Three suspended LSU football players accused of going into a house without permission have seen their charges dropped. The East Baton Rouge District Attorney’s office says formal charges will not be pursued against Anthony Jennings, Dwayne Thomas and Maquedius Bain. The D-A’s office says the decision is based on the request of the victim not to file charges and inconsistent and contradictory statements provided. LSU says the players have been reinstated to the team.

A study finds older adults that stop driving have an increased risk of health problems. Emelie Gunn has more on why…

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More than 260 bills become law today in Louisiana. One new law makes it illegal to post or share nude images of people on the internet without their consent. Kenner Representative Julie Stokes, who authored the legislation, says “revenge porn” has destroyed lives…

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Violators of the law could face up to two years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

Lake Charles Police announce that they have solved an aggravated rape case from October of 1999, where the victim was severely beaten and sexually assaulted while jogging at the Lake Charles Civic Center. Deputy Chief of Police, Mark Kraus, says 45 year-old Austin Mott is a registered sex offender who is currently serving time in Texas for an unrelated sex offense…

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He says advances in technology led to authorities getting a DNA match in the case.

Over 260 bills passed in this year’s legislative session become law today. One measure doubles fines for simple littering from $75 to $150 and up to $1000 for subsequent offenses. Susan Russell, Executive Director of Keep Louisiana Beautiful, says they support anything that increases the litter enforcement effort…

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Improper disposal of items like furniture and appliances could end up costing offenders $10,000 under the new law.

State Superintendent of Education John White announces two daycare centers in Louisiana have had their licenses revoked – one in Bossier City and one in Baton Rouge at the Our Blessings Christian Daycare Learning Center; whose staff is accused of leaving a two-year-old child at a restaurant amusement venue and not telling the parents or the state…

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White says the majority of child care providers do an excellent job taking care of kids.

Lake Charles Police announce that they have solved an aggravated rape case from October of 1999. Deputy Chief of Police, Mark Kraus, says the seven month investigation culminated in an arrest warrant for 45-year-old Austin Mott. Kraus says advances in technology led to them getting a DNA match from the physical evidence…

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In the 1999 incident, the victim was severely beaten and sexually assaulted while jogging at the Lake Charles Civic Center.

A new study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety and Columbia University finds older adults that stop driving are more likely to suffer from depression and nearly 5 times more likely to enter a long term care facility than those who remain behind the wheel. AAA Spokesperson Don Redman says this could lead to the elderly becoming less social and active….

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Redman says the results of the study are not all that surprising.

East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore announced this afternoon that no formal charges will be made in the break-in case involving 3 LSU football players, including quarterback Anthony Jennings. In today’s statement, Moore mad his decision based on the decision of the victim that the charges would be dropped.

Over 260 bills passed in this year’s legislative session become law on August 1st. Jeff Palermo looks at two of the new laws…
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Advances in DNA technology have helped Lake Charles Police solve an aggravated rape case from October of 1999. Deputy Chief of Police, Mark Kraus, says the seven month investigation culminated in an arrest warrant for 45-year-old Austin Mott. There are more cold cases that have been re-opened, and Kraus has a message for the criminals…
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A new study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety and Columbia University, finds older adults that stop driving are almost two times more likely to suffer from depression – and a lot more likely to enter a long term care facility than those who continue to drive. AAA Spokesperson Don Redman says if you have to take the keys from your parents, be aware…
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Over 260 bills passed in this year’s legislative session become law on August 1st. One measure makes it illegal to post or share nude images of people on the internet without their consent. Kenner Representative Julie Stokes, who authored the legislation, says “revenge porn” has destroyed lives…
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Also in effect tomorrow, a significant increase in fines for littering.

A new report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety and Columbia University finds older adults that stop driving are more likely to suffer from depression and nearly 5 times more likely to enter a long term care facility than their driving counrterparts….
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Two daycare centers in Louisiana have had their licenses revoked by the state– one in Baton Rouge and the other in Bossier City at Storybook Daycare and Discovery Zone; where they were found to have an improper child/staff ratio and no background checks for new employees…
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That’s State Superintendent of Education John White.

Lake Charles Police announce that they have solved an aggravated rape case from October of 1999, where the jogging victim near the Lake Charles Civic Center was severely beaten and sexually assaulted. Deputy Chief of Police, Mark Kraus, says 45 year-old Austin Mott is a registered sex offender who is currently serving time in Texas for an unrelated sex offense…
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Advances in DNA technology helped to solve the case.

Over 260 bills passed in this year’s legislative session will become law tomorrow. There are new punishments for revenge porn, and increased fines for littering and improper disposal of furniture and appliances, which could cost offenders up to 10 thousand dollars. Susan Russell is the Executive Director of Keep Louisiana Beautiful…
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Two daycare centers in Louisiana have had their licenses revoked – one in Bossier City, and the other in Baton Rouge, where a staff member of Our Blessings Christian Daycare Learning Center was accused of leaving a 2 year-old child at a restaurant amusement venue and not telling the parents or the state…
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A study finds older adults that stop driving have an increased risk of health problems. Emelie Gunn has more on why…
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Three teens from Ragley and one 21 year-old man from Weslake have been arrested in Lake Charles for allegedly stealing 4 windows out of the Vietnam Memorial Helicopter on Lakeshore Drive. Reports say the four had to stage a climb up in the air to accomplish the theft. Lake Charles Police charged Regan Kirkman, Gabriel Jones, David Guillory and Forrest Moses with theft and criminal trespassing.

