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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
Melissa in the Morning: Domestic Violence Awareness
October is domestic violence awareness month. We get a check at Connecticut statistics from Center for Family Justice CEO, Deb Greenwood, and also hear about the center’s upcoming vigil. ((00:00)) Health records you need from your doctor will soon go digital. Why the switch now and is it considered a game changer? ((13:08)) We continue…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Get the Mammogram!
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we speak to Hartford Healthcare doctors about breast health. This morning, we focused on the importance of scheduling mammograms and how often you should get screenings. ((00:10)) Keeping with the topic of cancer care, we spoke with a cancer treatment trainer to learn why exercise is key to recovery while…… Continue Reading
Cooking with Claud: Corn Ice Cream
2 ears of corn (raw) Cut kernels off and put in a sauce pan14 oz can of sweetened condensed milk addBring to a boil and keep stirring for about 3 minutes or when you think the kernels are cookedThen set aside to cool and add the 2 teaspoons of vanilla extractTake 2 cups of heavy…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Remembering Firefighters
Flags should be lowered to half-staff this Sunday for National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. We spoke with Fairfield Fire Lt. Bob Smith about the importance of recognizing the fallen and whether Connecticut invests enough in its firefighters. ((00:10)) When did conspiracy theories become a prime way of people taking in news? Following the latest trial…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Workplace Romances
Workplace romances are in the news following the announcement that the Boston Celtics suspended their Head Coach for having a relationship with a female member of the organization. Gary Phelan, who teaches employment law at Quinnipiac University, discussed the issues surrounding workplace romances. ((00:10)) A panel of medical experts are recommending adults 19-65 start getting…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Red Cross Volunteers
More than 1,500 Red Crossers from all 50 states and the District of Columbia are supporting relief efforts in Florida following Hurricane Ian. Some of those volunteers are from Connecticut. We spoke with Red Cross spokesperson, John Godin, for a check on volunteer work and the need for blood donations. ((00:10)) According to the CDC,…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Post-Baby Blues
The CDC is reporting 4 out of 5 pregnancy’s-related deaths are preventable. According to the report, half of those cases happen 7 days to a year after the baby is born. We learned why mental health is a bigger focus and who need to advocate for mom. ((00:10)) Part thriller, part courtroom drama, the novel,…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Whooping Cough
There is a vaccine for whooping cough available for whooping cough, however only 30% of adults in the U.S. received it in the past 10 years. Dr. Philip Simkovitz is a Pulmonary Disease Specialist with the latest on this issue and how to better protect yourself. ((00:10)) National studies show in all age groups, people…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Flu Season
We knew flu season would come back full force, but is it as bad as it used to be? Dr. Browne says there may be some forgetfulness in remembering what the flu is. Also, we talk about this year’s flu shot and testing for flu. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Police Hiring Process
Bridgeport is one step closer to finding the next top cop. Mayor Joe Ganim shared the timeline of what happens next with the three final candidates and how you can weigh in on the next chief. ((00:10)) Connecticut is looking to go more electric. We spoke with CT Electric Car and took basic listener questions…… Continue Reading
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