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WICC The Voice of Connecticut

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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35:08

CT Today With Paul Pacelli - Are More Homeschooling...

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2025/10/21

Host Paul Pacelli wondered on Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" whether the starvation death of an 11-year-old girl - thought to have been homeschooled - should result in tighter homeschooling controls and protections (00:39). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio joined us with her thoughts on the possibility of increased state oversight over homeschooling (14:50). Columnist and blogger Chris Powell dropped by on the latest big stories, including his thoughts on the "No Kings" rallies

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40:29

CT Today With Paul Pacelli - Crossing A Line?

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2025/10/20

Host Paul Pacelli kicked off a new week on "Connecticut Today" talking about a controversy surrounding a photo of East Hartford Democratic state Sen. Saud Anwar at a "No Kings" rally the previous weekend (00:44). Connecticut Republican Party Chairman Ben Proto (06:26) and GOP State Sen. Dr. Jeff Gordon (14:23) also addressed the situation with Sen. Anwar. Paul also wondered what's next for the "No Kings" crowd (23:38). CBS News Congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joined us from Capitol Hill

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6:34

Melissa in the Morning: Speed Cameras in Trumbull?

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2025/10/20

Trumbull officials are looking into the possible placement of speed enforcement cameras around town. The process will begin with the town developing a plan and creating an ordinance, followed by a public hearing and obtaining state approval. We spoke with Trumbull Police Chief Lombardo about what led to these conversations and where the cameras would go if approved.Image Credit: Getty Images

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13:11

Melissa in the Morning: Ding Dong Ditch

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2025/10/20

A family in Virginia captured three masked people on their doorbell camera taunting them, terrorizing them and destroying property. We asked crime prevention expert, Jim Perez, about what homeowners should do in this situation and what “ding dong ditchers” should think about before pulling any pranks. Image Credit: Getty Images

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10:59

Melissa in the Morning: 8-30g Project in Fairfield

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2025/10/20

A controversial 45-unit, 81-bedroom, 64-parking-space apartment building just got approval in Fairfield. It is on Reef Road which is the beach area of town and is considered an 8-30g project. But now there is an appeal for the decision. Alexis Harrison the Town Planning and Zoning Commission voted against the plan and explained the issues around the project. Image Credit: Getty Images

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17:48

Melissa in the Morning: The Trumbull Mall

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2025/10/20

What’s going on with the Trumbull Mall? In general, shopping malls have been getting creative across the country to stay relevant. But the Trumbull Mall has been struggling it seems to fill store fronts and remain an attractive destination. For clarity on the property, we spoke with Trumbull First Selectwoman Vicki Tesoro and Economic and Community Development Director, Rina Bakalar. To read the mall study: https://www.trumbull-ct.gov/1112/Trumbull-Mall-Area-Transformation Image Credit: Getty

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35:31

Wake Up With Finch And Kane - October 19, 2025

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2025/10/19

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27:15

CT Today With Paul Pacelli - United Illuminating's...

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2025/10/16

Thursday's edition of "Connecticut Today" featured host Paul Pacelli (00:34) and Fairfield GOP State Sen. Tony Hwang (16:43) commenting on a vote earlier in the day by the Connecticut Siting Council on United Illuminating's controversial "monopole" plan through parts of Fairfield and Bridgeport. We also chatted with CBS News Washington reporter Linda Kenyon for the latest on the federal government shutdown (22:57)Image Credit: REUTERS

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13:36

Melissa in the Morning: Over the Edge

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2025/10/16

We spoke with Wakeman Boys and Girls Club, serving kids in Bridgeport and Fairfield, about their annual Over the Edge fundraising event on October 25th. For more information: https://www.wakemanclub.org/events Image Credit: Eric Urbanowicz

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8:32

Melissa in the Morning: Monopoles Vote

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2025/10/16

The Connecticut Siting Council is supposed to vote on a major decision today at 1pm. United Illuminating has proposed installing monopoles impacting Southport, Fairfield and Bridgeport. And now leaders from the municipalities are urging the council to delay its vote. State Senator Tony Hwang, one of the leaders in that group, is calling for a delay of vote. Image Credit: Melissa Sheketoff

