Paleontologists have discovered the tracks of a giant — the fossilized footprints of T. rex. Plus, solar "superflares" and the brain benefits of reading in this week's Short Wave science news roundup.
News From KEDM
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The LO Sister Conference 2026 finished up its Sept. 11 – Sept. 12, 2026, weekend that soared into more than a million dollars in economic impact for Ouachita Parish. -
A federal criminal complaint was filed charging Josue Perez, 18, who had resided in Lafayette, with Possession of Child Pornography. -
A federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Fernando Mejia, residing in Leesville, with Possession of a Firearm by an Alien. -
An Abbeville man and a Broussard man were both sentenced on child pornography charges.
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The City of Monroe received official notice from Governor Jeff Landry reappointing Timothy Williams as Fire Chief of the Monroe Fire Department
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News From NPR
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Neil Young talks to NPR about his reflective 50th studio album, Second Song, out Sept. 18. -
Human rights experts commissioned by the U.N. say they have found "reasonable grounds" to believe the U.S. committed war crimes in Iran, including a strike on a school in the southern city of Minab. -
Asian nations began pilot voyages over a decade ago to find routes to Europe and the Middle East that were faster and less vulnerable to chokepoints. The ongoing war has added impetus to those efforts.
The Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center expands in collaboration with Kalogon, a leading manufacturer of smart seating solutions.
Doug Duffey & B.A.D.D. performed at the Rhythm & Relief Concert for KEDM. These talented musicians wowed the crowd with their energy and passion as they volunteered their time and skills to support public radio.
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St. Francis Foundation
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The St. Francis Foundation will be holding a raffle for two cars until Midnight on September 25, 2026.
Information about what's happening at KEDM.
National Headlines
- 'American Scoundrel' traces Roy Cohn's playbook from McCarthyism to Trump
- D.C. airspace is complicated. Experts say Trump's arch would add one more risk
- Head Start got her out of homelessness. Trump proposal threatens that help for others
- A Sikh truck driver is stabbed amid a rise in anti-South Asian rhetoric
- People's houses are collapsing into the ocean. FEMA gives them no other option
