Today we will be talking about Ms. Kiwi! Kiwi is a 10-year-old young lady. She sure has personally! When she is hungry you can tell her meow from all the others, and we all know “that’s kiwi!” Or “it must be feeding time soon!” She will make sure that you don’t forget. She does not…
Melissa in the Morning: Mental Health in CT
It is estimated that more than 300,000 adults in Connecticut have experienced mental health distress in the past 12 months. We spoke with the CEO of The new McCall Behavioral Health Network to learn how it works to help and heal them all. ((00:00)) Following the Bristol officer tragedies, police are on edge in Connecticut, including…
AARP Cell Phone Scam
Think you or a loved one were targeted by a scam? You are not alone. Contact the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline at 877-908-3360 for free support. Criminals are looking for the fastest way to your wallet and they know the quickest way is through someone or something you know and trust. That’s why Imposter scams…
Think you or a loved one were targeted by a scam? You are not alone. Contact the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline at 877-908-3360 for free support. With so many scams out there these days it’s hard to know what is real and what isn’t. That’s why it’s so important to know how to spot the…
Melissa in the Morning: This one is for the Boys
1. A Stratford mother is bracing for the one year anniversary of losing her son to prostate cancer. We spoke with Dr. David Ahlborn about the disease and what YOUNG MEN need to know. ((00:10))2. Congressman Jim Himes says when it comes to abortion legislation, he’d rather take half a loaf than the whole thing.…
Melissa in the Morning: School Curriculum
1. Recently, some local teachers revealed school curriculum and teacher requirements have changed drastically…but how much truth is behind that? Fran Rabinowitz of the CT Association of Public School Superintendents weighed in on the conversation. ((00:10)) 2. Coming off the July Fourth weekend, how did State Police fair in responding to calls? We got the…
CT Humane Society Pet of the Week
Meet River (Dwarf mix) and Marsh (dwarf/ Holland Lop), our bonded pair of rabbits! They came to us when their family had to move and could not bring them. Both females about a year and a half. River has short brown fur and looks like a chocolate rabbit. Marsh on the other hand is white…
Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: More Gas Pump Pain
“Connecticut Today” host Paul Pacelli wondered how high gas prices have to go before people change their driving habits (0:29). Fiona Firine from the group “For Cameron” (forcameron.com) discussed National Fentanyl Awareness Day (9:52). Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Steve Stafstrom discussed the conclusion of the latest legislative session (21:51). Image Credit: Getty Images
Melissa in the Morning: A Voice for Children
1. April marks child abuse awareness month. We spoke to the Director of Youth & Adult Services at Center for Family Justice to talk about child advocacy and support in CT. ((00:10))2. Three boats capsized in Connecticut waters last weekend. An officer with Bridgeport Police’s Marine Unit gave tips on when to go boating this…
Cooking with Claud: Valentines Cookies
INGREDIENTS:((Makes about 4 dozen cookies))— 1 cup of sugar— 3/4 cup butter; softened— 2 eggs— 1 teaspoon–2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour— 1 teaspoon baking powder Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes