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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: The Ganim Administration Responds

Melissa in the Morning: The Ganim Administration Responds

1. After two mysterious deaths were mishandled in the city of Bridgeport, Mayor Ganim takes action. We heard from Rowena White about the latest actions in the city and these investigations.2. Febraury is heart disease awareness month. We spoke with a cardiologist about the common killer in men and women.3. The American Red Cross is…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Power of the Tongue

Melissa in the Morning: Power of the Tongue

1. Morning show counselor, Julius Dudics, talked about the “Power of the Tongue.” Why do we speak without thinking and say things that we regret? ((00:10))2. Gas prices are going up and will keep going up. Fran Mayko of AAA explains why. ((09:24))3. February marks the start of Black History Month. Community activist, Wayne Winston,…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: The Smith-Fields Case

Melissa in the Morning: The Smith-Fields Case

1. The death of Lauren Smith-Fields has taken the nation by storm. Attorney Darnell Crosland represents the family of Lauren and shared why he believes this case was beyond poorly handled. ((00:10))2. How do we overcome an affair and save our marriages? Consultant, Bob Donovan, went into part two of the conversation. ((14:24))3. Ahead of…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Crack down on fentanyl

Melissa in the Morning: Crack down on fentanyl

1. Governor Lamont did his bi-weekly chat discussing emergency powers, covid data and efforts to crack down on fentanyl. ((00:10))2. Senate Republicans have proposed new ways to tackle fentanyl use in our state. Senator Kelly explains. ((11:53))3. Speaking about fentanyl, what can be addressed on the national level about fentanyl? Congressman Himes gives his input.…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Tackling Mental Health

Melissa in the Morning: Tackling Mental Health

1. Senate Republicans are proposing ways to better address the mental health crisis in our state. Senator Tony Hwang led the way in this effort and shared the biggest takeaways. 2. Senator Blumenthal went on a tour of a Danbury prison to check on covid conditions and staffing shortages. But he was blocked from several sections…why?3.…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: The Stealth Omicron

Melissa in the Morning: The Stealth Omicron

Dr. Browne addresses the latest variant…cousin? The stealth omicron variant has been detected in Connecticut and we get the latest on that. Plus, we talked about government data on covid patients and positive tests.  IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images PlusContinue Reading

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