Hannah Treece
Reporter
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Hannah Treece is a journalist with KPLC, she previously reported for KYTX CBS19, and graduted from the University of South Carolina with a degree in broadcast journalism. Hannah loves all things furry, friends, faith and food! Hannah would love to get to know as many people as possible. Follow her on Facebook or message her with story ideas!
Updated: Aug. 30, 2019 at 2:24 PM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
Labor Day, known as the unofficial end of summer, also happens to be the fourth deadliest travel weekend in the United States.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2019 at 4:17 PM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
‘Homework Louisiana' is a state-funded online program that offers students everything from live chatting with a tutor, to standardized test preps, to essay checks and more.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2019 at 10:44 AM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff's Office: Two suspects burglarized three vehicles in the Harper Ranch subdivisions in the early morning on July 18.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2019 at 6:52 PM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
Hundreds of people from across the state convened in Lake Charles this week for the 72nd annual Louisiana Forestry Meeting.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2019 at 4:35 PM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
To many in the Southwest louisiana music scene, the name Ellis Vanicor is recognized as one of the greats. This weekend was all about celebrating Vanicor both for his retirement from music, and his 90th birthday.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2019 at 5:17 PM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
Joshuah Regan, an AT&T service technician in Lake Charles, said they’re fighting for a say in new contract negotiations, after their previous one expired on August 3.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2019 at 4:29 PM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
The park is being built by Vineyard Christian Fellowship, and funded entirely by an anonymous donor.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2019 at 5:34 PM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
A Sulphur mom's Facebook post asking for handicapped-accessible equipment gained a lot of traction from community members and Sulphur Parks and Recreation in April. Now, four months later, her request is finally coming to fruition.
Updated: Aug. 21, 2019 at 5:30 PM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
Energy Star, a federally run program by the Department of Energy, released their thermostat recommendations to save money. They says while you’re out, set it at 85, while you’re sleeping, 82, and while you’re home, 78 degrees.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2019 at 4:48 PM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
Lesa Cormier of the Sundown Playboys passed away Saturday morning at the age of 88. His band was well known on the Southwest Louisiana Cajun music scene.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2019 at 5:17 PM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
Hundreds in the Lake Area made their way to Graywood Plantation on Saturday for the first open house of the 2019 St. Jude Dream Home.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2019 at 4:09 PM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
The doors of the Harlequin in its current location will close for good on August 31. They’ll move into The Villa’s building as a part of the merge.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2019 at 5:50 PM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
Normally, short term bonds, like two-year bonds, have lower rates of return than longer term bonds, like 10-year bonds.But on Wednesday, two-year bonds were paying better than 10-year bonds for a short amount of time.
Updated: Aug. 14, 2019 at 6:00 PM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
A law in Louisiana that passed this summer that will make Kratom illegal in the state if the Drug Enforcement Administration classifies it as a Schedule 1 drug.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2019 at 5:26 PM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
Kids of every age headed outside in Lake Charles on Sunday, enjoying their last few days of freedom.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2019 at 6:10 PM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
The Starks Fire Department was busy holding training sessions throughout the day on Saturday. However, this training was not geared towards current firefighters, but future ones.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2019 at 7:33 PM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
Medical marijuana is now legal in Louisiana with a prescription. However, many people now have questions about it’s legality in regards to things like driving or working.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2019 at 5:05 PM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
Regenerative medicine can be used for conditions such as arthritis or tendon disorders, and can even help patients avoid surgery.
Updated: Aug. 7, 2019 at 11:24 AM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
Medicis Pharmacy, the first medical marijuana pharmacy in Lake Charles, opened it’s doors for the first time Wednesday morning.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2019 at 6:30 PM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
A few years ago, the Boy Scouts of America began accepting girls into their program called Scouts BSA.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2019 at 4:51 PM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
Tom Barrett, the festival chairman, said with 130 participants and hundreds from the community, the festival flourished at it’s new location at Grand Chenier Park.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2019 at 5:50 PM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
An electrical fire burned down a large portion of Oakdale Elementary School in May of 2017, including the library.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2019 at 5:17 PM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
The local dancing with the stars-style competition raises money for The Whistle Stop.
Updated: Jul. 31, 2019 at 5:38 PM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
A Facebook poll has garnered thousands of votes about whether or not Calcasieu Parish students should have to wear a uniform to school.
Updated: Jul. 26, 2019 at 5:42 PM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
Edward Garriet III, 38, was indicted in Calcasieu court Thursday on one count of carnal knowledge of a juvenile and seven counts of indecent behavior with a juvenile.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2019 at 4:29 PM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
The simulation placed participants in different homeless situations, making them live out the day-to-day to gain a better understanding of what it’s like to be homeless in Lake Charles.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2019 at 5:50 PM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
If you miss a payment, or don’t know that you owe something, that debt can be turned over to a collection agency.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2019 at 2:04 PM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
The Southwest Louisiana Hot Air Balloon Festival begins Friday.
Updated: Jul. 18, 2019 at 6:26 PM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
A former Bark Park employee made claims ranging from a filthy facility, to insulation coming out of the walls within reach of the dogs.
Updated: Jul. 17, 2019 at 4:35 PM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
Locals can go to the center any day of the week, check out a bike for free, and then return it after their ride.
Updated: Jul. 12, 2019 at 5:09 PM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
The Cajun navy works to assist in rescues, along with bringing supplies to hard-hit areas.
Updated: Jul. 11, 2019 at 5:51 PM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
As Tropical Storm Barry continues to approach Louisiana, many locals are doing everything they can to prepare for any potential flooding, including stocking up on sandbags.
Updated: Jul. 10, 2019 at 8:41 PM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
Edwards said the state is already preparing for the potential flooding, winds and more that can come with a storm system.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2019 at 5:00 PM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
The march, put on by Highways and Hedges, a nonprofit national outreach organization, aimed to fight crime with a message of hope.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2019 at 3:48 PM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
All lanes re-opened.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2019 at 3:21 PM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
The Lone Star Living History Crew travels around the region to historic ships, taking on their full history for a few days at a time.
Updated: Jul. 5, 2019 at 5:11 PM CDT
|By Dakota Watson and Hannah Treece
Girl licks ice cream
Updated: Jul. 4, 2019 at 4:20 PM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
Calcasieu Parish Animal Services sees an uptick in lost and injured pets around the Fourth of July each year, according to Julie Teague, the Field Supervisor.
Updated: Jul. 3, 2019 at 5:17 PM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
Chronic Wasting Disease, or CWD, is a disease that’s fatal to deer. According to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, the disease has spread to 26 states, including Texas, Arkansas and Mississippi.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2019 at 6:05 PM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
BBBS Southwest Louisiana is currently facing an urgent shortage of male volunteers.
Updated: Jun. 26, 2019 at 5:01 PM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
A power pole snapped on Nelson on Tuesday, causing a power outage that lasted for more than seven hours, affecting hundreds of people and businesses.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2019 at 5:50 PM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
Vanessa Hardy with Gen-Set Enterprises said the number of backup generators they sell upticks every hurricane season, but people don't always practice generator safety.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2019 at 1:49 PM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
When Maggie the Kid first came to Stefanie Dickerson, she wasn't able to walk, or even stand up.
Updated: Jun. 19, 2019 at 8:40 PM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
What you should do ahead of a storm, and what to do if gas stations lost power or run out of gas after a storm.
Updated: Jun. 19, 2019 at 5:59 PM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
In 2018, there were 123 babies born with sickle cell disease in Calcasieu Parish alone.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2019 at 4:39 PM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
The gates at Tuten Park have been closed for nearly 12 years following Hurricane Rita in 2007.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2019 at 5:53 PM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
The Town of Iowa took a page from the state of Iowa, gearing up for the 2019 Louisiana gubernatorial race.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2019 at 6:10 PM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
President Duda toured the liquefied natural gas facility along with U.S. Secretary of Energy, Rick Perry.
Updated: Jun. 13, 2019 at 4:45 PM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
The four year, multi-million dollar rest area had it's soft opening on May 30, and closed again on June 7. DOTD cites water well issue.
Updated: Jun. 9, 2019 at 6:34 PM CDT
|By Hannah Treece
While the dogs look put together by the time they hit the show room floor, getting them show ready is no easy process.
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