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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: MLB news and CIAC
1. How Darien is addressing youth parties and uptick in covid cases. ((00:10)) 2. CIAC looking at fall sports following MLB outbreak with Marlins. ((04:54)) 3. Bill gives advice on how to cut down on electric bill. ((13:16)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Police Accountability Bill
1. Senator Tony Hwang wants to slow down on passing the bill. ((00:10)) 2. Why some believe the bill works and needs to pass. ((10:43)) 3. Why police are willing to retire if the bill passes. ((19:48)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Testing Backlog
Dr. Fred Browne talks about why we are seeing a covid-19 test backlog here and across the country. Plus, he talks about the myth behind making yourself sick from your own mask. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Community Inspiration: Vincent Carbone
A local school teacher who had a near death experience found his love for art again. Then the pandemic hit and his hobby turned into a side job. Learn how Vincent Carbone turned what looked like doom and gloom into hope and success. IMAGE CREDIT: www.windowmoments.com https://audioboom.com/posts/7639235-community-inspiration-vincent-carbone… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Making Planes
1. Bassick High students can build planes. ((00:10)) 2. Fairfield beaches are cracking down. ((06:52)) 3. Triple A offering webinars for teen drivers. ((14:05)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: What Guys Need
1. Marriage Coach, Bob Donovan, shares what guys look for in a healthy relationship. ((00:10)) 2. Leaving kids in a hot car. ((07:23)) 3. Response to the police accountability bill. ((13:40)) 4. What police worry about with the accountability bill. ((20:33)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Cooking with Claud: Lemon Bars
Lemon Bars Recipe: 1. Make the crust (2 cups flour, ½ cup of confection sugar, corn starch, ¾ cup of butter – mix together) 2. Spray cookie sheet – smash crust on bottom and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes 3. Separately make the lemon mix — add four eggs, 1 1/2 cup of…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Bridgeport Statue Return?
1. Bridgeport City Council Members, Jeanette Herron and Michael DeFilippo of the 133rd District, share the plans to bring back the Christopher Columbus statue in Bridgeport. ((00:10)) 2. Dr. Browne talks about vaccine news and if toddlers should really wear masks in public. ((07:48)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Shelton Native now Rockstar
1. Community Inspiration: Mike Bednarsky 2. Launch happening to Mars soon! ((05:52)) 3. Lt. Governor in Stamford talking about women and minority owned business ((13:02)) IMAGE CREDIT: Mike Bednarsky… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: High School Sports Woe
1. CIAC coach weighs in on what a potential 2020 season will look like during a pandemic. ((00:10)) 2. Local pediatric office shares what it looks like to bring kids back to the doctor. ((06:30)) 3. Griffin Hospital talks about obesity and why pandemic weight has to go. ((13:38)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading