Two former state troopers are potentially cleared of wrongdoing in the 2019 roadside death of Ronald Greene, after a judge tosses Obstruction of Justice charges against them. Judge Thomas Rogers says Dakota DeMoss didn’t when he was heard saying details would be “buried in the report” and John Peters didn’t when he turned off his body cam microphone. Baton Rouge defense lawyer Franz Borghardt says that last one surprised him…:

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Union Parish D.A. John Belton can appeal the ruling.

The first cases of West Nile have turned up in Louisiana. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says it only takes one bite, so take care…:

CUT 06  (09)        “…severe complications.”

Seven Louisianans died from West Nile in 2022.

Schools and athletic events in Louisiana will be required to have AEDs (automated external defibrillators) and trained individuals to use them in case something goes terribly wrong. Brooke Thorington explains…:

CUT 02(32)      “…Thorington.”

Saints running back Alvin Kamara has reached a plea deal for his part in the severe beating of a man outside a Las Vegas nightclub. Kamara pleads guilty to Breach of Peace and will do 30 hours community service, plus pay the victim $100k, in order to avoid jail.

A state judge has thrown out obstruction of justice charges against two former state troopers indicted in the 2019 fatal arrest of Ronald Greene. Jeff Palermo has the story…:

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Police in Hammond arrest a 14-year-old boy for the accidental shooting of a 13-year-old girl over the weekend. Officers say the teen was handling a pistol when it went off; hitting the victim. The boy is charged with negligent homicide.

Did you know police pay in Louisiana is the 3^rd-lowest in the USA? Rank & file cops, on the average, make about $45k per year, as opposed to the national average of $71k. Steven Procopio, with the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana says if we want to keep boots on the ground, salaries need to go up…:

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It’s summertime, and once again time to Fight the Bite. State health officials report two confirmed cases of the mosquito-borne West Nile virus, so take care. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says, as transmission vectors go, Louisiana is like Grand Central Station for the virus…:

CUT 08(12)      “…the summer.”

There were 41 confirmed cases of the serious neuro-invasive for of West Nile last year; resulting in seven deaths.

Two former state troopers could be cleared of wrongdoing in the Ronald Greene case.  Judge Thomas Rogers has quashed the obstruction of justice charges against John Peters and Dakota DeMoss. Legal analyst Franz Borghardt says the judge determined Peters’ actions did not meet the level of obstruction of justice by saying “bury it in the report” when discussing Greene’s in-custody death…:

CUT 03(08)      “…in the report, right?”

Union Parish DA John Belton can appeal the judge’s ruling.

New data shows rank & file Louisiana law officers are paid more than $20-thousand less than the national average; $45k as opposed to about $70k nationally. Steven Procopio, with the Public Affairs Research Council, says that may not include supplemental pay passed by the legislature though…:

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Louisiana has the 3^rd-lowest police pay in America.

Police in Natchitoches are investigating a murder at a local motel. NPD arrived at the Motel 6 on Highway 1 to find 35-year-old Michael Porter dead from multiple gunshots. They ask anyone with tips to call Natchitoches Crime stoppers; 318-238-2388.

Schools and athletic events in Louisiana will be required to have emergency AEDs (automatic external defibrillators) and trained individuals to use them in case something goes terribly wrong. Brooke Thorington explains…:

CUT 02(32)      “…Thorington.”

Two former state troopers could be cleared of wrongdoing in the Ronald Greene case.  Judge Thomas Rogers has quashed the obstruction of justice charges against John Peters and Dakota DeMoss and giving prosecutors three days to fix deficiencies in some charges against three other defendants.  Legal analyst Franz Borghardt…

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District Attorney John Belton can appeal.

The state health department is reporting Louisiana’s first two human cases of West Nile Virus for 2023. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says mosquito pools are present and cases have been discovered in two parishes across the state.

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Last year, Louisiana had 41 West Nile cases and seven deaths.

Last year Louisiana paid its more than 13,000 patrol officers and sheriff’s deputies an average annual salary of $45 thousand compared to the national average of $71 thousand. PAR President Steven Procopio says when comparing Louisiana to neighboring states, law enforcement patrol officers are paid six thousand below the regional average…

Cut 9 (11)  “…job well.”

Schools and athletic events in Louisiana are now required to have AEDs. Bill author Baton Rouge Senator Cleo Fields says the health department will have oversite of the devices and provide instruction on how to use an AED.

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Fields says the collapse of Buffalo Bill safety Damar Hamlin in January only highlighted the need for the Jump Start You Heart Act.

Two former state troopers involved in the Ronald Greene case could be cleared of wrongdoing as the judge in the case has determined they did not try to cover up the 2019 beating death of Greene in Union Parish. Legal analyst Franz Borghardt is surprised to see the judge quash the obstruction of justice charge against Dakota DeMoss who turned off his body camera audio…
cut 4 (10) :….obstruction of justice”
The judge also ruled the obstruction of justice charge against John Peters should also be quashed.

The state health department is reporting Louisiana’s first two human cases of West Nile Virus for 2023. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says it only takes one bite so protect yourself…
Cut 6 (09) “…severe complications…”
Kanter says advises residents to remove standing water around their home.

Four weeks from today, qualifying begins for the governor’s race. Is there time for another major Democrat to get in? Currently, Shawn Wilson is the main candidate for the Dems and ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley expects it to stay that way…
cut 11 (07) “…chance of an upset”
That’s what happened eight years ago when Governor Edwards upset Republican David Vitter.

Schools and athletic events in Louisiana are now required to have an automated external defibrillator, better known as an AED. Baton Rouge Senator Cleo Fields authored the legislation, and he says two lives have already been saved in those settings because an AED was readily available.
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The state legislature also appropriated funding for schools to purchase the A-E-Ds and schools are also required to have an action plan.

