This week’s fatal shooting of State Trooper Steven Vincent raises the number of on-duty officer killings in Louisiana to five in 2015. Records show that’s more cops in the field who were killed this year alone than in any year in the past decade. So why the sharp increase? LSU School of Public Health Professor Peter Scharf feels too many cops patrol alone…:
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He adds cop killers are sociopaths and the public should be careful about demonizing police officers because of the role it can play with the mentally unstable.

Planned Parenthood has filed a lawsuit against Louisiana over Governor Bobby Jindal’s plans to cut Medicaid funding to the organization. Its leaders assert that the loss of those dollars would limit health services for the poor. Jindal announced these plans after hidden camera videos surfaced apparently showing Planned Parenthood workers discussing the sale of fetuses.

This summer the state Department of Health and Hospitals has reported three water systems in the state that tested positive for the brain eating amoeba. State Health Officer, Dr. Jimmy Guidry urges people not to panic. He says this amoeba has probably been in our water systems for years…:
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He feels officials are doing something right with this strict testing because there are no widespread infections from the amoeba being reported.

A vigil for State Trooper Steven Vincent is being held thi evning at the Iowa High School football stadium at 7pm. Members of law enforcement agencies and other first responders are asked to wear their uniforms. All will be asked to sit in a place of honor on the football field. A number of speakers are scheduled, including Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Tony Mancuso and several clergy members.

Baton Rouge Police arrest a Kenner man after he allegedly tried to run over two officers with his vehicle. Corporal L’Jean Mckneely says 30-year-old St. Julian Baranco is charged with two counts of attempted first degree murder of a police officer and aggravated criminal damage to property. Mckneely says Baranco refused to pull over during a traffic stop and reversed into two police cruisers while trying to flee…:
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He says Baranco was arrested after he was released from the hospital. A passenger in the suspect vehicle remains at large.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announces they are currently accepting applications for new Wildlife Enforcement Cadets. L-D-W-F Spokesperson Adam Einck says they want to bring in new recruits to bolster the ranks they have in the field and are looking for men and women who want to make a difference in wildlife conservation..:
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State Health Officer Dr. Jimmy Guidry says he’s not surprised there have been three brain eating amoeba discoveries in Louisiana water systems this summer. Eric Gill reports…:
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The current statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline is $2.25 which is down 7 cents from the week before.

Funeral arrangements for State Police Trooper Steven Vincent — who was killed in the line of duty Sunday, are set. Visitation will be begin 3pm Friday at Johnson’s Funeral Home in Lake Charles, and the funeral will take place at noon Saturday at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Vincent’s accused shooter, 54-year-old Kevin Daigle, is also facing homicide charges in the murder of his roommate, 54 year old Blake Brewer of Moss Bluff.

Army officials announce about 1,000 infantrymen from Fort Polk’s 3rd Brigade Combat Team will deploy to Afghanistan next month. Base spokesperson Kimberly Reischling (rye-shling) says the unit will be serving as advisors to the Afghans on how to preserve their capabilities..:
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She says Afghanistan is now capable of securing their own country and the focus of this mission will be to advise them how to maintain security over time.

The Baton Rouge Police Department arrests a man they say tried to run over two officers during a traffic stop. They say 30-year-old St. Julian Baranco of Kenner fled from uniformed officers who were trying to pull him over, struck two police cruisers and attempted to hit two cops with his vehicle during the pursuit. Officers fired shots which hit Baranco. The man was released from a hospital and charged with 2 counts of attempted first degree murder of a police officer. A passenger in the vehicle remains at large.

The state Department of Health and Hospitals has reported three water systems in Louisiana this summer which tested positive for the brain eating amoeba. State Health Officer Dr. Jimmy Guidry says he’s not surprised by the results as the discoveries are not likely due to a sudden appearance of the amoeba in water systems…:
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Guidry says the public should be aware of the discoveries, but not alarmed.

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office has identified the man who alleged cop murderer Kevin Daigle could have also killed as 54-year-old Blake Brewer of Moss Bluff. They say Daigle, who is charged in the shooting death of Trooper Steven Vincent, is reported to have lived with Brewer and was driving Brewer’s truck at the time of the shooting. Sheriff Tony Mancuso says Brewer’s death is being investigated as a homicide…:
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Daigle is charged with first-degree murder of a police officer and Mancuso says more charges are expected in the death of Brewer.

A cold front is covering the state right now and State Climatologist Barry Keim says the dry air is almost fall-like…:
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He says you can expect humidity levels to start creeping back up by the weekend.

The Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office finds the State Racing Commission has shortchanged higher education more than 15 million dollars. Scott Carwile has more…:
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The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Erika is moving through the Atlantic Ocean toward the Caribbean. They say some strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days and on the track the center of Erika will approach the Leeward Islands Wednesday night and early Thursday. After that, the hurricane center expects Erika to move close to Puerto Rico and Hispaniola before becoming a category one hurricane early on Saturday near the Bahamas.

