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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: Check-in with the Governor

Melissa in the Morning: Check-in with the Governor

1. The governor answered questions about abortion, heating oil prices, mental health, covid and more. Catch his latest answers to your questions. ((00:10))2. Title 42 is going to expire next week. Congressman Himes is worried about that with covid cases on the rise. ((15:55))3. Dr. Michael Goldstein wants your signature to get him on the…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Monkeypox

Melissa in the Morning: Monkeypox

A Massachusetts man recently contracted monkeypox. What is it? How common is it to get it? How do you get it? Dr. Browne explained it all to us. Plus, with covid numbers going up, should we go back to masking indoors? IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images PlusContinue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Bringing the Calm

Melissa in the Morning: Bringing the Calm

1. After the Shelton stabbing, many parents are struggling to help their kids talk about it. Stephanie Swantek of Bridges Healthcare explains how making sense of this can’t be the goal in speaking to your child. 2. Senator Richard Blumenthal talked about ghost guns and baby formula shortage.3. The prep is the worst part of a…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Newtown Controversy

Melissa in the Morning: Newtown Controversy

1. A trucking warehouse is being proposed for Newtown and many people are up in arms about it. We learned about the plan from the editor of the Newtown Bee.2. What does it mean to be a nurse? We spoke with Jo Ritchie from St. Vincent’s about the role and how to attract people to…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Water Quality

Melissa in the Morning: Water Quality

1. A new article highlights potential contaminants in public water. Jim Roberts, the author of the article, pointed out what homeowners should do to monitor their drinking water. ((00:10))2. Social media giants are under attacks after the alleged Buffalo shooter carried out his massacre. Krista Carnes shared the complicated nature of the algorithms. ((14:41))3. We…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Aquarium in Hot Water

Melissa in the Morning: Aquarium in Hot Water

1. Seaquest has been cited again by the USDA. We learned what happened and why animal advocates are still fighting to shut it down in Trumbull and across the country. ((00:10))2. Crime on the Mind: part one of spam messages on your phone ((13:40))3. Is Europe making a big shift following the Russian attack in…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Budget Battle

Melissa in the Morning: Budget Battle

1. Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim is offering to increase education spending by 500-thousand-dollars in the upcoming fiscal year. This comes after continuous battle over the city budget. City Council President Aidee Nieves gave us the latest on the controversy. ((00:10))2. Two weeks ago, President Biden announced more aid to Ukraine. Congressman Himes told us what’s…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Mental Health on College Campuses

Melissa in the Morning: Mental Health on College Campuses

1. As we continue to talk about Mental Health Awareness Month, we touched on college campuses and law enforcement officials. Gary MacNamara with Sacred Heart weighed in on both. ((00:10))2. Democrats tried and failed on Wednesday to push forward legislation to guarantee abortion rights nationwide. The bill was authored by Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal, who…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: The Sikorsky Master Plan

Melissa in the Morning: The Sikorsky Master Plan

1. The CAA has gotten the green light from the Bridgeport Airport Commission to buy Sikorsky Airport. We got the master plan in the works from Ct Airport Authority CEO, Kevin Dillon. ((00:10))2. The fitbit murder trial has a verdict and we want to talk about how technology is taking over the courtroom. Legal expert,…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Stratford Teachers Rally

Melissa in the Morning: Stratford Teachers Rally

1. The proposed education budget in Stratford could lead to job cuts, program eliminations and even a school closure. That’s what the superintendent says. We spoke with Michael Fiorello, President of the Stratford Education Association. ((00:10))2. Hepatitis cases are on the rise among young children in Connecticut. Family physician, Dr. Syed, told us what’s happening…Continue Reading