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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
Swedish Meatballs
MEATBALL RECIPE: – 1lb of pork sausage – 1 lb of ground beef – 2 eggs – 1/2 cup of bread crumbs – 1 medium chopped onion – milk – salt and pepper Mix together and roll into small meatballs. Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes. SAUCE RECIPE: – Apple…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: “So, is this Financial?”
1. A 54-year run program in Bridgeport schools has been eliminated. Superintendent Michael Testani addresses why it’s gone and if in fact it was financial reasons. ((00:10)) 2. The Stamford train station may get a major facelift thanks to a federal infrastructure bill. Congressman Jim Himes talks about the bill which passed in the House…… Continue Reading
You May Not Need a Booster!
News broke this week that anyone who got the pfizer or moderna covid vaccine, may not need a booster next year. Dr. Browne spoke on that possibility. And since seeing the efficacy with the covid vaccine, will past vaccines get better, like the flu shot? IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Affordable Housing in CT
1. The Lt. Governor says coming out of the pandemic there’s a bigger focus on affordable housing in the state. Also, there’s a bigger push to expand diversity and gender equity in state government roles. ((00:00)) 2. Governor Lamont signed a law allowing college athletes in CT to collect money through endorsement deals. Senator Blumenthal…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Not My Town
1. Ridgefield First Selectman Rudy Marconi says retail pot sales can’t come to his town. What he believes will come of legal marijuana and why he is so disappointed in the CT legislature. ((00:10)) 2. Following tragedies like the Surfside condo collapse trigger many to question “Why does God let bad things happen to good…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Drive-By Shootings
1. Sgt. Robert Derry with CT State Police says drive-by shootings are on the rise. He says it’s not just the pandemic causing the uptick. ((00:10)) 2. Fairfield will have to create designated cannabis areas in town based on the new marijuana law. First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick isn’t too happy with this idea that seems…… Continue Reading
Frozen S’mores
INGREDIENTS: — Graham crackers — Fluff — Chocolate pudding RECIPE: 1. Make chocolate pudding 2. Add half of your fluff to the pudding to keep from freezing too hard 3. Put the pudding in a baking dish and freeze for a couple hours. 4. Then add fluff on top of frozen chocolate and freeze altogether…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: The Governor is Back
1. After a three-week break, Governor Lamont was back on the show. Following the end of the legislative session, he talked about the budget and marijuana. But also addressed protests around masks and children as well as the shift in major corporations moving to Connecticut. ((00:00)) 2. The Connecticut Airport Authority joined the show with…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: The Delta Variant
1. Dr. Browne talks about the Delta Variant and the Delta Plus…what’s the difference and are our kids at a higher risk of landing in the hospital? ((00:00)) 2. The NCAA says no but some lawmakers say yes. Why Senator Blumenthal is behind paying college athletes endorsement deals and what does that mean for other…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Designated Pot Areas
1. Towns or cities with 50,000 residents or more will have to create at least one designated area for pot smokers. Milford Mayor Ben Blake responds to the law and what it means for his city. ((00:10)) 2. We welcomed the new Bridgeport acting fire chief, Lance Edwards, to our show. His goal for the…… Continue Reading