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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: Another Camp Set Up
1. Desegregating housing in Connecticut. ((00:10)) 2. Stamford camp out to defund the department. ((07:46)) 3. Fairfield beaches too crowded and some crime rates are up. ((16:23)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Where is the statue going?
1. Senator Richard Blumenthal talked about millions potentially going to nursing homes. ((00:10)) 2. Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti talks about the possibility of the Columbus statue from Bridgeport coming to Shelton. ((07:12)) 3. The BBB talk about employment scams. ((13:16)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Billboard Getting Attention
1. Community Inspiration: Pantochino Productions ((00:10)) 2. I-95 billboard branding Christopher Columbus ((06:48)) 3. Mayor Ganim talks Columbus statue removal. ((13:20)) IMAGE CREDIT: Lori Dee/Facebook… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: The Italian Side
Chris Caruso from the Italian American Society of Greater Bridgeport weighs in on the Christopher Columbus statues coming down across Connecticut. He also touches on the sudden removal of the Columbus statue at Seaside Park. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Better Education
1. Isn’t it broken thinking that kids believe police are bad? ((00:10)) 2. The swine flu rumors explained. ((08:44)) 3. Co-existing with wildlife ((15:54)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Tree Troubles in Fairfield
Melissa spoke with First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick in Fairfield to find out what REALLY happened with the Tree of Hope on the town green. After a facebook post erupted with hundreds of comments, Melissa got the real answer behind removing banners with America’s colors and the patriotic tree…turns out, it was permitting. Listen for more!…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Testing at Airports?
1. Airports in talks over testing on site. ((00:10)) 2. State Police on high alert this holiday weekend. ((08:34)) 3. Mission Artemis and heading back to the moon. ((17:25)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Teaching in the fall
1. Teachers react to the new fall plans for school. ((00:10)) 2. Should social media provide your news headlines? ((15:06)) 3. Keep America Beautiful talks expanding. ((21:58)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: What needs to happen NOW
1. Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities addresses the need to vote, talk and make change. ((00:10)) 2. Bridgeport will offer free meals: morning noon and night! ((09:18)) 3. What are CT lawmakers tackling in special session coming up? ((14:33)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Governor talks about Schools
Governor Lamont takes a closer look at schools opening in person come the fall. Also, he touches on vaccinations, phase three and the travel quarantine to Connecticut.… Continue Reading