Governor Landry issued an executive order to allow farmers and timber harvesters to use dyed diesel on vehicles that use public roads and highways. It suspends the penalty for using off-road fuel in licensed highway vehicles through October 22nd. Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says the rise in diesel costs comes at a bad time.

Cut 5 (11) “…at harvest.”

Veterinarians are urging pet owners to make sure their pets are vaccinated after a dog tests positive for rabies earlier this month. Dr. Mark Mitchell, a professor of zoological medicine at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, says humans can get rabies too.

Cut 10 (14) “…through rabbits.” 

The East Baton Rouge District Attorney’s Office is investigating allegations that an LSU football player raped an LSU student. LSU originally suspended the student athlete for two semesters; but when the new school year began, that punishment was reduced to two year’s probation. Loyola University law professor Dane Ciolino says it sounds like LSU followed Title Nine requirements.

Cut 7 (08) “…not theres.”

Will Wade’s LSU basketball roster officially lists only four players, but he says he’s been practicing with a full team since Labor Day. That’s because most of his players are former international pros or fifth-year seniors waiting on eligibility rulings to play this season. Wade has drawn a lot of criticism for his approach, but he says just because it’s different doesn’t make it wrong.

Cut 13 (12)  “…idiot I am.”

Governor Landry issues an executive order that allows for the use of nontaxable, dyed diesel fuel in highway vehicles that are engaged in ag and timber harvesting operations. Kace Kieshnick has more…

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office announces 11 inmates have been arrested for using the bible to make cigarettes. Sheriff Charles Guillory says the inmates tore pages from the bible, rolled up the pieces of paper and then soaked them with chemicals and other substances and managed to light the Bible paper and then smoked them.

Louisiana is closing the digital divide faster than many places in the country. According to the latest FCC Broadband Data Collection, Louisiana had the fourth highest proportional growth in the U-S. Veneeth Iyengar (EYE-in-gar), the executive director of Connect-L-A, says Louisiana more than tripled the national average in broadband access increase.

Cut 27 (12) “…100 by 20.”

Earlier this month the Louisiana Department of Health reported a rabies case in a dog. The first time that’s happened since 2014 and the fifth time in the last 20 years. Doctor Mark Mitchell, a professor of zoological medicine at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, says this underscores the importance of vaccinating and don’t let your pets roaming freely, especially in rural areas…

Cut 11 (10) “…them at risk”

Governor Landry issued an executive order to allow farmers and timber harvesters to use dyed diesel, suspending the penalty for using off-road fuel in licensed highway vehicles through October 22nd. Richard Fontenot, the president of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation, says the record cost of diesel affects expenses for farmers across the board, especially during peak harvesting time.

Cut 4 (09) “…and can’t do.”

The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed a case of rabies in a dog earlier this month. Dr. Mark Mitchell with the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine says especially since rabies is almost 100-percent fatal, this underscores the importance of vaccinating your pets as required by law.

Cut 9 (12)  “…interact with them.”

An LSU student alleges she was raped by a football player last October and has asked the East Baton Rouge District Attorney’s office to investigate. Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

El Nino may be preventing hurricanes from forming in the Atlantic this year, but the weather pattern is causing other kinds of issues. In fact, the University of Chicago’s Climate Impact Lab estimates that this year’s El Nino could be responsible for more than 450-thousand deaths worldwide – mostly in the Southern Hemisphere due to extreme heat.

An LSU student says she was raped by an LSU football player last October on campus prompting an investigation by the East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney’s Office. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says sexual assault cases can be difficult to prosecute.

Cut 6 (05) “…a reasonable doubt.”

The accuser says LSU suspended the student athlete for two semesters; but at the start of this academic year, that punishment was reduced to two years probation. 

Veterinarians are urging pet owners to make sure their pets are vaccinated after a dog tests positive for rabies earlier this month. Dr. Mark Mitchell, a professor of zoological medicine at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, says humans can get rabies too.

Cut 10 (14) “…through rabbits.” 

Governor Landry issues an executive order that allows for the use of nontaxable, dyed diesel fuel in highway vehicles that are engaged in ag and timber harvesting operations. Kace Kieshnick has more.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Kace Kieschnick.”

