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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: Westport Tragedy
1. First Selectman Jim Marpe reacts to the tragic murder suicide investigation in town. Also, he touches on how the town planned for mental health services in the event of a tragedy. ((00:10)) 2. Lt. Jim Perez compares drinking and driving to high driving. What police are training in ahead of legal marijuana next week.…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Education Matters
1. Senator Richard Blumenthal talks about PFAS being found in cosmetics plus education changes in the classroom. Why it’s important to include more history but also social development classes. ((00:10)) 2. The implementer bill means money could be pulled from schools with certain mascots. Sen. Kevin Kelly comments on that plus action in the Senate…… Continue Reading
Delta Variant and Powassan Virus
Dr. Browne says our covid vaccinations should fight the delta variant no problem. However, if we don’t get more vaccines out to the rest of the globe, more variants will pop up and we will have more problems. Also, why the powassan virus is being detected even though it’s rare. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: “Character Assassination”
1. Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti responds to a lawsuit against him, the chief of police and city of Shelton. After six officers were fired last year, why he says the claims have no merit and it’s an opening for character assassinations. ((00:10)) 2. The pandemic certainly brought more problems, but did you know close to…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Six Fired Officers
1. We get the other side of the story. Attorney Michelle Holmes who represents the six Shelton officers fired in 2020 says this was no parking lot scandal and it’s cost most of her clients a job in law enforcement. ((00:10)) 2. The clean slate bill was signed into law and we get a better…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: The Implementer…
1. Sen. Bob Duff says the implementer is part of the program and there’s nothing shady about it. Melissa didn’t quite buy it. ((00:00)) 2. Sen. Tony Hwang responds to the implementer and the lack of transparency in state government. ((07:30)) 3. Fairfield is hosting fireworks for the Fourth of July this year. And they…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Nix the Fourth Check
1. We’ve heard rumblings but that’s all they are. Congressman Jim Himes says it’s incredibly unlikely a fourth stimulus package is on the way. ((00:10)) 2. A new FDA-approved Alzheimer’s drug is about to be available to patients newly diagnosed with the disease. Dr. Wright of Nuvance Health talks about the drug and what it…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: We Ain’t Done Yet!
1. It’s official — Special Session later this month. So what are we still debating when it comes to marijuana? Senator Kevin Kelly weighs in on the conversation and what the Senate is tackling. ((00:10)) 2. They dodged a bullet but will they make changes? Fastly reported a system bug caused the worldwide outage for…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Backing the Acting Chief
1. Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim is standing by Acting Chief Rebeca Garcia at the Police Department and why a pledge may be good news for recruitment. ((00:10)) 2. Bridgeport is getting $110 million dollars from the American Rescue Plan. How can local business owners weigh in on how the money is allocated? ((14:20)) 3. Milford…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Gambling Addiction
1. Ahead of the approval for an online gambling law in CT, we talk about addiction and triggers. Diana Goode with The Connecticut Council of Gambling Problems joined the show. ((00:10)) 2. Counselor, Julius Dudics, addressed “covid rudeness.” It’s apparently a behavioral shift in people following the pandemic. ((06:43)) 3. It’s dangerously hot outside, and…… Continue Reading