Melissa in the Morning: Monday Mournings

Melissa in the Morning: Monday Mournings

Adam’s House is a non-profit in Shelton helping people deal with grief in a healthy way. The organization recently launched a new program called ‘Monday Mournings’ helping adults cope. We talked to the group about this new program and how people can get involved. ((00:00)) Bulk trash pick up is back in the city of…

Melissa in the Morning: NOT living in Fear

Melissa in the Morning: NOT living in Fear

Following the mass shooting at a Nashville elementary school, many Connecticut parents are crippled with anxiety and fear for their children’s safety. Counselor, Julius Dudics, shared tips for parents to secure themselves and their kids after tragedy strikes. ((00:00)) Fairfield residents are making a lot of noise over new ordinance proposals. First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick…

Melissa in the Morning: GPS Tracking Device

Melissa in the Morning: GPS Tracking Device

A proposed piece of legislation looks at a GPS-tracking device pilot program and helping domestic violence victims. Senator James Maroney is fighting to bring this safety program to every municipality in the state. We dove into the bill and what has come out of the pilot program since 2010. ((00:00)) Data shows boredom is a…

Cooking with Claud: Hashbrown Broccoli Cheddar Quiche

Cooking with Claud: Hashbrown Broccoli Cheddar Quiche

INGREDIENTS:— Frozen hashbrowns— 1 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese— pepper— fresh or frozen broccoli (thawed and drained)— Low fat milk— 6 eggsThaw hashbrowns and squeeze oil out. Spray bottom of pie plate. Shred cheddar cheese and mix with crush hashbrowns. Mold mix to the bottom of plate and bake for about 25 minutes at 350…

Melissa in the Morning: Puppy Mills across the Pond

Melissa in the Morning: Puppy Mills across the Pond

Elizabeth Menegon, the creator of Hands 2 Paws, came back on the show after visiting the UK for a major dog competition. Her dog rescue app launched in the US, Canada and Europe. Following her trip, she learned about the disturbing reality of overpopulations puppies outside the US and shared it on the show. ((00:00))…

Melissa in the Morning: Fungus Among Us

Melissa in the Morning: Fungus Among Us

A fungus that kills more than three out of ten people that it infects in U.S. healthcare facilities is spreading rapidly.  The CDC is sounding an alarm bell about the fungus, a type of yeast called Candida auris. We asked Dr. Browne about this. Plus, the CDC says there’s an uptick in Group A Strep…

Melissa in the Morning: Governor Proposals

Melissa in the Morning: Governor Proposals

The governor has presented to recent proposed bills: 1) maternal health and 2) childcare options. We did a deep dive into both pieces of legislation with Governor Lamont. ((00:00)) UConn nation is erupting ahead of the men’s sweet 16 matchup tonight in Las Vegas. We spoke with local sports analyst, Rob Adams, about both men’s…

Melissa in the Morning: Maternal Health

Melissa in the Morning: Maternal Health

The governor recently proposed new legislation to better support expecting mothers in Connecticut. Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons testified in support of the bill and we spoke with her about it. Plus, she touched on affordable housing in the city with a new Pacific House location coming soon. ((00:00)) Bridgeport police are still investigating a deadly…

Melissa in the Morning: Desmond’s Army

Melissa in the Morning: Desmond’s Army

Desmond’s Army is an animal advocacy group fighting for justice and legislative change when it comes to animal cruelty. We spoke with the organization’s president, Zilla Cannamela, specifically about the case of two German Shepherds killed in Ridgefield last year. But also, we discussed loopholes in Connecticut laws protecting animals. ((00:00)) According to Axios, some…

Melissa in the Morning: No Longer Seasonal

Melissa in the Morning: No Longer Seasonal

Tick season never really stopped this winter. In fact, experts say we haven’t had a real break from ticks in several years. And now that tick season is a yearlong problem, there are more efforts to protect people and detect tick borne illnesses. Jessica Snajder of Partner in Lyme shared the reality of diagnoses in…