Wrong-way crashes are becoming more and more of a normality on our state highways. While the Department of Transportation continues to address the problem with updated detection systems on highway exit ramps, is there more we could do right now? We got perspective from Gary MacNamara, who talked about signage along the highway, not just…
So, you passed the interview, landed the job and are an official member of the team at work. That doesn’t mean your attitude and reputation around the office means nothing. Career strategist, Julie Bauke, shares the fifth and final mistake the average worker makes and helps us become more socially aware at work. Image Credit:…
We introduced a new veterinarian to our morning show audience: Dr. Barbara Mangold of Mt. Pleasant Hospital for Animals in Newtown. As we get into the warmer months and summer season, vets get busier with pet inquiries. We talked about noise/fireworks, ticks and fleas, overheating dangers, toxicity outdoors and keeping dogs hydrated. IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa…
May is Women’s Health Month and recently, new guidelines for breast cancer screenings were released dropping the recommended age from 50 to 40 to get a mammogram. We talked about the change with Dr. Susan Boolbol. She works in Breast Surgical Oncology for Nuvance Health which operates Norwalk and Danbury hospitals. For more information: https://www.nuvancehealth.org/health-tips-and-news/breast-screenings-and-imaging-tests Image…
We continue to look at the aftermath of the 2024 legislative session. We spoke with the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities to discuss what did and DID NOT pass impacting the average Connecticut resident. Mike Roberts outlined the service dogs and hairdresser bills that passed as well as the bills surrounding artificial intelligence and…
One of the most controversial bills to get passed and signed into law this year was the expansion of the paid sick leave program. It now mandates all Connecticut employers to offer five paid sick days to all employees, regardless of company size. We wanted to understand the legalities around this change and how employers…
Westport is begin highlighted by local law enforcement for its decision to crack down on dog walkers and other visitors on school properties during school hours. Retired Lt. Jim Perez is praising the decision by town police, parks and rec and the superintendent to hold the line on this decision. Crime on the Mind focuses…
Recently, we got word about a warning to pet parents that missing dogs were being found with altered appearances. The alert came from the Connecticut Dog Gone Recovery Volunteer Network, which has been helping local dog owners find their pups for over a decade. We wanted to get to know this group and how they…
Maternal mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, and substance use disorder are the most prominent complications for expecting mothers, affecting 1 in 5 women. According to the CDC, 1 in 8 women experience postpartum depression, and 50% of them are untreated. This week is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, and we used the opportunity to…
Summer storm and hurricane season is approaching in June. Meteorologists say this year’s hurricane season in the Atlantic is expected to be the busiest on record. Now, health officials are putting the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) back in the spotlight. We spoke with Bridgeport Fire Chief Lance Edwards about the invisible killer, the dangers…