State Police Col. Mike Edmonson is calling Robert Ledoux a hero for his actions after the deadly shooting of Trooper Steven Vincent in Lake Charles. Emelie Gunn has more…

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The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office says Daigle could be connected to another murder. Sheriff Tony Mancuso says a male victim was found inside a Moss Bluff house they believe Daigle was living in…

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Mancuso says when questioned, Daigle told investigators there had been an altercation at this house.

The Louisiana Legislative Auditor says the Louisiana State Racing Commission has shortchanged higher education 15-million dollars in gambling money. The commission disagrees with the audit’s findings claiming a mechanism was never set up for them to distribute money to the Board of Regents. But Houma Representative Joe Harrison says the law is clear…

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Harrison says they aren’t looking to punish anyone, they just want the State Racing Commission to pony up the money.

Most of the Bayou State will get a bit of relief from the sweltering heat this week in the form of a cold front moving through Louisiana. State Climatologist Barry Keim says afternoon highs will hover around 90 degrees with morning lows dipping down as low as the mid 60s. He suggests residents make some outdoor plans this week to soak in this great weather…

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Keim says temperature and humidity levels will start creeping back up this weekend.

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office says the man accused of killing a state trooper near Lake Charles could be connected to another murder. Michelle Southern reports…

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State Police say a Shreveport man is dead after a two vehicle crash on I-20 in Richland Parish. They say an 18-wheeler changed lanes in front of an SUV driven by 39-year-old Preston Jones. The rear of the trailer struck Jones’s vehicle causing it to spin out of control and flip over. Jones, who was not restrained, was ejected. He was transported to a local hosital where he later died. The investigation is ongoing.

The Head of State Police is calling Robert Ledoux a hero for his actions following the fatal shooting of Trooper Steven Vincent. Col. Mike Edmonson says once Ledoux got to the scene, he removed the suspect, Kevin Daigle, off the trooper and with the help of others, handcuffed and restrained Daigle. He says that was an extremely tough thing to do…

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Ledoux was the first of four people to stop and offer assistance.

Most of the state will get a bit of relief from the oppressive heat that has been plaguing Louisiana lately. State Climatologist Barry Keim says a cold front moving across the Bayou State will keep afternoon highs around 90 degrees with morning lows dropping as low as the mid-60s. He says this front should stay with us for the rest of the work week…

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Keim says unfortunately coastal parishes won’t see much relief because there’s just too much hot water in the region keeping humidity levels elevated.

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office says 54-year-old Kevin Daigle, the man accused of killing a state trooper near Lake Charles, could be connected to another murder. Sheriff Tony Mancuso says deputies did find a male victim who they believe had been living with Daigle. He says they suspect foul play and the case is being investigated as a homicide…

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Daigle is accused of the murder of Trooper Steven Vincent.

State Police Superintendent Col. Mike Edmonson is calling Robert Ledoux a hero due to his actions following the fatal shooting of Vincent. Ledoux was the motorist who stopped and wrestled the gun away from the suspect, Kevin Daigle. Edmonson says Ledoux’s main concern was to try to rescue Trooper Vincent and subdue Daigle…

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Edmonson says he couldn’t be prouder of Ledoux.

According to a state audit, the Louisiana State Racing Commission has shortchanged higher education 15-million dollars in gambling money. Houma Representative Joe Harrison says they aren’t looking to punish anyone, they just want the State Racing Commission to pay the money, which is based on fees charged on wagers at off-track betting facilities….

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The commission claims a mechanism was never set up for them to distribute money to the Board of Regents.

Most of Louisiana gets a bit of relief from the oppressive heat that has been plaguing the state over the past few weeks. State Climatologist Barry Keim says a cold front began moving across the state last night. He says the dry air associated with this cold front will have you almost thinking it’s fall…

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Keim says afternoon highs this week will hang around 90 degrees.

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office says the man accused of killing a state trooper near Lake Charles could be connected to another murder. Trooper Steven Vincent was assisting 54-year-old Kevin Daigle with a truck he’d driven into a ditch when the suspect shot him in the head. Sheriff Tony Mancuso says they went to the vehicle owner’s Moss Bluff home after getting a call he did not show up for work…

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He says deputies forced their way into the house and did find a male victim who they believe Daigle had been living with.

A state audit reveals the Louisiana State Racing Commission has shortchanged higher education 15-million dollars in gambling money. The Louisiana Legislative Auditor says for several years now, the commission should be sending money to the Board of Regents. Houma Representative Joe Harrison held a press conference at the State Capitol to express his disappointment with the state audit findings…

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The commission disagrees with the audit’s findings.

The Head of State Police is calling Robert Ledoux a hero for his actions following the fatal shooting of Trooper Steven Vincent. Ledoux was the motorist who stopped and wrestled the gun away from the man accused of killing Vincent, Kevin Daigle of Lake Charles. Col. Mike Edmonson says he couldn’t be prouder of Ledoux…

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Edmonson says once Ledoux got to the scene, he removed Daigle off the trooper and with the help of others, took Vincent’s handcuffs and restrained Daigle.