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15:55

Melissa in the Morning: DCF and Homeschooling

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2025/10/16

Police revealed that the body of 12-year-old Jacqueline Torres-Garcia was discovered at an abandoned home in New Britain; but Jacqueline was killed a year ago. Now there are questions about how this could happen and a lot of pressure towards DCF and homeschooling laws in the state. Senator Jason Perillo, ranking senator for the Committee on Children, shared perspective on all entities under attack following this case. Image Credit: Eric Urbanowicz

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15:26

Melissa in the Morning: Health Headlines

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2025/10/16

Measles cases continue to rise, adding to a record high count in the United States. The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention says there has been an average of 27 new cases each week since the end of August. We talked about where Connecticut falls with measles cases from Dr. Fred Browne of Griffin Health. We also talked about a new study linking weight loss drugs to curbing alcoholism and New York health officials sounding the alarm about the state's first locally acquired case of chikungunya

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13:47

Melissa in the Morning: Cell Phone Ban in Westport

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2025/10/16

The ban on the use of cell phones and other smart devices during the academic day begins next month at Staples High School in Westport. The bell-to-bell ban on devices begins November fifth and applies to devices that also include wireless headphones and Apple watches. We got more details from Thomas Scarice, superintendent of Westport schools. Image Credit: Getty Images

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45:00

CT Today With Paul Pacelli - Investigating A Child's...

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2025/10/15

"Connecticut Today" host Paul Pacelli opened Wednesday's show looking at information being pieced together in connection with the death of a 12-year-old girl. Will her death result in calls for more homeschooling oversight (00:59)? GOP State Senate Leader Steve Harding, of Brookfield, weighed in on that case as well (15:19). Hearst Connecticut Media Senior Editor and Columnist Dan Haar looked at several big stories around the state (20:55), while CBS News Military Analyst U.S. Army Col. (Ret.) Jeff

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15:24

Melissa in the Morning: Ballot Question 2 Debate

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2025/10/15

There’s been a lot of controversy surrounding ballot question #2 in Bridgeport. It looks at the roles of town clerk, city clerk and municipal Sheriffs and how they will go from elected positions to selected positions. We got more perspective on this from Tom Gaudett, Chief Administrative Officer for the city of Bridgeport. Image Credit: Getty Images

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16:23

Melissa in the Morning: Halloween Safety

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2025/10/15

Ahead of Halloween, we checked in with Dept. of Consumer Protection Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli about costume, candles and candy safety. Image Credit: Eric Urbanowicz

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14:45

Melissa in the Morning: No Burning Facility

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2025/10/15

It’s official: a trash burning facility will NOT be part of the development future for the former Ansonia Copper and Brass site. It was decided last night in a Board of Alderman meeting to ditch the option of a burn pit as well as creating high-density housing projects at the site. We spoke all about it with Mayor David Cassetti. Image Credit: Dee Ortiz

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14:59

Melissa in the Morning: Stranger Danger

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2025/10/15

The Bridgeport Police Department arrested a 28-year-old city man today for violently sexually assaulting a teenage female student on her way to school this week. We spoke with Gary MacNamara about ways to discuss stranger danger with our kids. Image Courtesy of Melissa Sheketoff

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38:49

CT Today With Paul Pacelli - When Will National...

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2025/10/14

Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" wondering if Democrats have a plan to reinvigorate their party's prospects during the remaining Trump White House years (00:46). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio talked about the current lack of details surrounding a rumored housing bill (15:11). CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi updated us on the ongoing government shutdown (24:22). Quinnipiac University Assistant Professor of Interactive Media and Design Dr. John Powers

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8:15

Melissa In The Morning: Erika Eng

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2025/10/14

Erika Eng, the Executive Director of Sacred Heart University Discovery Science Center & Planetarium, joined Melissa to talk about "Treasured Pages: A Fairytale Ball" their Annual Fundraising Gala and their biggest event of the year.Image Credit: Getty Images

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