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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: Covid Card
1. Governor Lamont talked about the covid vaccine QR code card, social media threats and climate change initiatives. ((00:10))2. Congressman Jim Himes responds to reports of Senator Blumenthal speaking at a communist party award ceremony. ((14:48))3. Our cyber security expert talked about online gaming dangers and using WIFI while traveling. ((23:07)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty…… Continue Reading
Financial News You Can Use: Preparing For 2022
Russ Hackmann recaps all the things to know about financial security heading into the new year – risks and fees, setting up retirement income, setting up a tax plan, and more. Image Credit: smshoot / iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Covid Boosters and Pandemic Ending
Dr. Browne took our latest covid questions including getting a booster then getting tested for coivd; is there a risk? We also picked his brain about if the pandemic really will end in 2022. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Financial News You Can Use: Checking Finances In The New Year
As the year winds down, Russ Hackmann explains the importance of checking up on your finances. Image Credit: utah778 / iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: The Fight to Increase Medicaid Reimbursement Rate
1. Money was given the green light to increase pay for workers helping seniors on Medicaid. But six months later, nothing has happened. We get the details from State Senator Kevin Kelly. ((00:10))2. How do we talk to our kids about trauma without creating fear in them? Counselor Julius Dudics gave us some tips. ((13:33))3.…… Continue Reading
Financial News You Can Use: Setting Up A Tax Plan
Russ Hackmann continues discussing with Melissa about checkups that listeners should be doing, and how to set up a proper tax plan. Image Credit: Cn0ra / iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Sandy Hook Promise
Dec 14, 9:51 AM Nicole Hockley is the co-founder and CEO of Sandy Hook Promise. After losing her son, Dylan, during the Newtown tragedy 9 years ago, we learned about the purpose of the foundation and how it doesn’t just tackle gun violence. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Financial News You Can Use: Retirement Income Planning
Russ Hackmann breaks down more about getting a financial checkup, and how to set up consistent retirement income. Image Credit: Yozayo / iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Volunteer Firefighter Snapshot
We compared the town of Orange to the city of Derby when it comes to volunteer firefighter numbers. How can one be thriving yet the other is struggling with recruits? We got both perspectives. ((00:10)) Ahead of Christmas and New Years, here are tips to managing the holidays with children on the autism spectrum. ((17:03))…… Continue Reading
Financial News You Can Use: Getting A Financial Checkup
Russ Hackmann explains the #1 to do now for a financial checkup, and what impact that could have on long term financial security. Image Credit: relif / iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading