A recall of 46-thousand Cube hatchbacks is underway by Nissan. The automaker is taking the action because the vehicles leak too much fuel during rear-end crashes. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration notes the 2009 and 2010 model year Cubes failed rear crash tests. The agency said that the fuel leaks could result in a fire if there was any sort of spark or ignition source near the crash. Dealers will install a special protector that attaches to the gas recirculation tube.

Kellogg Company is implementing a voluntary recall of certain breakfast cereals due to an uncharacteristic off-flavor and smell coming from the liner in the package. Only products with the letters "KN" following the Better If Used Before Date are included in the recall.

Mcneil Consumer Healthcare Recalls Four Product Lots of Benadryl® Allergy Ultratab™ Tablets, 100 Count, and One Product Lot of Extra Strength Tylenol® Rapid Release Gels, 50 Count.

Lt. Governor's  campaign to insist the White House and U.S. Department of Interior shorten a six-month moratorium on offshore drilling that will have a devastating effect on Louisiana’s families, businesses, and local and state economies.

The Gulf Acadiana Fund, the South Louisiana Recovery Fund and the Iberia Parish Oil Spill Relief Fund will make emergency grants in the short-term and address the long-term economic, environmental and cultural effects of the Gulf Oil Disaster . 

McDonald's is recalling 12-million drinking glasses with Shrek on them after the Feds found them tainted with a toxic heavy metal. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the glasses contain cadmium, which can badly damage children's kidneys, lungs and bones and is also a carcinogen. McDonald's volunteered to recall the glasses. McDonald's is asking consumers to immediately stop using the glass out of an abundance of caution. For additional information, contact McDonald's toll-free at (800) 244-6227 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.mcdonalds.com.

The company is recalling one-point-seven million dishwashers. A notice issued today by the Consumer Product Safety Commission says an electrical failure in the appliance heating element can pose a serious fire hazard. There haven't been any reports of injuries. 

Blacksmith Brands and FDA notified healthcare professionals and patients about a nationwide recall of all lots of four PediaCare children's products. Products involved are:

PediaCare Multi-Symptom Cold 4oz.UPC# 3 0045-0556-05 9
PediaCare Long Acting Cough 4oz. UPC# 3 0045-0465-04 7
PediaCare Decongestant 4oz. UPC# 3 0045-0554-04 8
PediaCare Allergy and Cold 4oz. UPC# 3 0045-0552-04 4
 

Hewlett Packard has expanded its battery recall.  HP and the battery manufacturers believe that certain battery packs shipped in some notebook PC products may pose a potential safety hazard to customers. The batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard.

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In 2001, the Lafayette City-Parish Council adopted a water conservation ordinance aimed at combating low water pressure during peak hours (late afternoon and evening). The ordinance applies only to automated watering systems and sprinklers, not hand-held hose watering.  The enforcement of the ordinance is May 1 through September 30 of each year.  Customers using water from the LUS system must comply including wholesale users (Youngsville, Broussard, Milton, Scott, Water District North and Water District South).   

The recording industry wants to impose a performance tax that would financially hurt local radio stations, stifle new artists and harm the listening public who rely on free local radio. Learn more about this issue and how it may affect what you will be able to hear on local radio stations.

Recently, Toyota announced safety recalls that cover some of its models. Recall campaigns address conditions related to the accelerator pedal.  Click to see a list of vehicles affected and what to do if yours is on the list.

The new Louisiana Sex Offender Registry is up and running.  Type in a Louisiana address and see a map of nearby sex offenders.

If you'd like to let your elected officials know what you think, here's where to find out who they are and how to contact them. Click Here.

 The First Lady of Louisiana is conncecting kids' curiosity with answers- and lesson plans- in science and math. 

Something on your mind regarding state government?  Email Governor Bobby Jindal and let him know your thoughts, click here.

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Do you have an item that isn't working right, or a user manual is giving you unclear instructions on assembly or operation?  Click below to get directions on how to get a real live human being on the line!

Did you know that you can download audiobooks for free from the Lafayette Parish Public Library? 

Crime Statistis from Lafayette, Broussard, Carencro, Duson, Scott and Youngsville police departments.   The information allows residents to compare crime between municipalities and includes council districts and police and sheriff's patrol zones. 

Area police departments are participating in the "A Child is Missing" Program to alert citizens of a missing child or disabled or elderly person during the first crucial hours of disappearance.  Click "read more" below, then on the "Add Your Number" button to enroll your phone.