Melissa in the Morning: CT Cold Case Closure?

Melissa in the Morning: CT Cold Case Closure?

A Connecticut cold case that dates back twenty years now has some closure. Police believe they found the killer in a 2005 murder case in Windsor Locks. And what’s surprising is this case doesn’t just involve Connecticut. For the investigative report, we spoke with News 8 reporter, Jeff Derderian. For Jeff’s story: https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/hartford/suspect-in-2005-windsor-locks-murder-appears-in-court/ Image Courtesy…

Melissa in the Morning: Autism Diagnosis Rates

Melissa in the Morning: Autism Diagnosis Rates

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he wants to move away from what he calls an “ideology” that the rising rate of autism in the U.S. is the result of better diagnoses. The Secretary of Health and Human Services contradicted the CDC after releasing its latest report of rising autism diagnoses in the nation. We got…

Melissa in the Morning: Artificial Intelligence Poll

Melissa in the Morning: Artificial Intelligence Poll

QU just released its latest poll this week – this time tackling artificial intelligence. It looked at feedback from Americans about AI impact on our lives and the worries around that – but also the medical advances thanks to AI. We spoke about the key takeaways from the poll with Tamilla Triantoro, associate professor of…

Melissa in the Morning: Michelle Troconis Back in Court

Melissa in the Morning: Michelle Troconis Back in Court

Michelle Troconis was convicted in connection with the disappearance and presumed death of Jennifer Farber Dulos. A motion to dismiss a criminal contempt charge was filed this week and Troconis is set to face a judge about it next week. We spoke with Troconis’ attorney, Darnell Crosland. Image Courtesy of Darnell Crosland

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Whose Side Is The “Environmental Lobby” Really On?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Whose Side Is The “Environmental Lobby” Really On?

Host Paul Pacelli wondered out loud – after seeing opposition at the State Capitol to lower electric bills – if the so-called local “environmentalists” actually want higher energy bills for state consumers (00:46). Wilton Republican Registrar of Voters Annalisa Stravato talked about recent comments made by Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas regarding a Trump…

Enter to win: Kool & the Gang

Enter to win: Kool & the Gang

Kool & the Gang are coming to the Stamford Palace Theatre on Friday, May 16th. Tickets are on sale at www.palacestamford.org Enter to win a pair of tickets! Contest open to Connecticut residents only. Must be at least 18 years of age or older to enter. One entry per person. Duplicate entries will be discarded. If…

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – The Fairfield County ATM … Again?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – The Fairfield County ATM … Again?

Host Paul Pacelli opened Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” commenting on a Tax Day proposal from General Assembly Democrats to hike taxes on many upper-income earners (00:45). Hearst Connecticut Media Senior Editor and Columnist Dan Haar chatted with us about energy policy and a controversy surrounding Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas (13:51). CBS News correspondent Olivia…

The Lisa Wexler Show – Fairfield’s 40th Annual Holocaust Commemoration

The Lisa Wexler Show – Fairfield’s 40th Annual Holocaust Commemoration

First Church of Fairfield Senior Pastor, Vanessa Rose, and Holocaust Survivor, Eugene Ginter, join Lisa Wexler to talk about Fairfield’s commitment to interfaith unity, and how Eugene survived the concentration camps, ahead of Fairfield’s 4/23 at 7:30p. Image Credit: Diy13 / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Melissa in the Morning: Proposed Sweetened Beverage Tax

Melissa in the Morning: Proposed Sweetened Beverage Tax

State lawmakers are considering a bill that would add a new tax on sweetened beverages to raise enough money to cover the 110-million-dollars a year needed to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students. State Representative Moira Rader explained the proposal and addressed concerns people have surrounding the need for consistent revenue. Rep. Rader…

Melissa in the Morning: Premiums going up?

Melissa in the Morning: Premiums going up?

Access Health is sounding the alarm about federal subsidies set to expire at the end of the year. It could mean Connecticut residents on exchange plans see their premiums skyrocket more than a thousand dollars than their prices now! We talked to Congressman Himes about the likelihood of extending the subsidies. Image Credit: Getty Images