5:30 LRN Newscast July 26

Two-thirds of motorists have been making significant changes in their driving habits to combat high gas prices, that’s according to a Triple-A survey. Spokesperson Don Redman says even though the statewide average for a gallon of regular gas has dropped to $3.92, the changes in driving habits will most likely continue.

Cut 4  (10) “…the winter.”

The Department of Children and Family Services is expanding pandemic benefits for eligible K-12 students this summer. Assistant Secretary for Family Support Shavana Howard the benefits will be added automatically. And the website is p-ebtla-dot-org. has information about the program and what can be purchased.

Cut 11 (05)  “…p-ebt card.”

When qualifying for fall elections was over last week, two U.S. House district races had no Democrat entered. Kevin Gallagher looks at why…?

Cut 2 (33) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”  

Raising Canes CEO Todd Graves has bought 50-thousand tickets for tonight’s massive Mega Millions drawing. Graves says if any of the tickets wins the big jackpot, he will split it evenly among his company’s employees. The jackpot is now roughly $830-million.