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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: Older Adult Benefits

Melissa in the Morning: Older Adult Benefits

It’s not a handout, it’s something you actually paid for years ago. We spoke with Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc. about benefits most seniors don’t know about but should get in on! ((00:00)) Julie on the Job: Recruiters will not land you the job…but we do learn three ways to most likely land…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Body Image Woes

Melissa in the Morning: Body Image Woes

National statistics show 46% of girls in the US ‘often’ or ‘always’ worry about their body image; for boys, it’s 25%. So, how can parents created a safer, more loving environment to secure our kids and help them overcome these vulnerabilities? Child development expert, Dr. Erica Bocknek, gave us advice on this and how adults…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Eye Drop Recall

Melissa in the Morning: Eye Drop Recall

U.S. health officials are alerting consumers about several recalls of eyedrops due to contamination risks that could lead to vision problems and serious injury. This finding has impacted dozens of Connecticut residents, let alone the entire nation. We asked Dr. Browne about the problem at hand, if this has happened before and whether there are…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: College Search Game Changer

Melissa in the Morning: College Search Game Changer

High schoolers typically struggle to find the right college for them. But with all the money parents drop to put their kids through school, you want to know they are going to the best place for their future. Mike Cardinal, a CT native, created Springpath, a program to help students navigate and identify the best…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Headed to the Moon

Melissa in the Morning: Headed to the Moon

NASA announced its Artemis II crew headed to the moon in 2024. We spoke with David Mestre in Science You May Not Know about the astronauts chosen, the mission ahead of them and the significance of it all. ((00:00)) The American Red Cross stopped by for its monthly visit to discuss preparedness plans when Mother…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Passover Beginning

Melissa in the Morning: Passover Beginning

Tomorrow marks the start of Passover. We had Rabbi Shlame Landa from Fairfield back on the show to talk about the upcoming holiday. He also commented on the timing of the celebration in the midst of hate crime upticks in our state. ((00:00)) April is National Recycling and Earth Month. We met the president of…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Autism Awareness

Melissa in the Morning: Autism Awareness

April is Autism Awareness Month and we dedicated the April 3rd show to resources and programs available to people on the spectrum or living with a disability:1. Westport Day School and Westport College Prep founder, Dawn Matera, shared how these educational opportunities support people with special education and mental health needs. ((00:00))2. Woofgang & Co.…Continue Reading

Cooking with Claud: Kugel

Cooking with Claud: Kugel

INGREDIENTS:1/2 lb Cottage cheese1/2 lb cream cheese 1/2 pint sour cream1/4 lb butterEgg noodles (undercooked/al dente)6 eggs2 cups of milk1/2 teaspoon of vanilla1/2 cup of sugar1 cup of raisinsCinnamonContinue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Trump Indictment

Melissa in the Morning: Trump Indictment

Former President Donald Trump was indicted on criminal charges in New York for his role in organizing hush money payments made to an adult film star during his 2016 campaign. The history-making indictment marks the first time a president has been charged in a criminal matter. We got perspective from a former secret service agent…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Robots in the ER

Melissa in the Morning: Robots in the ER

A Texas hospital reported a baby being rushed into the hospital for an issue. Doctors reportedly couldn’t conclusively find a diagnosis so they turned to AI-technology to help. We asked Dr. Browne about artificial intelligence getting involved in infectious disease diagnostics and the future of robots working with doctors.  IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images PlusContinue Reading