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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 recently connected with Governor Ned Lamont, who has agreed to take YOUR questions bi-weekly on the show. Consistently, Melissa also talks to U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, U.S. Congressman Jim Himes, Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim and State Senator Tony Hwang. Local experts include infectious disease expert, Dr. Fred Browne of Griffin Health, Luke Frey from the Better Business Bureau, The Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities and Bridgeport Health Director Lisa Morrissey.
Enjoy original weekly segments like “Community Inspiration,” “Marriage Advice” and “Crime on the Mind.” Community Inspiration highlights Connecticut residents who live normal lives doing extraordinary things. Every week, you can meet people of all ages who are inspiring their community and loved ones through their work, outlook on life, actions and good deeds. Marriage advice is a bi-weekly check-in with relationship consultant, Bob Donovan, who gives tips to a healthy marriage and perspective for couples to think about. Crime on the Mind features Lt. James Perez from the Fairfield Police Department, who travels around the country teaching crime prevention to other police departments. He gives us the top crimes happening right now and tips for the public to stay safe and be proactive.
Plus, traffic every ten minutes and weather from our Chief Meteorologist Paul Piorek.
Recent posts
Melissa in the Morning: Can Pediatricians Do More?
1. We continue to follow the war on drugs and focusing on keeping drugs out of our kids’ hands. Lt. Perez talked about why parents and pediatricians are key to curbing the problem. 2. Sen. Bob Duff talked about the importance of passing the medical aid in dying bill.3. Sen Tony Hwang shared his biggest concerns…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Bring back D.A.R.E.?
Melissa in the Morning: Bring back D.A.R.E.? Governor Lamont took our latest state questions including if a school-based program, like DARE, should return after edibles and fentanyl started plaguing our schools. ((00:10)) Congressman Himes also weighed in on the war on drugs and how the open borders does play a role. But what else can…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Sick Kids
Now that masks have been gone for almost two months, kids are getting sick constantly. Dr. Browne addresses why that’s not necessarily a bad thing. He also looked at the recent BA.2 covid variant and what that means for a pandemic coming to an end. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Zoning Bill Breakdown
1. Fairfield Town Plan & Zoning Commission member, Alexis Harrison, shared the latest on the zoning bills being debated in Hartford and why it directly impacts all Connecticut residents. ((00:10))2. April is National Volunteer Month and the Red Cross is recognizing the opportunity people have to get involved, particularly in support of blood collection. CT…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Bruce Willis Diagnosis
1. Bruce Willis’ family announced that the beloved actor was diagnosed with aphasia. To understand this condition and how to reverse it, we spoke with speech-language pathologist, Sarah Gromko. ((00:10)) 2. Republican candidate for governor, Bob Stefanowski, recently returned from Poland. We heard about his experience at the border and a school he helped reopen…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Binky Patrol
Southern Connecticut’s Binky Patrol Chapter provides blankets to critically ill and traumatized children in the greater Bridgeport area and beyond. Learn more at Binky Patrol Southern Connecticut on Facebook or by going to https://binkypatrol.org/. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: State Worker Contracts
1. Friday afternoon, the governor announced a tentative agreement for state workers which includes wage increases and bonuses. The Yankee Institute says this 1700-page document is still being reviewed and raises a lot of red flags for taxpayers. Ken Girardin explains. ((00:10))2. We spent time talking to both Senators Bob Duff and Tony Hwang about…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Airport Woes
1. Tweed New Haven Airport has been in the news in recent months because of its commercial airline, Avelo. But not everyone is excited about the airline or what it could mean for expansion plans. We spoke with 10,000 Hawks to learn about the concerns from residents near the airport. ((00:10))2. For months, there have…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: The Weight of Fear
Our state data shows we are the fourth safest state in the country. But recent crime has a lot of people scared. Gary MacNamara of Sacred Heart shares why that demographic of people should be considered when passing laws. ((00:10)) We are entering the end of hibernation season for black bears. What you need to…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Media Bias
1. The Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities highlighted data from EJI looking at media coverage and if stories tip a certain way based on race. ((00:10))For the initial report: https://eji.org/news/report-documents-racial-bias-in-coverage-of-crime-by-media/2. Is there a correlation between faith and marriage? Bob Donovan looked at research surrounding this parallel and how to improve both declines. ((09:33))3. Senator…… Continue Reading