I-10 Lane Closures Near Vinton, Louisiana Scheduled for Bridge Construction June 31 – August 5
Vinton, Louisiana – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced significant lane closures on Interstate 10 in both directions at the Coone Gully Bridge, located at mile marker 9.5 near Vinton, Louisiana. The closures are needed to...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch and Tornado Watch in Effect for Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana Monday, June 9
Lake Charles, Louisiana — The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Lake Charles and the surrounding communities in Southwest Louisiana, effective until 7 a.m. A Tornado Watch is also active during this period as a line of...
Vinton Man Arrested in Calcasieu Parish Trailer and Tractor Theft and Burglary Investigation
Vinton, Louisiana — A Vinton man faces several felony charges after a series of thefts and burglaries in the Starks and Vinton areas, according to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office (CPSO). Detectives say a stolen utility trailer reported on April 21 led to an...
Severe Weather Threatens Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana: Tornadoes, Flooding, and Damaging Winds Possible
Lake Charles, Louisiana — Residents across Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana are facing a heightened risk of severe weather this afternoon and tonight, as forecast models point to increased probabilities of tornadoes, flash flooding, and damaging winds throughout...