Ansonia police are investigating a murder suicide after a man apparently killed his ex-wife in Ansonia, then turned the gun on himself. We go the latest on the investigation from Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch. Image Credit; Getty images
Melissa in the Morning: ‘Bored and Loving It’
A Sacred Heart University professor and student connected over an unlikely passion: combatting too much cell phone usage. The pair teamed up and created a new children’s book called Bored and Loving It. We spoke to them about the book, why it can make a difference for young children and touched on a pilot program at…
Melissa in the Morning: Darien Divide
It’s not the Lorax but residents in Darien are speaking for the trees and not all of the comments are about saving them; some are demanding removal! Darien’s First Selectman Jon Zagrodzky explained the divide in town and what happens next. Image Credit: Getty Images
Melissa in the Morning: Southern Yellowjackets
There’s a bigger and more aggressive strain of yellowjackets in our state called the Southern Yellowjackets. A yellowjacket expert, Norman Patterson Jr., told us why this new species of yellowjacket is hanging around Connecticut and how to protect yourselves from them. Image Credit: Getty Images
Melissa in the Morning: Absentee Ballot Amendment
Sickness, physical disability and out-of-state travel are some of the reasons a Connecticut resident can get an absentee ballot. But what if those excuses went away completely? It’s an amendment you will vote on at Connecticut polls in November. We got a better understanding of the change from State Rep. Matt Blumenthal, the House Chair…
Melissa in the Morning: Target Attack Trainings
How would you like to feel safer in your community with trainings that usually only cops, firefighters and first responders get? Now you can! Connecticut State Police began a new training program to prevent targeted violence, like mass shootings. We got the scoop on the training and how you can get in on it from…
Melissa in the Morning: Good & Bad with Education
Superintendents across the state met in the annual back-to-school meeting this week. Despite our absenteeism rates trending in the right direction, our handling of mental health, cell phones usage and teacher retention continue to be major challenges in the average Connecticut public school. We got insight from Fran Rabinowitz, Executive Director of the CT Association…
Melissa in the Morning: EEE in Animals
A horse has tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis in Fairfield County making it the first case of the year involving a domestic animal in the state. Can we get EEE from animals that are infected? We asked infectious disease expert, Dr. Browne of Griffin Hospital. Image Credit: Getty Images
Melissa in the Morning: “It Has Nothing to do with Ty Bird”
Filing for bankruptcy; it was a headline that shocked residents of Success Village earlier this month. In what’s being called a Hail Mary move during trial over a potential receivership deal for Success Village, for the first time, we heard from the attorney representing Success Village, Dennis Bradley. Attorney Bradley made that call to file…
Melissa in the Morning: Cameras on Buses
The City of Bridgeport is leading the state to hold drivers accountable during the school year. The city is putting cameras on all 248 City school buses and the plan was initially spearheaded by Senator Herron Gaston. He spoke about the plans and what it now means for local drivers who get caught. Image Credit:…