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LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - An EF-1 tornado was confirmed to have briefly touched down Saturday evening near U.S. 14 starting ...

Suspect arrested after Oberlin Student of the Year killed in hit-and-run ...

Kulyn Brooks Manuel, 14, was hit while crossing U.S. 165 on an electric bicycle, according to investigators.

Kulyn Brooks Manuel, 14, was hit while crossing U.S. 165 on an electric bicycle, according to investigators.

Cooler weather has returned to Southwest Louisiana this morning as temperatures have fallen into the upper 40s to near 50.

(Gray News) — Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall has died at age 95, his wife confirmed. In a Facebook post Monday, Luciana Duvall said her “beloved husband, cherished friend, and one of the greatest ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Much calmer weather is expected for the remainder of Mardi Gras, though we will see humidity ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - You may remember Michelle Trahan, who was featured in the very first Living Your Best Life segment, where she told the story of recovering from a tragic childhood. Now, she ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - All riders on Float 32 during the Krewe of Thoth parade were removed from the float Sunday (Feb. 15), after reports that riders aggressively threw beads during the parade, the New ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for Feb. 15, 2026. Armstead Omar Melanson, 27, Lake Charles: Aggravated battery; Domestic abuse; Domestic abuse aggravated ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Children brought energy to one of Southwest Louisiana’s most anticipated celebrations as Children’s Day festivities began at the Lake Charles Event Center. The celebration ...