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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: Sandy Hook Promise
Dec 14, 9:51 AM Nicole Hockley is the co-founder and CEO of Sandy Hook Promise. After losing her son, Dylan, during the Newtown tragedy 9 years ago, we learned about the purpose of the foundation and how it doesn’t just tackle gun violence. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Financial News You Can Use: Retirement Income Planning
Russ Hackmann breaks down more about getting a financial checkup, and how to set up consistent retirement income. Image Credit: Yozayo / iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Volunteer Firefighter Snapshot
We compared the town of Orange to the city of Derby when it comes to volunteer firefighter numbers. How can one be thriving yet the other is struggling with recruits? We got both perspectives. ((00:10)) Ahead of Christmas and New Years, here are tips to managing the holidays with children on the autism spectrum. ((17:03))…… Continue Reading
Financial News You Can Use: Getting A Financial Checkup
Russ Hackmann explains the #1 to do now for a financial checkup, and what impact that could have on long term financial security. Image Credit: relif / iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Cooking with Claud: Christmas Snowballs
INGREDIENTS:— 2 1/2 cups flour— 3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts— 1 cup butter–1 tsp vanilla— 1/2 cup powdered sugar— salt optional … Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Medicare Price Hikes
1. We’ve talked about the big jump in Social Security’s Cost of Living Adjustment. But now we’re hearing that some of that increase may get absorbed by Medicare. What’s happening?? ((00:10))2. Congressman Himes responded to the claims about an Alzheimer’s drug spiking Medicare costs. ((15:37))3. Fairfield CARES wants the public to normalize mental health conversations.…… Continue Reading
Financial News You Can Use: Risk Recap
As the year winds down, Russ Hackmann recaps the financial risks to be aware of in the new year. Image Credit: Blue Planet Studio / iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Christmas Covid
Dr. Browne took our covid questions including Christmas gatherings and how to protect yourself from getting the virus. Plus, what’s the latest on long haulers after having covid? IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Financial News You Can Use: RMDs
Russ Hackmann explains required minimum distributions for retirees, and what happens if they don’t want to take them. Image Credit: Hanna Vashcula / iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Social Media Alert
Ahead of Instagram’s CEO testifying today, our social media consultant weighed in on what this could mean for online platforms and your kids. ((00:10)) Science You May Not Know: real estate could be landing on Mars thanks to Space X Starship. ((13:15)) Workout Wednesday: staying motivated and active during the winter months. ((22:07)) IMAGE CREDIT:…… Continue Reading