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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.
You’ll hear weather and traffic on the 6’s from our meteorologist Paul Piorek and our traffic reporter Chris Williams.
Recent posts
Melissa in the Morning: Crime Ridden Motels
1. Ansonia Mayor Cassetti is giving a hard NO to a proposed motel in town. Why he and the police chief are fighting to stop the idea from going forward. ((00:10)) 2. Stamford Mayor Martin talks about opening covid clinics to other states and the story behind a bunch of cut trees without notice. ((07:53))…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Sketchy Drug Prices
1. A local health insurance broker shares the secret to save most people from high drug costs…a coupon. Yup, a coupon in a matter of minutes. ((00:10)) 2. Battle of the parties: Senators Bob Duff and Tony Hwang address the vote coming up this week in the Senate regarding religious exemptions for vaccines and tax…… Continue Reading
The latest from Gov. Lamont & Dr. Gifford
Governor Ned Lamont talks about easing covid restrictions, more tax proposals from the legislature and school vaccinations. ((00:10)) Acting Commissioner of the Dept. of Public Health, Dr. Deidre Gifford, talks about our goal of reaching herd immunity and who we are seeing in state hospitals. ((14:27)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Remembering L’Ambiance Plaza Collapse
It was a one-hour special honoring the victims of the L’Ambiance Plaza Collapse. 1. Paula and Patty remember their father, Richard McGill, one of the 28 construction workers who died in the collapse. ((00:13)) 2. Host of the Italian House Party, Storm ‘N’ Norman Gino, remembers where he was when the collapse happened. ((05:59)) 3.…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Happy Easter, Again?
1. We learned about why Eastern Orthodox Christians view Easter almost a month after Western Christians. Father Patrick Burns explains. ((00:10)) 2. Senator Richard Blumenthal dives into national legislation with police reform. ((07:59)) 3. Don’t just follow the money! Luke Frey of the BBB talks about home sales and being prepared for ‘opportunity investors.’ ((16:32))…… Continue Reading
Are we reaching Herd Immunity?
Dr. Browne talked about the news this week from Governor Lamont. Lamont’s office reported 61 percent of Connecticut adults are at least half vaccinated which means we are very close to herd immunity. What does that mean for a mask mandate? What does that mean for kids needing the vaccine? Also, Dr. Browne talks about…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Don’t Dump your Mattress
1. There’s a mattress recycling program in Connecticut…who knew?? Ahead of the Earth Day, how we can keep mattresses out of landfills for FREE! ((00:10)) 2. Science You May Not Know: The little Helicopter that could took it’s first steps! ((06:26)) 3. Eased restrictions mean great opportunities for local businesses. Dan Onofrio of the Bridgeport…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Hollywood Star Weighs In
1. Tony-Award Winning actor and Connecticut resident, Jim Naughton, explains his support of the medical aid-in-dying bill being debated in our state. ((00:10)) 2. A Connecticut mom has started a 501(c)(3) organization to help anyone suffering from lyme disease ((06:50)) 3. Social media consultant, Krista Carnes, says the pitch for a kids’ instagram may not…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: What’s the Point??
1. Senator Tony Hwang talks about religious exemptions and public option legislation. Both are broken bills with gap answers…so why aren’t we addressing it before voting? Hear his reaction to that question and more. ((00:00)) 2. Human Rights Attorney Spencer Hill explains if zoning laws don’t change, discrimination won’t change either. But is housing or…… Continue Reading
Homemade Cornbread
INGREDIENTS: 1 cup of sour cream 2 eggs (beaten) ½ cup oil 1 ½ cups creamed corn (white cream corn) 1 cup (polenta) corn meal 1 tablespoon baking powder RECIPE: Combine eggs, sour cream, oil and corn in a bowl – mix well Stir in corn meal and baking powder – mix well Pour in…… Continue Reading