Melissa in the Morning: Designated Pot Areas

Melissa in the Morning: Designated Pot Areas

1. Towns or cities with 50,000 residents or more will have to create at least one designated area for pot smokers. Milford Mayor Ben Blake responds to the law and what it means for his city. ((00:10)) 2. We welcomed the new Bridgeport acting fire chief, Lance Edwards, to our show. His goal for the…

Melissa in the Morning: This isn’t fair

Melissa in the Morning: This isn’t fair

1. How do we overcome retaliation and anger when “things aren’t fair?” Counselor Julius Dudics explains how to let go and trigger positive actions to help. ((00:00)) 2. We are reaching record high travel numbers for Fourth of July weekend according to AAA. Fran Mayko explains why and talks about the latest with rental cars…

Things to Know: Monday June 21st

Things to Know: Monday June 21st

Netflix’s ‘The Noel Diary’ starring Justin Hartley features Wilton cookie shop’s treats CT Post Lawsuit: Jerry Springer show security team failed to stop ‘Judge Jerry’ guest from attacking another CT Post What fans can expect this week at the Travelers Championship CT Post Plan to bring faster train service to CT will be unveiled today…

Melissa in the Morning: Westport Tragedy

Melissa in the Morning: Westport Tragedy

1. First Selectman Jim Marpe reacts to the tragic murder suicide investigation in town. Also, he touches on how the town planned for mental health services in the event of a tragedy. ((00:10)) 2. Lt. Jim Perez compares drinking and driving to high driving. What police are training in ahead of legal marijuana next week.…

Melissa in the Morning: Education Matters

Melissa in the Morning: Education Matters

1. Senator Richard Blumenthal talks about PFAS being found in cosmetics plus education changes in the classroom. Why it’s important to include more history but also social development classes. ((00:10)) 2. The implementer bill means money could be pulled from schools with certain mascots. Sen. Kevin Kelly comments on that plus action in the Senate…

Delta Variant and Powassan Virus

Delta Variant and Powassan Virus

Dr. Browne says our covid vaccinations should fight the delta variant no problem. However, if we don’t get more vaccines out to the rest of the globe, more variants will pop up and we will have more problems. Also, why the powassan virus is being detected even though it’s rare. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images…

Things to Know Wednesday June 16th

Things to Know Wednesday June 16th

Historic summit between Biden and Putin over in Geneva WFSB Wanted: Buyer for Penfield Reef Lighthouse off of Bridgeport, Fairfield CT Post Lawsuit: Fired Shelton cops accuse mayor, police chief of defamation, violating rights CT Post ‘Manifest’ fans rally on Twitter after NBC cancels Netflix’s No. 1 show. Wait, what? CT Post Last minute amendment…

Melissa in the Morning: “Character Assassination”

Melissa in the Morning: “Character Assassination”

1. Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti responds to a lawsuit against him, the chief of police and city of Shelton. After six officers were fired last year, why he says the claims have no merit and it’s an opening for character assassinations. ((00:10)) 2. The pandemic certainly brought more problems, but did you know close to…

WICC Pet of The Week

WICC Pet of The Week

This week, WICC listeners get a sneak peek at one of the dog’s who is about to become available. Lady is a playful, energetic, high energy beagle mix who would love a backyard and a whole crew of energetic kids to play with or a hiking family to explore with. She is absolutely lovely and…

Melissa in the Morning: Six Fired Officers

Melissa in the Morning: Six Fired Officers

1. We get the other side of the story. Attorney Michelle Holmes who represents the six Shelton officers fired in 2020 says this was no parking lot scandal and it’s cost most of her clients a job in law enforcement. ((00:10)) 2. The clean slate bill was signed into law and we get a better…