Melissa In The Morning: Wet And Dry

Melissa In The Morning: Wet And Dry

The investigation into a large explosion last week in Bridgeport could take months to complete. The blast last Friday at Tradebe Environmental Services injured three people and rocked a nearby residential neighborhood. We got the very latest on the incident and aftermath from Bridgeport Fire Chief Lance Edwards. (0:00)

Connecticut State Police certainly didn’t take a holiday. New data released by CSP, shows troopers were out in full force from Christmas to New Years and this past weekend, dozens of people got in trouble for drinking and driving. We talked to Sgt. Christine Jeltema about the findings, trooper numbers and goals for 2024. (15:38)

January is known as “Dry January” for some to take a break from drinking. We talked about the hold alcohol has on so many in our society and how to better deal with the problem at hand. Counselor Julius Dudics offered insight and tips to overcome bad habits. (26:24)

Maybe travel plans are part of your 2024. But before you book, do you have your passport in check? We spoke with AAA about wait times to get your passport, different passport rules for different countries and why having a travel agent could help in the long run! (42:39).

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Melissa In The Morning: Help Our Military Heroes

Melissa In The Morning: Help Our Military Heroes

Help Our Military Heroes had an incredible year helping service men and women get outfitted vans for their war injuries. Laurie Hollander, CEO and Founder of the organization, shared the success of 2023 and goals for the new year. (0:00)

Did you know the stretch between Christmas and New Years brings an uptick in heart attacks? We learned why that is from Hartford Healthcare cardiologist Dr. Jaffer and what signs to look out for. (14:56)

A new poll shows overwhelming concern from Connecticut residents surrounding a potential ban on gas-powered vehicles. Senator Kevin Kelly shares the significance of the data and what that means for conversation among lawmakers in 2024. (24:03)

Hear the biggest animal stories from Norwalk’s Maritime Aquarium in 2023 from Emily Lavin. (36:13)

Melissa In The Morning: Oh Deer…

Melissa In The Morning: Oh Deer…

Several scientists are sounding the alarm after cases of an infection known as zombie deer disease have spread to 32 states. The deadly brain parasite, which is formally named chronic wasting disease, causes symptoms including loss of coordination, weight loss, lethargy, and uncontrolled drooling. The disease mainly infects deer, elk, and moose. U.S. officials started voicing concerns over chronic wasting disease after a deer was found with the infection in Yellowstone National Park in November. That has left many scientists concerned that the parasite could eventually mutate and spread to humans who eat infected meat. Dr. Fred Browne of Griffin Health explained the issue at hand and what it means for you.

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Melissa In The Morning: Raise A Glass, Put Down The Keys

Melissa In The Morning: Raise A Glass, Put Down The Keys

Ahead of New Years weekend, Bridgeport Police Chief Roderick Porter shared tips and warnings to keep you safe this holiday. (0:00)

Before we head in to 2024, we take a look back at some of the biggest Connecticut business stories of 2023. And Dan Onofrio of the BRBC shares advice for refocusing and restarting jobs for people heading back to work after the holidays. (15:05)

Science You May Not Know: From small butterflies to monster-size whales, we recap the biggest science discoveries of 2023 according to David Mestre. (29:27)

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CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Words Mean Things: Pt. I

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Words Mean Things: Pt. I

Host Paul Pacelli wrapped up “Connecticut Today” for 2023 on Friday talking about the mainstream media’s description of what’s going on at the U.S. Southern Border (00:19). We also got our weekly update from former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso (14:32)

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The Lisa Wexler Show – How To Prevent Bird/Building Collisions

The Lisa Wexler Show – How To Prevent Bird/Building Collisions

Viveca Morris, Research Scholar & Executive Director, Law, Ethics & Animals Program at Yale Law School, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss her initiatives at Yale to create bird friendly buildings after extensively researching the devastating amount of birds that perish due to collisions.

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Melissa in the Morning: Not a Reindeer Game

Melissa in the Morning: Not a Reindeer Game

Zoo Minute: Gregg Dancho shared a lot of reindeer facts ahead of Christmas! They may not fly, but you won’t believe how magical reindeer are in real life. ((00:00))

Is cursive writing making a comeback in Connecticut classrooms? A new state law is encouraging teachers to bring back this nostalgic skill to the curriculum. Fran Rabinowitz talked about the need to cursive but not the way it was taught in the past. ((16:58))

Hundreds of Fairfield County students will soon have access to the support and opportunities they need to thrive thanks to $347,500 in funding announced today by the Fairfield County Business Collaborative for Education Equity. We got the details about this organization and who is benefiting from the funding. ((34:20))

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CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

Today’s pet of the week will be a cute little guinea pig named Parsley. She’s currently available from a foster home based out of our Westport shelter, so an appointment is required to adopt. 

  • While Parsley’s exact age is unknown, she’s an adult female guinea pig 
  • She came to us from a home that needed to rehome a few guinea pigs 
  • She’s not spayed so it’s important to keep her separate from male guinea pigs, and if you have a female, to slowly and properly introduce them to one another 

Here’s some basic information about guinea pigs: 

The Guinea Pig, also called a cavy, is one popular pet! They are relatively easy to care for, docile, and responsive to kind and gentle handling. When handled correctly, guinea pigs enjoy being picked up and carried. They are curious critters and enjoy exploring, especially when in familiar territory. They are not as likely to investigate the world with their mouths as some of their rodent family friends but they are curious critters and enjoy exploring, especially when on familiar territory. They can also be trained to respond to tricks and, when bonded to their owner, may respond eagerly to the sound of his/her voice! Guinea pigs are social animals who prefer to live in small groups. Two or more females will become great friends. If you want two males, it’s best to choose two babies from the same litter. Since guinea pigs multiply rapidly, keeping males and females together is not recommended. Just like humans, guinea pigs need to get vitamin C from their diet, so they need special food and fresh veggies. Guinea pigs can live in pairs or alone. On average, cavies weigh 2 pounds and can live 6-8 years with proper care. 

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – An Election Controversy In Colorado

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – An Election Controversy In Colorado

Wednesday’s midweek edition of “Connecticut Today” with host 
Paul Pacelli opened with Paul’s thoughts on a move to keep former President Donald Trump off of Colorado’s 2024 GOP primary ballot (00:25) Landmark Legal Foundation attorney and analyst Mike O’Neill also shared his thoughts on the Colorado situation (14:18). We also got our weekly update from Hearst Connecticut Media columnist and editor Dan Haar (24:24)

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