WICC Pet of The Week

WICC Pet of The Week

Kia doesn’t wear her heart on her sleeve…she wears it on her side! This 5-year-old kitty has a black heart shape in her white fur. It’s not just a cool marking…it’s a reminder of how much love she will bring to the human meant for her! Kia is looking for a calm, quiet home, as…

Melissa in the Morning: Attack on Ukraine

Melissa in the Morning: Attack on Ukraine

1. Russian troops have invaded Ukraine. Senator Richard Blumenthal weighed in on what’s happening and why sanctions weren’t in place ahead of the attack. ((00:10))2. Have you ever heard of awake spinal surgery? Dr. Yanamadala is one of ten surgeons who perform the procedure and he told us about doing the first one in the…

Melissa in the Morning: Dropping the Masks

Melissa in the Morning: Dropping the Masks

Covid is slowly leaving the top headlines but here’s something exciting…Dr. Browne shared on the show that he believes we have reached herd immunity and the masks in schools probably should go away. Hear his explanation right here.  IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Disrespecting Connecticut’s Constitution

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Disrespecting Connecticut’s Constitution

On Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, Paul talked about another attempt by some members of the General Assembly to disregard Connecticut’s Constitution regarding absentee ballot use (0:31). American Cancer Society Director of Government Relations Bryte Johnson offered his opinion on anticipated failure of Connecticut to use its share of the tobacco settlement fund for…

Melissa in the Morning: Canary in the Coal Mine

Melissa in the Morning: Canary in the Coal Mine

1. Before the “canary in the coal mine” became a saying, canaries were actually used in the coal mines of Britain as living and breathing gas detectors. We learned about the history of this saying in Science you may not know. ((00:10))2. Tomorrow is Fairfield County Giving Day. What you need to know and how…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Where’s My Handout?

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Where’s My Handout?

On Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, Paul had a few thoughts on a new state program that offers $1,000 worth of state help for electric vehicle customers (0:30). We also aired remarks from President Joe Biden on the developing situation in Ukraine (6:27), with analysis from University of New Haven International Affairs Professor and…

Melissa in the Morning: Understanding Narcan

Melissa in the Morning: Understanding Narcan

1. We continue the conversation about the war against fentanyl, but this time we focused on the use of narcan. Immediate Past President of the CT Pharmacists Association, Rob Picone, talked about naran doses, who needs access to it and explained the Good Samaritan Law. ((00:10))2. Senator Blumenthal co-sponsored a bill to put more protections…