Andrea Robinson
Reporter
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Andrea was born and raised in the Buckeye State, growing up in Columbus, Ohio. Her love for journalism began in high school for her school's news show. She then followed that passion to Ohio University where she double-majored in communications and journalism.
At Ohio University, she reported, anchored, and produced at her school's station. She also wrote digital news content for WOUB and feature stories for a campus magazine.
Andrea loves helping tell the stories of her community.
Andrea enjoys spending time with her 100-pound dog, Bentley. The pup loves to swim and go to the park with his mom. Andrea and Bentley are quickly adapting to Louisiana.
Updated: 7 hours ago
|By Andrea Robinson
State lawmakers are back at the capitol to deal with the issue that’s costing many lots of money.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 2:39 PM CST
|By Andrea Robinson and Jade Moreau
An 84-year-old woman and her daughter were inside one Vinton home when her home was damaged by the storms
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 6:38 PM CST
|By Andrea Robinson
The buildings will reopen Friday
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 6:09 PM CST
|By Andrea Robinson
In a Facebook message, the school said they were investigating what they described as “the list.”
Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 8:38 PM CST
|By Andrea Robinson
Responding to hundreds of emergency calls in 2022 has made it one of the busiest years for the Ward 6 Fire Protection District No. One.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 10:04 PM CST
|By Andrea Robinson
The goal of the generators is to supply emergency or back-up power incase of a power outage.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 7:51 PM CST
|By Jakob Evans and Andrea Robinson
A manhunt is underway for a homicide suspect in the area of George Windham Road in southwest Beauregard Parish.
Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 2:30 PM CST
|By Andrea Robinson
Like many children, students at Welsh Elementary got into the Christmas spirit, excited for what Santa would bring them.
Updated: Dec. 25, 2022 at 11:27 PM CST
|By Andrea Robinson
The First United Methodist Church in Lake Charles takes on an annual tradition, serving as a reminder of what Christmas is all about.
Updated: Dec. 24, 2022 at 7:39 PM CST
|By Andrea Robinson
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree, how about having over 45 Christmas Trees in your home?
Updated: Dec. 24, 2022 at 5:52 PM CST
|By Andrea Robinson
The countdown is on as we’re tracking Santa’s arrival.
Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 8:25 PM CST
|By Andrea Robinson
All bets are on as the newest casino opens its door in Southwest Louisiana, Horseshoe Lake Charles.
Updated: Dec. 8, 2022 at 6:27 PM CST
|By Andrea Robinson
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development wants to hear the public’s thoughts on replacing the “outdated” I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge.
Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 6:22 PM CST
|By Andrea Robinson
Numbers in the November election separated Brandon Kelley and Kesia Lemoine by only one vote.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 6:30 PM CST
|By Andrea Robinson and Patrick Deaville
Three people are in critical condition following the shooting at the VVS1 Hookah Lounge in the 500 block of Broad Street.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2022 at 6:53 PM CST
|By Andrea Robinson
Giving Tuesday is all about giving what you can, whether that’s by donating items, money or even your time.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2022 at 1:24 PM CST
|By Andrea Robinson
Ava Thomas, a Louisiana 4-year-old with cystic fibrosis, finally gets a new set of lungs.
Updated: Nov. 28, 2022 at 7:15 PM CST
|By Andrea Robinson
Early voting is underway for the Dec. 10th election and many of you are asking what is the focus of Louisiana Amendment One.
Updated: Nov. 24, 2022 at 10:26 PM CST
|By Andrea Robinson
We first met Ava Thomas back in August. She’s a Louisiana 4-year-old who’s spent the past 6 months in a hospital awaiting a new set of lungs.
Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 9:27 PM CST
|By Andrea Robinson
Plans for a new senior living development was unveiled in Lake Charles.
Updated: Nov. 12, 2022 at 7:58 PM CST
|By Andrea Robinson
The Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Office confirms an incident occurred at Plaquemine High School following Friday night’s football game.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 9:22 PM CST
|By Andrea Robinson
Our 7News crew was there and got to ask him questions one-on-one after his win.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 9:22 PM CST
|By Andrea Robinson
Change is coming to Downtown Lake Charles as a vacant space on Ryan Street will soon be redeveloped.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 10:05 PM CDT
|By Andrea Robinson
A celebration of the day took place Wednesday evening at the Old Catholic Cemetery in Lake Charles, at the corner of Iris and Common streets.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 10:06 PM CDT
|By Barry Lowin and Andrea Robinson
In total, 27 cats and 34 dogs were brought in from the hoarding situation.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2022 at 10:13 PM CDT
|By Andrea Robinson
Mall officials said they had nearly four thousand kids turn out last year and they estimate this year brought in thousands again.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 9:41 PM CDT
|By Andrea Robinson
Many neighborhoods near the bayou or laterals run the risk of flooding and to help lower that risk, a detention pond is underway near Contraband Bayou.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 8:47 PM CDT
|By Andrea Robinson
Uncertainty is growing amid student loan forgiveness as the court temporarily blocks Biden’s plan.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 5:53 AM CDT
|By Andrea Robinson
Festivities are underway at McNeese State University for homecoming week.
