18:30 LRN Newscast January 16

Much of the state has seen snow and ice fall to the ground today, making travel very difficult. State Trooper Michael Reichardt says slow down. The posted speed limits don’t mean anything when the weather is this treacherous…
Cut 11 (10) “like today.”
Several major interstates are closed, portions of I-49 and I-220 in northwest Louisiana and late this afternoon the I-10 Atchafalya Basin was shut down in both ways between Lafayette and Baton Rouge. State Transportation spokesperson Rodney Mallett says these highways will likely not be open for your morning commute, since the temperatures will be well below freezing…
cut 16 (12) “…thaw out”

Online shoppers could receive tax notices for purchases made from out of state retailers. Matt Doyle spoke with the state revenue department…
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

Florida Governor Rick Scott announced today he’ll travel to Louisiana this week on a trade mission to share with Louisiana companies how the Sunshine state is making it easier on families and job creators. Governor John Bel Edwards says he’ll be happy to show Scott how he’s turned this state around.