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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: Misleading Headlines

Melissa in the Morning: Misleading Headlines

After news broke that General Colin Powell passed away, news outlets focused on two things: he had covid and was vaccinated. Dr. Browne debunked the worries and accusations around this headline. Plus, the FDA gave the thumbs up to mixing and matching covid booster shots. What you need to know! IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Somebody’s Watching Me…

Melissa in the Morning: Somebody’s Watching Me…

1. Reports say 80% of US households have at least ONE smart tv. Our cyber security expert, Vahid, shares how you could be at risk and how to better protect yourself. ((00:10))2. There are a lot of efforts to preserve Remington Woods between Bridgeport and Stratford. Senator Blumenthal is behind that effort as well! He…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: I have plateaued…WHY?!?!?!

Melissa in the Morning: I have plateaued…WHY?!?!?!

1.  If you are dieting or changing your exercise regime, you lose weight in the beginning…until you plateau. Amy Llinas explains why that happens. ((00:10))2.  Senator Kevin Kelly breaks down what the new GOP proposals on crime crackdown in Connecticut looks like and why it’s so controversial. ((06:50))3.  Online gambling and a new music fest…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Pumping up Prices

Melissa in the Morning: Pumping up Prices

1. Have you seen your gas receipts?? Fran Mayko of Triple A talks about what’s going on with crude oil and how long the high prices will last. ((00:10))2. Tics from TikTok? A Wall Street Journal article highlights this possibility in kids. We talked to Krista Carnes about it. ((06:09))3. Change is inevitable, so how…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Breaking Trauma

Melissa in the Morning: Breaking Trauma

1. After responding to a devastating, deadly fire ten years ago, Jacques Roy recalls the moment he knew he needed help dealing with trauma. The Stamford Fire Captain shared how Fairfield County Trauma Response Team helped him. ((00:10))2. We all go through peaks and valleys of a marriage. But when you enter a season of…Continue Reading