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 West Prien Lake Road Project Update and Target Spring 2025 Finish
West Prien Lake Road Widening Project Update: Completion Date Set for Spring 2025 Lake Charles, Louisiana - The City of Lake Charles and Calcasieu Parish Police Jury are working together on the West Prien Lake Road Widening Project, which is currently on track for...
Armed Confrontation at Lake Charles Eatery Leads to Houston Man’s Arrest
Lake Charles, Louisiana - On February 10th, around 1:30 p.m., deputies from the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office were sent to a restaurant located on Enterprise Boulevard in Lake Charles, Louisiana after receiving a report about a weapons complaint. At the beginning...
Lake Charles Student Caught with Loaded Gun at Molo Middle School
Lake Charles, Louisiana - On the morning of February 16, around 8:20 a.m., School Resource Officers at Molo Middle School in Lake Charles, belonging to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office, received a report about a student possibly having a gun. After conducting...
Lake Charles School Disturbance Leads to Mother’s Arrest and Daughter Receiving Summons
Lake Charles, Louisiana - Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office detectives were called to Washington Marion High School in Lake Charles, Louisiana on February 15 around 8:00 a.m. regarding a case of simple battery. While conducting the investigation, it was found that a...
LA 14 Northbound in Lake Charles Faces Left Lane Closure Due to Utility Work
Utility Work to Cause Partial Closure on LA 14 Northbound in Lake Charles, Louisiana Lake Charles, Louisiana - Utility work will lead to a partial closure of the left lane on LA 14 Northbound, starting on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 7:00 AM. The closure is expected...
Lake Charles Expect Traffic Delays on LA 1262 (Broad Street) Westbound Due to Utility Work
Lake Charles, Louisiana - Roadwork on LA 1262 (Broad Street) Westbound in Lake Charles will cause partial closure of the right lane starting on Monday, February 19, 2024, at 7:00 AM. The closure is scheduled to last until Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 7:00 PM. The...
Lake Charles Business Burglary Leads to Inter-State Investigation and Arrests Over Stolen Auto Parts
Lake Charles, Louisiana - Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a call at a business on Highway 90 E. in Lake Charles, Louisiana on January 29th. The call was in response to multiple vehicle burglaries that had taken place over the weekend a few days...
Lake Charles Crash Advisory: Right Lane Blocked on I-210 Eastbound Near Lake Street
Lake Charles, Louisiana - Lake Charles Police have reported a crash on I-210 eastbound near Lake Street. The crash and emergency vehicles are blocking the right (outside) lane. Authorities are advising drivers to use caution and avoid the area until approximately 2:30...
Lake Charles Residents: Prepare for Mardi Gras Waste Collection Shift and Public Works Closures
Lake Charles, Louisiana - On Tuesday, February 13, 2024, the Mardi Gras Holiday will be observed in the City of Lake Charles. There will be no collection of trash or garbage on this day. The modifications in trash and garbage collection are outlined below. The...