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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: Don’t Be Fooled
Despite the many reports saying the Connecticut is one of the safest states in the country, crime prevention should still be a top priority for residents. What are some non-negotiables when it comes to training your brain with crime prevention knowledge? We asked our crime prevention expert, Jim Perez, about the importance of situational awareness…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Nurses Week
Only 50 percent of current licensed registered nurses in Connecticut are working as a nurse. So, while Connecticut has almost 90,000 RNs, there is still an acute shortage as many are no longer practicing. This week is National Nurses Week and Larry Slater joined the show to share some of the complex issues facing the…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Stroke 101
May is American Stroke Month and according to the CDC, every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. But more often than not, people will bypass stroke symptoms or calling 9-1-1, taking matters into their own hands. Dr. Joshua Marcus with Nuvance Health highlighted the importance of getting an ambulance in the…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Walks with Buddy
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and did you know getting outside and moving your body can do a whole lot of good for your mental health? Wellness Coach, Joan Smeland, lives by this truth after losing her father years ago. She says getting out to walk with her dog changed her life and launched…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Cybersecurity and Seniors
A new report out this week says elder fraud reports to FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center rose by 14 percent in 2023. Fred Scholl talked about elder fraud. He is an associate teaching professor and director of the graduate cybersecurity program at Quinnipiac University. Plus, he weighed in on the discovery made regarding United Health NOT…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Team Conquer Cancer
According to The leukemia and lymphoma Society, approximately every three minutes, one person is diagnosed with blood cancer. The organization has been focusing for years on raising money for research and better supporting blood cancer patients and their families. We spoke with Michele Terra, who continues to partner with the organization after caring for her…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: New Face for CT Girl Scouts
More than 50 million American women have participated in the sisterhood of Girl Scouts throughout the years and one of these exceptional women is the new CEO of The Girl Scouts of Connecticut. We met Elicia Pegues Spearman, a Chesire attorney and new leader of the #1 girls’ non-profit, to hear her plans for the…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: CCSU Chancellor Terrance Cheng
As the legislative session winds down, we know there’s a big push for funding public higher education in our state. CSCU serves 85,000 students and 96% of those students are from Connecticut. The more than a dozen institutions in the system reportedly make an $11 billion annual impact on the state’s economy. CSCU Chancellor Terrance…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: DMD Screening
Connecticut lawmakers are debating a bill to bring earlier intervention to children diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. House Bill 5321 would require all newborns in the state be tested for DMD as part of the Department of Public Health’s newborn screening program. If approved, it would begin in July 2027. We got a medical perspective…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Housing Update in CT
We continue to face a housing crisis in Connecticut and last month, Renee Dobos, CEO of CT Housing Partners, took those concerns to Washington DC. We find out what she voiced in front of lawmakers at our nation’s capital and the impact it could have on our state. Plus, we got her take on any…… Continue Reading