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Caddo Animal Services warns of rise in deadly disease
Caddo Parish Animal Services is reporting a rise in distemper — a deadly disease carried by raccoons and transmitted to dogs.
Father of shooting victim calls for end of violence in Natchitoches
It’s been five months since Calvin Lyons’ daughter’s life dramatically changed in an instant.
Louisiana State Police gives warning about Super Bowl drinking and driving
Authorities used drunk goggles to show how much drinking can impair your ability to drive.
Shreveport joins #9pmROUTINE crime-fighting campaign
It uses a law enforcement agency’s social media platforms to remind people to lock up for the night
Shreveport man alleges a prized gun was stolen
He now advises people to take extra precaution before leaving a firearm unattended
There are multiple means of getting weather warnings
The Shreveport NWR transmitter, which is temporarily out of service, is not the only way to learn about potentially deadly storms
CASA looking for volunteers to work with abused, neglected children
They get to know the children and can advocate for what’s in the best interest of the children
Caddo Sheriff’s Office welcomes new, four-legged deputy
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office welcomed its newest, four-legged deputy to his handler Thursday morning.
Coyotes prompt warning from Marshall, Texas, police
Their message specifically is directed at pet owners and parents of small children; supervision, they say, could be critical
Residents want city to address abandoned properties
These eyesores lessen their property values and make their neighborhoods unattractive for future development, they say
Dudley DeBosier offering codes for free Uber rides on New Year’s Eve
Dudley DeBosier Injury Lawyers in Baton Rouge is offering free Uber rides home on New Year’s Eve in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Shreveport.
Deadly shootings spur places of worship to allow guns
Caddo has trained 350-55 congregations in 2 years; and there are many more to go
So when can you legally shoot fireworks?
The answer to that question depends upon where you are
Troopers running checkpoint Saturday night in Bossier
The fight against drunken and otherwise impaired driving already is underway well before New Year’s Eve
Tips to keep you from becoming a target after Christmas
Before you put those boxes on the curb, watch 9News at 10 for how your trash could make you a target.
Shreveport crime rate dropping; some think it’s rising
New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Shreveport rank as 4th, 5th and 8th deadliest cities in U.S., respectively
Parents warned of free child safety kit scams
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is alerting parents to a scam involving nonexistent child safety kits being offered free of charge.
LSU adding bike lanes to improve safety on campus
LSU is adding more bike lanes to campus in its attempt to make a safer campus for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Police identify most dangerous places for pedestrians
North Market and Highways 1 and 71 are the most common places for pedestrian accidents in Shreveport, police say
How to set up two-factor authentication on popular apps, services
Two-factor authentication could prevent you from becoming a victim of cyberattacks.
Family says hackers accessed a Ring camera in their 8-year-old daughter’s room
The Ring camera was only up for four days in the girls’ room before the family says someone found a way to manipulate it, turning the security device into a room of horror.
Caddo unveils safety features on new school buses
As the holiday break nears, the Caddo Parish School District is unveiling a series of new buses hitting the streets - with a goal of shifting safety into higher gear.
Large drug shipment found in bin in house’s driveway
The illegal cargo was seized earlier this week in Shreveport’s Broadmoor Terrace neighborhood
SFD offers safety tips as temperatures begin to drop
The Shreveport Fire Department says from October to February is when the department responds to more fires within the city.
Louisiana State Police urge drivers to slow down in work zones
Trooper Brent Hardy with Louisiana State Police said one of their work units was hit by a drunk driver while working a striping detail.
Smoke detector safety
The easiest way to keep your family safe is to have a working smoke detector according to Shreveport Fire Chief Keith Murray.
CPSO offers safety tips for children this Halloween
On Thursday night neighborhoods across the ArkLaTex will be full of kids in costumes enjoying Halloween — but the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office wants to make sure kids are safe this year.
DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office rolls out new app
Sheriff Jayson Richardson says they spent the past six months designing this app
Local group aims to educate first responders when encountering children with autism
Local group aims to educate first responders when encountering children with autism
DeSoto Parish Schools purchases more AEDs after football player collapses at game
The district then decided to purchase more than 10 AEDs that will go in places like gyms and field houses for their schools.
CDC says Louisiana leading region with flu-like patient visits
We’re not even halfway into flu season and Louisiana has found a way to lead in the numbers.
Halloween: Is the holiday dying out in Shreveport?
