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Melissa in the Morning is hosted by Melissa Sheketoff who gathers top news headlines locally and nationally to keep WICC listeners in the know, delivering the information that matters most to you.
Every week, enjoy live interviews from state leaders, business owners and local experts. Melissa has frequent talks with Governor Ned Lamont, Attorney General William Tong, Comptroller Sean Scanlon and other state department leaders. She also has consistent check-in’s with leaders in Washington, including U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal and U.S. Congressman Jim Himes. At the hyper local level, Melissa also talks to local leaders, including state senators, representative, mayors and first selectmen.
Outside of politics, local experts featured on the show weekly include infectious disease expert, Dr. Fred Browne of Griffin Health, career strategist, Julie Bauke, and law enforcement officials including crime prevention expert, Jim Perez.
And as a news reporter, Melissa does investigative reporting on local stories. In 2024, Melissa was the first and only Connecticut reporter for weeks to tackle a hot water and heating issue at Success Village in Bridgeport and Stratford, impacting thousands of residents. She also exposed severe issues with Bridgeport’s education system, including issues with the Board of Education and superintendent. She also answered dozens of calls from Fairfield residents about a childcare center abruptly set to shut down and her work led to a delay in that decision helping dozens of families find care.
Plus, traffic every ten minutes and weather from our Chief Meteorologist Paul Piorek.
Recent posts
Melissa in the Morning: Not-So Rare Illness
Legendary comedian, Gilbert Gottfried, passed away after battling a longtime illness, myotonic dystrophy. Dr. Khan is a neurologist with St. Vincent’s Medical Center answered our questions about the disease. ((00:10))Senator Richard Blumenthal talks about the construction industry and better protecting workers. ((15:13))Fairfield and Bridgeport have come to an agreement to help protect land during flooding…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: A Ride the Morning After
1. After the Brooklyn subway shooting, how can people confidently get back on public transportation? Gary MacNamara, the Executive Director of Public Safety and Government Affairs at Sacred Heart University, shared how to prepare yourself for an attack and help police spot trouble. ((00:10)) 2. The Fuller Foundation is looking for volunteers and donations to…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Save the Game
1. Save The Game is a grass roots initiative to invigorate Major League Baseball and increase youth participation in the game. The initiative was co-launched by Kevin Gallagher of Pace University. We learned about Gallagher’s book, “Teach Your Kid to Hit … So they Don’t Quit,” as the genesis of the movement and what it’s all about. ((00:10)) 2.…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Can Pediatricians Do More?
1. We continue to follow the war on drugs and focusing on keeping drugs out of our kids’ hands. Lt. Perez talked about why parents and pediatricians are key to curbing the problem. 2. Sen. Bob Duff talked about the importance of passing the medical aid in dying bill.3. Sen Tony Hwang shared his biggest concerns…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Bring back D.A.R.E.?
Melissa in the Morning: Bring back D.A.R.E.? Governor Lamont took our latest state questions including if a school-based program, like DARE, should return after edibles and fentanyl started plaguing our schools. ((00:10)) Congressman Himes also weighed in on the war on drugs and how the open borders does play a role. But what else can…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Sick Kids
Now that masks have been gone for almost two months, kids are getting sick constantly. Dr. Browne addresses why that’s not necessarily a bad thing. He also looked at the recent BA.2 covid variant and what that means for a pandemic coming to an end. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Zoning Bill Breakdown
1. Fairfield Town Plan & Zoning Commission member, Alexis Harrison, shared the latest on the zoning bills being debated in Hartford and why it directly impacts all Connecticut residents. ((00:10))2. April is National Volunteer Month and the Red Cross is recognizing the opportunity people have to get involved, particularly in support of blood collection. CT…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Bruce Willis Diagnosis
1. Bruce Willis’ family announced that the beloved actor was diagnosed with aphasia. To understand this condition and how to reverse it, we spoke with speech-language pathologist, Sarah Gromko. ((00:10)) 2. Republican candidate for governor, Bob Stefanowski, recently returned from Poland. We heard about his experience at the border and a school he helped reopen…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Binky Patrol
Southern Connecticut’s Binky Patrol Chapter provides blankets to critically ill and traumatized children in the greater Bridgeport area and beyond. Learn more at Binky Patrol Southern Connecticut on Facebook or by going to https://binkypatrol.org/. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: State Worker Contracts
1. Friday afternoon, the governor announced a tentative agreement for state workers which includes wage increases and bonuses. The Yankee Institute says this 1700-page document is still being reviewed and raises a lot of red flags for taxpayers. Ken Girardin explains. ((00:10))2. We spent time talking to both Senators Bob Duff and Tony Hwang about…… Continue Reading
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