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
I-10 Westbound Lane Closures in Lake Charles Starting Dec 10 – Plan Alternate Routes
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced an upcoming roadwork project that will result in an alternating and intermittent lane closure on I-10 Westbound in Lake Charles. The closure will affect both the...
I-10 Widening and New Calcasieu River Bridge Project Deadline Extended to 2024
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has announced that the deadline for finalizing the public-private partnership (P3) for the Interstate 10 widening project, which includes building a new Calcasieu River...
11-Year-Old Boy Fatally Struck by SUV in Lake Charles Incident, CPSO Investigating
Lake Charles, Louisiana - At around 6:40 p.m. on December 6, deputies from the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office were called to Claude Hebert Road in Lake Charles, Louisiana, near Mark Lebleu Road. They found that a small SUV had hit and killed an 11-year-old boy...
Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision on US Hwy 90 in Calcasieu Parish Claims Life of Unrestrained Iowa Man
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana - Louisiana State Police Troop D responded to a collision involving two vehicles at the intersection of US Hwy 90 and Scheufens Road just east of Lake Charles, in Calcasieu Parish on the evening of December 5, 2023, at around 7:30 pm....
Lake Charles Residents: Participate in the Planning Department’s Zoning Discussions – December Events
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The City of Lake Charles Planning Department has organized a series of public meetings during the week of December 4, 2023, to discuss proposed changes to the city's land use policies and zoning maps. The meetings are scheduled as follows:...
Lake Charles Traffic Advisory: LA 14 Lane Closure for Maintenance
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has issued a notice to inform motorists about an upcoming lane closure on LA 14 Southbound near the intersection with Oak Park Boulevard in Lake Charles. The closure will be in effect...
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Arrests Lake Charles Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting a Minor Family Member
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office received a report on September 26 about an incident involving Clint E. Ashworth, 45, from Lake Charles, Louisiana, who was accused of sexually assaulting a family member under the age of 15 earlier this...
Lake Charles Crash Update: I-210 East Lane Blockage at Mile Marker 9 – Exercise Caution
Lake Charles, Louisiana - Drivers are advised to use caution on I-210 eastbound at mile marker 9, just east of the Hwy 14 exit in Lake Charles. As of 1:45 pm, the outside lane was blocked due to a crash in the area. Follow this link to view a live traffic map of...
Texas Truck Driver Arrested with $500K Cocaine Haul on I-10 near Lake Charles
Lake Charles, Louisiana - A Trooper conducting commercial motor vehicle enforcement made a traffic stop on Interstate 10 west of LA Hwy 397, just east of Lake Charles in Calcasieu Parish at around 11:00 a.m. on November 30, 2023. The stop led to the arrest of Oscar...