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Kaye Langley has been complaining about conditions at the Golden Age of Welsh where she had three family members there.The State Health Department did an inspection in response to Langley's complaint andMore >>

St. Amant Fire Chief James LaBlanc sent out a thank you letter thanking everyone who responded to the car crash that killed two sisters after their mother drove off the road and into a bayou.More >>

Topping off another Mardi Gras season the Krewe of Krewe's Parade rolled through downtown Lake Charles. KPLC's Lee Peck was partying with the best of them as SWLA let the good times roll.More >>

The party was in full effect in Iowa Tuesday morning. The annual Iowa Chicken Run and Parade got underway as people lined the streets.  As with tradition they go around collecting ingredients for the Mardi Gras gumbo.More >>

With recent heavy rains in southwest Louisiana, some area lakes, rivers, and bayous have reached levels exceeding their maximum capacity. More >>

Fat Tuesday may be the big crowd pleaser, but Monday night was all about the Royal Gala. KPLC's Lee Peck was there as Southwest Louisiana's 2012 Mardi Gras Krewes got the party started.More >>

Louisiana State Police say a Sulphur man was arrested twice Monday at 2:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Both times he was charged with DWI and child endangerment.More >>

Over recent years, the Calcasieu Police Jury has made a major effort to fight the problem of underage drinking. That's why it has established an Alcohol-Free Mardi Gras Zone for Kids, Tweens and Teens.More >>

Seven people were arrested after police recovered an active meth lab in Lake Charles.More >>

Topping off this full day of events was the popular Lighted Boat Parade. We were there as revelers bundled up for a cool night of sights, sounds and of course more beads. More >>

Floats lined up and ready to let the good times roll!!! What a difference a day makes! Perfect Parade weather!More >>

The federal government has told Louisiana to put the Gulf of Mexico "dead zone" back onto a national list of polluted water bodies, but state environmental officials say "no." More >>

What's cookin' good lookin'? Parades were canceled, but it didn't stop the festivities. Mardi Gras krewes made their best pots of gumbo with hopes of becoming the krewe with THE BEST gumbo in Calcasieu Parish. 

If you missed the story on Nightcast, watch it here. Warning: Drooling and hunger may result. More >>

Severe storms rolled through southwest Louisiana this morning and reports of damage have been coming in to the KPLC 7 newsroom.More >>

The following is a list of the updates KPLC has received on how the weather has affected Mardi Gras weekend in SWLA including Krewe of Omega and Krewe of Barkus...More >>

Living near an entertainment venue comes with its perks and its challenges. Especially sharing a wall with an entertainment venue. A downtown resident shares a wall with Luna Live and speaks out about the noise issues. More >>

Calcasieu Parish Public Schools are closed the day after Mardi Gras. Is it because people want an extra day after the Mardi Gras festivities? Some working parents are unhappy they will have to arrangeMore >>

"They're not going to run the engine of this country with wind and solar. They're going to need the energy that we manufacture, reproduce and refine,"--Don Briggs, President of the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association.

LOGA met today to discuss big issues in the oil and gas industry. Talking about fracking, offshore drilling and Obama's plans to bring it back into the Gulf. More >>

Two major developments took place today at the Louisiana Gaming Board meeting in Baton Rouge, one with L'Auberge and the other with Mojito Pointe.More >>

Avoid the eastbound lane of I-210 between Lake and Nelson. More >>

Andrew G. Menard was arrested and booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center and charged theft over $1,500.More >>

The Allen Council on Aging will receive a public transit vehicle from the DOTD investment of $5.1 million to improve people's access to jobs and community services.More >>

Local singer Joshua Ledet has wowed the judges on American Idol.
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Before letting the good times roll down the parade route, Mardi Gras krewes must add safety measures to their floats.More >>

Many local residents are upset about letters they recently from the Internet and cable provider Suddenlink.More >>

Off the streets and into the classroom. The Academy of Training Skills in Lacassine gives non-violent and non-sexual offenders a chance to turn their life around. More >>

Jennings City Hall needs a makeover, but it would cost close to $5-million. City officials want to save money by moving City Hall into a different building. More >>

Today, Governor Bobby Jindal and First Lady Supriya Jindal held a reception at the Governor's Mansion to honor Louisiana's Longest Married Couple – Norman and Norma Burmah of Marksville, who have been married since January 26, 1931.More >>

The company planning to build a new casino in Lake Charles will ask the state gaming control board for a 30 day extension on the start of construction.More >>

Officials are investigating a house fire on Highway 389 northwest of DeQuincy.More >>

The Crown riverboat was pulled away from the Isle of Capri in Westlake Tuesday morning.More >>

L'auberge's top employees of the year were treated to an over the top show Monday night. DiVine performers dressed as living vines stretched their way through the casino wrapping themselves around unknowing employees.More >>

The jury was shown a gun allegedly used in the murder along with photos of location where crime scene investigators recovered it.More >>

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office deputies arrested two suspects they say fired several shots in the air outside a local night club on Highway 90 in Lake Charles.More >>

The Armand Ditch Project Phase 1 shut down approximately 80 yards on North Perkins Ferry Road in Moss Bluff.More >>

The Lake Charles Police Department is searching for the suspect of an armed robbery that happened at the More for Less on Louisiana Avenue.  More >>

Valentine's Day is almost here, and that means local stores are gearing up for the big day. More >>

