About Lake Charles, Louisiana
Situated in Southwestern Louisiana, Lake Charles is a vibrant city known for its dynamic mix of entertainment, history, and natural beauty. Lake Charles is the fifth largest incorporated city in Louisiana, home to over 76,000 residents, and is the educational, cultural, and economic hub of the region, standing out proudly from the rest of Louisiana.
For more about Lake Charles, read: Lake Charles, Louisiana: A Hidden Gem of the South
Louisiana Man Charged With Armed Robbery After Allegedly Stealing a Vehicle From Someone He Met on A Social Media App
A Louisiana man has been charged with armed robbery after allegedly stealing a vehicle from someone he met on a social media app.
18-Wheeler Rollover Crash on I-10 East Near Exit 31 in Lake Charles, Authorities Asking Drivers to Avoid the Area
Lake Charles Police Department has issued an advisory for drivers to avoid I-10 eastbound near Shattuck Street (Exit 31) due to a flipped car hauler 18-wheeler.
Lake Charles OMV Announces Closure Due to COVID-19
On August 5, 2022, the Lake Charles State Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) announced that they are temporarily closed due to COVID-19 precautions.
Lake Charles Man Sentenced for Illegal Possession of Firearm After Pointing it at Someone During an Argument
A Lake Charles man has been sentenced for illegal possession of a firearm after he pointed it at someone during an argument.
West Prien Lake Road Lane Closure in Lake Charles on August 5
The southbound lane of West Prien Lake Road from the Cove Lane Roundabout to Sale Road will be closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic on August 5.
I-210 Lane Closures Scheduled to Start August 1 in Lake Charles
Louisiana DOTD announced two I-210 lane closures scheduled to start on August 1 in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Authorities in Calcasieu Parish Asking for Assistance in Lake Charles Vehicle Burglary Case
Authorities in Calcasieu Parish are asking for assistance from the public in a Lake Charles vehicle burglary that happened in late July.
Calcasieu Parish ‘Let’s Talk Drainage’ 3rd Virtual Session Scheduled, Sessions 1 & 2 Recordings Available for Viewing
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury’s Division of Engineering and Public Works, along with Calcasieu Parish Regional Watershed Management, announced the third virtual session of the four-part webinar series, “Let’s Talk Drainage”. The previous two sessions are available for viewing.
I-210 at Cove Lane in Lake Charles Reopens After July 26 Crash
The crash on I-210 at Cove Lane (Exit 3) in Lake Charles has been cleared from the roadway.