Melissa has frequent talks with Governor Ned Lamont, Attorney General William Tong, Comptroller Sean Scanlon and other state department leaders. She also has consistent check-in’s with leaders in Washington, including U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal and U.S. Congressman Jim Himes. At the hyper local level, Melissa also talks to local leaders, including state senators, representative, mayors and first selectmen.
Outside of politics, local experts featured on the show weekly include infectious disease expert, Dr. Fred Browne of Griffin Health, career strategist, Julie Bauke, and law enforcement officials including crime prevention expert, Jim Perez.
And as a news reporter, Melissa does investigative reporting on local stories. In 2024, Melissa was the first and only Connecticut reporter for weeks to tackle a hot water and heating issue at Success Village in Bridgeport and Stratford, impacting thousands of residents. She also exposed severe issues with Bridgeport’s education system, including issues with the Board of Education and superintendent. She also answered dozens of calls from Fairfield residents about a childcare center abruptly set to shut down and her work led to a delay in that decision helping dozens of families find care.
Plus, traffic every ten minutes and weather from our Chief Meteorologist Paul Piorek.
Recent posts
MADE Conversations – Ep. 1: Live at Talent MADE
What happens when you put CEOs, state leaders, rising talent, and two seasoned reporters together at a football stadium? You get a jam-packed kickoff to MADE Conversations, the official podcast of the MADE Leadership Series. In this premiere episode, Melissa Sheketoff (WICC) and Mike Cerulli (WTNH) go live from the floor of Talent MADE at…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Autism Double Checked Certification
In the United States, an estimated 1 in 36 children and 1 in 45 adults are diagnosed with autism. Bradley International Airport is the first airport in the United States to become ‘Autism Double-Checked’ certified. Brian Spyros with the Connecticut Airport Authority which oversees Bradley explained why this certification is essential to have and what…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Quinnipiac Poll
The latest Quinnipiac poll revealed what the American people think about tariffs. We spoke with Quinnipiac polling analyst, Tim Malloy, about the findings. For the full poll results: 4/9/25 – Voters More Than 3 To 1 See Trump’s Tariffs Hurting U.S. Economy In The Short-Term, But Less Bearish On Long-Term Impact, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds;…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting
The Office of the Inspector General is determining whether a deadly officer-involved shooting in Bridgeport was justified. Meanwhile, the attorney representing the victim’s family says already released surveillance footage proves the shooting death of Dyshon Best was not justified. We spoke with Attorney Darnell Crosland. Image Courtesy of Attorney Darnell Crosland… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Smoking and Cancer
Tens of millions of Americans smoke cigarettes regularly and something that has become clear in the last couple of decades is the direct correlation between smoking and cancer diagnoses. But is that message actually resonating enough with the general public? Nearly half of patients diagnosed with cancer in 2023 had a history of smoking, and…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Milford Ed Rally
Milford residents are rallying this evening to send a message to the Board of Alderman. A current proposal could mean closing down one of the city’s middle schools. We spoke with Kara Flannery of Milford Ed Advocates to learn more. For more information: https://milfordedadvocates.org/ IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Multi-Family Housing Bill
A proposal to block towns and cities from banning multi-family housing options either permanently or temporarily has advanced from both the Housing Committee and Planning and Development Committee. Senator Jeff Gordon is a Ranking Member on the Planning & Development Committee and explained how this bill really impacts towns, like Fairfield and Trumbull, that have…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Suing Firearms Companies
There’s a house bill that advanced out the Judiciary Committee – making it easier for Connecticut residents to sue members of the firearms industry. The act cleared mostly along party lines this week. State Representative Steve Stafstrom, the House chair and representing Bridgeport, explained the legislation and what it really means for Connecticut residents. Image…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Strep Throat
A decade-long study of around 35 million Americans in 10 states has found that group A strep throat infections have more than doubled by 2022. What’s also alarming is that data shows that treating strep is becoming a bigger challenge as it is more resistant to common antibiotics. Dr. Fred Browne of Griffin Health weighs…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Bridgeport Schools
A superintendent search now on hold and the search for a company to conduct a financial audit underway; two big headlines for the Bridgeport school district. We spoke about the moving parts for Bridgeport schools with interim superintendent, Dr. Royce Avery. Image Credit: Getty Images… Continue Reading
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