WICC The Voice of Connecticut

WICC The Voice of Connecticut

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WICC The Voice of Connecticut episodes

  • Melissa in the Morning: Water Quality

    It is National Water Quality Month, and we got to speak with Emily Bulmer, Environmental Analyst at Save the Sound about the significance of this and learn more about bacteria monitoring programs in the Sound.

    For more information: https://www.savethesound.org/

    10 min
  • Melissa in the Morning: Cameras in Milford

    The mayor of Milford is proposing a pause in the city’s speed and red-light cameras and limiting the use of Flock cameras. We asked Milford Police Chief Keith Mello his thoughts on the cameras and how it impacts local law enforcement.

    Image Credit: Eric Urbanowicz

    20 min
  • The Beat & The Badge: Back to School 1
    What kinds of conversations or questions should parents have with their kids' schools before junior starts class? We started our back to school series with the prep for the new school year. 
    24 min
  • Melissa in the Morning: Imagination Library
    The legendary Dolly Parton has passed away at 80 years old. Besides being arguably one of the greatest country singers of all time, she also did a lot to give back to her community and the US. One thing in particular was closing the gap for literacy rates in America. She created Imagination Library aimed at giving children five and under free books. Stratford is one of only a handful of municipalities involved in the program. We spoke with Janet Lengel who brought the program to Stratford in 2019. 
    15 min
  • Melissa in the Morning: Headed to Trial
    Two Bridgeport Democrats accused of absentee ballot fraud rejected plea deals and are heading for trial. City Councilman Alfredo Castillo and former Democratic Party vice chair Wanda Geter-Pataky face dozens of charges tied to the city’s 2019 and 2023 mayoral primaries. Both could face years in prison if convicted. We got reaction from John Gomes who ran unsuccessfully against Mayor Joe Ganim in 2023 and released the video of alleged absentee ballot stuffing.
    22 min
  • Melissa in the Morning: Coolest Thing Contest

    For the third year, sixteen products made by Connecticut manufacturers from across the state are competing in this head-to-head competition. It’s an opportunity to learn about local manufacturing companies but also to explore the industry for the next generation of workers. We spoke about this more with CBIA Foundation Director, Dustin Nord.

    To vote: https://www.cbia.com/coolest-thing/

    15 min
  • Melissa in the Morning: CTE Study
    A new study is revealing how prevalent brain injuries are in football players. According to a new study in The British Medical Journal -- researchers analyzed 17-hundred former NFL players who died between 2008 and 2021 and found that 338 brains were donated for examination. Among those donors, 93.2% had evidence of CTE. We spoke with Glenn Lungarini, executive director of the CIAC, which oversees high school athletics across the state.
    13 min
  • Melissa in the Morning: CT Veterans Hall of Fame

    Right now, Connecticut residents can pay homage to distinguished veterans from across the state. Do you know a veteran who has continued making positive impacts in their communities after leaving military service? If so, you can nominate them for induction into the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame. For more on this statewide honor, we connected with Commissioner Ron Welch, Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs.

    To nominate a veteran: https://portal.ct.gov/dva/pages/ct-veterans-hall-of-fame?language=en_US

    For more resources to support veterans: https://portal.ct.gov/dva?language=en_US

    13 min
  • Melissa in the Morning: Sleep Schedules
    As kids head back to school, experts say sleep should be part of the routine. CDC data shows about three out of four high school students don’t get the recommended eight hours on a typical school night. We spoke with Dr. Lynelle Schneeberg, Yale Medicine sleep psychologist and associate professor at Yale School of Medicine, for advice to improve sleep for kids and adults.
    18 min
  • Melissa in the Morning: Kinda-Knows

    A now-former Naugatuck teacher is facing a charge after police say he exchanged numerous personal text messages with a 15-year-old student over several months. The 54-year-old educator turned himself in on Friday and is due in Waterbury Superior Court September ninth. Police say he is no longer employed by the school district. It’s another reminder about conversations with your kids identifying “kinda-knows.” We broke down what a kinda-know is and how to talk about this with your kids.

    Image Credit: Nicole Perelli

    17 min

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A heritage radio station covering Bridgeport and greater Fairfield County. This podcast focuses on the communities, people and news for your neighborhood.

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