On Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, we spoke with Sacred Heart University Department of Government Chairman Dr. Gary Rose regarding the latest political news (0:18). Image Credit: Getty Images
Melissa in the Morning: Airport Woes
1. Tweed New Haven Airport has been in the news in recent months because of its commercial airline, Avelo. But not everyone is excited about the airline or what it could mean for expansion plans. We spoke with 10,000 Hawks to learn about the concerns from residents near the airport. ((00:10))2. For months, there have…
WICC Pet of the Week
Meet Dublin, a 3 month old, 27 pound female Husky/American Staffordshire Terrier Mix. She is tan with patches of white and brown. Dublin has such pretty eye and looks like she is wearing eyeliner! She can be shy so she needs to go home with a family who has dog experience and already has a…
Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Beware Of Linking Guns with “Health”
On Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, Paul wondered if gun violence is really a “health” issue (0:36). Quinnipiac University Professor Emeritus David Cadden talked about the significance of Sikorsky’s agreement to keep thousands of jobs in Connecticut for the next 20 years (6:06). University of New Haven Cyber-Crime Center Director Damon Patraglia talked about…
Melissa in the Morning: The Weight of Fear
Our state data shows we are the fourth safest state in the country. But recent crime has a lot of people scared. Gary MacNamara of Sacred Heart shares why that demographic of people should be considered when passing laws. ((00:10)) We are entering the end of hibernation season for black bears. What you need to…
Melissa in the Morning: Media Bias
1. The Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities highlighted data from EJI looking at media coverage and if stories tip a certain way based on race. ((00:10))For the initial report: https://eji.org/news/report-documents-racial-bias-in-coverage-of-crime-by-media/2. Is there a correlation between faith and marriage? Bob Donovan looked at research surrounding this parallel and how to improve both declines. ((09:33))3. Senator…
Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Hiding The Details?
On Friday’s edition of “Connecticut Today,” host Paul Pacelli wondered why the governor’s office has pushed back on a media request to see the details of the latest state employee contract proposal (0:43 ). CTNewsJunkie columnist Barth Keck joined us to talk about improving media literacy for high school students (7:08). The University of New…
Melissa in the Morning: Sleep Deprived?
1. Whether the clocks changing, or your own anxiety keeps you up, how do we fix our sleep deprivation? Sleep medicine specialist, Dr. Christina Abavana shared her advice. ((00:10))2. Cyber security expert, Damon Petraglia, says he feels positive about America’s cyber crime vulnerability. What makes him feel so confident about it and how can you…
Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: The Covid-19 Phonies Among Us
On Thursday’s “Connecticut Today,” host Paul Pacelli wondered why exceptions are constantly made in society for athletes and entertainers, especially in the era of Covid-19 (0:38). Law enforcement veteran and local author Greg Dillon talked about his book, “The Thin Blue Lie: An Honest Cop vs the FBI” (7:16). Quinnipiac University Executive Director of Religious…
Melissa in the Morning: The Latest with Governor Lamont
1. Governor Lamont stopped by to answer our latest state questions including zoning bills, pension troubles, state trooper numbers, carjacking situations and the gas tax. ((00:10))2. Governor Lamont’s $18 million in proposed funding to address domestic violence. Deb Greenwood of Center for Family Justice shares why this money is needed, especially after many were trapped…