Melissa in the Morning: Mall Apartments and Cell Towers

Melissa in the Morning: Mall Apartments and Cell Towers

1. Milford Mayor Ben Blake shares proposed plans about apartments on the Connecticut Mall property and controversy brewing over a cell tower plan behind Mexico Tipico. ((00:10)) 2. Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim talks about efforts to beautify the city and addresses inquiries about bulk trash pickup. ((09:02)) 3. Westport First Selectman Jim Marpe talks parades…

Things to Know Wednesday April 28th

Things to Know Wednesday April 28th

Perez, Dunn to testify in assistant police chief trial CT Post Advocates for banning flavored tobacco products press on despite setback CT Post State Capitol police seize fake COVID vaccine cards at anti-vaccine rally CT Post CT follows CDC news outdoor mask guidelines WFSB Money from American Rescue Plan to go toward early childhood education,…

WICC Pet of The Week

WICC Pet of The Week

Most people who have ever owned a lab know that the most glorious moment of their lives is when their labs are suddenly old enough to calm down. The pet of the week this week, Duke, a black lab mix comes pre-calm. This eight year old guy was adopted from the society as a puppy,…

Melissa in the Morning: Crime Ridden Motels

Melissa in the Morning: Crime Ridden Motels

1. Ansonia Mayor Cassetti is giving a hard NO to a proposed motel in town. Why he and the police chief are fighting to stop the idea from going forward. ((00:10)) 2. Stamford Mayor Martin talks about opening covid clinics to other states and the story behind a bunch of cut trees without notice. ((07:53))…

Things to Know Tuesday April 27th

Things to Know Tuesday April 27th

Fairfield police return escaped cow The Hour CT restaurants offering free drinks for vaccinated residents The Hour New plan for Milford mall includes public space, apartments CT Post ‘Welcome to Fartford’: Capitol city sign and mural were targets of vandalism CT Post New evidence busts New Haven’s claim as ‘birthplace of the burger’ CT Post…

Things to Know Monday April 26th

Things to Know Monday April 26th

State police: Police shooting reported in Ansonia CT Post Sacred Heart University vaccinates 600 students, staff at no-appointment clinics CT Post Like homebuyers, renters face a tough market in Connecticut CT Post Supreme Court agrees to take up major Second Amendment case WFSB Biden to announce new CDC mask guidance this week, sources say WFSB…

Melissa in the Morning: Sketchy Drug Prices

Melissa in the Morning: Sketchy Drug Prices

1. A local health insurance broker shares the secret to save most people from high drug costs…a coupon. Yup, a coupon in a matter of minutes. ((00:10)) 2. Battle of the parties: Senators Bob Duff and Tony Hwang address the vote coming up this week in the Senate regarding religious exemptions for vaccines and tax…

Things to Know Friday April 23rd

Things to Know Friday April 23rd

SpaceX launches 3rd crew with recycled rocket and capsule WFSB Teacher who raised money through Facebook – and got a $16,000 tax bill – is off the hook CT Post Why it took days for one CVS store in CT to stop vaccinating New Yorkers CT Post Caitlyn Jenner is officially running for California governor…

The latest from Gov. Lamont & Dr. Gifford

The latest from Gov. Lamont & Dr. Gifford

Governor Ned Lamont talks about easing covid restrictions, more tax proposals from the legislature and school vaccinations. ((00:10)) Acting Commissioner of the Dept. of Public Health, Dr. Deidre Gifford, talks about our goal of reaching herd immunity and who we are seeing in state hospitals. ((14:27)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Melissa in the Morning: Remembering L’Ambiance Plaza Collapse

Melissa in the Morning: Remembering L’Ambiance Plaza Collapse

It was a one-hour special honoring the victims of the L’Ambiance Plaza Collapse. 1. Paula and Patty remember their father, Richard McGill, one of the 28 construction workers who died in the collapse. ((00:13)) 2. Host of the Italian House Party, Storm ‘N’ Norman Gino, remembers where he was when the collapse happened. ((05:59)) 3.…