Updated: Oct. 23, 2022 at 8:17 PM CDT
|By Crimson Jeffers and Andrea Robinson
Firefighters in Sulphur are investigating a fire at the Quality Inn.
Updated: Oct. 19, 2022 at 11:15 PM CDT
|By Andrea Robinson
Could Lake Charles City Council meetings become more accessible?
Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 9:51 PM CDT
|By Andrea Robinson
At Tuesday’s school board meeting, board members moved forward in the approval for staff supplement pay.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2022 at 9:55 PM CDT
|By Andrea Robinson
7News has learned new details following the discovery of three bodies in a 7th Street home last week.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 11:40 PM CDT
|By Andrea Robinson
Major construction is happening along La. Hwy 12, as a six-bridge project yields progress to infrastructure in Southwest Louisiana.
Updated: Oct. 11, 2022 at 10:03 PM CDT
|By Andrea Robinson
Dry weather and winds are raising concerns for local fire departments as more calls are coming in with reports of fires, which can quickly get out of control with our current weather conditions.
Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 5:43 PM CDT
|By Andrea Robinson
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury broke ground on the Louisiana Avenue Detention Basin project that aims to bring flood relief to some Lake Charles residents in an effort to stop a near by neighborhood from flooding.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 5:33 PM CDT
|By Andrea Robinson
Four candidates, Kesia Lemonie, Brandon Kelley, Brandilyn Soileau, and Jared Trahan are all vying to be the next mayor for the Town of Elton in the Nov. 8 election.
Updated: Oct. 2, 2022 at 7:02 PM CDT
|By Andrea Robinson
CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick hospital partnered with local students in honor of breast cancer awareness month by coloring the sidewalk of the Cancer Center with chalk today.
Updated: Oct. 2, 2022 at 6:41 PM CDT
|By Andrea Robinson
In celebration of the feast of St. Frances, Christus Ochsner St. Patrick hospital welcomed pet owners for a blessing of the pets in Grace Gardens at the hospital.
Updated: Oct. 1, 2022 at 9:32 PM CDT
|By Andrea Robinson
State Fire Marshal deputies are investigating a mobile home fire in Moss Bluff involving one death Saturday morning.
Updated: Oct. 1, 2022 at 5:30 PM CDT
|By KPLC Digital Team and Andrea Robinson
A prisoner exchange with Venezuela brings the the remining men of the CITGO Six back to the United States.
Updated: Sep. 30, 2022 at 7:24 PM CDT
|By Andrea Robinson
The Community Kitchen was welcomed with a grand opening at McNeese as the latest effort to combat food insecurity.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 7:22 PM CDT
|By Andrea Robinson
There are now sand dunes along the Little Florida Beach, protecting the coast and the homes in the area.
Updated: Sep. 26, 2022 at 9:27 PM CDT
|By Andrea Robinson
It was day one in a new role for Sulphur Chief of Police John Wall as he was appointed to the position last week.
Updated: Sep. 24, 2022 at 8:03 PM CDT
|By Andrea Robinson
Water’s Edge is hosting a fundraiser to benefit their new multi-purpose facility Sunday, Sept. 25.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 11:14 PM CDT
|By Andrea Robinson
“It is definitely one of the many issues that will continue to hold development back in North Lake Charles."
Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 10:14 PM CDT
|By Andrea Robinson
Donut King’s owner is speaking out after a photo of her went viral on social media of her with a gun outside her store.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 10:19 PM CDT
|By Andrea Robinson
The incident happened at the Donut King the morning of Wednesday Sept. 14 and it started when Kelli Murray got a phone call.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 10:16 PM CDT
|By Andrea Robinson
Restore Louisiana is working to help provide face-to-face assistance as they were set up at the Lake Charles Civic Center.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 6:30 PM CDT
|By Andrea Robinson
The iconic Allen Toussaint, a New Orleans musician, songwriter and producer now has a law passed in his name.
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