1:30 PM newscast.
Louisiana’s U-S Senators Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are expected to vote today with fellow Republican Senators in acquitting President Donald Trump on two articles of impeachment. The Advocate reports the senators have received thousands of emails and phone calls from constituents voicing their opinions.
State health officials are responding to a mumps outbreak involving LSU students. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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A slow-moving cold front is keeping the state in cloudy and wet conditions throughout today and into tomorrow afternoon.  State Climatologist Barry Keim says there is a chance for a wintry mix of precipitation in the northwest corner of the state, including the Shreveport area starting with rain tonight.

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A tornado watch is in effect for a large section of the state until 6pm covering Monroe, Alexandria, and Lake Charles.

A survey reveals that one in three Louisiana pet owners struggle financially to care for their animals. The survey by Innovet Pet found that nearly a quarter of those surveyed admit they have a difficult time caring for their pets. Elizabeth Sprang, Director of Southern Animal Foundation, a nonprofit vet clinic in New Orleans, says medical costs continue to increase for pet owners.

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