| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Good morning and thanks for joining us. Here are some of today's top headlines. 'Sad' scene: Saturday started with bleak news out of River Ridge, where a man killed his wife and toddler and injured his two other daughters in a spasm of domestic gun violence. Michelle Hunter and Alex Lubben have the story. Prepping pipes, wrapping roses: People across the metro area are preparing for a freezing, icy — and likely snowy — start to the week. Jeff Adelson and Alex Lubben bring you up to speed on what to expect. Falling down: What does the recent spate of partially collapsed buildings tell us about infrastructure in New Orleans? Sophie Kasakove looks for answers. Thanks for reading. Check back throughout the day for more news, entertainment and sports from The Times-Picayune. Chad | 