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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: Laws on the Books
1. In recent years, CT lawmakers have put laws in place to better protect domestic violence victims. Angela Schlingheyde, Center for Family Justice’s Director of Civil Legal Services and Criminal Court Advocacy, shared while this is good news, we don’t need more laws, we need more education. ((00:10))2. We hear about pilot burnout post pandemic…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Taking a Stand
1. This week, we tackle domestic violence awareness month, Deb Greenwood of the Center for Family Justice shared the statistics of cases in Connecticut and what triggers a perpetrator to become abusive. ((00:10))2. It’s allergy season! Allergy specialist, Dr. Hemmers of St. Vincent’s Medical Center, talks about the season and why covid complicates matters. ((13:20))3.…… Continue Reading
Cooking with Claud: Matzah Balls
1 cup of matzah meal ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp nutmeg ¼ cup chicken fat ¼ cup of hot water 3 eggs ¼ cup club soda ¼ tsp dehydrated onion flakes ¼ tsp parsley flakes IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: New Radios
Fairfield received a $3.49 million federal grant will help fund new emergency radios and update the network. Police Chief Kalamaras gave us the details on these 30-year-old radios in need of an upgrade! ((00:10)) The state will now oversee West Haven finances. But what else can be done? We talked to Senator Kevin Kelly about…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Is Covid Making a Comeback?
Four of Connecticut’s six statewide constitutional office holders have now tested positive for coronavirus in the last week. Attorney General William Tong being the most recent after Governor Lamont, Lt Governor Bysiewicz and Treasurer Shawn Wooden. Dr. Browne tells us why we are seeing that and what people need to know. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock /…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Not-So Rare Illness
Legendary comedian, Gilbert Gottfried, passed away after battling a longtime illness, myotonic dystrophy. Dr. Khan is a neurologist with St. Vincent’s Medical Center answered our questions about the disease. ((00:10)) Senator Richard Blumenthal talks about the construction industry and better protecting workers. ((15:13)) Fairfield and Bridgeport have come to an agreement to help protect land…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: A Ride the Morning After
1. After the Brooklyn subway shooting, how can people confidently get back on public transportation? Gary MacNamara, the Executive Director of Public Safety and Government Affairs at Sacred Heart University, shared how to prepare yourself for an attack and help police spot trouble. ((00:10)) 2. The Fuller Foundation is looking for volunteers and donations to…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Save the Game
1. Save The Game is a grass roots initiative to invigorate Major League Baseball and increase youth participation in the game. The initiative was co-launched by Kevin Gallagher of Pace University. We learned about Gallagher’s book, “Teach Your Kid to Hit … So they Don’t Quit,” as the genesis of the movement and what it’s all about. ((00:10)) 2.…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Can Pediatricians Do More?
1. We continue to follow the war on drugs and focusing on keeping drugs out of our kids’ hands. Lt. Perez talked about why parents and pediatricians are key to curbing the problem. 2. Sen. Bob Duff talked about the importance of passing the medical aid in dying bill.3. Sen Tony Hwang shared his biggest concerns…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Bring back D.A.R.E.?
Melissa in the Morning: Bring back D.A.R.E.? Governor Lamont took our latest state questions including if a school-based program, like DARE, should return after edibles and fentanyl started plaguing our schools. ((00:10)) Congressman Himes also weighed in on the war on drugs and how the open borders does play a role. But what else can…… Continue Reading