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Dozens of folks within 26 states are battling with salmonella after an outbreak in ground turkey.  Fox NewsRadio's Jennifer Keiper gives the latest updates on what the FDA knows, and she has some

It's almost time!  Students with Lafayette Parish Public Schools will be heading back for their first day of classes on August the 15th, and there at least a few topics that always generate questions from parents and students each year.

Tonight in New Iberia, State Senator Freddie Mills along with State Representatives Simone Champagne and Taylor Barras will be holding a public hearing to discuss the affects of the Jefferson Island Storage and Hub on the Aquifer.

Lafayette City Parish President Joey Durel was answering questions about his proposed budget which council members are answering questions about during their annual budget hearings.

KPEL's first guest of the day on "Mornings With Ken & Bernie".  Todd Starnes from Fox NewsRadio joined the duo to talk about this story, and what is known about the troops.

Yesterday, some members of Louisiana's Congressional delegation said "yes" to the legislation aimed at avoiding a default, while others said they just could not vote for the measure.  Jeff Landry was one of the Congressman who did not agree with passing the measure.

The United States House of Representatives yesterday took what some say was a crucial vote for the future of our country yesterday.  Others disagree, but for different reasons.  The House voted 269 to 161 for a deal to prevent a default crisis.  7th District Congressman Charles Boustany explains why he voted in favor of the measure.

Each year, Lafayette is one of 15,000 communities across America who participate in the "National Night Out Against Crime".  Lafayette Police Corporal Paul Mouton says the event is an effort to shore up crime prevention and more. Mouton says this year's National Night out for Lafayette will once again be held at Girard Park, but there are similar celebrations in Broussard and Duson... Re

The date for the U.S. defaulting is drawing near.  7th District Congressman Charles Boustany says the plan by GOP Speaker of the House  John Boehner is the best option for right now.

Lafayette City Parish President Joey Durel was in for another edition of "Lafayette Live" as part of "Mornings With Ken & Bernie".  Durel received several calls this morning about traffic along with other issues.

It was another hot topic Wednesday on today's edition of "Winging It Wednesday" with panelists Warren Caudle, Mike Stagg and Anthony Emmons dealing with the possible default, fracking and more.

Both President Obama and House Speaker John Boehner gave their thoughts last night to the public on what is happening with the ongoing negotiations over whether or not to raise the debt ceiling.  Dr. John Sutherlin answered plenty of questions and shared his views.

This morning Dr. John Sutherlin joined KPEL "Mornings With Ken & Bernie" as co-host while Ken Romero is out on vacation.  Sutherlin spoke about a story from Fox News where a Louisiana couple is being sued by their association over a sign supporting their son.

Mike Stagg, the democratic panelist on Winging It Wednesday's joined "Mornings With Ken & Bernie" as co-host for Ken Romero today.  Stagg started to talk about the state of education, charter shools and more.

The Healing House is a local organization that helps young children through teens learn to deal with the death of a parent or sibling.  Their "Marini 2011" fundraiser continues.

In our continued coverage of the Rand McNally, "Best Of The Road" Competition, KPEL announced yesterday that Lafayette claimed the first place price in the "Best Food" category.

It was a very informative and opinionated "Mornings With Ken & Bernie" today as U-L Monroe Political Science Professor Dr. John Sutherlin talked about how this year's political season is shaping up.

It's called the "Cut, Cap and Balance" bill, and Lafayette Congressman Charles Boustany says he believes this vote will be passed by the House of Representatives today, but he says it will not pass in the U.S. Senate.

A Colorado woman was arrested for allegedly grabbing the breast of a TSA agent. Todd Starnes of Fox Newsradio tells Bernadette Lee and Ken Romero of "Mornings With Ken & Bernie" that 61-year-old Yukari Mihamae was arrested last week for "squeezing and twisting" the breast of an agent.

The Healing House continues their fundraising efforts in a different way.  They have several local places competing to get the designation of "Best Martini".  Participants can vote by giving a dollar for each time they would like to vote for a particle martini.