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KPEL 96.5
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![Missing Woman, Children Found Safe [UPDATE]](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/05/Clyde-Colby-Louviere-KATC.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Missing Woman, Children Found Safe [UPDATE]
The woman and two four-year-olds went missing while riding four-wheelers Sunday.
![Lafayette Police Looking For Two Missing Children [UPDATE]](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/05/missing-kids.png?w=980&q=75)
Lafayette Police Looking For Two Missing Children [UPDATE]
The Naquin children have been found safe and sound in New Orleans.
![Bicyclist In Critical Condition Following Vehicle Crash](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/05/RS5209_161860042-scr.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bicyclist In Critical Condition Following Vehicle Crash
A bicyclist is in critical condition at a local hospital after colliding with a vehicle Thursday afternoon in Lafayette.
The accident happened at the intersection of Camellia Boulevard and Johnston Street, snarling traffic at the busy intersection for more than an hour while Lafayette police investigated...
![‘Gwen’s Bill’ Would Bar Bail In Felony Domestic Abuse Cases](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/04/Louisiana-Legislature.jpg?w=980&q=75)
‘Gwen’s Bill’ Would Bar Bail In Felony Domestic Abuse Cases
Attorney Gary Evans said "Gwen's Law" would give the victim an opportunity to plea for her life.
![Cigarette Littering Bill Headed To Jindal For Signature](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/11/cigarette-smoker-getty.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Cigarette Littering Bill Headed To Jindal For Signature
The bill increases fines for litterers.
![Proposal Would Allow Student Surveys On Sexual Behaviors](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/05/RS3183_84522197-scr.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Proposal Would Allow Student Surveys On Sexual Behaviors
Louisiana ranks near the top when it comes to high rates of teen pregnancy and teens contracting sexually transmitted diseases.
![Innocent Man Freed After 34 Years In Prison](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2011/11/Angola-State-Prison-Wikipedia-User-WhisperToMe.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Innocent Man Freed After 34 Years In Prison
Detectives and prosecutors intentionally withheld evidence that proved the man was innocent.
![Execution Secrecy Bill Advances](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/10/prison-bars-e1461706432371.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Execution Secrecy Bill Advances
The legislation stems back to the problem the Department of Corrections is having getting drugs used in lethal injections.
![New Iberia Man Dies In Car Crash](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/10/Louisiana-Highway-Credit-Comstock-78052859.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New Iberia Man Dies In Car Crash
A 65-year-old New Iberia man is dead after a single-vehicle crash Saturday night.
![Man In New Iberia Standoff Identified](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/10/Crime-Scene-Tape-3-iStock.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Man In New Iberia Standoff Identified
A SWAT team was called out Friday night after gunfire was reported.
![Accused Video Voyeur Suing LSU For Harsh Punishment](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/07/iphone1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Accused Video Voyeur Suing LSU For Harsh Punishment
The accused found a dormitory's resident adviser having sex with a student and posted evidence online.
![Mexican Imports Hurting US Sugar Industry](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/10/Sugarcane-Flickr-User-USDAgov.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Mexican Imports Hurting US Sugar Industry
Sugar subsidized by the Mexican government has cut the price of raw sugar in half since 2011.
![FBI Investigating Racist Vandalism In Plaquemines Parish](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/10/Crime-Scene-Tape-3-iStock.jpg?w=980&q=75)
FBI Investigating Racist Vandalism In Plaquemines Parish
A noose and the words "White Power" were found on a cement levee embankment.
![Bill Allowing Optometrists To Perform Eye Surgeries Advances](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/05/RS4014_06-scr.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bill Allowing Optometrists To Perform Eye Surgeries Advances
Supporters of the bill say the proposal is about giving the people of Louisiana better access to eye-care services.
![Senate Committee Advances Abortion Bill](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/04/Louisiana-Legislature.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Senate Committee Advances Abortion Bill
Monroe Rep. Katrina Jackson said her legislation is about the safety of Louisiana's women.
![Bill To Allow Immediate Divorce In Abuse Cases Advances](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/01/Divorce1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bill To Allow Immediate Divorce In Abuse Cases Advances
There was some discussion that a spouse might claim a protective order to get divorced faster even if there is no evidence of domestic abuse.
![12-Year-Old Shoots At Baton Rouge School Bus](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/04/School-Bus-2-KPEL-photo-630x304.jpg?w=980&q=75)
12-Year-Old Shoots At Baton Rouge School Bus
None of the 39 student passengers was injured.
![Senators To Vote On Keystone Pipeline](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/05/477136569.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Senators To Vote On Keystone Pipeline
U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu said the measure will need 60 votes to pass.
![Senate Committee OKs Upping TOPS Requirements](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2011/04/UL-Lafayette-Martin-Hall.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Senate Committee OKs Upping TOPS Requirements
The bill would raise the minimum GPA to qualify for TOPS from 2.5 to 2.75.
![KPEL Wants You To Celebrate Mother’s Day!](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/05/1439958452.jpg?w=980&q=75)
KPEL Wants You To Celebrate Mother’s Day!
Kids, don't know what to get your mom for Mother's Day. Dads, want to make mom feel extra special? Or moms, do you just want to avoid all the pomp and circumstance and take care of things yourself?