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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: Questioning Utility Companies
1. Eversource says they weren’t lax on plans to restore power. ((00:10)) 2. Westport responds to almost entire blackout. ((15:32)) 3. Congressman Himes weighs options on how to better outage problems. ((24:09)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
How Outages Impact Doctor Appointments
Dr. Fred Browne talks to listeners about what to do if the power is out but you have medical needs. Also, he gives words of wisdom about why you need to go back to the doctor even with an influx of patients at the ER right now.… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Seriously with these outages???
1. Governor Lamont is holding utility company feet to the fire on widespread outages. ((00:10)) 2. Mayor Joe Ganim threatens to sue UI for city outages ((09:54)) 3. Senator Blumenthal fuming over outages ((18:45)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Tracking the Storm
1. Bill gives us a breakdown of Tropical Storm Isaias. ((00:10)) 2. How are the census numbers in Bridgeport? ((07:35)) 3. Tick immunity and research behind the possibility. ((15:08)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
AVOID these hand sanitizers!
The FDA has released a new list of hand sanitizers you SHOULD NOT use. Reports say the items listed below have insufficient levels of alcohol, which means it’s not effective in killing bacteria or germs. Here’s the updated list: Blumen Clear Advanced Hand Sanitizer with 70% Alcohol Blumen Advanced Instant Hand Sanitizer Clear Ethyl Alcohol…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Unhappy Couples can Survive
1. A new study shows unhappiness is temporary and broken marriages can be fixed. ((00:10)) 2. Are protesters today making more strides than those in the 60’s? ((08:09)) 3. Is the perfect storm causing an uptick in crime for CT? ((16:30)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Cooking with Claud: Pesto
Pesto Recipe: 1. Pour one cup of olive oil into a blender. 2. Add fresh basil from the garden (about 3 cups, but guesstimate) or you can buy some packaged at the store. Recommendation if store bought, get more bang for your buck with plant not container sales. 3. Blend the two together. 4. Then…… Continue Reading
Wearing Eye Shields & Tall People
Dr. Browne addresses the new recommendation from Dr. Anthony Fauci in regards to wearing a face shield or googles to prevent contracting the virus. He also touched on a new study suggesting that people over 6 feet tall have a bigger chance of contracting the virus. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Feeding Alligators??
1. Senator Blumenthal discusses big four tech companies testifying. ((00:10)) 2. Bridgeport City Council weighs in on parks decision on statue. ((06:39)) 3. Zoo Minute: Feeding Alligators. ((13:04)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Senate Weighs In
1. Senate passed accountability bill. ((00:10)) 2. Is the Columbus statue the real problem in Bridgeport or something else…? ((12:28)) 3. Community Inspiration: Helping Veterans ((19:45)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading