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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 frequent talks with Governor Ned Lamont, Attorney General William Tong, Comptroller Sean Scanlon and other state department leaders. She also has consistent check-in’s with leaders in Washington, including U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal and U.S. Congressman Jim Himes. At the hyper local level, Melissa also talks to local leaders, including state senators, representative, mayors and first selectmen.
Outside of politics, local experts featured on the show weekly include infectious disease expert, Dr. Fred Browne of Griffin Health, career strategist, Julie Bauke, and law enforcement officials including crime prevention expert, Jim Perez.
And as a news reporter, Melissa does investigative reporting on local stories. In 2024, Melissa was the first and only Connecticut reporter for weeks to tackle a hot water and heating issue at Success Village in Bridgeport and Stratford, impacting thousands of residents. She also exposed severe issues with Bridgeport’s education system, including issues with the Board of Education and superintendent. She also answered dozens of calls from Fairfield residents about a childcare center abruptly set to shut down and her work led to a delay in that decision helping dozens of families find care.
Plus, traffic every ten minutes and weather from our Chief Meteorologist Paul Piorek.
Recent posts
Financial News You Can Use: Who Can Use Roth Accounts?
Russ Hackmann discusses how to get get money into a Roth account, and if it can only be while you’re working. Image Credit: Ta Nu / iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: The Weight of Social Security
1. Without Social Security, 50% of Black Americans would be living in poverty. That’s according to the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare. President, Max Richtman, talked about the new data and the goal of it. ((00:10))2. We hear from both sides of the aisle about what’s happening with the legislative session. Senators…… Continue Reading
Financial News You Can Use: Are Roth Accounts Just Another Form Of IRA?
Russ Hackmann breaks down for Melissa whether or not Roths are another form of IRA, and whether or not they can grow tax free. Image Credit: zimmytws / iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Cooking with Claud: Chicken with Pan Sauce
((For four servings)) INGREDIENTS:– 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts– 1/4 teaspoon salt– 1/4 teaspoon pepper– 5 tablespoons of butter– 2/3 cup dry white wine– 1/2 cup chicken broth– 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot (2) or onion– 2 tablespoons whipping cream or skim milk… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: “They’re gonna lose”
1. Congressman Himes came on the show to talk about the latest on the Russia attack in Ukraine. He sadly told us “Ukraine is going to lose, it’s an unfair battle.” ((00:10))2. Breeze Airways is adding a base to a CT airport. We get the latest details from the Connecticut Airport Authority. ((09:32))3. A number…… Continue Reading
Financial News You Can Use: Investment Strategies During High Inflation
Russ Hackmann breaks down all the investment strategies you can use during periods of high inflation. Image Credit: nespix / iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Attack on Ukraine
1. Russian troops have invaded Ukraine. Senator Richard Blumenthal weighed in on what’s happening and why sanctions weren’t in place ahead of the attack. ((00:10))2. Have you ever heard of awake spinal surgery? Dr. Yanamadala is one of ten surgeons who perform the procedure and he told us about doing the first one in the…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Dropping the Masks
Covid is slowly leaving the top headlines but here’s something exciting…Dr. Browne shared on the show that he believes we have reached herd immunity and the masks in schools probably should go away. Hear his explanation right here. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Financial News You Can Use: Making Changes To Your Stock Market Investments
Russ Hackmann breaks down for Melissa how to alter your investments in the stock market during times like now. Image Credit: PashaIgnatov / iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Canary in the Coal Mine
1. Before the “canary in the coal mine” became a saying, canaries were actually used in the coal mines of Britain as living and breathing gas detectors. We learned about the history of this saying in Science you may not know. ((00:10))2. Tomorrow is Fairfield County Giving Day. What you need to know and how…… Continue Reading