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We welcomed in studio the Hudson Valley Ghostbusters and Central Connecticut Ghostbusters!

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McDonald's believes slivered onions may be the cause of an E. Coli outbreak that's killed one person and sickened nearly 50 others. CDC officials say they expect the number of illnesses to rise in the coming days. We spoke with Dr. Browne about E. Coli and how to avoid getting sick. 

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A CT Mirror report highlights allegations against a Bridgeport city councilor accused of registering a non-citizen to vote. We spoke with investigative reporter, Andrew Brown, about his article and the implications of more election fraud in Bridgeport. 

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On October 28th, The Bridgeport Police Department is hosting a public forum to tackle difficult topics involving law enforcement, like officer-involved shootings. Chief Roderick Porter gave us a preview of the event and why it matters. 

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A whirlwind mid-week Wednesday edition of "Newsline" got started with Amanda Werkle, a lifelong Connecticut resident, who sat down with host Brigitte Quinn to discuss being diagnosed with end-stage liver disease at her current age of 39 (00:00). Amanda needs a compatible liver donor, and she shared the criteria, as well her story, with Brigitte. After that, Professor Bilal Sekou, an Associate Professor of Political Science at Hillyer College at the University of Hartford, dropped by to talk Campaign 2024 with an analysis of the race for the White House and the upcoming election (15:08). Finally, Brigitte welcomed sports writer George Vecsey to the program with a preview of the Fall Classic (34:28). The World Series is days away and George provided analysis and discussed America's game with Brigitte

We checked in with Connecticut’s Department of Consumer Protection. Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli touched on Halloween consumer safety, sports betting and drug takeback day.

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Rep. Kara Rochelle is a third-term State Representative serving Ansonia and Derby's 104th district. She shared the highlights of her work over her time in office and plans for the future if reelected in November.

For more information: https://karaforct.com/

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Ansonia Mayor David Cassetti is looking to unseat the current state rep serving Ansonia and Derby's 104th district. Find out his biggest goals if elected in November and whether being a state rep will mean jumping ship as a city mayor.

For more information: https://cassettiforstaterep.com/

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Berlin Fire Chief John Massirio gave us the latest update on the brush fire still happening Wednesday. He also spoke about the tragic death of a Wethersfield firefighter who was helping to fight that fire.

 

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Fall is here, and with winter just around the corner, you might have already gotten a cold. Joining Brigitte on Tuesday's "Newsline" was Dr. Howie Forman of the Yale School of Medicine, who filled Brigitte in on whooping cough (00:00). After that, Hartford Courant reporter Alison Cross dropped in to update Brigitte on some of the major cuts being proposed at UConn - up to 70 majors are potentially on the chopping block (15:31)