Things to Know Thursday April 22nd

Things to Know Thursday April 22nd

How much longer will masks be required in CT? CT Post Outbid: First-time millennial homebuyers struggle in CT’s booming market CT Post Estate of ‘Happy Days’ producers listed in CT for almost $18M CT Post National Weather Service heads to CT to see if tornado touched down WFSB US jobless claims fall to 547,000, another…

Melissa in the Morning: Happy Easter, Again?

Melissa in the Morning: Happy Easter, Again?

1. We learned about why Eastern Orthodox Christians view Easter almost a month after Western Christians. Father Patrick Burns explains. ((00:10)) 2. Senator Richard Blumenthal dives into national legislation with police reform. ((07:59)) 3. Don’t just follow the money! Luke Frey of the BBB talks about home sales and being prepared for ‘opportunity investors.’ ((16:32))…

Are we reaching Herd Immunity?

Are we reaching Herd Immunity?

Dr. Browne talked about the news this week from Governor Lamont. Lamont’s office reported 61 percent of Connecticut adults are at least half vaccinated which means we are very close to herd immunity. What does that mean for a mask mandate? What does that mean for kids needing the vaccine? Also, Dr. Browne talks about…

Things to Know Wednesday April 21st

Things to Know Wednesday April 21st

E Street Band’s Steven Van Zandt brings music-based school program to Connecticut The Hour Weather service: Severe thunderstorms, freezing temperatures ahead CT Post Two more administrators placed on leave at Norwalk’s Brien McMahon High CT Post Jim Steinman, CT Grammy-winning songwriter known for working with Meat Loaf, Celine Dion, dies at 73 CT Post Jury’s…

Melissa in the Morning: Don’t Dump your Mattress

Melissa in the Morning: Don’t Dump your Mattress

1. There’s a mattress recycling program in Connecticut…who knew?? Ahead of the Earth Day, how we can keep mattresses out of landfills for FREE! ((00:10)) 2. Science You May Not Know: The little Helicopter that could took it’s first steps! ((06:26)) 3. Eased restrictions mean great opportunities for local businesses. Dan Onofrio of the Bridgeport…

WICC Pet of The Week

WICC Pet of The Week

Today’s feature is from the Newington branch and is described as the “goodest girl” who needs a great home. Now she’s certainly a face you want to come home to! Cammy always has a smile for her favorite people. The 6-year-old lab mix is a smart girl who likes to stay active with food puzzles,…

Melissa in the Morning: Hollywood Star Weighs In

Melissa in the Morning: Hollywood Star Weighs In

1. Tony-Award Winning actor and Connecticut resident, Jim Naughton, explains his support of the medical aid-in-dying bill being debated in our state. ((00:10)) 2. A Connecticut mom has started a 501(c)(3) organization to help anyone suffering from lyme disease ((06:50)) 3. Social media consultant, Krista Carnes, says the pitch for a kids’ instagram may not…

Things to Know Tuesday April 20th

Things to Know Tuesday April 20th

Lamont to lift most outdoor COVID restrictions May 1; all remaining business restrictions May 19 CT Post Two Connecticut universities requiring students to get the COVID vaccine for the fall semester WTNH Out of sight but center stage, jurors weigh Chauvin’s fate CT Post House votes 90-53 to eliminate religious exemptions for mandatory school immunizations…

Things to Know Monday April 19th

Things to Know Monday April 19th

Attorneys at Chauvin trial in Floyd death make final pitch CT Post After arrests, CT tried to revoke or reduce pensions for these former public employees CT Post Monroe residents will vote on $91.3M budget with 2.48 percent tax increase that adds services CT Post President’s jobs plan includes relief for congested highways WFSB Push…

Melissa in the Morning: What’s the Point??

Melissa in the Morning: What’s the Point??

1. Senator Tony Hwang talks about religious exemptions and public option legislation. Both are broken bills with gap answers…so why aren’t we addressing it before voting? Hear his reaction to that question and more. ((00:00)) 2. Human Rights Attorney Spencer Hill explains if zoning laws don’t change, discrimination won’t change either. But is housing or…