One Dead in Iowa, Louisiana Shooting: Calcasieu Parish Detectives Investigating
Iowa, Louisiana - Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Thursday morning in Iowa, Louisiana. The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office (CPSO) was contacted by the Iowa Police Department to assist in the investigation. According to officials, the...
Louisiana Alleged Drunk Driver Charged with Vehicular Homicide After Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Lake Charles
Lake Charles, Louisiana - A Lake Charles man is facing serious charges including vehicular homicide following a deadly two-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a motorcyclist in Calcasieu Parish last week. On March 24, 2025, a collision between a Ford Ranger pickup...
Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana Gear Up for Vibrant Weekend of Music, Art, and Culture March 21, 22, and 23
Lake Charles, Louisiana - Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana are set to host a diverse array of cultural events this weekend, offering residents and visitors alike numerous opportunities to engage with local arts, music, and community activities. From Friday, March...
Iowa Louisiana Police Department Issues Scam Alert to Residents Regarding Fraudulent Phone Calls
Iowa, Louisiana - The Iowa, Louisiana Police Department has issued an important warning to residents about an alarming trend in phone scams targeting individuals within the community. The department has reported that scammers are posing as law enforcement officials,...
Severe Weather Expected in Louisiana Saturday; Southwest Louisiana Under Marginal Risk
Lake Charles, Louisiana - A significant severe weather outbreak is anticipated across the Deep South this Saturday, with a particular focus on the potential for large and violent tornadoes. Meteorologists are urging residents to remain vigilant throughout the day, as...
Iowa, Louisiana Lane Closure on I-10 Eastbound Scheduled for March 20, 2025
Iowa, Louisiana – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) has announced a temporary closure affecting the left lane of Interstate 10 Eastbound. This lane closure will take place from Mile Marker 43.8 to Mile Marker 46 on Thursday, March 20,...
Traffic Stop Near Lake Charles Leads to Major Cocaine Seizure on I-10 in Calcasieu Parish
Lake Charles, Louisiana - On March 7, at approximately 10:00 a.m., detectives from the Combined Anti-Drug Task Force (C.A.T. Team) Criminal Patrol Unit initiated a traffic stop on a sport utility vehicle (SUV) traveling eastbound on Interstate 10 near mile marker 41...
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Calcasieu Parish
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Central Calcasieu Parish in Southwest Louisiana, effective until 10:30 PM CST. The warning comes as meteorologists have tracked a severe thunderstorm...
Louisiana Lane Closure Announced on I-10 Eastbound Near Iowa in Calcasieu Parish
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced a temporary lane closure on Interstate 10 Eastbound that will affect drivers in the area. The left lane will be closed from Mile Marker 43.8 to Mile Marker 46...