Melissa in the Morning: Blue-Green Algae

Melissa in the Morning: Blue-Green Algae

Beware of blue-green algae! The town of Stratford is sounding the alarm after algae blooms were detected in two local ponds. We got more information from Stratford Health director, Andrea Boissevain and Stratford’s Environmental Conservation Supervisor, Kelly Kerrigan. For more information: www.stratfordct.gov/health Image Credit: Getty Images

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Is Chicago Next In Line?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Is Chicago Next In Line?

Monday’s “Connecticut Today” welcomed CBS News D.C. reporter Aaron Navarro on the possibility of President Trump send some federal forces to help police Chicago (00:33). Host Paul Pacelli also had some thoughts on that course of action (04:02). We welcomed Yankee Institute blogger Andrew Fowler to chat about Connecticut’s poor standing in a recent “fun”…

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – More Troops In More U.S. Cities?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – More Troops In More U.S. Cities?

Host Paul Pacelli wrapped up another big week on “Connecticut Today” looking at a report that the Trump White House might extend its use of military personnel to more U.S. cities dealing with crime problems (00:36). Former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso dropped by with his weekly update, including the latest news on strengthening…

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – The GOP Nomination Race Heats Up

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – The GOP Nomination Race Heats Up

Host Paul Pacelli started Thursday’s edition of “Connecticut Today” by breaking down a new poll on the 2026 Republican gubernatorial nomination race (00:47). Sacred Heart University Political Science Professor and Scholar-in-Residence Dr. Gary Rose offered his thoughts on that same poll (15:16). CBS News Legal Analyst Thane Rosenbaum discussed a major court decision tossing out…

Melissa in the Morning: Let’s Go Fairfield!

Melissa in the Morning: Let’s Go Fairfield!

It’s a big weekend for the Fairfield National Little League squad –Connecticut’s little leaguers will take on the Mountain region champs from Las Vegas Saturday in the U.S. finals at the Little League World Series. We spoke with the head coach and team manager, Brian Palazzolo, ahead of the weekend showdown. Image Credit: IMAGN IMAGES…

Melissa in the Morning: Mayor Erin Stewart Update

Melissa in the Morning: Mayor Erin Stewart Update

A new poll shows Mayor Erin Stewart could have a stronger chance of winning the Republican primary election for governor. The poll also shows she isn’t far behind from beating Governor Lamont if he decides to run for a third term. Mayor Stewart is still in the exploratory phase and joined us for the latest…

Melissa in the Morning: Hoax Shooting at Villanova

Melissa in the Morning: Hoax Shooting at Villanova

A report of a shooter on Villanova University’s campus was a “cruel hoax.” We spoke with one of our law enforcement experts on the show, Gary MacNamara, about fake shooter situations at schools and swatting reports in recent years. Image Credit: REUTERS

Melissa in the Morning: Four-Point Plan in Milford

Melissa in the Morning: Four-Point Plan in Milford

From license plate readers to the “drone as first responder” program, we did a deep dive into the strategic plan for Milford with Mayor Tony Giannattasio. IMAGE CREDIT: Justin Rosen / City of Milford

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – How Will The Russia-Ukraine War End?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – How Will The Russia-Ukraine War End?

Host Paul Pacelli looked again at the prospects for eventual peace between Russia and Ukraine on Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with former CBS News Moscow Bureau Chief and current Fordham University professor Beth Knobel Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Melissa in the Morning: It’s Official

Melissa in the Morning: It’s Official

It’s no longer an exploratory process, Senator Ryan Fazio announced he is officially running for governor, hoping to get the Republican nomination. We spoke to him about the decision. Image Courtesy of Ryan Fazio