Melissa in the Morning: Obnoxious ATVs

Melissa in the Morning: Obnoxious ATVs

1. Mayor Joe Ganim addressed the concerns around loud and dangerous ATV riding in the city. He also touched on an internal investigation on the Bridgeport Police Department following a recent arrest. ((00:10)) 2. The Red Cross is reporting the lowest donor numbers last month since the start of the pandemic. We learned some misconceptions…

Melissa in the Morning: Bus Problems

Melissa in the Morning: Bus Problems

1. Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti defends why the city struggles with canceled bus routes and says it’s a problem everywhere, not just Shelton. ((00:10)) 2. A non-profit helps educate middle and high school students in career paths and financial knowledge. ((09:23)) 3. Morning show counselor, Julius Dudics, talks about Mental Health Awareness Month and the…

Things to Know Tuesday May 4th

Things to Know Tuesday May 4th

CT first in nation to fully vaccinate half of adults CT Post Milford to hold four Memorial Day events, no parade CT Post Bridgeport schools won’t offer remote learning this fall CT Post CT’s biggest lottery prize in April was $200K; here’s a list of the big winners CT Post Children as young as 12…

Melissa in the Morning: Live Driver’s Test

Melissa in the Morning: Live Driver’s Test

1. Lt. Perez quizzed Melissa live during Crime on the Mind. How did she do and should her driver’s license be taken away? ((00:10)) 2. Senator Bob Duff defends banning flavored tobacco products but supports legal marijuana…ironic or no? ((15:17)) 3. Senator Tony Hwang touches on zoning bills and irony behind marijuana legislation. ((24:04)) 4.…

Things to Know Monday May 3rd

Things to Know Monday May 3rd

Machine Gun Kelly headlining tickets sell out for Big E, hit aftermarket with exorbitant prices CT Post Tick, tick, boom: Disease carrying insects on the rise in CT CT Post These are the COVID restrictions being lifted on May 1 CT Post Verizon selling Yahoo, AOL unit to Apollo in $5B deal WFSB LL Bean’s…

Melissa in the Morning: Who’s Paying for Free College?

Melissa in the Morning: Who’s Paying for Free College?

1. Congressman Himes admits the President has some lofty goals but not the free two years of community college. So who’s going to pay for it? Melissa digs into it. ((00:10)) 2. Senator Kevin Kelly created a grassroots effort called Stop the Gas Tax CT. What you need to know and why it matters to…

Things to Know Friday April 30th

Things to Know Friday April 30th

Food & Wine magazine names Connecticut the #2 pizza state in the country The Hour Data: CT vulnerable communities lag behind for COVID vaccinations CT Post NWS: Gusty winds headed for CT this afternoon CT Post New on Netflix, HBO, Hulu, Amazon May 2021 CT Post Remote learning will no longer be a requirement in…

Melissa in the Morning: Fertility Issues

Melissa in the Morning: Fertility Issues

1. 40 years later, why is it harder to start a family? Bridges Healthcare talks about the changes we’re seeing in men and for women at work. ((00:10)) 2. Senator Richard Blumenthal talks about the President’s address to Congress and what it could mean for jobless veterans. ((08:49)) 3. Zoo Minute: A research program incorporating…

Reopenings, vaccines and long haulers

Reopenings, vaccines and long haulers

Dr. Browne reacts to breaking news that New York City plans to open up fully by July first. What does this mean with herd immunity and wearing masks? Also, the J&J vaccine is back, but was the pause even necessary? Dr. Browne says maybe not. He also touches on covid survivors possibly passing up on…

Things to Know Thursday April 29th

Things to Know Thursday April 29th

President Biden delivers first prime-time address to Congress WFSB Feds raid Giuliani’s home, office, escalating criminal probe WFSB DPH tells providers: Make sure people show up for second COVID shot CT Post ‘Tremendous progress:’ Council committee reviews Trumbull school audit compliance CT Post What will PURA’s ruling mean for CT consumers? Here’s what we know…