5:30 PM LRN Newscast

An Oakdale 13-year-old was killed around midnight Saturday night in a UTV crash on West River Road in Rapides Parish. The vehicle’s teen driver lost control and struck another parked UTV injuring both drivers and killing passenger Kyndal Vadrine. Master Trooper Casey Wallace says he hopes this tragedy can help prevent future ones…

Cut 5 (07) “…happens again.”

A new law increasing penalties for drivers camping in the left lane is set to take effect August 1. The legislation also raises the left lane minimum speed threshold from 10 miles per hour under the speed limit to one mile per hour under. State Senator Jay Luneau hopes his bill will keep the left lane free for passing…

Cut 10 (13) “…exceptions to it.”

Omaha’s Rocco’s Pizza and Cantina known for their College World Series Jello Shot Challenge sent some love to a Baton Rouge retirement community.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

The National Champion LSU Baseball team is back in Baton Rouge with their eighth title. After the final game, Coach Jay Johnson revealed that starting second baseman Daniel Dickinson has been playing with a broken hand…

Cut 14 (10) “…what is.”

4:45 LRN Sportscast

LSU was the last team left standing in Omaha yet again as the Tigers earned their eighth national championship with a 5-3 win over Coastal Carolina yesterday. Junior righty Anthony Eyanson was the winning pitcher, allowing three runs through six and a third inning and striking out nine. Eyanson says this is exactly what he envisioned when he decided to transfer from UC Davis to LSU.

Cut 19 (19) “…obviously.”

The Tigers’ success was thanks in large part to the pitching duo of Eyanson and sophomore lefty Kade Anderson. Anderson was named the Most Outstanding Player of the College World Series after pitching a complete game shutout in game one of the finals.

After LSU’s College World Series title, Tigers coach Jay Johnson revealed starting second baseman Daniel Dickinson played in the NCAA Tournament with a broken hand.

Cut 14 (10) “…what is.”

In yesterday’s victory, Dickinson hit a leadoff single in the top of the third and was brought home by a Michael Braswell bunt and an Ethan Frey RBI double to tie the game early at one a piece. Tigers center fielder Chris Stanfield stepped up to the plate with bases loaded the next inning.

Cut 13 (11)  “…all year.”

Stanfield roped a two-RBI single to left, and outfielder Derek Curiel brought him home with his own two-run single to take a 5-1 lead. The Chanticleers couldn’t overcome the four-run deficit, and the Tigers claimed a second national title in three years.

4:30 PM LRN Newscast

An Oakdale 13-year-old was killed Saturday night in a UTV crash in Rapides Parish. The juvenile operating the vehicle lost control and struck a parked UTV. Passenger, Kyndal Vadrine was ejected and succumbed to her injuries. Both UTV drivers sustained minor injuries and were transported to a local hospital for treatment. Master Trooper Casey Wallace reminds all young people and parents to take precautions when operating motor vehicles…

Cut 4 (11) “…motor on it.”

A disturbing story out of Opelousas… A Krotz Springs man confessed to injecting his mother with methamphetamine and then beating her to death. Opelousas Police found the body of 65-year-old Lisa Lloyd in a garbage can under a carport after receiving reports that her son, Aaron Lloyd admitted to killing her. OPD and St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s department took Lloyd into custody without incident. He faces a number of charges including first degree murder.

A new law increasing penalties for drivers lingering in the left lane is set to take effect August 1. Senator Jay Luneau says his bill works to prevent high-speed accidents and road rage caused by vehicles driving side by side.

Cut 9 (11)  “…incredibly high.”

Old law says drivers traveling 10 miles per hour or more below the speed limit in the left lane are subject to a $100 fine. The new law lowers that threshold to just 1 mile per hour below the speed limit and increases fines from $150 to $350.

The LSU Baseball team returned to Baton Rouge with its eighth national championship. The Tigers won the College World Series with a five to three win over Coastal Carolina on Sunday afternoon in Omaha. Coach Jay Johnson says he’s never seen a team more mentally tough and consistent…

Cut 12 (12) “…is our time.”

3:30 PM LRN Newscast

Two juveniles were involved in a UTV crash late Saturday night in Rapides Parish, leaving one dead and two injured. Kace Kieschnick reports…

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

A new law will cost left lane lingerers $150 for first offense. and first offense will cost $150, and if second and third offenses happen within a year, fines could be up to $350 with a possible 30 days in jail. Senator Jay Luneau says the old law was hard to enforce…

Cut 11 (13) “…stop doing that.”

