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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: Meeting Mr. Monroe
For the first time on air, we welcomed newly elected Monroe First Selectman Terry Rooney. This week, he passed the town budget, and it reflected his law enforcement knowledge from being a former Bridgeport police officer. We found out how the budget included a lot of focus on cybersecurity for homeowners and public town offices.…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: A Snapshot at CT Nurse Workforce
This week is National Nurses Week and it’s no secret, we NEED more nurses in our state. We wanted to look at the initiatives our state has started to recruit and retain more nurses to Connecticut and also found out about some other avenues we could look at to continue improving the problem at hand.…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: CT Trails Day Registration is OPEN!
Did you know Connecticut was voted the number one state for hiking in the US? That’s according to the Office of Tourism. So, it’s no surprise that each year, the state hosts Connecticut Trails Day. It’s a two-day event across the state offering more than 185 different opportunities to get out and explore the Nutmeg…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Connecticut Road News
We had our monthly check-in with the Connecticut Department of Transportation. Josh Morgan joined the show for the latest information following the I-95 fiasco this month in Norwalk. Plus, we looked at legislation during the 2024 session that could have major impacts on our roads in Connecticut. Image Credit: Getty Images… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Mental Health Wakeup Call
According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, about 1 in 4 adults suffers from a diagnosable mental disorder each year and many people suffer from more than one mental health issue at a given time. We talked about the variety of mental health challenges people face, how we can identify a mental health need in ourselves and how…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Failing the “Tell Me About Yourself” Challenge
As we continue our series The Top Five Mistakes the Average Person Makes in the Workplace, let’s tackle #4: failing the “Tell Me About Yourself” challenge. Why are we naturally so bad at this? How do we prepare better for this question? What should be the focus in our answers to potential employers and what should…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Wheelchair Repairs Legislation
The Senate unanimously passed a bill that would tackle wheelchair repairs for Connecticut residents who rely on the chairs to get around. If it passes, it would be the first state in the nation to have protocols in place. Senator Lisa Seminara, Ranking Senator on the Human Services Committee, explained the legislation and what was…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: What “History” are you Making?
Some studies have highlighted that children of divorce are less enthusiastic about the idea of marriage or less hesitant to end an unhealthy marriage. Other studies have indicated that children have more honest appraisals of what might go wrong in a romantic relationship and focus more on the importance of selecting a partner because of…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: The Good, Bad and Ugly with Housing Bills
We are just a couple of days away from wrapping up the 2024 legislative session. Before the weekend, a couple of house bills passed and now head to the Senate for votes. We got the scoop on good changes made and bad language still in place for current legislation from CT169Strong. Maria Weingarten explains what’s…… Continue Reading
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