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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

Why the flu vaccine REALLY matters

Why the flu vaccine REALLY matters

Dr. Browne addresses the need for flu vaccines now more than ever during the pandemic. But also, is there a possibility the mask wearing and social distancing for covid can actually drop our flu infection rate?? Image: iStock / Getty Images PlusContinue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Ready to revert back to virtual??

Melissa in the Morning: Ready to revert back to virtual??

1. Bridgeport superintendent addresses back up plans for flare ups in schools. ((00:07)) 2. Norwalk teachers head back today, we speak to one on her drive into school. ((10:40)) 3. Senator Blumenthal talks national legislation for police brutality after Jacob Blake shooting. ((17:00)) Image: iStock / Getty Images PlusContinue Reading

Debunking Covid Studies

Debunking Covid Studies

Dr. Browne looks into recent studies surrounding covid-19. For example, are neck gaiters really ineffective? Is the news about Russia’s vaccine reliable? Is vaping causing even more young people to contract the virus? He tackles all of this and more. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images PlusContinue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Wage Gaps

Melissa in the Morning: Wage Gaps

1. Senator Blumenthal addresses why we are still seeing race and gender wage gaps. ((00:10)) 2. The Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities discusses Black Women’s Equal Pay Day. ((07:09)) 3. Dr. Browne addresses a slew of new covid-19 studies. ((14:53)) 4. The BBB warns of fake lotteries and prizes scamming people out of money.…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Who’s at Fault?

Melissa in the Morning: Who’s at Fault?

1. Eversource is back now that power is back, what happened to communication? ((00:10)) 2. Bridgeport Parks Board voted unanimously to put the Columbus statue back. (07:06)) 3. How new social media platforms are bringing back old school music. ((17:30)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images PlusContinue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Outage Outrage

Melissa in the Morning: Outage Outrage

1. Wallingford’s mayor explains publicly owned power and why it’s a selling point in storms. ((00:10)) 2. Milford’s mayor enraged over internet and cable services. ((08:24)) 3. Monroe’s first selectman connecting to residents with frustration. ((15:31)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images PlusContinue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Wake Up Call

Melissa in the Morning: Wake Up Call

1. Fairfield furious over healthy trees falling during storm. ((00:10)) 2. Westport upset over lack of transparency from utility companies. ((06:33)) 3. Bridgeport holding PURA accountable for poor response. ((12:46)) 4. Melissa’s board op thought he was late for work Saturday…turns out it was the power outage to blame. ((24:07)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images…Continue Reading

How Outages Impact Doctor Appointments

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