5:30 LRN Newscast

Preparations are well underway for winter precipitation in north Louisiana later this week.

Cut 2 (29) “…possible.”

LRN Meteorologist Bill Jacquemin.

The first human infected with highly pathogenic bird flu in the U.S. has died. LSU School of Veterinary Medicine Associate Professor Rebecca Christofferson says there’s no evidence of human-to-human transmission.

Cut 3 (07) “…with known animals.” 

The patient was over 65 and had underlying health conditions.

Year one is in the books for Governor Landry. Jeremy Alford, the publisher of LaPolitics-dot-com, says Landry greatly boosted his national profile in his first year as governor.

Cut 10 (15) “…politicians usually speak.”

One of college athletics most popular athletes is glad she’s back for her fifth and final year of eligibility. LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne had strong performances on the balance beam and floor on Friday as the Tigers began defense of their first national championship with a win over Iowa State. Dunne says it was a blast performing again at the PMAC…

Cut 12 (10) “…I’ve ever made.”

On3.com says Dunne’s NIL valuation is 4.2 million dollars, the most of any female athlete.