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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: Bus Problems
1. Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti defends why the city struggles with canceled bus routes and says it’s a problem everywhere, not just Shelton. ((00:10)) 2. A non-profit helps educate middle and high school students in career paths and financial knowledge. ((09:23)) 3. Morning show counselor, Julius Dudics, talks about Mental Health Awareness Month and the…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Live Driver’s Test
1. Lt. Perez quizzed Melissa live during Crime on the Mind. How did she do and should her driver’s license be taken away? ((00:10)) 2. Senator Bob Duff defends banning flavored tobacco products but supports legal marijuana…ironic or no? ((15:17)) 3. Senator Tony Hwang touches on zoning bills and irony behind marijuana legislation. ((24:04)) 4.…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Who’s Paying for Free College?
1. Congressman Himes admits the President has some lofty goals but not the free two years of community college. So who’s going to pay for it? Melissa digs into it. ((00:10)) 2. Senator Kevin Kelly created a grassroots effort called Stop the Gas Tax CT. What you need to know and why it matters to…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Fertility Issues
1. 40 years later, why is it harder to start a family? Bridges Healthcare talks about the changes we’re seeing in men and for women at work. ((00:10)) 2. Senator Richard Blumenthal talks about the President’s address to Congress and what it could mean for jobless veterans. ((08:49)) 3. Zoo Minute: A research program incorporating…… Continue Reading
Reopenings, vaccines and long haulers
Dr. Browne reacts to breaking news that New York City plans to open up fully by July first. What does this mean with herd immunity and wearing masks? Also, the J&J vaccine is back, but was the pause even necessary? Dr. Browne says maybe not. He also touches on covid survivors possibly passing up on…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Mall Apartments and Cell Towers
1. Milford Mayor Ben Blake shares proposed plans about apartments on the Connecticut Mall property and controversy brewing over a cell tower plan behind Mexico Tipico. ((00:10)) 2. Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim talks about efforts to beautify the city and addresses inquiries about bulk trash pickup. ((09:02)) 3. Westport First Selectman Jim Marpe talks parades…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Crime Ridden Motels
1. Ansonia Mayor Cassetti is giving a hard NO to a proposed motel in town. Why he and the police chief are fighting to stop the idea from going forward. ((00:10)) 2. Stamford Mayor Martin talks about opening covid clinics to other states and the story behind a bunch of cut trees without notice. ((07:53))…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Sketchy Drug Prices
1. A local health insurance broker shares the secret to save most people from high drug costs…a coupon. Yup, a coupon in a matter of minutes. ((00:10)) 2. Battle of the parties: Senators Bob Duff and Tony Hwang address the vote coming up this week in the Senate regarding religious exemptions for vaccines and tax…… Continue Reading
The latest from Gov. Lamont & Dr. Gifford
Governor Ned Lamont talks about easing covid restrictions, more tax proposals from the legislature and school vaccinations. ((00:10)) Acting Commissioner of the Dept. of Public Health, Dr. Deidre Gifford, talks about our goal of reaching herd immunity and who we are seeing in state hospitals. ((14:27)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Remembering L’Ambiance Plaza Collapse
It was a one-hour special honoring the victims of the L’Ambiance Plaza Collapse. 1. Paula and Patty remember their father, Richard McGill, one of the 28 construction workers who died in the collapse. ((00:13)) 2. Host of the Italian House Party, Storm ‘N’ Norman Gino, remembers where he was when the collapse happened. ((05:59)) 3.…… Continue Reading