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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: Flu in Connecticut
Connecticut had its first flu case this week. We lost a person between the ages of 50 and 59 in New London county. Dr. Browne spoke about our flu season and what you should do to best protect yourself from getting sick. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Winter Fires
Wind, fire and plugs…just a few of the many things you need to keep in mind heading into the holidays and colder months. We talk to Bridgeport Fire Chief Lance Edwards about what to do to protect yourself in your home and yard. ((00:00)) Lawmakers in Washington are working to better protect children online and…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: The Governor is Back
We had a lot of questions for Governor Lamont post election. We asked him about the special session, hero’s pay, covid vaccines and teacher retention. ((00:00)) It’s Giving Tuesday and this year, we featured a new non-profit called The Brighter Days Foundation. We met the executive director, Kara Dooley, about how her organization helps foster…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Special Session
This morning, lawmakers are heading into a special session to tackle the state gas tax extension, bus fares, home heating assistance programs and hero’s pay. Senator Tony Hwang shared his prediction for this session and what the future legislative session should look like in 2023. ((00:00)) A few months ago, 200 cats were found in…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Thanksgiving Travel
55 million people are traveling for Thanksgiving. AAA’s Fran Mayko shared the statistics about drivers, fliers and cruisers this holiday and gives travel tips to keep your cool. ((00:00)) A new report shows over 600 osprey nests have been recorded this year. That’s triple the number recorded in 2014. What does this mean for Connecticut?…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Utility Price Hikes
We asked your questions and here are their answers…why Eversource and UI are proposing higher than projected price hikes effective January 1, 2023. ((00:00)) The holidays are coming and so are the many scams! The BBB gives us some tips to avoid losing money while doing your shopping. ((14:25)) Selflessness verses Passivity: What is the…… Continue Reading
Cooking with Claud: Parmesan Potatoes
Ingredients:— Butter, red potatoes, parmesan cheese, garlic, onion powder, oregano, pepper, olive oil Directions:1. Put chunks of butter at the bottom of a pan and let it sit in the oven on low to melt the butter2. Cut potatoes in halves then score each3. Sprinkle cheese and spices to the scored side of the potatoes.4.…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Save the Sound
Non-profit, Save the Sound, released its bi-annual report card of Long Island Sound. There’s good news and bad news…we get the results from Director of Water Quality, Peter Linderoth. ((00:00)) Governor Ned Lamont and legislative leaders have quickly agreed to hold a special session to address several key issues. We spoke to Senator-elect Steve Harding…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Teacher Hiring Process
Greens Farms Academy fired a teacher after Project Veritas exposed him for making sexual comments about his students. We get perspective on teacher hiring practices from Fran Rabinowitz, executive director of the CT Association of Public School Superintendents. ((00:00)) Senator Richard Blumenthal is back on the morning show. He took listener questions about marriage equality,…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: The New Chief
Meet Bridgeport’s new police chief, Roderick Porter. ((00:00)) For years, Fairfield has been dealing with the aftermath of an illegal dumping scandal. Now that the court cases are wrapping up, what’s left for Fairfield residents? We get a check-in with First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick. ((16:15)) BLAST OFF! Artemis I finally left for the moon this…… Continue Reading