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
Results Released for July DWI Checkpoint in Lake Charles
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office has released the results of a DWI checkpoint that was conducted on July 22 in Lake Charles.
Louisiana Authorities Have Arrested 1 and are Searching for 2 Responsible for Vehicle Burglaries in Lake Charles and Moss Bluff
Authorities in Southwest Louisiana have arrested one and are searching for two responsible for vehicle burglaries in Lake Charles and Moss Bluff.
Louisiana Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Killing Pregnant Woman and Unborn Child
The Calcasieu Parish District Attorney’s Office announced that a Lake Charles man has been sentenced to a total of 40 years for manslaughter and Second Degree Feticide after killing a woman and her unborn child.
Authorities Asking for Help with Lake Charles Forklift Theft Investigation
Detectives are investigating the theft of a 2021 Doosan forklift that occurred on Highway 90 East in Lake Charles.
I-210 Westbound Broad Street Onramp in Lake Charles Closed July 25
The I-210 westbound onramp from Business US 90 (Broad Street) in Lake Charles will be closed on Monday, July 25, 2022.
Louisiana Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2019 Rape of an 11-Year-Old
A Louisiana man has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2019 rape of an 11-year-old.
Mill Street Closure in Lake Charles Starting July 20
The City of Lake Charles announced that beginning at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, the east and westbound lanes of the 1700 block of Mill Street will be closed to vehicle traffic.
Louisiana Authorities Asking for Information About Fatal Lake Charles Nightclub Shooting
Louisiana authorities are asking for information about a fatal Lake Charles nightclub shooting.
Louisiana Man Arrested After Allegedly Striking Victim in the Head and Stealing their Wallet During an Argument
A Lake Charles, Louisiana man has been arrested after allegedly striking a victim in the head and stealing their wallet during an argument.