Melissa in the Morning: Failure to Launch?

Melissa in the Morning: Failure to Launch?

After months of work, David Mestre and a team of UB students travelled to Texas to be part of a NASA-backed project during the solar eclipse. David told us about the project, the journey and the outcome of the experiment. Did their cameras capture footage of the eclipse? Did weather impact the balloons needed to…

Melissa in the Morning: Spring Consumer Scams

Melissa in the Morning: Spring Consumer Scams

As we celebrate the spring weather, be ready for the seasonal scams that pop up this time of year. We learned about the Lemon Law program here in Connecticut and what that means for people buying a car. We also looked at home improvement projects and how to avoid shoddy contractors. We spoke with Bryan…

CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

Today’s Pets of the Week are going to be Scamper & Squeaky!  These two are a bonded pair of guinea pigs available for adoption from our Westport location. As of this moment, there are 5 guinea pigs that need homes, but if anyone is looking for a canine companion or a purrfect cat, they can…

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – What’s Happened to the Republican Party?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – What’s Happened to the Republican Party?

Host Paul Pacelli wondered on Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” whether Republican lawmakers in Congress have completely lost their ability to govern (00:25). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio joined us to chat about the latest buzz on the so-called “Green Monster” omnibus environment bill at the State Capitol (13:07) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Walk For Research

Walk For Research

The Lustgarten Foundation’s Walk for Research is your chance to join thousands of others whose lives have been touched by pancreatic cancer. Together we are raising the critical funds and awareness needed to transform pancreatic cancer into a curable disease.   WICC is proud to support the Walk for Research on Saturday May 18th at…

Melissa in the Morning: The Five Mistakes Professionals Make at Work

Melissa in the Morning: The Five Mistakes Professionals Make at Work

Career strategist, Julie Bauke, highlights what she believes are the five mistakes professionals make at work. What are they and are you guilty of this in the workplace? Find out during Julie on the Job. Text the word Careerhappy to (888) 241-2385 for more information. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Housing Proposals 2024

Melissa in the Morning: Housing Proposals 2024

We are down to just weeks left for the 2024 legislative session and there is a lot of movement in Hartford when it comes to potential housing changes. We got an update on the legislation being tracked by CT169Strong, a grassroots organization, brining transparency to Connecticut residents about troubling bills. To learn more, go to https://ct169strong.org/…

Melissa in the Morning: Senior Benefits

Melissa in the Morning: Senior Benefits

Did you know there are benefits available to seniors in Connecticut that most people don’t know exist? The National Council on Aging reports that $30-billion dollars are left on the table every year for benefits seniors don’t realize they qualify for. We got the details on benefits available and how to know if you qualify…

Melissa in the Morning: Meet Rep. Sarah Keitt

Melissa in the Morning: Meet Rep. Sarah Keitt

State Representative Sarah Keitt is running for re-election in November. Keitt represents the 134th district which includes Fairfield, Trumbull and Southport. Find out what she has worked on during her first term, goals for Connecticut and why she wants to continue working in this role for another term. Image Courtesy of Sarah Keitt

Enter to win: Price Is Right Live

Enter to win: Price Is Right Live

The Price Is Right Live is coming to Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater on Sunday, September 22nd! For show and ticket information, visit www.livenation.com. Enter to win a pair of tickets! Contest open to Connecticut residents only. Must be at least 18 years of age or older to enter. One entry per person. Duplicate entries will be…