Old Lakefront Harrah’s Property to be A New Children’s Museum and Wildlife and Fisheries Science Center
Lake Charles Memorial Health System announced on November 15, 2018, that they will be entering a public-private partnership called Port Wonder to build a new Children’s Museum and a Wildlife and Fisheries Science Center on the old Harrah’s property near I-10 in Lake Charles. The property has been a vacant eyesore for over ten years since Hurricane Rita damaged the Harrah’s riverboat casino and hotel in September of 2005.
Below are images of the proposed project.
Calcasieu Parish Authoritie Arrest Illinois Sex Offender for Alleged Online Activity with Louisiana Minor
Lake Charles, Louisiana – Authorities in Calcasieu Parish have arrested an Illinois man charged with inappropriate online contact with a juvenile in Louisiana. Patrick T. Cantwell, 29, of Pleasant Hill, Illinois, was extradited to Louisiana on March 18 following an...
The DaQ Shack in Westlake Reopens Under New Ownership
Westlake, Louisiana - The DaQ Shack, a popular bar and restaurant located at 2400 Westwood Road, has reopened its doors after a closure that began in November 2024 for maintenance. Under new ownership, the bar reopened on March 15, 2025, and the establishment is eager...
Lake Charles Nelson Road Lane Closure Update: Repairs Expected to Take 3-4 Weeks After Additional Damage Found
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The City of Lake Charles Utilities Division has provided an update concerning the ongoing lane closure on Nelson Road, also known as State Route 1138-2. The closure stems from a recent incident where a fiber optic boring company inadvertently...