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Republicans promised health care negotiations after the shutdown, but Democrats are wary

2025-11-13T21:03:00-05:00November 13th, 2025|News, WDSU|

Now that the government shutdown is over, House and Senate Republicans say they'll negotiate with Democrats on whether to extend COVID-era tax credits that help tens of millions of Americans afford their health care premiums.   

Goats on the go: ‘Free goat walks’ provide a neighborhood with a quirky mental health escape

2025-11-13T20:44:00-05:00November 13th, 2025|News, WDSU|

In one Idaho neighborhood, stress relief comes with hooves, horns, and a leash — meet the goats who are changing the mood block by block.   

‘We gotta get out of here’ 911 calls from Smitty’s Supply explosion detail chaotic response

2025-11-13T19:10:00-05:00November 13th, 2025|News, WDSU|

Newly released 911 calls and records reveal the chaotic response to the August explosion at Smitty's Supply in Roseland.   

Delayed benefits, canceled flights, missing data: Shutdown ends, but chaos lingers

2025-11-13T18:11:00-05:00November 13th, 2025|News, WDSU|

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history has ended, but federal workers and agencies are still grappling with the aftermath, including delayed payments and disrupted services.   

New Orleans City Park officer arrested, accused of trying to impregnate a minor

2025-11-13T17:35:00-05:00November 13th, 2025|News, WDSU|

According to Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill's office, Clarence Lee Evans, 45, is accused of traveling to St. Landry Parish on two different occasions to meet with a minor.   

Full SNAP benefits will return to Louisiana. Some will get extra, Gov. Jeff Landry says.

2025-11-13T17:30:00-05:00November 13th, 2025|Advocate, News|

With the end of the federal shutdown, those who get Louisiana SNAP benefits will see their full benefit amount. The elderly and disabled will see a little extra in November.   

A man stabbed a woman to death, then set himself on fire, Baton Rouge police say

2025-11-13T17:15:00-05:00November 13th, 2025|Advocate, News|

Stasy Charles, 23, was found lying in a parking lot suffering from life-threatening stab wounds. She was transported to a hospital where she died from her wounds.   

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