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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: 112 Years and Counting!
One in every six women in Connecticut was at one time a Girl Scout and now, the premiere organization for girls is turning 112 years young! The non-profit’s milestone also coincides with National Girl Scout Week. Diana Mahoney, Chief Executive Officer at Girl Scouts of Connecticut, shared how the organization has evolved over the years,…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Election Laws with No Punishment?
State Representative Jason Perillo testified at a public hearing the need for more penalties to hold people committing election fraud responsible. Right now, there are many laws on the book of what not to do during elections but really no consequences for breaking those laws. So, what’s the point? We spoke in depth about the…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Myeloma Action Month
It’s a type of cancer that isn’t commonly known, but impacts tens of thousands of people per year in the US. What is myeloma, how can we detect it early, is it curable or reversible, are there treatments available? We asked all of this to Yale Dr. Natalia Neparidze, who has worked with myeloma patients…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Supporting Local Veterans
According to national reports, the total number of veterans who experienced homelessness in 2023 was more than 35,000; that’s up 7% from 2022. However, more and more entities in America have been trying to tackle veteran homelessness. That same national report shows the estimated number of Veterans experiencing homelessness in America has declined by 52%…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: A Better Handle on AI
Connecticut is one step closer to better protecting residents from some of the dangers posed by artificial intelligence. This week, a bill tackling AI transparency got unanimous approval and now heads to the Senate floor. But what are the chances we see a law pass by the end of the session and what does it…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Measles Vaccines
This week, the CDC made changes to its measles vaccination guidance for travelers. The agency says any American with plans to travel abroad should speak with their doctor at least six weeks before their trip if they aren’t sure whether they’re up to date on their vaccines. The change comes as we see more upticks…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Bus Passing Crackdown
A piece of legislation is being debated in Hartford to increase penalties for drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses in our state. It also looks at municipalities getting the ability to handle the issue locally with programs like BusPatrol America. The national company installs cameras on a fleet of buses in a district to…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Dress for Success
Women are slowly making their way back to the working world after the pandemic kept so many at home with their kids. But just landing the job isn’t always enough to successfully transition to the workforce. We did a deep dive into a local non-profit supporting women with clothing. Dress for Success Mid-Fairfield County Program…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Party of Logic?
The storyline continues to show that Democrats want an electric vehicle mandate; Republicans do not. But are Connecticut lawmakers really that black and white over the issue? And are lawmakers looking at the whole picture, especially recent reports on the concerns coming from auto industry experts and EV owners? We had a deeper conversation about…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Patient Safety
This week is Patient Safety Awareness Week and we wanted to tackle the importance of patient safety at hospitals in Connecticut. How do we know a facility prioritizes patient safety and how do we recognize good patient care, especially if you’ve never had a procedure done before? In a 2023 report from The Leapfrog Group,…… Continue Reading