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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: The Ever Expanding Entertainment World Of Bridgeport
Reading comprehension and literacy rates haven’t been the best in Connecticut recently. We wanted to talk about the importance of reading at a young age and even as adults. Melissa Hickey is the reading and literacy director of the Connecticut Department of Education; she talked about reading milestones and if forced reading is still a…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: The American Red Cross Makes A Change
The American Red Cross national blood supply has fallen to critically low levels and potentially threatens the medical care of patients with an emergency need for blood or those living with critical conditions. We got the latest detail on this from Trevor Riggen, President of Humanitarian Services of the Red Cross. He also commented on…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Narcan And Health Care
Over the counter Narcan is now available in pharmacies across the country, including here in Connecticut. Law enforcement expert, Gary MacNamara, shared why this is an essential tool for all families to have and what it means for the war on fentanyl. (0:00) We have a new scam alert! The Better Business Bureau says the…… Continue Reading
Melissa In The Morning: What To Know About The Latest Vaccine
The maker of the spicy ‘One Chip Challenge’ pulled product from store shelves following the death of a Massachusetts teenager. We talked to a social media expert, Quinnipiac Professor John Powers, about these viral challenges and why they gain popularity even though the average person knows they’re reckless. (0:00) A first-of-its-kind school for the LGBTQ+…… Continue Reading
Melissa In The Morning: Connecticut’s Response To Maternity Wards Shutting Down
Hospitals across Connecticut have been filing requests to shut down their labor and delivery units. We want to know why and how is the state responding? Comptroller Sean Scanlon shared his insight about the problem and what officials are doing to protect families living in rural Connecticut need a hospital nearby. (0:00) Tonight, is the…… Continue Reading
Melissa In The Morning: The Heat Goes On
Connecticut schools are off to a weird start as temperatures have been so hot, they’ve had a string of early dismissal’s due to lack of an ability to keep kids cool. Dr. Brown of Griffin Health joined Melissa to get his opinion on the effects of the heat, both in and out of the classroom,…… Continue Reading
Melissa In The Morning: A Look At What Killed Jimmy Buffett
Significant changes in FDA eligibility officially started at the Red Cross has recently implemented. John Godin with the Connecticut chapter explains the major changes and what it could mean for donations nationwide. He also touched on national preparedness month and what to have in your hurricane kit. (0:00) Adam’s House is a non-profit organization in…… Continue Reading
Melissa In The Morning: One New Message
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Melissa in the Morning: A Fish Tale
Northford resident, Eddie Carroll, was hoping to catch the biggest blue in our annual Greatest Bluefish Tournament. But she caught something much bigger! Hear his story about catching a brown shark on a paddleboard! ((00:00)) One of the biggest stories this summer in Connecticut is the audit exposing falsified tickets filed by state troopers. We…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Guess Who’s Back?
COVID-19 Hospitalizations are up by another 19-percent. According to the CDC, deaths also saw a large jump by 21-percent in one week. More than half of US states saw a “substantial” jump. South Dakota had the biggest spike, with hospitalizations surging more than 127-percent in one week. A new booster shot targeting the newest strain…… Continue Reading