Special Weather Statement Issued for Southwest Louisiana: Wind Gusts, Hail, and Flooding Risks Identified
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana — The National Weather Service in Lake Charles issued a special weather statement Wednesday afternoon, until at least 2:45 pm, alerting residents of Calcasieu Parish and neighboring areas about a cluster of strong thunderstorms. The storms,...
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Investigates Westlake Shooting on Lyons Avenue
Westlake, Louisiana – The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred around 7 p.m. on May 27 on Lyons Avenue in Westlake, resulting in one individual being hospitalized and a suspect in custody. Deputies responded after receiving a...
Fatal Crash on Louisiana Highway 14 Near Lake Charles Claims Life of One Driver and Injures Another
Lake Charles, Louisiana — Louisiana State Police Troop D is investigating a deadly two-vehicle crash that occurred shortly before 2:00 a.m. on May 24, 2025, on Louisiana Highway 14 near Linkswiller Road. The incident resulted in the death of Jacob Hummel, 25, of Lake...
Lake Charles Roadwork: US 90 Westbound Right Lane Closures Scheduled Near I-210
Lake Charles, Louisiana — Motorists traveling on U.S. Highway 90 westbound in Lake Charles should plan for intermittent right lane closures starting Wednesday, May 28, 2025, through Tuesday, June 3, 2025. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development...