LIGHTS OUT CT co-chair, Meredith Barges, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss why decorative solar lights that glow all night long are detrimental to our creatures and critters- even low level lighting! Image Credit: Bilanol / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Melissa in the Morning: Childcare Crisis
We are living in a childcare crisis in Connecticut and across the country. There are not enough reputable, affordable centers and our staffing levels are too low, mostly because we can’t pay them. Compound that with a new state law changing the kindergarten age requirement in the fall; families and school districts are scrambling! Does…
Melissa in the Morning: Healthcare Takeaways
We continue to look at the aftermath of the 2024 legislative session; this time we focused on healthcare legislation. Senator Jeff Gordon talked about the ongoing drama surrounding Prospect Medical Holdings impacting three Connecticut hospitals and a call from the governor for lawmakers to return to the table. We also discussed the big winner: Senate…
Melissa in the Morning: Online Crime Map
Bridgeport has officially rolled out a new interactive crime map for residents to keep track of crime statistics in and around their neighborhoods. We spoke with Police Chief Roderick Porter about the LexisNexis technology, how it works, and why he feels it needed to be a priority for city residents. To view that map, click…
CT Today With Paul Pacelli – The Debates Are On … ?
Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli discussed news of two debates tentatively scheduled between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump (00:20). Hearst Connecticut Media editor and columnist Dan Haar dropped by for his regular update on the biggest stories around Connecticut (13:29) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus
The Lisa Wexler Show – Senator Stephen Harding Wraps-Up CT’s “Short-Session”
Senate Republican Leader, Stephen Harding, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about take-aways from CT’s “short-session” & signs on to Lisa’s push for changes in women’s health legislation. Image Credit: demerzel21 / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Melissa in the Morning: Consumer Protection Legislation
We had our monthly check-in with the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli gave us some legislative updates impacting businesses and consumers in the state following the 2024 legislative session. He spoke about THC-infused beverages, House Bill 5236 concerning professional licensing, and improvements on the “pharmacy experience.” PHOTO CREDIT: Kaitlyn Krasselt / CT…
Melissa in the Morning: The Northern Lights in Connecticut
Earlier this month, a super rare geomagnetic storm happened making the Aurora visible even here in Connecticut! David Mestre of Science You May Not Know talked about the May 10th Northern Lights event seen across the northeast. We also compared it to the “Carrington Event” of September 1 to 2, 1859 when the Aurora was…
Melissa in the Morning: Success Village Fail
For about a week now, Melissa has been inundated with calls from WICC listeners who live in Success Village. This is a 900+ unit apartment complex with aging boilers impacting heat and hot water. Residents have reported having no hot water for 10 days despite news outlets reporting the problem would be resolved earlier this…
CT Humane Society Pet of the Week
Looking for a couple of adorable Guinea pigs to add to your family? Meet Pistachio and Pecan! They are still waiting in their foster homes for the right family. Guinea pigs have become increasingly popular as pets over the past few years, and it’s no wonder why—they’re friendly, social, and fun! However, they do require…