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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: CPR Awareness
1. National CPR + AED Awareness Week takes place every year from June 1 – 7. During this week, The Red Cross recognizes the importance of initiating CPR and using an AED as a response to cardiac arrest. ((00:10))2. Governor Lamont today announced that the application period for the 2022 Connecticut Child Tax Rebate is…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Deadly Roads
1. Memorial Day Weekend driving statistics were the worst they’ve been in years! More fatalities for 2022 compared to the last three years combined. State Police shared what they think is happening and how we can combat the problems. ((00:10))2. The gunman who attacked a school in Texas on Tuesday was able to enter the…… Continue Reading
Cooking with Claud: Fruit Dip
INGREDIENTS:1 cup of cream cheese1 cup of sour cream1 teaspoon of vanilla1/4 cup of brown sugara few drops of milk… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Child Psychology
1. We spoke with psychology professor, Melissa Whitson, about violent video games and lack of socialization for children. ((00:10))2. Congressman Himes says he doesn’t believe the current lawmakers in the Senate will agree on any gun laws, even after Texas. Learn why he says that. ((16:52))3. Jayme Stevenson is the Republican-chosen candidate to face Congressman…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Summer Safety Week
1. Fran Mayko of AAA talking 100 deadliest days on the road. ((00:10))2. Bridgeport Fire Chief Lance Edwards talking smoke detectors, bonfires, grilling and fire safety. ((15:03))3. Nuvance Health’s Dr. Carreau talks about skin cancer. ((29:23))4. Sacred Heart’s Gary MacNamara talks about parties involving alcohol, drugs and young people. ((38:45))5. Stew Leonard Jr. talks about…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Not One More
1. Not One More is a campaign featuring trauma teams. It urges people not to drink and drive. We learned about the campaign from Dr. Shawna Kettyle about it. ((00:10))2. Summer Safety: Drinking and Drugging at Parties ((15:45))3. Democrats are hopeful there’s a compromise in Congress to pass gun legislation. Senator Blumenthal gave us the…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Mental Health Facilities
1. After the Texas mass shooting at an elementary school, we tackle mental health resources. George Welch with the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities talks about affordable and available care…or rather, lack of care options. ((00:10))2. Summer Safety 2022: Skin Cancer and protection from the sun ((16:04))3. A popular Bridgeport business is expanding and…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Property Guys
Hear from Karen Lavin about opportunities to franchise in the real estate market right here in Connecticut. … Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Three Years Later
It was three years ago today that Jennifer Dulos dropped her children off at school near her New Canaan home and was never seen again. Her estranged husband Fotis Dulos was charged with murder and later took his own life. Legal expert, Bill Bloss, gives us his perspective on what can happen next in the…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: 100 Deadliest Days on the Roads
1. For summer safety week, we talked about the 100 deadliest days of being on the roads. Fran Mayko of AAA talked about what makes it the most dangerous stretch of time for drivers. ((00:10))2. After Memorial Day weekend, have you heard of CT Trails Day? Learn about the 200 events happening June 4-5th! ((14:55))3.…… Continue Reading