Melissa In The Morning: Another Strain During The Holiday Season

Melissa In The Morning: Another Strain During The Holiday Season

Cannabis retailer, Budr, is looking to open a new location at the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater in Bridgeport. Good idea or bad for surrounding businesses? We got perspective from Bridgeport Regional Business Council President, Dan Onofrio. (0:00) Officials say a new COVID-19 variant is on the rise this holiday season. The CDC says cases of the…

Melissa In The Morning: From The Gridiron To The Court Room

Melissa In The Morning: From The Gridiron To The Court Room

As we round out 2023, what does Connecticut consider to be some big wins? Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz shared her perspective and influential bills taking effect in 2024. (0:00) How do we find peace in a stressful season of the year? Counselor Julius Dudics shares tips to overcome holiday stress and enjoy the time of…

Melissa In The Morning: Alex Jones Is Back On X

Melissa In The Morning: Alex Jones Is Back On X

More and more places of worship are at risk of attacks. Connecticut has released five million dollars to help facilities heighten security measures. Sen. Tony Hwang, Ranking Senator on the Bonding Subcommittee of the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee, explained how the money can help and who can benefit from it. Here’s a link to…

Melissa In The Morning: Breaking Barriers through Boxing

Melissa In The Morning: Breaking Barriers through Boxing

In a world so divided and it feels like hate is spread much more than love, one non-profit is being recognized for promoting non-violent, racial and social justice. Find out about the Chick Rosnick Boxing Club and why the state is recognizing it in January. (0:00) How do you create positive screen time for your…

Melissa In The Morning: Everybody (In Connecticut) Knows His Name

Melissa In The Morning: Everybody (In Connecticut) Knows His Name

New data shows that Google searches for AI to help with college essays has skyrocketed 110% in the last year! But is the headline deceiving? We ask our cyber security expert, Dr. Vahid Behzadan, about the findings. We also talked about artificial intelligence in the classroom and how teachers can strike a balance with students…

Melissa In The Morning: The Surge Of Flu Cases

Melissa In The Morning: The Surge Of Flu Cases

Flu cases are surging, especially in the south. A lot of Connecticut residents will travel south for the holidays or in the winter months. So, what do people need to do ahead of their travel plans? How important is testing? Do the tests expire? How accurate are they? Dr. Browne addresses all of that. Image…

Melissa In The Morning: Lobster Trap Removal

Melissa In The Morning: Lobster Trap Removal

There were several street takeovers in Connecticut earlier this month and we want to know what lawmakers are doing to eliminate the problem or better protect residents. Senator Paul Cicarella is the Ranking state Senator of the Public Safety and Security Committee. He shared concerns over a lack of penalties and whether task forces make…

Melissa In The Morning: True Blue Heroes

Melissa In The Morning: True Blue Heroes

Local author and volunteer firefighter, Paul Albert, created a new book honoring law enforcement and remembering two of our own. In the children’s book ‘True Blue Heroes,’ find out how Lt. Dustin DeMonte and Sgt. Alex Hamzy are remembered and the lesson behind respecting those in uniform. To pre-order the book: https://www.sillybrainbooks.com/product-page/true-blue-heroes (0:00) Crime on…