If you’re into heavily-modified vehicles, don’t drive them in Central. The Baton Rouge-area city is cracking down on squatted vehicles – those with the front ends at least six inches higher than the rear ends. Central Police say those caught driving squatted vehicles will be ticketed and will have their vehicles towed.

Louisiana is ahead of the pack when it comes to closing the digital divide.  According to the latest FCC Broadband Data Collection, Louisiana had the fourth highest proportional growth in the country. Veneeth Iyengar (EYE-in-gar), the executive director of Connect-L-A, says the best part is that this local issue is being solved by local providers.

Cut 14 (10) “…to Louisiana contractors.”

Governor Jeff Landry issued an executive order to allow Louisiana farmers and timber harvesters to use dyed diesel on vehicles performing farming operations on public roads and highways. Louisiana Farm Bureau President Richard Fontenot says this is important, because dyed diesel is nontaxable, which will help producers combat record high diesel prices.

Cut 3 (10) “…fuel prices.”

The order suspends the penalty for using off-road fuel in licensed highway vehicles through October 22nd.

LSU is defending how it handled a student’s claim she was raped by a football player last October. LSU President Wade Rousse says LSU properly followed its Title nine policies and processes to a conclusion. The accuser has now reported the alleged sexual assault to the East Baton Rouge District Attorney’s Office. Loyola University law professor Dane Ciolino says it’s now up to District Attorney Hillar Moore to determine if a crime possibly took place…

Cut 8 (09) “…in Baton Rouge”

Moore has asked LSU and the university police department to turn over the information they have gathered.

Earlier this month the Louisiana Department of Health reported a rabies case in a dog. The first time that’s happened since 2015 and the fifth time in the last 20 years. Doctor Mark Mitchell, a professor of zoological medicine at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, says this underscores the importance of vaccinating and also prevent your pets from roaming freely, especially in rural areas…

Cut 11 (10) “…them at risk”

Governor Landry issued an executive order to allow farmers and timber harvesters to use dyed diesel on vehicles that use public roads and highways. It suspends the penalty for using off-road fuel in licensed highway vehicles through October 22nd. Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says the rise in diesel costs comes at a bad time.

Cut 5 (11) “…at harvest.”

Commodity prices are also on the rise, which is helping farmers absorb those high diesel costs. LSU AgCenter Economist Michael Deliberto notes that while fuel costs have risen 60-percent since March, farm commodities like corn, soybeans and rice have risen nearly 20-percent since January.

Cut 23 (10) “…four-month period.”

The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed a case of rabies in a dog earlier this month. It’s the first case of canine rabies in Louisiana since 2014 and the fifth in the state in the last 20 years. Dr. Mark Mitchell, a professor of zoological medicine at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, says especially since rabies is almost 100-percent fatal, this underscores the importance of vaccinating your pets as required by law.

Cut 9 (12)  “…interact with them.”

The OMV rolls out a new system designed to support driver licenses, ID cards, credential management and future digital government services, replacing the previous half-century-old technology. Governor Landry says the CHAMP system will make for an easier experience.

Cut 15 (10) “…vehicle registration system.”

The East Baton Rouge District Attorney’s Office is investigating allegations that an LSU football player raped an LSU student. Kendall Danielle says LSU found the player responsible for rape and suspended the student athlete for two semesters; but when the semester began this year, that punishment was reduced to two year’s probation. Loyola University law professor Dane Ciolino says it sounds like LSU followed Title Nine requirements.

Cut 7 (08) “…not theres.”

Governor Landry issued an executive order to allow Louisiana farmers and timber harvesters to use dyed diesel. Richard Fontenot, the president of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation, says the record cost of diesel affects expenses for farmers across the board, especially during peak harvesting time.

Cut 4 (09) “…and can’t do.”

The OMV moves into the 21st century with a new system for drivers licenses and other services to replace the half-century-old system. Governor Landry says CHAMP gives the public a faster, simpler way to get the services they need. In a video announcement, Landry spoke with a 13-year employee at an OMV office in Baton Rouge.

Cut 14 (13) “…is an upgrade.”

Commodity prices are on the rise, and that’s helping farmers absorb the higher costs of things like fuel and fertilizer. LSU AgCenter Economist Michael Deliberto says despite that, many farmers are still struggling to cover the high costs of production.

Cut 9 (10)  “…costs have gone.”