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 Department Completes $8.09 Million Lake Charles I-210 Bridge Lighting Upgrade
Lake Charles, Louisiana — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced the substantial completion of an $8.09 million lighting upgrade project on Interstate 210, marking a significant infrastructure improvement for the Lake Charles area....
Fatal Louisiana Interstate-10 Truck Crash Near Iowa Kills Two Commercial Vehicle Occupants
Iowa, Louisiana - Two people died Tuesday morning when their commercial truck crashed and caught fire on Interstate-10 East near Iowa, Louisiana, according to state police. The crash and lane closures were published in a previous article. Louisiana State Police Troop...
Iowa Louisiana I-10 Crash Cleared From Roadway After Backing Up Traffic To Lake Charles, Closing Eastbound Lanes
Update: This crash has been cleared from the roadway. An article including more details of the crash has been published. Original: Iowa, Louisiana - A serious crash on Interstate 10 eastbound near Iowa, Louisiana, has created severe traffic congestion that has...
Lake Charles To Host 9/11 Memorial Rededication Ceremony And First Responder Salute On Patriots Day
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The City of Lake Charles will commemorate Patriots Day on Thursday, September 11, with a 9/11 Memorial Rededication Ceremony and Salute to First Responders beginning at 8 a.m. The public ceremony will include a flag-raising and mark the...
Lake Charles Fatal Crash Leaves One Dead, Juvenile In Critical Condition On East McNeese Street
Lake Charles, Louisiana - A fatal multi-vehicle crash in Lake Charles on Friday morning left one person dead and a juvenile in critical condition, according to the Lake Charles Police Department. Officers responded to the crash at 6:26 a.m. on September 5, 2025, in...
City of Lake Charles Issues Public Notice of Plans for $91 Million Wastewater Rehabilitation Project Across Multiple Flood Risk Areas
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The City of Lake Charles has announced plans for a comprehensive wastewater system rehabilitation project spanning multiple areas within federally designated floodplains, using Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery funding. The...
Lake Charles Drug Conspiracy Leads To Five Arrests At Calcasieu Correctional Center
Lake Charles, Louisiana - A coordinated drug smuggling operation targeting the Calcasieu Correctional Center has resulted in the arrest of five individuals, including two Lake Charles residents and three current inmates, following an investigation by the Combined...
Lake Charles Hwy 397 I-10 Overpass Closure Begins Saturday For Roadway Repairs
Lake Charles, Louisiana - Lake Charles motorists will encounter significant traffic disruptions this weekend as the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development implements a full closure of the Interstate 10 overpass on LA 397. The closure will begin at 12...
Interstate 10 West Lane Closure In Lake Charles and Westlake Scheduled For September 4-5
Westlake, Louisiana, and Lake Charles, Louisiana - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced a temporary lane closure on Interstate 10 West that will affect traffic between Lake Charles and Westlake during overnight hours this week. The...