11:30 LRN Newscast Oct 30

Northwestern State’s football season is over as a result of the fatal shooting of safety Ronnie Caldwell. The family of Caldwell says they told Coach Brad Laird the apartment Caldwell was living in was unsafe and then three days later he was murdered. Attorney Troy Pradia says they don’t know why the school chose to end the season or why Laird resigned…

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The family plans to file legal action against Northwestern State.

Louisiana State Police host their first-ever Securing Louisiana Cyber Summit at its Training Academy today from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Trooper Christian Reed says the goal is to provide insight into the growing threat of cybersecurity on small businesses and critical infrastructure.

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You’ve probably noticed an insurgence of salt marsh mosquitoes in the Bayou State. LSU Ag Center Entomologist Kristen Healy says the drought and wildfires are contributing factors, and the saltmarsh has adapted to fly extremely long distances for food sources.

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She says they can be found as far as 80 miles inland from the coast.

Willis-Knighton Medical Center in Shreveport has been recognized as the top hospital in Louisiana by Newsweek magazine. Senior Vice President of Quality and Clinical Performance Clarie Rebouche says this recognition is a testament to the work of the staff and their patient care.

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Newsweek’s Best-in-State Hospitals ranking recognizes 600 leading hospitals across the country.