We looked back at some of the most common crimes that happened this year. Crime Prevention expert, Jim Perez, then gave us crime prevention tips for 2025 to better protect ourselves. Image Credit: Getty Images
Melissa in the Morning: Small Business Scam in 2025?
The Corporate Transparency Act introduces significant reporting requirements for many businesses in the United States. Most small businesses are now required to file a Beneficial Ownership Information Report with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. But the Better Business Bureau serving Connecticut says this new form can lead to an increase in scams. We spoke with…
Melissa in the Morning: Another Delay
Two astronauts who traveled to the International Space Station aboard Boeing’s Starliner more than six months ago, learned this month their return trip is being delayed again! NASA announced that the crew won’t come back now until at least March 2025. We spoke with our science guru, David Mestre, about the delay and the impact…
Melissa in the Morning: Ice Safety
This week, a woman fell through the ice in Vernon, CT. We spoke with DEEP Deputy Commissioner Mason Trumble about ice safety and how to detect if the ice is strong enough to hold you and pets before you walk on it. Image Credit: Getty Images
Melissa in the Morning: Crackdown on Illegal Cannabis Sales
Norwalk Police recently arrested another person caught selling illegal cannabis and THC products at a city convenience store. There have been dozens of these incidents in just the past couple of years. We spoke with Police Chief James Walsh about the busts and efforts to combat the growing problem moving forward. Image Credit: Getty Images
Melissa in the Morning: The US Bird Designation
It only took the nation 250 years, but the eagle is finally our designated national bird. What took so long? We spoke with Miley Bull of the Connecticut Audubon Society about the new title for bald eagles in America and did a hyper-focus look at eagle populations in Connecticut. Image Credit: Getty Images
Melissa in the Morning: Takeaways from a Hollywood Battle
Actress Blake Lively filed an 80-page complaint regarding sexual misconduct and defamation against her co-star and the director of It Ends with Us, Justin Baldoni. We took this case and found key takeaways to relate back to Connecticut residents touched by domestic violence. We spoke with Deb Greenwood, CEO of The Center for Family Justice. If…
Melissa in the Morning: No Off-Shore Wind Projects
Connecticut decided not to select an offshore wind project as part of a multi-state effort to find green solutions for energy. But does it mean that’s off the table for good? We spoke with Senator Ryan Fazio, Ranking Senator on the CT Energy and Technology Committee, about what he calls a major victory and what…
Melissa in the Morning: All Five Shek Kids
What’s the best Christmas movie? Melissa and her four siblings debated the top holidays flicks. Melissa’s parents also chimed in on the debate and even her husband, Derik! IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff
Melissa in the Morning: Celebrating Hannukah
This year, Hannukah begins on the evening of December 25th. We spoke with Rabbi Shlame Landa before celebrating to talk about traditions tied to the Jewish holiday. Image Credit: Getty Images