Melissa in the Morning: Flu in Connecticut

Melissa in the Morning: Flu in Connecticut

Connecticut had its first flu case this week. We lost a person between the ages of 50 and 59 in New London county. Dr. Browne spoke about our flu season and what you should do to best protect yourself from getting sick.  IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Melissa in the Morning: Winter Fires

Melissa in the Morning: Winter Fires

Wind, fire and plugs…just a few of the many things you need to keep in mind heading into the holidays and colder months. We talk to Bridgeport Fire Chief Lance Edwards about what to do to protect yourself in your home and yard. ((00:00)) Lawmakers in Washington are working to better protect children online and…

Melissa in the Morning: The Governor is Back

Melissa in the Morning: The Governor is Back

We had a lot of questions for Governor Lamont post election. We asked him about the special session, hero’s pay, covid vaccines and teacher retention. ((00:00)) It’s Giving Tuesday and this year, we featured a new non-profit called The Brighter Days Foundation. We met the executive director, Kara Dooley, about how her organization helps foster…

Melissa in the Morning: Special Session

Melissa in the Morning: Special Session

This morning, lawmakers are heading into a special session to tackle the state gas tax extension, bus fares, home heating assistance programs and hero’s pay. Senator Tony Hwang shared his prediction for this session and what the future legislative session should look like in 2023. ((00:00)) A few months ago, 200 cats were found in…

Melissa in the Morning: Thanksgiving Travel

Melissa in the Morning: Thanksgiving Travel

55 million people are traveling for Thanksgiving. AAA’s Fran Mayko shared the statistics about drivers, fliers and cruisers this holiday and gives travel tips to keep your cool. ((00:00)) A new report shows over 600 osprey nests have been recorded this year. That’s triple the number recorded in 2014. What does this mean for Connecticut?…

Melissa in the Morning: Utility Price Hikes

Melissa in the Morning: Utility Price Hikes

We asked your questions and here are their answers…why Eversource and UI are proposing higher than projected price hikes effective January 1, 2023. ((00:00)) The holidays are coming and so are the many scams! The BBB gives us some tips to avoid losing money while doing your shopping. ((14:25)) Selflessness verses Passivity: What is the…

Cooking with Claud: Parmesan Potatoes

Cooking with Claud: Parmesan Potatoes

Ingredients:— Butter, red potatoes, parmesan cheese, garlic, onion powder, oregano, pepper, olive oil Directions:1. Put chunks of butter at the bottom of a pan and let it sit in the oven on low to melt the butter2. Cut potatoes in halves then score each3. Sprinkle cheese and spices to the scored side of the potatoes.4.…

Melissa in the Morning: Save the Sound

Melissa in the Morning: Save the Sound

Non-profit, Save the Sound, released its bi-annual report card of Long Island Sound. There’s good news and bad news…we get the results from Director of Water Quality, Peter Linderoth. ((00:00)) Governor Ned Lamont and legislative leaders have quickly agreed to hold a special session to address several key issues. We spoke to Senator-elect Steve Harding…

Melissa in the Morning: The New Chief

Melissa in the Morning: The New Chief

Meet Bridgeport’s new police chief, Roderick Porter. ((00:00)) For years, Fairfield has been dealing with the aftermath of an illegal dumping scandal. Now that the court cases are wrapping up, what’s left for Fairfield residents? We get a check-in with First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick. ((16:15)) BLAST OFF! Artemis I finally left for the moon this…

Melissa in the Morning: Location Tracking Woes

Melissa in the Morning: Location Tracking Woes

Connecticut is receiving a small piece of the 391-million-dollar settlement between Google and 40 states across the country.  Connecticut’s share of the settlement is six and a half million-dollars. Our social media consultant, Krista Carnes, shared perspective on why location tracking is such a problem and how to shut it off. ((00:00)) Julie on the…