12:30 LRN Newscast July 12

Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy is working with New Jersey Democrat Senator Bob Menendez in reforming the flood insurance program and cap premium increases. Cassidy expects there will be a hearing soon in DC on their legislation.

Cut 3 (12) “….red tape.” 

The bill would also provide vouchers for those who have excessive rate hikes.

During a six-weeks excavation in the Kisatchie National Forest, researchers with UL Lafayette have discovered rare artifacts dating back to the last Ice Age. UL Lafayette Professor of Anthropology Dr. Mark Rees says they’ve unearthed a collection of projectile points and stone instruments…

Cut 6 (13)  “…the sharpening..” 

After pleading not guilty to a felony battery charge, Saints running back Alvin Kamara pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of breach of peace for his involvement in a 2022 fight in Las Vegas. Kace Kieschnick has more…

Cut 2 (30)  “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”