LRN Newscast 14:30 08-25-15

The number of on-duty police officer killings rises to five this year after this week’s fatal shooting of State Trooper Steven Vincent…
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Meanwhile a Kenner man has been arrested by Baton Rouge Police after he allegedly tried to run over two officers with his vehicle. 30-year-old St. Julian Baranco is charged with two counts of attempted first degree murder of a police officer, and criminal damage to property, after he reversed his vehicle into a couple of police cars while trying to get away.
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There have been three water systems in Louisiana this summer that have tested positive for the brain-eating amoeba. DHH State Health Officer Dr. Jimmy Guidry says the water is safe to drink; just avoid getting it up your nose…
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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is accepting applications for the “Wildlife Enforcement Cadet” position until September 9th. L-D-W-F Spokesperson Adam Einck says they’re searching for men and women who want to make a difference in wildlife conservation. He says applicants can apply online at the Louisiana Civil Service website.
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He says cadets will train at the L-D-W-F’s training facility in Baton Rouge.