Iowa, Louisiana Detectives Link Jefferson Parish Jail Inmate to Assault Investigation
Iowa, Louisiana - Police in Iowa, Louisiana, have released more information regarding an aggravated assault with a firearm that occurred on August 3, 2025, at the Pilot Truck Stop. According to the Iowa Police Department, officers responded to a report of an incident...
Calcasieu Parish: Iowa Police Seek Public’s Help After Aggravated Assault With Firearm
Iowa, Louisiana - The Iowa Police Department is asking the public to help identify a suspect in an aggravated assault with a firearm that occurred in Iowa, Louisiana, on August 3, noting the individual should be considered armed and dangerous. The department is asking...
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...
US 165 Lane Closures Near Iowa, Louisiana Set for Bridge Removal Project
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced lane closures on US 165 in Calcasieu and Jefferson Davis parishes near Iowa, Louisiana. The left lanes of both northbound and southbound US Highway 165, at...
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...
Lake Charles Man Receives Suspended Sentence for Check Forgery Scheme
Lake Charles, Louisiana — David K. Ware, a 49-year-old Lake Charles resident, was sentenced to a suspended prison term after pleading guilty to two counts of forgery, according to court records released Tuesday. Judge Bobby Holmes handed down the sentence on April 10,...
April 18-20, 2025: Your Ultimate Guide to Easter Weekend Events in Lake Charles & Southwest Louisiana
Exciting Weekend Events in Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana: April 18–20 Looking for things to do in Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana this weekend? Whether you're in the mood for live music, family-friendly activities, or delicious brunches, the weekend of...
Louisiana DOTD Announces Three Nights of I-10 Closures for US 165 Overpass Project
IOWA, LA — Motorists traveling on Interstate 10 near Iowa, Louisiana, should prepare for nightly lane closures as crews perform temporary diversion work on the highway. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced that both eastbound and...
Calcasieu Parish Authorities Apprehend Suspect From Iowa in Dirt Bike Theft Ring in Lake Charles
Lake Charles, Louisiana - A 22-year-old Iowa, Louisiana resident has been arrested following an investigation into the theft of multiple dirt bikes from a Lake Charles business, according to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office (CPSO). Jaquaileen L. Victorian of...