The law takes effect August 1st

LSU wins their Eighth National Championship in the College World Series with a five to three win over Coastal Carolina on Sunday afternoon in Omaha. The tigers took a four-run lead in the fourth inning as both Chris Stanfield and Derek Curiel delivered two-run singles. Stanfield’s hit broke a one-one tie….

Cut 13 (11)  “…all year.”

Coach Jay Johnson says he’s never seen a team more mentally tough and consistent…

While Rocco’s Pizza and Cantina in Omaha held their Jello Shot Challenge, Senior Citizens at St. James Place went viral when they held their own in Baton Rouge. Rocco’s then honored the Baton Rouge event with the help of Omaha Steaks and sent Pizza, hot dogs, and hamburgers for Sunday’s game. St. James Place resident, 87-year-old Deanna Dyson-Ashworth says she had the time of her life…

Cut 8 (05) “…crazy Louisiana people.”

2:30 Newscast

A disturbing story out of Opelousas… A Krotz Springs man confessed to injecting his mother with methamphetamine and then beating her to death. Opelousas Police found the body of 65-year-old Lisa Lloyd in a garbage can under a carport after receiving reports that her son, Aaron Lloyd admitted to killing her. OPD and St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s department took Lloyd into custody without incident. He faces a number of charges including first degree murder.

An Oakdale 13-year-old was killed around midnight Saturday night in a UTV crash on West River Road in Rapides Parish. The juvenile operating the vehicle lost control and struck a parked UTV, ejecting both the driver and passenger, Kyndal Vadrine. Master Trooper Casey Wallace says Vadrine was taken to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead…

Cut 3 (11) “…change everything.”

Omaha’s Rocco’s Pizza and Cantina known for their College World Series Jello Shot Challenge sent some love to a Baton Rouge retirement community.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

The National Champion LSU Baseball team is back in Baton Rouge and stories of the toughness of this team are coming out. After the final game, Coach Jay Johnson revealed that starting second baseman Daniel Dickinson played in the NCAA Tournament with a broken hand…

Cut 14 (10) “…what is.”

1:30 LRN Newscast

An Oakdale 13-year-old was killed around midnight Saturday night in a UTV crash on West River Road in Rapides Parish. The vehicle’s teen driver lost control and struck another parked UTV injuring both drivers and killing passenger Kyndal Vadrine. Master Trooper Casey Wallace says he hopes this tragedy can help prevent future ones…

Cut 5 (07) “…happens again.”

A new law increasing penalties for drivers camping in the left lane is set to take effect August 1. The legislation also raises the left lane minimum speed threshold from 10 miles per hour under the speed limit to just one. State Senator Jay Luneau hopes his bill will keep the left lane for passing…

Cut 10 (13) “…exceptions to it.”

The LSU baseball team returned to Baton Rouge victorious today  with the program’s eighth national title after a 5-to-3 win over Coastal Carolina in the College World Series Finals yesterday. Tigers coach Jay Johnson says this team’s motto was tough and together…

Cut 12 (12) “…is our time.”

The tournament certainly was the Tigers’ time as they lost just one of their 11 NCAA Tournament games.

Residents at Baton Rouge retirement community St. James Place were also active in the celebration. The community went viral for hosting their own Rocco’s-inspired College World Series Jello shot challenge. St. James Place CEO Dick Wager says after hearing their story, the pizzeria and bar catered yesterday’s game all the way from Omaha…

Cut 7 (09) “…attention to us.”

12:30 LRN Newscast

A new law increasing penalties for drivers lingering in the left lane is set to take effect August 1. Senator Jay Luneau says his bill works to prevent high-speed accidents and road rage caused by vehicles driving side by side.

Cut 9 (11)  “…incredibly high.”

Currently, drivers traveling 10 miles per hour or more below the speed limit in the left lane are subject to a $100 fine. The new law lowers that threshold to just 1 mile per hour below the speed limit.

Rocco’s Pizza and Cantina goes out of its way to give residents in one Baton Rouge retirement community the experience of a lifetime. St. James Place went viral after holding its own Jello shot challenge in tribute to the one that Rocco’s does. Tonya Dixon, the director of active lifestyles, then had the idea of actually bringing in Rocco’s pizza.

