Melissa in the Morning: Gas Tax

Melissa in the Morning: Gas Tax

1. Senator Kevin Kelly pushed his Stop the Gas tax initiative ahead of a potential special session. ((00:10))2. Krista Carnes answered listener questions about creating and fixing your social media profiles. ((07:55))3. Julius Dudics talks about the importance of surrounding yourself with positive relationships. ((20:08)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Cooking with Claud: Quiche Lorraine

Cooking with Claud: Quiche Lorraine

INGREDIENTS:– 9 inch baked pie shell– ½-1 lb. of bacon– 1-1 ½ cup of sharp cheddar– 3 eggs– Dash nutmeg– Dash cayenne– 1-1/2 cup light cream– ¾ tsp. salt

Melissa in the Morning: Rosh Hashanah

Melissa in the Morning: Rosh Hashanah

Rabbi Landa of Fairfield talked about the Jewish new year and the significance. ((00:10)) Congressman Jim Himes talks about the latest out of Afghanistan. ((09:17)) Gary Farrar Jr. talked about the goals of the democratic party in Ansonia ahead of the Board of Alderman election. ((19:27)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Things to Know: September 3rd

Things to Know: September 3rd

Your photos of the damage Ida did in Connecticut CT Post The FTC Is Investigating Why the Ice Cream Machines at McDonald’s Are Always Broken CT Post Man and dog rescued in widespread flooding in Fairfield CT Post 6 quick trips for a last-minute Labor Day Weekend excursion CT Post Abbott’s Lobster in the Rough…

Melissa in the Morning: West Nile Virus & Legionnaires Disease

Melissa in the Morning: West Nile Virus & Legionnaires Disease

The first two cases of West Nile virus were detected in Fairfield and New Haven County. Turns out, it’s very common to get the virus but most don’t know it! Dr. Browne talked about that and the fact that cases of Legionnares Disease in NYC are not uncommon. Why is that? IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty…

Things to Know: September 2nd

Things to Know: September 2nd

Ida causes overnight flooding in greater Bridgeport and the Valley CT Post Ida remnants cause delays and closings around Connecticut CT Post Connecticut among first 8 states to adopt virtual driver’s licenses with Apple CT Post The Hadlyme Hills offers the chance to see one of Connecticut’s ‘last great places’ CT Post In Photos: Black…

Melissa in the Morning: Responding to Ida

Melissa in the Morning: Responding to Ida

1. The American Red Cross checked in to talk about relief efforts in Louisiana after Hurricane Ida and offered safety protocols for Connecticut storms. ((00:10))2. Dan Onofrio talked about the business environment with vaccine mandates and working from home. ((12:57))3. Labor Day weekend is rocking in Bridgeport! Details on the free concert and fireworks coming…

WICC Pet of The Week

WICC Pet of The Week

Whiskers, a two year old tuxedo cat, came to the humane society as a foster cat to weather the storm last week. He is the perfect houseguest: affectionate, social, and easy-going. He is a hefty cat, but not a fat one – he’s quite solid. He enjoys being picked up and squeezed. He is not…

Things to Know: September 1st

Things to Know: September 1st

These A-list musicians are coming to Connecticut this year CT Post Farmers’ Almanac releases winter forecast for Connecticut CT Post The best outdoor dining at CT’s breweries and wineries, according to Connecticut Magazine CT Post 6 CT Magazine restaurant reviews from the 1970s, and what they say now CT Post 6 quick trips for a…

Melissa in the Morning: Tree Removal Efforts

Melissa in the Morning: Tree Removal Efforts

1. Eversource talks about its efforts to remove trees that could cause more problems in storms. ((00:10))2. Counselor Julius Dudics talked about stress in the household during back to school time and how to deal. ((15:18))3. Meet this year’s Bluefish tournament winner: Joe Gallo! ((22:07)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus