Governor John Bel Edwards is heading back to Washington next month to seek more federal assistance for Louisiana’s flood recovery. Halen Doughty has more…

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In north Louisiana, law enforcement from around the state gave an update on the shooting and injuring of LDWF Senior Agent Tyler Wheeler. Michelle Southern reports…:

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Governor John Bel Edwards says he will go back to Washington in February in an effort to secure more federal funds for flood recovery. Since the August flood, he has visited D.C. five times to advocate for flood recovery dollars, but Louisiana is still $2 billion short for a full, robust recovery.

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Edwards is confident President-elect Donald Trump is willing to help flood victims. So far, Congress has allocated $1.6 billion for Louisiana’s flood recovery. The first $438 million will got to moderate income homeowners who are elderly or disabled, while the additional $1.2 will go to other homeowners. But Edwards says no homeowners who had flood insurance will be eligible for any of the $1.6 billion Louisiana has secured so far.

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Edwards says helping homeowners isn’t the only flood recovery need in the state. He says federal dollars are also needed for flood mitigation projects and for rebuilding infrastructure.

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We just got over a historic election cycle, but there is another big race kicking off in Louisiana for state treasurer as John Kennedy exits for US Senate. Today, Covington Representative John Schroder announced his candidacy for the job. Political Analyst Clancy Dubos says the Republican lawmaker is likely the first of many to get into this race:

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The special election to replace Kennedy won’t occur until October, the same day as the New Orleans mayoral election. Dubos says this means voters in The Big Easy will play a major role in this race…:

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Kennedy’s deputy treasurer, Ron Henson, will serve as interim treasurer for most of 2017 and during budget talks in the legislature. Dubos says this race is wide open and it’s hard to predict the direction it will take…:

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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agent who was shot multiple times in Morehouse Parish is in stable condition. That’s according to State Police Col. Mike Edmonson, who says it’s a miracle 25-year-old Tyler Wheeler is doing so well, after being shot in the head, neck, and arm early Saturday morning.

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Edmonson says Wheeler cannot speak yet, but they know when he can that the two and a half year LDWF veteran will have a lot to say. He says officials are still trying to figure out exactly what happened when Wheeler encountered 31-year-old Amethyst Baird of Monroe along Highway 165.

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Baird has been arrested on one count of attempted first degree murder of a police officer, and 34-year-old Jeremy Gullette has been charged with accessory after the fact. Edmonson says the investigation is ongoing, and more arrests are possible as the case unfolds.

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The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office says two people are behind bars amid allegations children in their care tested positive for drugs. Captain Tommy Carnline says the complaint originally came in from the Department of Children and Family Services in regards in a November incident..:

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Carnline says 19-year-old Stephan Deshon Matthews and 22-year-old Katie Meshell Bordelon each face 2nd degree cruelty to juveniles…:

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Carnline says they are not releasing information on how the narcotics got into the systems of the children…:

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It’s a wet winter day across much of Louisiana. Jeff Palermo has more…

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The winter weather causes safety hazards. Michelle Southern has more…

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Northeast Louisiana could see snow today. Winter weather advisories are in effect for most parishes in the Ark-La-Miss. Mark McAllister with the National Weather Service says delta parishes can expect a mixture of freezing rain, sleet, and snow. He says winter weather warnings are in effect until midnight.

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McAllister says these conditions will continue though the afternoon and into tonight. He says the icy conditions are affecting roadways, leading to accidents on several major highways. He says even though the storm will taper off after midnight, the danger will linger.

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McAllister says temperatures will likely not get above freezing. He says the lows are down in the teens and low 20s. He says the wind chill will be even lower.

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South Louisiana won’t be spared from the winter weather. Christopher Bannan with the National Weather Service in Slidell says there’s some concern that the cold air is moving in faster than expected. He says winter weather advisories are in effect for the Baton Rouge area and parishes along the Northshore.

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Bannan says southern parishes should see temperatures well below freezing before dark. He says even after the precipitation moves out, residents should still take caution when driving.

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Bannan says south Louisiana could see the coldest temperatures we’ve seen since 2015. He says wind chill advisories have already been posted.

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Two Washington Parish parents have been arrested on charges of cruelty to a juvenile. Chief Deputy Mike Haley with the sheriff’s office says they received reports from a concerned citizen that two children were being mistreated. He says when deputies looked into the complaint, they were shocked by what they discovered.

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Haley says 28-year-old Jessie Hoyt and 26-year-old Kayla Hoyt lived in the home with their two children. He says during the inspection of the home, deputies also determined the children were not being properly cared for.

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Haley says deputies called the Department of Children and Family Services to the home, and the children were taken into state custody. He says they are relieved the children have been removed from this terrible situation.

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State officials are advising Louisiana residents to stay safe as winter weather moves through the state. State Trooper Scott Moreau says as freezing rain and sleet falls in many north and central Louisiana parishes, roadways are becoming more dangerous. He advises people not to drive if at all possible.

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Moreau says the Department of Transportation is doing what they can to keep roadways open, but it’s just a matter of time before more roads and bridges close around the state. He says if you do have to drive, it’s important to take extra precautions.

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With so many people staying indoors because of the weather, state Fire Marshal Butch Browning warns residents to be careful when heating their homes. He says people should never use their stove or oven to heat their home, and always monitor space heaters.

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Browning also urges people to make sure their smoke detectors are working properly.

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LSU All-American Safety Jamal Adams announces he’s skipping his senior season and entering the NFL draft. Adams held a press conference this morning to thank all of those who helped him become a likely first-round draft choice. Adams was emotional when talking about his parents…

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Before Adams left to go train for the NFL draft, he thanked the LSU fans for pushing him….

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