Melissa In The Morning

Melissa In The Morning

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…

The Download with Jon Kamal and Chris Williams

The Download with Jon Kamal and Chris Williams

Listen weekdays 12pm to 2pm for The Download with Jon Kamal and Chris Williams. The two-hour live news program focuses on local and national headlines, plus interviews, weather, features, and all the up-to-date information you need for the middle of your day.

Melissa in the Morning: Veterans Cemetery Running Out of Space

Melissa in the Morning: Veterans Cemetery Running Out of Space

The State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown is apparently running out of space in the coming years. What can be done to make room or create a new cemetery dedicated to our fallen military members? Senator Jeff Gordon is on the legislature’s Veterans and Military Affairs Committee and shared possible long-term solutions. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Airline Executives Grilled

Melissa in the Morning: Airline Executives Grilled

Airline executives were grilled on capitol hill yesterday and Senator Richard Blumenthal was right at the center of the investigation. He is the chair of the US Senate Subcommittee on Investigations and shared key takeaways from the hearing. Image Credit: Getty Images 

Melissa in the Morning: Older Driver Safety Week

Melissa in the Morning: Older Driver Safety Week

This week is National Older Driver Safety Awareness Week and AAA Northeast is highlighting the rising number of fatal traffic crashes involving older drivers across the United States. Lauren Fabrizi with AAA did a breakdown of the federal data and how it applies to Connecticut drivers. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Affordable Housing

Melissa in the Morning: Affordable Housing

Connecticut continues to struggle creating affordable workforce housing. That’s why we check in every month with Connecticut Housing Partners. The non-profit has been creating affordable workforce housing in our state for the last 30 years and this week, there’s a huge update on a critical affordable housing project in Bridgeport. Renee Dobos, CEO of CT…

Melissa in the Morning: Tis the Season to Get Sick

Melissa in the Morning: Tis the Season to Get Sick

From E. Coli to respiratory viruses to food poisoning and even head lice; ‘tis the season to get sick! We spoke with Dr. Browne of Griffin Hospital about how to keep your immune system up during the colder months of the year and stay out of the hospital. IMAGE CREDIT: Dr. Fred Browne / Griffin…

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Are They Lying, Or Just Incompetent?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Are They Lying, Or Just Incompetent?

Host Paul Pacelli was back in the saddle for Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” wondering about just how honest state officials are being surrounding the growing cost of a medical program that serves undocumented migrant children (00:28). We also welcomed back Hearst Connecticut Media columnist and senior editor Dan Haar for his weekly observations, including a brewing…

WICC First County Bank Warmth Drive

WICC First County Bank Warmth Drive

Donate any new or gently worn coats, gloves, hats and scarves at any First County Bank Location now through December 11th. Join Melissa Sheketoff for the WICC First County Bank Warmth Drive benefiting Bridgeport Rescue Mission on Wednesday, December 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at these three First County Bank locations below. Bridgeport Rescue Mission provides vital…

Melissa in the Morning: Killer DDT

Melissa in the Morning: Killer DDT

There’s a new DDT pesticide that’s gained popularity in Connecticut. But according to the Connecticut Audubon Society, it’s devastating birds, bees and butterflies in our state. Tom Anderson with the Audubon explained neonicitinoids and its alarming impact on some of our native species.For the full report: https://www.ctaudubon.org/ Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Uptick in Lice Cases

Melissa in the Morning: Uptick in Lice Cases

Head lice are proving to be a real challenge for Connecticut families this year. Health experts have reported a real uptick in cases and not just in schools but spreading among families. Liz Solovay is the founder of the Lice Treatment Center. She shed light on why we are seeing more cases, why lice seem…