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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: Park Problems
Twice in one week there have been unauthorized events held at Seaside Park that have gotten out of hand. Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim stopped by with a message to crack down on these issues and remind the public about city rules ahead of summertime. ((00:00)) We’ve seen an uptick of poser delivery drivers attacking homeowners…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Alcohol Awareness Month
April is Alcohol Awareness Month and statistics show hundreds of millions of people have had alcohol in their lifetime, starting at age 12! Julius Dudics talks about societal norms with alcohol consumption and how to identify if you have a problem. ((00:00)) LIGHTS OUT! A Ridgefield company is challenging other businesses to turn the lights…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: 70 Years of Support and Services for Disabilities in CT
A Connecticut-based non-profit is 70 this year! We learned all about Ability Beyond and how it has supported thousands of Connecticut residents dealing with a disability access services and resources. ((00:00)) April is Financial Literacy Month. Inflation, interest rates, savings and budgeting are everyday topics for adults. But most kids and teens have no idea…… Continue Reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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