Melissa in the Morning: New Recreation Center

Melissa in the Morning: New Recreation Center

A new recreation center dedicated to people with disabilities seems to be in the works for the town of Fairfield. For more details on this multi-million dollar project, Fairfield Chief of Community Services Anthony Calabrese. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: A Focus on Special Education

Melissa in the Morning: A Focus on Special Education

There was a strong focus on investing in special education for the state during the 2025 legislative session. We spoke with the chair of the Special Education Committee, Senator Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox representing the 22nd District (Bridgeport, Trumbull, Monroe), about what exactly passed. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Safe Storage CT

Melissa in the Morning: Safe Storage CT

Connecticut State Police are launching the Safe Storage Initiative on July first, distributing 1,500 free gun safe boxes to new gun owners in the state. We got the details from Sgt. Luke Davis from CT State Police. For more information: https://www.cspnews.org/post/media-advisory-safe-storage-initiative-ct-launch-promotional-period Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Local Housing Perspective

Melissa in the Morning: Local Housing Perspective

As the decision to pass House Bill 5002 lingers up in Hartford, we got local zoning perspective from Rob Hendrick. He is the chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission in Ridgefield. Find out why many municipalities, largely in Fairfield County, are most concerned about this legislation still waiting for the governor’s signature. Image Credit:…

Melissa in the Morning: Insurance Rate Hike Request

Melissa in the Morning: Insurance Rate Hike Request

It’s no secret, health insurance is insanely expensive in Connecticut. It’s gotten so bad that more and more people are forgoing being insured. The Connecticut Insurance Department just released its proposed 2026 health insurance rate increases and if accepted, they’ll only cause a bigger pinch for residents. We spoke with State Senator Tony Hwang, the…

Melissa in the Morning: Massive Housing Bill in CT

Melissa in the Morning: Massive Housing Bill in CT

The governor still hasn’t signed House Bill 5002, a massive housing bill that passed the House and Senate during the legislative session. Governor Lamont says he is looking at it very carefully before signing it into law. We got perspective on the legislation from House Majority Leader, State Representative Jason Rojas. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Check-In with Lt. Governor

Melissa in the Morning: Check-In with Lt. Governor

Following the end of the legislative session, we got key takeaways from Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, including the budget and early childcare investments. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Breaking Down the Housing Bill

Melissa in the Morning: Breaking Down the Housing Bill

We got perspective on the massive housing bill passed through the CT House and Senate, still waiting for the governor’s signature, with Renee Dobos. She is the president of the non-profit organization, Connecticut Housing Partners. Image Credit: Melissa Sheketoff

Melissa in the Morning: The Torch Run

Melissa in the Morning: The Torch Run

We spoke with Chief Lombardo and Lt. Weir from the Trumbull Police Department about the annual Torch Run benefiting Special Olympics Connecticut. IMAGE CREDIT: Eric Urbanowicz

WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour: Blue Sky Diner

WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour: Blue Sky Diner

The WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour landed at the Blue Sky Diner in Stratford this morning! Amongst the guests that graced our presence were Doug from the Surfside Hotel and Little Pub, Audrey Brady from Sikorsky, Mayor Laura Hoydick and State Representative Joe Gresko, Doreen Jaekle from the Friends of Boothe…