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Trial reset for coach in car crash case

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The trial of Ville Platte High School head football coach Roy Serie on vehicular homicide charges has been reset for March. More>>

Sen. Landrieu visits the Lake area

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La. Sen. Mary Landrieu visited Lake Charles on Friday, Jan. 27. She said offshore drilling is one way to help boost our economy, but there are still some things that need to be done as far as getting offshore drilling back on track. More>>

Calcasieu Police Jury, United Way to help Crestwood Community

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It may not save every resident from becoming homeless. But there's a new effort to help the people of Crestwood Community. That's the trailer park closing effective February 9th where many of the residents More>>

$50K bond for man held in rape of mentally challenged woman

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Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office say they have arrested and charged a Lake Charles man with forcible rape of a 19 year old mentally challenged girl.  More>>

Fugitive sought in multi-agency hunt held in rape probe

William Langley Jr. (photo courtesy of the United States Department of Justice) William Langley Jr. (photo courtesy of the United States Department of Justice)
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William Langley, Jr. was arrested by the US Marshals in the Eastern District of Arkansas on Friday, January 27th at approximately 10:30 am in Izard County, Arkansas. Langley was arrested after attempting to climb out of a basement window in an effort to evade arrest. More>>

Nation remembers Challenger heroes on 26th anniversary

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Twenty-six years ago, the space shuttle Challenger exploded after lifting off its launch pad at Kennedy Space Center, engulfing the entire nation in a wave of tragedy. More>>

GOP candidates target Latino vote Video included

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President Obama and GOP candidates target Latino vote. More>>

Hung jury in Manor case; retrial vowed Video included

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A hung jury was the result today in the 2nd degree murder trial of Carlos Manor. More>>

Abandoned properties may soon be site of development Video included

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The number of adjudicated properties is increasing rapidly, but the Lake Charles North Development Authority is looking to change that by making use of the now useless properties. More>>

Officials: 2 men admit stealing deer stand, camera

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Detectives were contacted by several witnesses who advised they were approached by two men who were trying to sell a deer stand that matched the description of the stand reported stolen. More>>

Weather Service: Westlake damage caused by tornado

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National Weather Service meteorologists believe the damage and debris near Westlake was the result of an EF-1 tornado Wednesday. Crews surveyed the area near Evergreen and Verret Road and determined More>>

Cisco CEO endorses Romney Video included

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Cisco Systems CEO John Chambers said he is endorsing the former Massachusetts governor in his bid for the White House. More>>

Man arrested in connection with I-10 accident

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Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office arrested Curtis Cheley, 35, of Tabernacle, DeRidder, LA, Wednesday, January 25th in connection with yesterday's accident that occurred on I-10 eastbound near mile marker 83. More>>

Next generation prosecutors Video included

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For the first time in a long time the Calcasieu District Attorney's Office has a fresh new crop of assistant district attorneys. KPLC's Lee Peck caught up with the up and coming 20-somethings who are making their mark in District Court. More>>

Award winning chef holds demonstration on sugar sculptures Video included

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Pastry chef Bill Foltz is putting on a sugar demonstration in the ballroom at L'Auberge. More>>

Closing arguments at 9 a.m. in Carlos Manor murder trial Video included

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They were just about to begin closing arguments when Judge Clayton Davis decided to send everybody home because of the threat of bad weather. But the trial will pick up again at nine in the morning. More>>

New school lunch regulations mean fewer calories, more whole grain

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture is set to implement their new standards for kids' federally-funded meal programs, the first major overhaul to the government regulations in more than 15 years. More>>

Wilfred Lee Edwards sentenced to 25 years

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Judge D. Kent Savoie sentenced Wilfred Lee Edwards to serve twenty five (25) years in the Louisiana Department of Corrections without the benefit of probation, parole, or suspension of sentence. More>>

Murder trial for Carlos Manor is underway

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The second degree murder trial of Carlos Manor is underway in state district court. More>>

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Fran Drescher claims she was abducted by aliens

Fran Drescher believes she was abducted by aliens. No, really. More>>

Lawmaker escapes DUI with immunity Video included

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A Colorado State lawmaker is using a "get out of jail free" card after she was stopped for suspected drunken driving.

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NY animal shelter accused of abuse Video included

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A report revealed alleged animal abuse inside the Niagara County SPCA. More>>

Ohio orangutan gets newer birth control device

A Cleveland Clinic women's health specialist has made a house call at the zoo to demonstrate how to fit an orangutan with a newer brand of implanted birth-control device. More>>

10 Valentine’s Day activities that will burn calories

Perhaps one of the most popular New Year's resolutions is to get more active and improve one's health. So this Valentine's Day, spend some time doing these activities to improve physical health, emotional health and have a little fun at the same time. More>>

The Internet more than doubled in size in 2011

The Internet now has 555 million Websites, up from just 255 million at the end of 2010. More>>

Welcome Back, Kotter's Robert Hegyes, who played Epstein, dies

Robert Hegyes, best known for playing Juan Epstein on Welcome Back, Kotter, has died from an apparent heart attack. He was 60. More>>

Acupuncture may boost pregnancy success rates

When a couple is trying to have a baby and can't, it can be emotionally and financially draining. But help may be available in an unexpected form: acupuncture. More>>

Public viewing of Etta James held Friday

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Mourners are expected to gather Friday in Southern California to pay their respects to legendary singer Etta James. More>>

'Kotter' star Hegyes dies at 60

Updated: Jan 27, 2012 10:19 AM

Robert Hegyes, one of the stars of the popular '70s sitcom Welcome Back, Kotter, has died. More>>

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