Melissa in the Morning: Sports Brawls

Melissa in the Morning: Sports Brawls

Fights breaking out after high school games is becoming too common in Connecticut. Glenn Lungarini of the CIAC stopped by to talk about the problem and weighed in on the debate over neck guards for hockey players. ((00:00)) Bear care in Connecticut has been top of mind for animal advocates recently. A recent viral video…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Bear Hunts In Connecticut?

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Bear Hunts In Connecticut?

Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli featured an update on whether or not the state should initiate a limited black bear hunt in Litchfield County (0:30). Greenwich GOP State Sen. Ryan Fazio joined us to chat about a Republican package of proposed energy cost relief measures (6:25). CT NewsJunkie Columnist Terry Cowgill offered his thoughts…

Melissa in the Morning: Lights Out

Melissa in the Morning: Lights Out

It’s “lights out” for six more Broadway shows including The Music Man. COVID is still undermining ticket sales and it’s bringing down the curtain for incredible shows. So, what about our local theaters? We asked Dan Onofrio from the Bridgeport Regional Business Council about that. ((00:00)) It’s January and so far so good when it…

CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

Today I want to bring up the most adorable hamster! Garbanzo.  He is easy to handle, comes right over to say hi ( most likely for food but who is keeping count??). He is about a month old and ready to find his forever home! His family purchased two hamsters from a pet shop and…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: A Life Saved In Bridgeport

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: A Life Saved In Bridgeport

Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli featured the first-person accounts of life-saving action taken at a recent college hockey game in Bridgeport (0:33). Journal Inquirer of Manchester columnist Chris Powell weighed in on Connecticut’s high electric rates and the start of recreational marijuana sales (13:29). Former Bridgeport mayoral candidate and state legislator Chris Caruso analyzed…

Melissa in the Morning: AAA Company Resource

Melissa in the Morning: AAA Company Resource

Following the legalization of marijuana-product sales, AAA is rolling out a new program aimed at companies. Fran Mayko shared the educational presentations that focuses on the dangers of marijuana and driving. www.AAA.com/CorporateConvos ((00:00)) Actor, Brendan Fraser, made a speech at the Critics Choice Awards that has gone viral on the internet. We spoke with counselor,…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: More Money For Candidates?

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: More Money For Candidates?

Monday’s “Connecticut Today” featured host Paul Pacelli wondering if an $8 million grant from the state’s Citizens Election Program is still enough to run against multi-millionaire candidates (0:29), while State House GOP leader Vin Candelora weighed in on the issue (12:21). Heritage Foundation analyst Zack Smith talked about the discovery of more classified documents at…

Melissa in the Morning: High Driving

Melissa in the Morning: High Driving

Connecticut launched legal marijuana-product sales earlier this month and many have concerns over impaired drivers. How high is too high? Is there a limit? How do sobriety tests work for drugged drivers? We asked all your questions to Trooper First Class Pedro Muniz of the CT State Police. ((00:00)) One trial or multiple? We talked…

Cooking with Claud: Lemon Bars

Cooking with Claud: Lemon Bars

Prep: 25 minutes — bake 30-35 minutes — 350 degrees Ingredients:2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup powdered sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch3/4 cup butter4 eggs, lightly beaten1 1/2 cups granulated sugar3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 lemon’s worth of finely shredded lemon peel3/4 cup lemon juice1/4 cup half-and-half, light cream or skim milk IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Is There Any Answer For High Electric Prices?

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Is There Any Answer For High Electric Prices?

Friday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli closed out the week chatting with CT Inside Investigator reporter Tricia Ennis about the state’s high electric rates and further possible regulation (0:33). We heard from Prof. Michael Rectenwald, Ph.D., author of, “The Great Reset and the Struggle for Liberty: Unraveling the Global Agenda” (11:22). Paul also had some…