Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Mosquito Control teams up with the Air Force and Chennault to combat mosquitos

The U.S. Air Force joined forces with Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Mosquito Control and Chennault International Airport this ...

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Staying hot and humid to begin the week

If you have outdoor plans, heat precautions will remain essential. Stay hydrated, take frequent breaks in the shade, and ...

Lake Charles man confirmed dead after SWAT situation turned into officer-involved shooting

A Lake Charles man is dead after an hours-long standoff in Lake Charles Saturday that resulted in an officer-involved ...

Southwest Louisiana Credit Union hosts fifth annual Back to School Resources Fair

Back-to-school season is in full swing, and local businesses are stepping up to help families in the community.

SWAT engaging in active barricade situation in Lake Charles

The Lake Charles Police Department says a SWAT team was called in to handle an active barricade situation this afternoon.

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: High heat continues and so does the mostly dry pattern for now

This pattern won’t budge at least for the next five days. Highs will remain stuck in the mid to upper 90s this week, with ...
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Defense pushes back as prosecutors seek harsher sentence for former DeRidder Mayor Misty Roberts

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - New court filings are shedding light on the legal battle brewing ahead of a late-August hearing in the Misty Roberts case, one that could determine whether the former ...

2026 Two-A-Days: Westlake Rams

Brad Kellogg is back. The Westlake football program has a new head coach, and he is not a stranger to the community — Kellogg ...
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St. Louis Catholic High School Begins Final Year on Bank Street Campus Before Relocation

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The first day of school at St. Louis Catholic High School brought the usual back-to-school excitement, but this year carries a unique significance: it marks the final school ...