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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: On The Docket

Melissa In The Morning: On The Docket

Should Connecticut adopt an electric vehicle mandate? We ask auto expert, Paul Miller, about the findings from automakers and dealerships here and across the country. (0:00) Should Connecticut expand the paid sick leave program to all companies, no matter how many employees are on the team? It may sound like a slam dunk idea but…Continue Reading

Melissa In The Morning: Bi-Partisan For Heart

Melissa In The Morning: Bi-Partisan For Heart

The Hometown Foundation, Inc. is a national, non-profit charitable organization committed to raising money to support a broad range of programs that meet community needs, including emergency response personnel. This year, we found an entry very close to home at the top of the list for the foundation’s K9 grant. We met Easton police officer…Continue Reading

Melissa In The Morning: Another Victory Parade Shooting

Melissa In The Morning: Another Victory Parade Shooting

It’s the third time in about a year; a shooting during a victory parade for a professional sports team. Kansas City Chiefs had their parade this week and gunfire erupted in the crowd killing one person and injuring dozens. Gary MacNamara joined the show to talk about attending these events and whether these sports parades…Continue Reading

Melissa In The Morning: Measles And Alaskapox

Melissa In The Morning: Measles And Alaskapox

Melissa spoke to Dr. Browne of Griffin Health about a multitude of topics. Some of which include the return of diseases like the measles and bubonic plague, as well as a new disease that recently claimed the life of an elderly man, Alaskapox. They also talked about the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention easing…Continue Reading

Melissa In The Morning: 100 Things to Do in Connecticut Before You Die

Melissa In The Morning: 100 Things to Do in Connecticut Before You Die

February Is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Last week, we shared some shocking national statistics to help understand the importance of modeling and discussing healthy relationships with our kids. But how do we create healthier unions with our partners? Counselor, Julius Dudics, shared the details behind The Five Love Languages. (0:00) How important is it…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: What’s the “Tipping” Point?

Melissa in the Morning: What’s the “Tipping” Point?

A piece of legislation is being discussed in Hartford during this legislative session. The bill focuses on pay for hospitality workers. A national coalition, One Fair Wage, says this legislation needs approval, while the Connecticut Restaurant Association reports the potential law would destroy wait staff and bartenders. Hear both sides of the argument right here…Continue Reading

Melissa In The Morning: Avelo Preparing For Four New Flights

Melissa In The Morning: Avelo Preparing For Four New Flights

Avelo Airlines just announced another four flight options out of New Haven. Breeze announced more direct flights earlier this year up at Bradley Airport. So, what’s happening with commercial travel at Sikorsky Airport? We got some insight from Dan Onofrio of the BRBC. (0:00) The American Red Cross continues to experience an emergency blood shortage…Continue Reading

Melissa In The Morning: A Love At Any Cost?

Melissa In The Morning: A Love At Any Cost?

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and we want to know how to model healthy relationships to the next generation. Counselor, Julius Dudics, shares insight about generational differences with showing affection and how to normalize the conversation around dating with your kids. (0:00) It’s shaping up to be a record year for spending this…Continue Reading

Melissa In The Morning: MLS NEXT Pro Coming To Bridgeport

Melissa In The Morning: MLS NEXT Pro Coming To Bridgeport

Melissa welcomed special a very special guest into the WICC 600 AM and 107.3 FM studio today. Andre Swanston, a founding partner of the Connecticut Sports Group, came in studio today to talk about Major League Soccer’s NEXT Pro’s newest expansion team, which will be coming to Bridgeport in 2025. Get to know the man…Continue Reading