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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: Outrageous Electric Bills
A lot of Connecticut residents are fuming after getting their July electric bill. Eversource customers are seeing increases in what’s called the “public benefits” portion of their bill and they are substantial! So, why the stark uptick and who’s to blame? Vice President of Rates and Regulatory Requirements at Eversource, Doug Horton, joined the show…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: “Happy but NOT Hopeful”
A landmark decision was made this week. A judge ruled that Google is maintaining an illegal monopoly of online search engines, violating the U.S. antitrust law. More than 30 states, including Connecticut, sued Google a few years ago, accusing the company of paying companies big money to have their smartphones and web browsers automatically use…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Park City Confidential
A new video series by the Bridgeport Police Department. It’s called Park City Confidential with the goal of generating tips from the public and bringing new life to cold cases. The videos are produced by the Bridgeport Police Department’s Homicide Unit – and officials plan to release a new episode every two months, if not…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Anchor Role Diminishing?
CBS Evening News’ Anchor, Norah O’Donnell, announced she is leaving the anchor chair to go back to a reporter role after the 2024 election wraps up in November. The announcement serves as another example of the journalism trends constantly changing, putting into question whether anchors are still considered the face of a network. We got…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Caregiver Support
Caregivers are considered the unsung heroes of our community. And while professional caregivers face many challenges in their field, it can be an even bigger challenge when a caregiver is working with a loved one. According to national statistics, 45% of those caring for a spouse or parent reported stress compared with 35% for another…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: DOT Check-In
We spoke with the CT Department of Transportation communications director, Josh Morgan. He shared why the state is now posting signs with the total roadway fatalities this year to change driver behavior. Plus, he gave the heads up on events you should know about. To sign up for the Public Meeting on proposed Greenwich Rt.…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Connecticut Farms
August 5th is National Oyster Day. It also lands in the midst of National Farmers Market Week. Connecticut has a thriving farming industry and we wanted to acknowledge them today. Commissioner Bryan Hurlburt with the Department of Agriculture highlighted our 5,000+ farms employing 22,000 people and contribute $4 billion dollars to the state’s economy. For…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: The SEAL Swim
More than 300 Navy SEALs, veterans, and first responders will complete a challenging swimming, running, and training course this upcoming weekend. The annual New York City SEAL Swim is happening this Saturday. For all the details and where the funds collected for the event are going, we spoke with Geoff Leard, Director of Partnerships &…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Phones in Schools
This week, Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy introduced a bipartisan bill that seeks to limit how much time children spend on their smartphones in school. The Smart Kids, Not Smartphones Act would create a competitive, non-monetary program recognizing schools that enforce bans on smartphone use during instruction time. Social media consultant, Krista Carnes, weighs in on the debate…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Light at the End of the Tunnel
Senator Richard Blumenthal is celebrating the U.S. Senate’s passage of the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act. The bill was introduced by the Connecticut Democrat and Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee. Blumenthal says the measure is the first serious effort to reform the tech industry since 1998, and is a major win for the nation’s…… Continue Reading