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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.

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Melissa in the Morning:  Fairfield Shooting

Melissa in the Morning: Fairfield Shooting

1. A 15-year-old Bridgeport boy is dead and a female victim is wounded following a shooting at a large party in Fairfield. Lt. Michael Paris gave us the latest on the investigation. ((00:10))2. Brad Pitt recently shared that he has undiagnosed facial blindness. What is that and how do you cope with it? Dr. Zara…Continue Reading

Cooking with Claud: Crab Dip

Cooking with Claud: Crab Dip

1. Mix 16oz of sour cream and 16oz of cream cheese (at room temp) together.2. Squeeze juice from one lemon over the mix3. Add a dash of garlic salt, dress mixture with Worcestershire sauce4. Add 16oz of crab sticks — chop into 1/4 inch pieces5. Once everything is mixed together, add some shreddded cheese and…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: The latest questions to Governor Lamont

Melissa in the Morning: The latest questions to Governor Lamont

1. We took questions from listeners and asked Governor Lamont for answers. We talked about state parks, oil and electricity prices, police policies, the mental help crisis line and so much more. ((00:10))2. Following tragedies, how much support do police get for their emotions? Gary MacNamara serves on a committee that tackles this for Connecticut…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Latest Covid Updates

Melissa in the Morning: Latest Covid Updates

New research from Utah-based Intermountain Healthcare shows those who practice intermittent fasting have a reduced risk of severe COVID-19 complications. Is there any truth to this? And we took some listener questions about covid boosters. Dr. Browne covered it all.  IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images PlusContinue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: A Game Changer

Melissa in the Morning: A Game Changer

1. There is a new up and coming program called Westport College Prep. It is a postsecondary transition program for neurodiverse learners. Dr. Dawn Matera, co-founder of the Westport Day School, shared all the details about the program for special needs adults. ((00:10))2. Helping Hands Outreach has been around for over a decade. The creator of this…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Summer Safety

Melissa in the Morning: Summer Safety

1. Unintentional drowning and grilling fires are two of the most avoidable tragedies. But the Red Cross says they respond to these issues every summer. John Godin gave some resources to prevent the problem and updated us on blood donations. ((00:10))2. FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr is calling on Apple and Google to remove TikTok from…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: A Year of Brain Fog

Melissa in the Morning: A Year of Brain Fog

1. A new study shows about a fifth of long COVID patients suffer brain fog for more than a year. Sarah Gromko of St. Vincent’s Rehabilitation Network dove into this latest study out of Australia. ((00:10)) 2. A bipartisan gun violence bill is so close to becoming law. But if it doesn’t pass, what happens…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Infertility in America

Melissa in the Morning: Infertility in America

1. Peta Murgatroyd is opening up about pregnancy loss as she tries to expand their family. More women are struggling to get pregnant, and we want to know what changed. Dr. Andrew Levi with Park Avenue Fertility sheds some light on this. ((00:10))2. FORE! Whether it’s the Travelers Tournament or just your typical summer golf season,…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Wrong Way Drivers

Melissa in the Morning: Wrong Way Drivers

1. We are seeing more wrong-way crashes this year over the last three years combined. What is the state doing to combat the problem? Josh Morgan with CT Dept. of Transportation shared information about initiatives and a pilot program. ((00:10))2. Despite historically high gas prices, freedom calls a record number of Americans to embark on…Continue Reading

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