Melissa in the Morning: DOT Latest

Melissa in the Morning: DOT Latest

We spoke with Josh Morgan from the Connecticut Department of Transportation for the latest on the historic flooding aftermath impacting local and state roads. We also got an update on major transportation projects in Fairfield County and the impact of new wrong way detection systems on our highway ramps. For more information: https://portal.ct.gov/dot?language=en_US Image Credit: Getty…

Melissa in the Morning: The “Salary” Question

Melissa in the Morning: The “Salary” Question

How do you handle that elephant in the room question: what is your desired salary? It can feel like an awkward conversation for people wanting to land a new job, especially if you were laid off. We are continuing our conversation about layoff aftermath with career strategist, Julie Bauke. Last week, we shared the Pitney…

Melissa in the Morning: Medi-Teddy

Melissa in the Morning: Medi-Teddy

No one wants to spend their days in a hospital room, especially young children. A Fairfield teen took her own experience getting medical treatments to inspire her claim to fame: Medi-Teddy. What is it and how does it help children battling illnesses feel comfort? We spoke with Ella Casano, the creator of Medi-Teddy. For more…

Melissa in the Morning: Fair Scam Alerts

Melissa in the Morning: Fair Scam Alerts

Labor Day weekend may be considered the unofficial end to summer, but it also marks the unofficial start of fair season. Before you make fair plans, make note of specific scams and get shopping advice from Kristen Johnson of the Better Business Bureau CT. Report a scam to BBB Scam Tracker: bbb.org/scamtracker Image Credit: Getty Images 

Melissa in the Morning: The Latest on Electric Vehicles

Melissa in the Morning: The Latest on Electric Vehicles

There’s been a lot of national talk about electric vehicles, most recently in a Wall Street Journal editorial. Last week, Ford announced that it will cancel production of an electric SUV and delay an electric pickup truck. What does the future hold for EV’s, especially the near future? Paul Miller has been in the auto…

Melissa in the Morning: Bridgeport Firefighter Applications

Melissa in the Morning: Bridgeport Firefighter Applications

The clock is ticking to become a local firefighter! Bridgeport opened firefighter applications earlier this summer for people who want to join the team in the park city. But the deadline is September 2, 2024 at 11:59PM! The application process won’t open up again for two years. Bridgeport Fire Chief Lance Edwards gave us the…

Melissa in the Morning: Newtown Labor Day Parade

Melissa in the Morning: Newtown Labor Day Parade

Mixbook, a #1 rated photo book company, polled 3,000 respondents to uncover the most coveted Labor Day celebrations. In the top 100 events listed, Newtown’s Labor Day Parade was one of only two Connecticut mentions. Turns out, Newtown’s Labor Day Parade is the largest parade Labor Day weekend in the state as well as the…

Melissa in the Morning: Chronic Absenteeism

Melissa in the Morning: Chronic Absenteeism

Kids are just getting back to the classroom for the 2024-25 year but already we have a new report card! Earlier this week, the CT Department of Education shared a new report showing a second year of improved attendance for districts across the state. We did a deeper dive into the data and the impact…

Melissa in the Morning: EEE

Melissa in the Morning: EEE

The state will be spraying to kill mosquitoes in the Pachaug State Forest to slow the spread of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). It comes after a 41-year-old in New Hampshire died this month after developed Triple E, the first EEE death in the US this year. Dr. Browne with Griffin Hospital gave us more insight…

Melissa in the Morning: Welcome Baby Anteater

Melissa in the Morning: Welcome Baby Anteater

There’s a new face calling the Beardsley Zoo home. Gregg Dancho broke the news first on WICC about a new baby anteater and why the birth is so crucial for a vulnerable population of anteaters. IMAGE CREDIT: Ashley Volkens / Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo