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
Lake Charles Man Arrested On Child Pornography Charges Following Federal Investigation
Lake Charles, Louisiana - A 20-year-old Lake Charles man faces multiple charges related to child sexual abuse material following a months-long investigation by Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office detectives. Cedric Borel Jr. of Lake Charles, Louisiana, was arrested on...
All I-210 Bridge Lanes to Open For Labor Day Weekend; Lighting Repair Work to End September 8
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has released an updated schedule for upcoming lane closures on Interstate 210 westbound as crews work to repair lighting infrastructure damaged during Hurricane Laura. The updated...
Lake Charles Drivers Again Face Severe Delays On I-10, I-210, And US 171
Lake Charles, Louisiana - Westbound and northbound traffic routes out of Lake Charles are again experiencing severe congestion on Wednesday afternoon, with multiple major roadways reduced to near-standstill conditions as of 3:30 p.m. The Louisiana Department of...
Lake Charles Drivers Face I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge Lane Closure for Maintenance August 27
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced a right lane closure on Interstate 10’s Calcasieu River Bridge westbound, between mileposts 27.5 and 29.5 in Lake Charles. The closure will take place from 8 a.m....
Lake Charles Utility Roadwork to Affect US 90 Business Southbound Traffic August 26-27
Lake Charles, Louisiana - Lake Charles drivers can expect partial lane closures along U.S. 90 Business southbound as utility work is scheduled from Tuesday, August 26 through Wednesday, August 27, 2025. The right lane will be closed daily from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,...
More Westlake Closures, Detours, and Height Restrictions Announced for I-10 Bridge Project Set to Begin August 28
Westlake, Louisiana - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced the imminent closure of Exit 27 on Interstate 10 West in Calcasieu Parish, effective Thursday, August 28, 2025. This major closure is required to facilitate the...
Lane Closures Announced for LA 14 in Lake Charles: Pavement and Curb Repairs Planned Through October 2025
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced alternating lane closures along LA 14 northbound between Power Center Parkway and East Prien Lake Road in Lake Charles, beginning Monday, August 25, 2025, and continuing...
Lake Charles Man Faces Multiple Charges After Allegedly Firing Weapon at Law Enforcement
Lake Charles, Louisiana - A Lake Charles man was arrested on August 18 following an armed incident that resulted in shots being fired at police officers and a response from law enforcement. Officers were called to the 1900 block of 9th Street around 5:38 p.m. after...
Lake Charles College Street Closure: Detours Announced For Drivers Until Late September
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced a full closure affecting both eastbound and westbound lanes of College Street at the Texas Street intersection in Lake Charles, Louisiana, starting Friday, August 22,...