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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: Washed Out Oxford Daycare
Following the devastating floods in parts of Connecticut, dozens of businesses were destroyed, including a local preschool. We spoke with Marta Saklawska, the owner and Director of Creative Starts Learning Center in Oxford, which serves more than 50 kids each year. If you want to make a monetary donation: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-creative-starts-rebuild-after-flood?qid=136d6a177df90823fcf26734d06ffe4aYou also can donate pre-school aged items…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Oxford First Selectman George Temple
The cleanup is just beginning following the flooding that caused extensive damage in Western Connecticut and killed two people in Oxford. We spoke with Oxford First Selectman, George Temple, about the aftermath of the storm on his community and plans to move forward. Image Credit: Terry Rooney… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Black Rock Bait and Tackle
The annual WICC Surfside Hotel Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth is back August 24 & 25th. To give competitors the scoop on best bait and locations to spot the heaviest blue, we spoke with Ryan at Black Rock Bait & Tackle in Bridgeport. … Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: No Special Session?
Outrage is growing across Connecticut as residents face massive spikes in their electricity bills, with some seeing increases of hundreds or even thousands of dollars. There is a petition calling on Governor Ned Lamont to revoke “public benefits” charges and for PURA to reverse a recent rate hike. It comes after State Republicans called for…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: A First in the Nation Happening in Bridgeport
The Housatonic Museum of Art proudly announced ‘Art for All: Connecting Campus and Community,’ the nation’s first-ever summit bringing together community college arts leaders from across the country to explore the profound impact of community college art museums and galleries on students, the creative sector, and their regions. We found out how this brand-new summit…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: In-Home Safety Grant Program
Applications are available right now for the new, In-Home Safety Grant Program. What is it and what is its significance not just for in-home care workers, but many vulnerable workers entering homes to help others? We did a deep dive into this with Rep. Cristin McCarthy Vahey, co-chair of the CT Public Health Committee. IMAGE…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Whooping Cough in CT
Connecticut is experiencing the largest outbreak of whooping cough in years. That’s according to state health officials, who report 93 cases so far this year. That’s compared to eleven cases in all of 2023. We talked about this with Dr. Fred Browne of Griffin Health. We also touched on covid cases and salmonella outbreaks. IMAGE…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: The Beginning of the End?
Seaquest is a for-profit aquarium with a long track record of complaints about animal cruelty and guest injuries at all of their US locations. Connecticut’s only location shut down in August 2023 at the Trumbull Mall. There have been calls for years to shut the company down altogether and now, a shakeup in management could…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Shoddy Contractors
The Better Business Bureau serving Connecticut is sounding the alarm about con-artist contractors. A Connecticut man shared his story about a roofing scam that became an even bigger problem when the fraudsters also duped him with another alleged problem with the home. Kristen Johnson of the BBB shared tips to avoid these types of scams. Image…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Combatting Bullying
The first evidence-based treatment of any kind for youth experiencing bullying, specifically weight-based bullying, now exists thanks to a group of researchers from Yale. We spoke with Dr. Janet Lydecker, assistant professor of psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine, about cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) treatment aimed at victims of trauma stemming from bullying. Image Credit: Getty Images… Continue Reading