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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: Blastoff on Christmas

Melissa in the Morning: Blastoff on Christmas

At a mind boggling $10 Billion, the James Webb Telescope, NASA’s most expensive and most complex space telescope ever built, is set to launch from a spaceport on Christmas morning. We get the details from David Mestre in Science You May Not Know. ((00:10)) Following the Yankee Institute fiscal health report, the author addresses concerns…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Regionalizing or lack thereof…

Melissa in the Morning: Regionalizing or lack thereof…

1. Ansonia Mayor David Cassetti is steaming that a merger between Ansonia and Derby seems to be a no-go. What he’s threatening in the new year if something doesn’t change. ((00:10))2. Fairfield CARES is pairing up with liquor stores to start more conversations about underage drinking. Learn why Fairfield numbers are alarming compared to the…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: A Deep Dive into CTE

Melissa in the Morning: A Deep Dive into CTE

What is CTE? How can we detect it? And how do you live with it? Dr. Carl Nissen does a deep dive into the cognitive brain disease and the signs to look out for. ((00:10)) Glenn Lungarini of CIAC talks about how to keep young athletes safe from head blows and what to do to…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Covid Card

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

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