Jakob Evans
Digital Producer
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Jakob Evans is a Digital Content Producer at KPLC.
Jakob graduated from Ohio University in 2020 with a BA in Communications Studies.
While in college, Jakob was a sports producer and director for Ohio BobcatTV, livestreaming football, basketball and volleyball games on ESPN.
His hobbies include bodybuilding, gaming and walking his black labrador retriever, Bentley.
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Steve Feldgus, interior deputy assistant secretary for Land and Minerals Management, said 163 wells on federal lands in Louisiana will be cleaned up through the infrastructure law.
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The new dress code policy will be enforced at the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year.
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The caller may say they are from the Assessor’s Office and is calling to collect bank information for payment of taxes.
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The victim and the boy were sitting inside of a parked vehicle when the boy shot the victim in the chest, authorities said.
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The buildings were damaged and copper wire, electronics and power tools were stolen.
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Authorities said shortly after midnight, Wednesday, May 11, the suspect fished for a short amount of time, then took several items from different boats at the dock.
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Arts and crafts lovers rejoice as Hobby Lobby makes its return in Southwest Louisiana.
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The Orange County inmate log also lists him as a fugitive from justice from another state.
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Awards were given to deputies for their outstanding accomplishments and service to the Sheriff’s Office in 2021 in their respective divisions.
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The original Skybridge construction was a gift to the hospital provided through Associate donations in 1981.
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Firefighters are asking residents in the Starks area to watch out for crews working fires.
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The finalists for the Calcasieu Parish Superintendent position have been announced, and two of them are current CPSB employees.
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State Police said that Troop D has investigated 7 fatal crashes resulting in 8 deaths in 2022.
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Engagement opportunities include an online survey, interactive map, Instagram Live session and community engagement sessions.
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The victims advised the job was going to cost over $30,000, and they paid a deposit of over $19,000, authorities said.
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American Airlines recently added the CRJ 700 aircraft to their fleet which includes many perks including first class seating and more space for luggage.
CPSO confirmed that there is no immediate threat, and the investigation is ongoing.
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The event will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
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The winners were chosen from nearly 27,000 students and over 4,000 employees and were honored as outstanding representations of Calcasieu Parish.
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Estes’ artwork titled “Worth Fighting For” is an acrylic painting that uses an impasto technique to create contrast and texture.
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The Carlyss Fire Department is working a brush fire in the woods near Ellender and Choupique Roads, Carlyss Fire Chief Mark Ware said
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CCA deployed more than 2,000 tons of recycled crushed concrete over roughly 5 acres, placing the material in a design intended to optimize bottom contours and water conditions.
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The Shelter said that they are deep cleaning and sanitizing to make sure no animals are exposed.
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Bentley A. Stewart, 43, has been arrested and is accused of being responsible for the hit and run death of 62-year-old Brian Matte.
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LCRA said that Klagge assisted a customer that she noticed was having a potential medical emergency and took the steps to get them care.
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Authorities said that the 120 pound, 12 feet long beams were stolen in the vicinity of Lookout Road and LA Route 399.
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Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives are asking the public to call CPSO at 491-3605 to report any information relating to this fatality.
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The Town of Oberlin is hosting a “Walk for Mental Illness” on Saturday, May 28 at 9:00 a.m.
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Gilley charted 42 singles in the Top 40 Country Charts over a span of two decades.
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The 45th annual Contraband Tennis Tournament will be held from May 13 to 15 at the Lake Charles Racquet Club.
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The festival will be held on Saturday, October 22 from noon to 10:00 p.m.
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Traffic congestion is approaching 8 miles, LC Traffic said.
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Both locations closed after Hurricane Laura.
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The DeQuincy Library, located at 102 W. Harrison Street, will be temporarily closed for renovations starting on Thursday, May 5.
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LCPD officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop but McTIer refused to stop and lead officers on a vehicle pursuit
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The holder of the winning ticket has until 5 p.m. on the date of expiration to claim the prize.
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Convicted felon Devonte M. Stephens, 20, is accused of attempting to flee CPSO deputies near Shell Beach Drive in Lake Charles.
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Stephanie M. Beauchamp, 31, is accused of harboring Stoney Boudreaux, 33, who failed to comply with his sex offender registration requirements inside a Lake Charles home.
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They asked that visitors “do their part and take out what they bring in.”
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The job fair will be located at the Managan Center, 1000 McKinley St., in Westlake.
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The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office has announced that the deceased man is Harry C. Northrop, 65, of Sulphur.
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The fire appeared to be caused by an equipment malfunction, Samburgers said.
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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries advised residents that with spring in full bloom, it will not be uncommon to see snakes in many places.
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Joe H. Constance of Moss Bluff is accused and on trial for the second degree rape of a 13 year old child four years ago.
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The West Allen Parish Water District alerted customers Monday about a third party website for water bill payments.
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The victim said that Sones had inappropriate sexual contact with her on more than 10 occasions, authorities said.
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The Calcasieu Parish Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy completed its 127th Basic Academy by conducting graduation ceremonies today for 41 officers representing 18 agencies in the five-parish area