8:30 LRN Newscast

A lengthy investigation by the U-S Justice Department has found a pattern of misconduct by State Police when it comes to using excessive force during arrests and vehicle pursuits. The D-O-J report said the use of stun guns is particularly concerning.  Governor Jeff Landry is not happy with the report and says it’s an attempt to diminish the service and exceptionality of LSP.

The Sugar Bowl makes a sizeable donation following the New Year’s Day Bourbon Street attack. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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We are looking at a mild day tomorrow, but then a blast of artic air will descend on the state, bringing the possibility of a measurable snowfall on Tuesday. There was the potential for winter precipitation last week in north Louisiana that never materialized, but State Climatologist Jay Grymes says there’s a better chance that next week’s winter storm will deliver…

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Travel could be difficult on Tuesday, if it snows. Louisiana Department of Health Deputy Secretary Doctor Pete Croughan says if you need to run important errands, get them done before the winter precipitation arrives…

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LSU backup quarterback Colin Hurley is recovering after he was involved in a single vehicle wreck early Thursday morning on the LSU campus. His family says Hurley is in stable condition but expected to make a full recovery.