A new report by AAA and Columbia University finds older adults who stop driving are almost two times more likely to suffer from depression than those who remain behind the wheel. They also found that non-driving elderly are nearly 5 times more likely to enter a long term care facility. Don Redman with AAA says this isn’t that surprising…:
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He says if you find your parents are no longer able to drive, it’s important you help them remain mobile.

State Superintendent of Education John White announces two daycare centers in the state have had their licenses revoked. He says while the majority of child care providers do an excellent job taking care of kids, there are a couple who refuse to follow the law…:
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He says that incident was reported out of Baton Rouge and the other revoked license a daycare in Bossier City.

So called “revenge porn” will officially be outlawed in Louisiana as of tomorrow when over 260 new measures hit the books. Kenner Representative Julie Stokes says nobody should be posting private explicit pictures of people without their permission and this new law sends a powerful message…:
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Violators of the law could face up to two years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

The Monroe Police Department says they are investigating a double homicide that took place Thursday where it appears two men shot each other. Cops responded to reports of shots fired on Third Street where they learned an altercation took place between Cameron Mahoney and Deanjello Parson that lead to them both taking a bullet from the other. Witnesses report the two looked like they were engaging in some type of purchase.

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The State Department of Education has revoked the licenses of two day care centers in Louisiana. Our Blessings Christian Daycare Learning Center in Baton Rouge was inspected after a complaint was lodged with the department that a child was left at a restaurant during a field trip in May and didn’t report the incident to authorities or parents. The Storybook Daycare and Discovery Zone in Bossier City also had its license revoked.

Lake Charles Police announce that they have solved an aggravated rape case from October of 1999. Deputy Chief of Police, Mark Kraus, says the seven month investigation culminated in an arrest warrant for 45-year-old Austin Mott. Kraus says advances in technology led to them getting a DNA match from the physical evidence…:
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In the 1999 incident, the victim was severely beaten and sexually assaulted while jogging at the Lake Charles Civic Center. He says this is part of their re-opening of several cold cases they are working hard to solve.

Gas prices continue their rapid decline. The current statewide average for a gallon of regular in Louisiana is $2.41 which is 6 cents lower than last week.

One of the 260 new laws going into effect tomorrow which were approved in the last legislative session doubles littering fines across the state. Fines for simple littering will go from $75 to $150 and up to $1000 for subsequent offenses. Susan Russell, Executive Director of Keep Louisiana Beautiful, says they support anything that increases the litter enforcement effort…:
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Improper disposal of items like furniture and appliances could end up costing offenders $10,000 under the new law.

State Police say a 15-year-old was arrested Thursday afternoon after leading authorities on a high-speed chase in Rapides Parish while driving a stolen car. Cops learned a 2015 Chrysler 200 was stolen in Avoyelles Parish and were able to locate it less than an hour later. The juvenile responded by fleeing reaching speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour. He was apprehended and charged with unauthorized use of a movable, speeding, aggravated flight from an officer, no driver’s license, and resisting arrest.

Eight Louisiana schools are ranked in Forbes’ 2015 list of America’s Top Colleges. Tulane got the state’s highest ranking at number 134. LSU, Louisiana Tech, Centenary College, Loyola-New Orleans, UL-Lafayette, UNO and Southeastern Louisiana also made the list. The report ranks the top 650 public and private higher education institutions in the country.

It’s not too late for the Who Dat nation to head to White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia where the Saints are holding training camp. Greenbrier County Convention and Visitors Bureau Spokesperson Kristi Godby says in small town West Virginia, they don’t have an NFL team so they’re welcoming the Saints with open arms for a second straight year.
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She says feel free to escape the heat and head to watch the Saints practice in their crisp West Virginia air.

Over 260 bills passed in this year’s legislative session become law tomorrow. It will now be illegal to post or share nude images of someone on the internet without their consent. Kenner Representative Julie Stokes brought the bill and says “revenge porn” has destroyed lives…:
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Violators could face up to two years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

Motorists heading west out of Baton Rouge should expect more delays this weekend. DOTD says starting at 8pm, one lane near Grosse Tete will be closed for repair. The lane reopens Monday. Spokesman Rodney Mallett says the public can stay up to date on all roadwork by visiting their website…:
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He advises drivers to use detours to avoid the heavy delays.

Police in Kenner say a 63-year-old man from Metairie died when he was crushed by a dump truck bed he was working under. They say Albert Brooks was working for Bennet Trucking and the truck supports gave way when he was between the bed and frame. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

A rare blue moon will light up the sky tonight. But Emelie Gunn reports on what you can expect to see…:
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Police have released 911 calls from the night of the Lafayette theater shooting. Cops believe 59-year-old John Houser began to leave with the crowd rushing out of the theater, but turned around when he saw officers had already arrived and turned the gun on himself…

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Houser killed two women and injured 9 others during the shooting at the Grand 16 movie theater.

Tonight, the night sky will light up with what’s known as a blue moon. LSU Astronomy Professor Brad Schaeffer says there’s an urban myth that strange things happen during a full or blue moon which studies have debunked…

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A blue moon is the second full moon in a calendar month.

DOTD warns drivers of heavy delays tonight due to a lane closure on I-10 west between Baton Rouge and Lafayette.Scott Carwile has more…

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The Shreveport Fire Department says a house fire in west Shreveport has claimed the life of a toddler. They say the 18-month-old boy’s father tried to rescue the child, but was unable to reach him as flames spread through the house. The man was able to remove two other children from the blaze. Firefighters found the little boy and he was rushed to a local hospital where he later died. The cause of the fire is under investigation.