Throughout the city, several neighborhoods have no homes decorated for the holiday
East Texas high school senior arrested over threat
The 17-year-old has been charged as an adult
THE INVESTIGATORS: More than 1,800 weapon-related incidents reported in 2018 in La. schools
It’s a scary situation that has become all too common. As weapons show up in schools more frequently across the country, the 9News Investigators have learned 1,833 weapon-related incidents were reported in schools across Louisiana in 2018.
Shreve Memorial Library hosting domestic violence awareness programs this month
October is the National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Shreve Memorial Library is doing their part by hosting programs for the community.
BPSO academy offers inside look at recruit training
On “Chemical Day,” recruits are exposed to tear gas then sprayed in the face with pepper spray before tackling obstacles
New device helps prevent infant hot car deaths
The eClip, created by Elepho, Inc. pairs with your smartphone and sends you an alert if you leave the car with your child still in the backseat.
Elysian Fields parents say bullying drove their 11-year-old daughter to her death
Elysian Fields parents say bullying drove 11 year old daughter to her death
CPSO rolls out new uniforms for deputies
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office recently purchased new uniforms, buying 80 vests for their patrol deputies.
How to protect kids from kidnappers, predators, sex traffickers
At least one child victim of human trafficking from the age of 13-14 is rescued every month in Northwest Louisiana.
Bossier Parish firefighters host Fire and Life Safety Open Houses Saturday
“You drive past the fire station everyday," said Haughton Fire Chief Jimmy Holland. “You see the big red trucks, but you really don’t know the inner workings of what’s going on so it gives you an opportunity to come out and look through the rooms. “(You can) see where the guys live, see what they do
SFD looking for ways to protect firefighters, medics
In emergencies, first responders often can encounter acts of verbal and/or physical violence
Police catch alleged purse snatcher
The woman was accosted Thursday in the 5800 block of Line Avenue in Shreveport
Burn bans in the ArkLaTex
Here are bans on outdoor burning in the ArkLaTex. Bookmark this page to keep track of when burn bans are issued and lifted.
Caddo sheriff lobbies for Ben Raymond to be police chief
He encourages mayor to consider Raymond along with 3 candidates who have been recommended
Many US women say 1st sexual experience was forced in teens
The results were published Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Rise in quality of childcare in East Texas attributed to Texas Rising Star certification
The certification is offered to quality care that exceeds the state’s minimum childcare licensing standards.
Forum to focus on safety of churches, daycare centers
Gathering particularly geared toward congregations, others that lack paid security services
How a concert near summer’s end can lead to change
To many who gathered for the inaugural Labor Day Jamz concert, it has the potential to be far more.
Gov. Edwards announces initiative to improve responses to incidents that threaten school safety
Governor John Bel Edwards joined Louisiana State Police Superintendent Col. Kevin Reeves at Neville High School in Monroe, Louisiana to announce funding for all K-12 schools in Louisiana to begin using the RAVE Mobile Safety App that will better alert authorities to emergencies on campuses.
Report ranks the safest places to live in the U.S.
Minden is the third safest city in Louisiana, it says
Caddo school bus drivers describe challenges of job, respond to parents’ complaints about schedules
Several Caddo Parish school bus drivers spoke with KSLA News 12′s Domonique Benn to address some parents' complaints.
KSLA Cafe’: Bullying & Suicide
Bullying and cyberbullying can be difficult, especially when it's happening to you.
Metro Aviation partners with Acadian Air Med to operate Life Air Rescue
Through this partnership Life Air Rescue will transition to an instrument flight rules program which will enable Life Air Rescue to safely conduct transports in weather.
Keeping You Safe: Tips for children & parents heading back-to-school
The end of summer tends to means one thing for many kids and parents: School is back in session and it's time to proceed with caution.
New scam ‘hires’ you to be a secret shopper, aims to steal money from you
A new scam tries to convince people they've been hired for a secret shopping job before stealing money from victims.
Bossier deputy injured in school zone back at work for new year
Back in January, Bossier Deputy Daniel Golden was directing traffic outside of Platt Elementary School when he was hit by a car.
What every parent should know: Secret Codes, Social Media and Sexting Acronyms
Parents need to know the ins and outs of all the apps, sites and terms that are "hot" right now.
Several children’s products recalled this summer
A.G. Jeff Landry wants to remind parents of summer safety recalls.
How to keep your child safe in sports
KSLA News 12 is keeping you safe with what you need to know to protect young athletes.
Keeping You Safe: Back to School Immunizations
Keeping You Safe: Back to School Immunizations
Child immunization schedules & free vaccination dates
According to the CDC, on-time vaccination throughout childhood is essential because it helps provide immunity before children are exposed to potentially life-threatening diseases.