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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: Presumption Bill

Melissa in the Morning: Presumption Bill

It has bi-partisan support but may be stalled again. We tackled the presumption bill which is meant to better protect firefighters when they are diagnosed with cancer. Connecticut is just one of two states without a presumptive law in place. We heard from local firefighters why this needs to pass now. ((00:00)) What are invisible…Continue Reading

Cooking with Claud: Banana Cake

Cooking with Claud: Banana Cake

INGREDIENTS:— 1/4 lb of butter (room temperature)— 1 1/2 cups of sugar— 2 cups of flour— 1 teaspoon of baking soda— 2 teaspoons of baking powder— 2 eggs (beaten)— 8 tablespoons of sour cream— 2 teaspoons of vanilla— 2-4 over ripe bananas — walnuts (optional) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images PlusContinue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Bear Legislation in CT

Bear encounters continue to be a problem in Connecticut. Senator Steve Harding is a ranking senator on the Environmental Committee. He shared the current legislation being debated in Hartford and says he’s confident it will pass with bi-partisan support, that is IF it gets out of committee. ((00:00)) It takes a village to raise a…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Teacher Appreciation Week

Melissa in the Morning: Teacher Appreciation Week

We start the week looking at the teacher workforce here in Connecticut. Fran Rabinowitz, the executive director of the CT Association of Public School Superintendents, gave us a report card on teacher recruitment and retainment in the state. Plus, she gave us a picture of a teacher’s job in today’s world impacting people staying in…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Puppy Mill Bills

Melissa in the Morning: Puppy Mill Bills

Senator Richard Blumenthal has presented two bipartisan bills in an effort to eliminate puppy mills in the US. The problem? It’s not enough of a priority for lawmakers or even the everyday person. We hear the point of these bills and why the average American has no idea the scope of the problem. ((00:00)) Norwalk…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Getting Mom back to Work

Melissa in the Morning: Getting Mom back to Work

A pair of Westport mothers left their corporate jobs for motherhood. Ever since, they teamed up and created a recruiting business to help moms get back into the workforce. Meet Runa and Jasmine of FoundHER and what prompted them to help other mothers. ((00:00)) Fire safety 101: We spoke with Bridgeport Fire Chief Lance Edwards…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Social Media and Mental Health

Melissa in the Morning: Social Media and Mental Health

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we continue to tackle different topics around this with our morning show counselor, Julius Dudics. This week, we tackled social media and screen time hurting people’s mental health and how to detect if you’re consuming too much! ((00:00)) Several deadly crashes happened last weekend in Connecticut including a…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Don’t Ruin Mother’s Day

Melissa in the Morning: Don’t Ruin Mother’s Day

Scam alert! Before you pay for flower delivery, buy new jewelry or purchase that online gift, know the signs of scammers! The BBB serving Connecticut shared tips ahead of Mother’s Day to help families protect their money and secure their gifts for mom. ((00:00)) May is Better Hearing and Speech Month, a crucial time to…Continue Reading

Cooking with Claud: Strawberry Pretzel Slab Pie

Cooking with Claud: Strawberry Pretzel Slab Pie

— Cooking spray— 4 cups of mini pretzels— 1 tbsp sugar— 3/4 cups of unsalted butter melted (1.5 sticks)— 2 bottles of instant vanilla pudding mix— 2 cups low-fat milk— 2 cups whipped topping— 1 pkg of strawberries or fresh strawberries sliced— (optional) strawberry jam, warmContinue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Youth Crime in CT

Melissa in the Morning: Youth Crime in CT

In recent month, Norwalk Police have arrested nine middle schoolers for crimes including vandalism. Police Chief James Walsh told us the latest on the investigations and how the city has been actively combatting youth crime. ((00:00)) Two bills are getting a thumbs up and moving through the legislative session. The pair of bills tackles issues…Continue Reading

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