There’s a new cancer prevention program for hundreds of firefighters across Connecticut. Starting May 1, career firefighters who are enrolled on the state employee health plan or Partnership Plan will be eligible for a free preventative scan every two years. We got more details on this new program and its purpose from Comptroller Sean Scanlon.…
The Federal Aviation Administration has grounded the New York helicopter tour company that operated the sightseeing tour that crashed into the Hudson River last week, killing all six people aboard. And as the investigation into the crash continues, we wanted to get perspective on what went wrong in this situation. We spoke with former FBI…
Bridgeport may eliminate up to 40 teacher positions to close a projected 28-million-dollar budget shortfall. The city may also furlough all school employees for a week without pay to help address the massive budget deficit among other proposed cuts. We spoke about what we can expect next from Vice Chair of the city’s Board of…
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons comes to Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, August 2nd. For show and ticket information, visit www.ticketmaster.com Enter to win a pair of tickets! Contest open to Connecticut residents only. Must be at least 18 years of age or older to enter. One entry per person. Duplicate entries will be…
Host Paul Pacelli opened a new week on “Connecticut Today” talking about a proposed tax on sweetened beverages to help pay for universal school breakfasts and lunches in Connecticut (00:47). Commuter advocate and columnist Jim Cameron dropped by with his thoughts on the current Avelo Airlines controversy and the airline’s agreement to fly some future…
Lisa Wexler answers question about what to do if an electric car dealership not registering the sale to the IRS to receive a tax credit, what to do if a spouse dies and an attorney doesn’t file for your fiduciary certificate, and what is right of survivorship in a deed? What is better to do…
Host Paul Pacelli kicked off Friday’s edition of “Connecticut Today” wondering just how good Sen. Chris Murphy’s chances might be if he launched a 2028 White House run (00:27). Former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso also joined us to talk about his nearly fatal recent battle with norovirus (13:47) Image Credit: REUTERS
Dress For Success Mid-Fairfield County presents EmpowerHer Celebration at Boca Oyster Bar, 10 East Main Street in Bridgeport, on Tuesday, May 6th at 5:30pm. WICC’s own Melissa from ‘Melissa In The Morning’ is the emcee! Join Melissa for a night of celebration, generosity, and impact! Enjoy delicious light bites, network with inspiring women, and participate…
Wilton First Selectman and author, Toni Boucher, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about her book, THE HUSKY EFFECT. Image Credit: MarkNH / iStock / Getty Images Plus
What happens when you put CEOs, state leaders, rising talent, and two seasoned reporters together at a football stadium? You get a jam-packed kickoff to MADE Conversations, the official podcast of the MADE Leadership Series. In this premiere episode, Melissa Sheketoff (WICC) and Mike Cerulli (WTNH) go live from the floor of Talent MADE at…