Two former state troopers could be cleared of wrongdoing in the Ronald Greene case.  Judge Thomas Rogers has quashed the obstruction of justice charges against John Peters and Dakota DeMoss. Legal analyst Franz Borghardt says the judge determined Peters’ actions did not meet the level of obstruction of justice by saying “Bury it in the report” when discussing Greene death…

Cut 3 (08) “….right” 

The judge has also ruled DeMoss should not face obstruction of justice charges for turning off audio on his body camera.

Qualifying for the fall elections is a month away and nine individuals say they are running for governor, but will they still feel that way in 30 days? U.L.-Monroe political science professor Dr. Joshua Stockley anticipates someone will drop out before then…:

Cut 10 (11) “…happens every cycle.”

Restore Louisiana is holding an outreach event in Lake Charles this afternoon for homeowners who suffered damage from hurricanes to apply for federal rebuilding grants. State Office of Community Development Director Pat Forbes says several homeowners who are possibly eligible have not completed a survey.

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For more info visit restore-dot-la-dot-gov.

State Health Officer Doctor Joe Kanter is concerned child vaccination rates have dropped from 97 to 94 percent. Some children can’t be vaccinated because of their health or age. He says to avoid a measles outbreak, a 95-percent vaccination rate is required…

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For more information visit immunizations-dot-la-dot-gov.

According to the Public Affairs Research Council, the average Louisiana public school teacher makes 52-thousand dollars, which is 12-thousand dollars below the national average. In the upcoming school year, teachers will receive an additional two-thousand dollar salary increase. PAR President Steven Procopio says the million dollar question is how much do we have to pay to get and keep quality teachers….
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Speaking of school, a new school year is about a month away and state health officials are encouraging parents to make sure their children are up to date on their immunizations. State Health Officer Doctor Joe Kanter is concerned immunization rates for children are falling…
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Time is running out for homeowners who suffered damage from hurricanes in 2020 and 21 to complete a survey to find out if they are eligible for rebuilding grant dollars. Teiko Foxx reports an outreach session takes place today in Lake Charles at the Allen P. August Center from 3:30 to 6:30 pm. …
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No winner in last night’s Powerball drawing, so the jackpot for tomorrow night’s drawing climbs to 725-million dollars.

Two former State Troopers are no longer facing criminal charges for their roles in the alleged coverup of Ronald Greene’s in-custody police death. Judge Thomas Rogers says the actions of John Peters and Dakota Demoss did not result in obstruction of justice. Three people remained charged for their roles in Greene’s roadside death in Union Parish in 2019.

With qualifying for the fall elections just 4 weeks away, could we see some declared candidates for Governor decide NOT to run?

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The clock is ticking for homeowners who suffered damage from hurricanes in 2021 and 2022 to complete the survey to find out if they qualify for rebuilding grant dollars. Restore Louisiana hosts an outreach session today in Lake Charles at the Allen P. August Center from 3:30 to 6:30. State Office of Community Development Director Pat Forbes….

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Since its launch in February 2022, the program has offered more than $208 million in grant awards to over 2,590 homeowners affected by 2020-21 disaster events. Homeowners who are unable to attend the event can complete the survey at restore.la.gov.

The start of a new school year is quickly approaching and health officials are reminding parents to make sure their children are up to date on their immunizations. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says childhood vaccination rates have dropped from 97 to 94 percent.

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Kanter says a 95% immunization rate equates to herd immunity.

Two former state troopers John Peters and Dakota DeMoss are no longer facing obstruction of justice charges in the roadside beating death of motorist Ronald Greene. A judge in north Louisiana has determined Peters did not obstruct justice for his role into the investigation of Greene’s state police custody death and DeMoss also should not face criminal charges for turning his body camera audio off.

State Health Officer Doctor Joe Kanter is concerned child vaccination rates have dropped from 97 to 94 percent. Kanter says in order to avoid a measles outbreak, a 95-percent vaccination rate is required and there are some children who can’t receive these vaccines because of allergies, their age or they are immune compromised…
cut 9 (11) “….threshold”
For more information visit immunizations-dot-la-dot-gov.

According to research by the Public Affairs Research Council, the average public school teacher salary in Louisiana is just over $52,000, well below the national average. Brooke Thorington has more with PAR president Steven Procopio.
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Four weeks from today, qualifying will begin for the governor’s race. There are five major Republicans in the race and ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley says he would not be surprised to see one of them drop out…
cut 12 (10) “….to reconsider”

Four weeks from today, qualifying begins for the governor’s race. Is there time for another major Democrat to get in the race? Currently, Shawn Wilson is the main candidate for the Dems and ULM Political Science Professor Joshua Stockley expects it to stay that way…
cut 11 (07) “…chance of an upset”
That’s what happened eight years ago when Governor John Bel Edwards upset Republican David Vitter.

The deadline to complete the Restore Louisiana Homeowner Assistance program survey is August 1st. Office of Community and Development Director Pat Forbes says homeowners who suffered hurricane or severe weather damage in 2020 and 2021 should complete the survey, because it could result in grant dollars to pay for repairs…
cut 5 (12) “…application started”
Go to restore-dot-la-dot-gov to fill out the survey.

The Public Affairs Research Council says the average Louisiana teacher salary is 52-thousand dollars a year. PAR President Steven Procopio says a classroom teacher in Red River Parish receives nearly 68-thousand dollars on average, while in East Feliciana it’s only 35-thousand dollars…
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State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter is reminding parents to be sure their children are up to date on their immunizations before school begins. Childhood vaccination rates, in Louisiana, typically exceed the national average, but Kanter says those numbers have been trending downwards the last few years, from 97 percent to 94 percent.
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Kanter says a 95% immunization rate equates to herd immunity.