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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

Cooking with Claud: Cherry Glazed Lamb

Cooking with Claud: Cherry Glazed Lamb

INGREDIENTS:-Boneless leg of lamb or any kind of lamb (4oz of lamb)– 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary crushed– Half a cup of beef broth– Whole jar of jelly preserve– Quarter cup of balsamic vinegar – 2 Table spoons of minced garlicRECIPE:1. Put lamb into a baking dish and mix all other ingredients in a bowl…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Restaurants Left Out

Melissa in the Morning: Restaurants Left Out

1. The Senate voted to pass a massive $1.5 trillion government funding bill that the president is expected to sign. However, money to help restaurants and the hospitality industry were left out. Congressman Jim Himes responds. ((00:10))2. Senate Republicans want the state gas tax suspended but not everyone agrees. Senator Kevin Kelly explains why it’s…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Gas Prices and US Resources

Melissa in the Morning: Gas Prices and US Resources

1. Stop mentioning barrels of oil, what about using US resources to bring gas prices down? Senator Richard Blumenthal calls that an excellent question then explains why it comes down to the oil companies making that decision. ((00:10))2. With gas prices, inflation, the Russian attack and the fallout from covid, what is the future for…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: The State of our Highways

Melissa in the Morning: The State of our Highways

1. Have you noticed speeding, erratic drivers across Connecticut? State police give us a report card on our highway safety and recruitment numbers. ((00:10))2. The prices at the pump continue to climb but how do you know you aren’t being duped? Attorney General William Tong shared with us what to do if you suspect price…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Bird Flu in Connecticut

Melissa in the Morning: Bird Flu in Connecticut

1. It’s very rare but bird flu has been detected in Connecticut. We talked to the Commissioner of the Dept. of Agriculture, Bryan Hurlburt, about the recent issue. ((00:10))2. A new article looked at social media and the impacts it has on adults. Krista Carnes says depression and anxiety can be driven by overuse of…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: A Scrambling Putin

Melissa in the Morning: A Scrambling Putin

1. We asked our latest questions about Russia and Ukraine to Congressman Himes. One point we focused on was the ‘David and Goliath’ storyline playing out overseas and what that means for Putin. ((00:10))2. What’s the latest on the school construction investigation in Connecticut? Senator Kevin Kelly explains. ((15:40))3. Governor Lamont tackled tax cuts, the…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Long Haulers

Melissa in the Morning: Long Haulers

1. Doctors say 20% of patients who contract covid end up being long haulers. Dr. Passalacqua treats these patients and talks about the symptoms after covid. ((00:10))2. March is Red Cross Month and the Connecticut chapter explained the difference from covid’s beginnings to now. ((13:55))3. Science you may not Know: Extracting materials from space and…Continue Reading