New Orleans police say officers on Carnival parade crowd patrol chased a teen who was acting suspiciously and found that he had a gun belonging to the Jefferson Parish sheriff's office.
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Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died. She was 48.More >>

Westlake Police report several impaired driving arrests resulting from Friday night's DWI checkpoint. The four hour operation was set up in the middle of Sampson Street from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.More >>

A travel agent in Southwest Louisiana said Friday he is booking cruises at the same rate he has been even amidst cruise ship headlines.More >>

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office is asking that recreational boating traffic restrict their movement on the Calcasieu River in areas that are at or above flood stage.More >>

A judge has agreed to reduce the bond of James Drounett who was indicted yesterday for oral sexual battery toward a child.More >>

The cresting Calcasieu River has triggered flooding on Goos Ferry Road, off  La. 3059, making it difficult for residents to get to their homes and camps.More >>

The jury heard testimony from Christy Bergeron--about the murder of her son and what happened in the hours before. She explained it escalated from an argument over whether Devin Badon was giving drugsMore >>

The Isle of Capri Casino Inc. announced the completion of the $15 million Crown Riverboat sale and gaming license to Bossier Casino Venture LLC.More >>

A Lake Charles man was arrested on accusations of sexually assaulting a 3-year-old.More >>

They call it the Road Show, but it's the yearly meeting of the traveling Joint Legislative Committee on Highway Priorities. People get a chance to say how they think highway dollars should be spent. More >>

Crawfish season is just getting underway in southwest Louisiana, but farmers are still unsure if the drought will make this year's crop production less than normal.More >>

A victim told detectives that Reiko Johnson of Lake Charles choked her and threatened her and an 8 month old family member with a kitchen knife.  More >>

Jackie Trahan, 41; Tyler J. Trahan, 18; a 15-year-old minor; Tammi G. Trahan, 40; Joshua M. Adaway, 33 and Christopher B. Goins, 18, all of Lake Charles, were seen by neighbors entering a home and removing items.More >>

Is the current noise ordinance hurting downtown businesses? One bar owner says it is and is asking the City Council to once again change the ordinance to support the so-called entertainment district. More >>

Tuten Park will become an indoor and outdoor classroom to promote science in area schools. But as it opens, some are concerned with safety due to the park's "indecent behavior" past, causing its closure several years ago.More >>

Sewage backup has long been a problem when too much rain falls too quickly.More >>

Yolanda Geyen admitted to detectives dragging an 8-year-old family member out of school and striking her in the face.More >>

The 4th Annual Landlord and Tenant Rights meeting was held at Iowa City Hall on Monday. The meeting involved speakers discussing the legal issues involving the eviction process and abandoned properties. "FailureMore >>

The National Weather Service confirmed the Calcasieu River crested Sunday night at 19.5 feet in Oberlin, six feet above flood stage.More >>

Country singer Randy Travis was arrested Monday morning in Sanger on a charge of suspicion of public intoxication.More >>

The National Weather Service confirmed an EF1 tornado touched down just five miles southwest of DeRidder Saturday morning.More >>

Low numbers of mosquitoes won't protect you from West Nile virus.More >>

Is your child up to date on their immunization shots? West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital and the Louisiana Office of Public Health are making it easier to stay immunized with their "Shots For Tots" program.More >>

The severe weather spreading across Southwest Louisiana, have caused the National Weather Service to survey damage across many areas. "A week ago Wednesday, we had 12 tornadoes that extended all theMore >>

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry has agreed to help migrant workers with limited English language skills understand rights and protections.More >>

January 18th there was a crash in Moss Bluff near the corner of Highways 171 and 378 and the suspect arrested, Henry Merrill, was booked for 4th offense DWI. At this point, Merrill is still in the CalcasieuMore >>

The Lake Charles Fire Department is investigating a 2-alarm structure fire on Sharon Lane.More >>

The Combined Anti-Drug Task Force (C.A.T. Team) arrested Antonio Eddie on I-10 east for possession with intent to distribute approximately 50 pounds marijuana.More >>

A Minnesota company is recalling cooked eggs distributed in 34 states because of possible listeria contamination.More >>

In the second phase of renovations to Burton Coliseum, the interior will be updated beginning in the next 45 days. Yee-haw!More >>

Ken Perret, president of the Louisiana Good Roads and Transportation Association made a presentation Thursday to members of the Lake Charles Kiwanis Club.More >>

A local school got quite the surprise today thanks to a handful of students doing their part.More >>

Pierre Shadeaux, New Iberia's famous "Cajun Groundhog," did not see his shadow early Thursday morning.  More >>

CPSO arrested 5 men after they recovered an undisclosed amount of cash, 6 pounds of hydroponic marijuana, and approximately 50 fluid ounces of promethazine with codeine.More >>

Lifelong Sulphur resident and philanthropist, William Burton Lawton passed away, Wednesday, February 2.More >>

Despite concerns from local hotel owners, the City of Lake Charles puts the wheels in motion to build a hotel next to the Civic Center. The City Council clears the way to begin negotiations with HRI developers to build a 150 room hotel. More >>

The Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office says woman found safeMore >>

Budget cuts are being implemented at Moss Regional Hospital. At this point hospital officials say they are losing their psychiatric unit and pediatrics. Changes coming are expected to be complete byMore >>

A Eunice woman faces aggravated battery charges after authorities said she stabbed her boyfriend because he took too long to do the yard work.More >>

A proclamation signed by President Obama today regarding National African American History Month, 2012.More >>