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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: Not a Reindeer Game
Zoo Minute: Gregg Dancho shared a lot of reindeer facts ahead of Christmas! They may not fly, but you won’t believe how magical reindeer are in real life. ((00:00)) Is cursive writing making a comeback in Connecticut classrooms? A new state law is encouraging teachers to bring back this nostalgic skill to the curriculum. Fran…… Continue Reading
Melissa In The Morning: Dr. Browne On The New Strain
With the news of a new strain of Covid-19 starting to become more prevelent, Dr. Browne joined Melissa to talk about what to know and how to prepare for it. Image Credit: Getty Images… Continue Reading
Melissa In The Morning: Another Strain During The Holiday Season
Cannabis retailer, Budr, is looking to open a new location at the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater in Bridgeport. Good idea or bad for surrounding businesses? We got perspective from Bridgeport Regional Business Council President, Dan Onofrio. (0:00) Officials say a new COVID-19 variant is on the rise this holiday season. The CDC says cases of the…… Continue Reading
Melissa In The Morning: From The Gridiron To The Court Room
As we round out 2023, what does Connecticut consider to be some big wins? Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz shared her perspective and influential bills taking effect in 2024. (0:00) How do we find peace in a stressful season of the year? Counselor Julius Dudics shares tips to overcome holiday stress and enjoy the time of…… Continue Reading
Melissa In The Morning: Alex Jones Is Back On X
More and more places of worship are at risk of attacks. Connecticut has released five million dollars to help facilities heighten security measures. Sen. Tony Hwang, Ranking Senator on the Bonding Subcommittee of the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee, explained how the money can help and who can benefit from it. Here’s a link to…… Continue Reading
Melissa In The Morning: Breaking Barriers through Boxing
In a world so divided and it feels like hate is spread much more than love, one non-profit is being recognized for promoting non-violent, racial and social justice. Find out about the Chick Rosnick Boxing Club and why the state is recognizing it in January. (0:00) How do you create positive screen time for your…… Continue Reading
Melissa In The Morning: Everybody (In Connecticut) Knows His Name
New data shows that Google searches for AI to help with college essays has skyrocketed 110% in the last year! But is the headline deceiving? We ask our cyber security expert, Dr. Vahid Behzadan, about the findings. We also talked about artificial intelligence in the classroom and how teachers can strike a balance with students…… Continue Reading
Melissa In The Morning: The Surge Of Flu Cases
Flu cases are surging, especially in the south. A lot of Connecticut residents will travel south for the holidays or in the winter months. So, what do people need to do ahead of their travel plans? How important is testing? Do the tests expire? How accurate are they? Dr. Browne addresses all of that. Image…… Continue Reading
Melissa In The Morning: Lobster Trap Removal
There were several street takeovers in Connecticut earlier this month and we want to know what lawmakers are doing to eliminate the problem or better protect residents. Senator Paul Cicarella is the Ranking state Senator of the Public Safety and Security Committee. He shared concerns over a lack of penalties and whether task forces make…… Continue Reading
Melissa In The Morning: True Blue Heroes
Local author and volunteer firefighter, Paul Albert, created a new book honoring law enforcement and remembering two of our own. In the children’s book ‘True Blue Heroes,’ find out how Lt. Dustin DeMonte and Sgt. Alex Hamzy are remembered and the lesson behind respecting those in uniform. To pre-order the book: https://www.sillybrainbooks.com/product-page/true-blue-heroes (0:00) Crime on…… Continue Reading