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
Arrest Made in Child Exploitation Case in Calcasieu Parish: Man Custody for Alleged Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana - On May 31, detectives from the Special Victims Unit at the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office received a report about inappropriate conduct involving a minor. Detectives were informed during the investigation that Leeroy S. Hymel III, aged...
Date Scheduled For Implosion of Former Capital One Tower in Lake Charles: What to Expect on Implosion Day
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The city of Lake Charles is preparing for a major demolition project as the Hertz Tower, formerly known as the Capital One Tower, is set to be imploded on Saturday, September 7, 2024. The privately owned property, which includes a 21-story...
Lake Charles IT Company Server At Work Creates Live Stream of Capital One Tower Demolition Prep
Lake Charles, Louisiana - Server At Work, a leading cybersecurity and IT management company has set up a live camera feed at their downtown Lake Charles office to capture the preparation and eventual demolition of the iconic Capital One tower. The tower, which was...
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Seeks Information on Hit-and-Run Crash on Pujol Road in Lake Charles
A hit-and-run crash is under investigation by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office after a truck struck a small SUV on Pujol Road, near I-10, in Lake Charles, Louisiana on June 8. According to the initial investigation, the driver of the truck was traveling...
Lake Charles Mother Arrested in Connection with Death of 4-Year-Old, Abandonment of 1-Year-Old Found Crawling Near I-10
Vinton, Louisiana - A tragic incident has unfolded in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, where a 4-year-old boy was found dead in the water near the Louisiana Welcome Center in I-10 in Vinton and his 1-year-old brother was later discovered abandoned in a ditch along...
Lake Charles Lane Closures Scheduled for Nelson Road and Cagle Lane
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced daily lane closures at the intersection of LA 1138-2 (Nelson Road) and Cagle Lane in Lake Charles, Louisiana effective from Tuesday, July 9, 2024, to Thursday, July 11,...
Lake Charles Man Arrested for String of Vehicle Burglaries Targeting Law Enforcement Agencies
Lake Charles, Louisiana - A 27-year-old Lake Charles, Louisiana man, Dewayne E. Davis, has been arrested and charged in connection with a series of vehicle burglaries targeting law enforcement agencies in the Lake Charles area. The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office...
Lane Closure on US 171 Northbound in Lake Charles for Utility Work
Lake Charles, Louisiana - Motorists traveling on US 171 Northbound in Lake Charles, Louisiana should be prepared for a partial lane closure starting Wednesday, July 3, 2024, as utility work is scheduled to take place. The roadwork, which will affect the right lane, is...
I-10 Now Open After Traffic Was Diverted in Lake Charles and Westlake Due to Biolab Plant Incident
Update: July 2, 2024,11:20 am - Louisiana State Police has reported that the Shelter-In-Place has been lifted and I-10 is now open. Original: Westlake, Louisiana - A significant incident at the Biolab plant in Westlake, Louisiana, has prompted authorities to shut down...