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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 frequent talks with Governor Ned Lamont, Attorney General William Tong, Comptroller Sean Scanlon and other state department leaders. She also has consistent check-in’s with leaders in Washington, including U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal and U.S. Congressman Jim Himes. At the hyper local level, Melissa also talks to local leaders, including state senators, representative, mayors and first selectmen.
Outside of politics, local experts featured on the show weekly include infectious disease expert, Dr. Fred Browne of Griffin Health, career strategist, Julie Bauke, and law enforcement officials including crime prevention expert, Jim Perez.
And as a news reporter, Melissa does investigative reporting on local stories. In 2024, Melissa was the first and only Connecticut reporter for weeks to tackle a hot water and heating issue at Success Village in Bridgeport and Stratford, impacting thousands of residents. She also exposed severe issues with Bridgeport’s education system, including issues with the Board of Education and superintendent. She also answered dozens of calls from Fairfield residents about a childcare center abruptly set to shut down and her work led to a delay in that decision helping dozens of families find care.
Plus, traffic every ten minutes and weather from our Chief Meteorologist Paul Piorek.
Recent posts
Melissa in the Morning: K9 Rip
Earlier this month, Milford Officer Owens and his K9 Rip were sent to Trumbull to assist in the search of a suicidal male who fled from a residence. Hear about this incredible story and how important the role of K9 officers are to local police departments. IMAGE CREDIT: Harlow’s Heroes… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: True or False – A Closer look at Recent Health Studies
In the last week, we’ve seen some major health headlines that have caused concern for many. One study looks at a possible link between smoking marijuana and higher risk for heart attacks and stroke. Another study looked at less sleep leading people to a higher chance developing type 2 diabetes. And a final study looked…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Housing Crisis Legislation
Earlier this week, a series of housing bills went before a public hearing during the legislative session. We had our monthly check-in with Renee Dobos, CEO of CT Housing Partners. CHP is a Connecticut non-profit that has been creating workforce housing opportunities for the state over the last 30 years. Are there any hopeful bills…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: EV Mandate off the Table…for Now
Have you noticed we haven’t heard anything really about electric vehicles during this legislative session so far? We learned Connecticut Democrats recently hit the pause button on an EV mandate. Why the change of heart, what’s happening behind closed doors and are industry leaders a big reason for hitting the brakes? We asked State Senator…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Post Super Tuesday…Now What?!
As you know, Nikki Haley suspended her Republican presidential primary bid. So, what does that really mean for voters in Connecticut ahead of the election later this year; especially independent and unaffiliated voters? We spoke with Scott McLean, professor of political science at Quinnipiac University. Image Courtesy of Scott McLean… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: The Future of the Trumbull Mall
“Don’t think of it as a mall; think of it as a district within the town of Trumbull.” THIS is the new concept for the future of the Trumbull Mall. Earlier this week, town officials and residents met to hear updated studies on the property and hear suggestions about what can go in that space…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Red Cross Month
March marks the annual Red Cross Month which has been around for more than 80 years. We learned the history of the Red Cross and how much volunteers have done in just the last year for Connecticut. We also got an update on our blood donation crisis in the country. We spoke with Richard Branigan,…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: New Speeding Enforcement
The Connecticut Department of Transportation, state police and local law enforcement are working together to crack down on excessive speeding on our roadways. But this time, the focus is on rural roads across the state. Right now, through the end of May, a new initiative is detecting speeders and educating them on the dangers of…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Helping Junior get Career Happy
According to The Wall Street Journal, 52% of college graduates have jobs that don’t require a degree. More and more studies are showing that a college degree is not always a game changer in the career game. So, why is there still the misconception that college is a non-negotiable? And is the advice are we giving…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: The Story isn’t Over
The 2023 Bridgeport mayoral election may finally be over. But the bigger issue of voter fraud still lingers and questions surrounding shady politics are still unanswered. Just how long has election fraud been a problem in the park city and what needs to happen at the state level to create accountability for clean elections? We…… Continue Reading