Human trafficking at local spas? See map

with Kelly P. Kissel | Metro editor

Thanks for stopping by this afternoon. Take a look at some of our top stories:

How close might human trafficking be? See our map

A recent series of prostitution arrests could be linked to human trafficking. Lea Skene explores the recent arrests and why authorities say they could be part of a network of moving people around to work in illicit massage sites. There are five sites in southeast Baton Rouge; see our map.

Check out our check-washing story

Postal inspectors and banks are alarmed at a recent surge in check-washing, in which criminals lift the ink of checks and fill in new sets of numbers. Some bank accounts have seen checks go by totaling thousands of dollars. Elyse Carmosino talks to some of the would-be victims. 

Family had a beef with this cow

That cow that bolted from a 4H show at LSU last month has a new home. Wendy the beef cow has been shipped back to Texas. Read about her saga here.

Have a great afternoon. Stay dry as the rains head in the next few days.