Cut 6 (05) “…right with Domino’s.”

Rocco’s teamed up with Omaha Steaks. And with a little help from Circa Las Vegas, they delivered 30 pizzas, hot dogs and hamburgers in time for yesterday afternoon’s game.

Two juveniles were involved in a UTV crash late Saturday night in Rapides Parish, leaving one dead and two injured. Kace Kieschnick reports…

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

11:40 LRN Sportscast

The Tigers are champions of the baseball diamond for the second time in three years after sweeping Coastal Carolina in the College World Series finals this weekend. LSU allowed just three runs in two games to a Chanticleer team that hadn’t lost since April. Sophomore Kade Anderson pitched nine shutout innings in game one, and junior Anthony Eyanson struck out nine and gave up just three runs through six and a third innings yesterday. One LSU fan says they were the difference…

Cut 14 (09) “…let’s rock.”

Redshirt sophomore Chase Shores closed out the win yesterday, allowing just one hit and striking out four of the last eight outs. Anderson was named the Most Outstanding Player of the College World Series and has been mocked to go first overall in this year’s MLB Draft. Johnson becomes the first coach to win two championships in just four years with a team.

After losing game seven of the Chapel Hill regional last year, LSU coach Jay Johnson put together a star-studded cast. With contributions from veterans, impact transfers, and talented freshmen, Johnson says LSU’s eighth national championship team had it all…

Cut 16 (18) “…the season.”

LSU finished the regular season with a 42-and-13 record and lost just one of its 11 NCAA Tournament games.

The OKC Thunder were also crowned champions last night after beating the Pacers 103-to-91 in game seven of the NBA finals. Thunder guard and regular season MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named Finals MVP. The NBA Draft is Wednesday at 7:00.

11:30 LRN Newscast

The LSU Tigers are heading back to Baton Rouge as national champions of college baseball. The Tigers defeated Coastal Carolina five to three to win the series two games to none. Anthony Eyanson was the winning pitcher. He earned his 12th win of the year by striking out nine over six and a third innings and allowing just three runs on a hot afternoon. Eyanson transferred from UC Davis with the goal of winning a national title….

Cut 19 (19) “…obviously”

Back in Louisiana, fans were celebrating the victory at their home or at a local establishment…

Cut 13 (09) “…they made em”

An Oakdale 13-year-old was killed around midnight Saturday night in a UTV crash on West River Road in Rapides Parish. The juvenile operating the vehicle lost control and struck a parked UTV, ejecting both the driver and passenger, Kyndal Vadrine. Master Trooper Casey Wallace says Vadrine was taken to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead…

Cut 3 (11) “…change everything.”

Wallace says the reason for the late-night ride and how the driver lost control are still under investigation

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill says there is a growing presence of illegal gambling websites and mobile applications offering unauthorized online casino-style games. Murrill says her office plans to hold these illegal gambling websites accountable through all legal means. She says to be licensed, there is a process gaming operators have to go through…

Cut 8 (10) “….or money laundering”

10:30 LRN Newscast

For the eighth time in school history, LSU has won the College World Series. They swept Coastal Carolina in two straight to win the title. This fan says LSU’s two aces, Kade Anderson and Anthony Eyanson, were the difference as they neutralized Coastal’s hitters.

Cut 14 (09) “…let’s rock.”

There were fireworks early in yesterday’s Game Two – by Coastal Carolina’s coaching staff. Chanticleers Head Coach Kevin Schnall and First Base Coach Matt Schilling were ejected in the first inning for arguing balls and strikes. After the game, an animated Schnall said he did not hear he was warned because it was so loud in the ballpark.

Cut 18 (16)  “…tolerance.”

A three-judge panel at the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upholds a lower court’s ruling that Louisiana’s law requiring the Ten Commandments be posted in every public school classroom is unconstitutional. Loyola University New Orleans law professor Dane Ciolino says the ruling was not unexpected.

Cut 10 (15) “…the First Amendment.”

State Attorney General Liz Murrill is putting out an urgent warning about the growing presence of illegal gambling websites and apps in Louisiana. Murrill says it’s very easy for someone to get their hands on a real-money gambling app, despite being illegal.

Cut 7 (13) “…State of Louisiana.”