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.
Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 3:14 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
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.
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 5:10 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
The new dress code policy will be enforced at the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year.
Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 4:44 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
The caller may say they are from the Assessor’s Office and is calling to collect bank information for payment of taxes.
Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 3:36 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
The victim and the boy were sitting inside of a parked vehicle when the boy shot the victim in the chest, authorities said.
Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 2:33 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
The buildings were damaged and copper wire, electronics and power tools were stolen.
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 9:26 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
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.
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 5:05 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
Arts and crafts lovers rejoice as Hobby Lobby makes its return in Southwest Louisiana.
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 2:49 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
The Orange County inmate log also lists him as a fugitive from justice from another state.
Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 2:53 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
Awards were given to deputies for their outstanding accomplishments and service to the Sheriff’s Office in 2021 in their respective divisions.
Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 6:14 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
The original Skybridge construction was a gift to the hospital provided through Associate donations in 1981.
Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 5:27 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
Firefighters are asking residents in the Starks area to watch out for crews working fires.
Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 9:11 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
The finalists for the Calcasieu Parish Superintendent position have been announced, and two of them are current CPSB employees.
Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 8:02 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
State Police said that Troop D has investigated 7 fatal crashes resulting in 8 deaths in 2022.
Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 4:08 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
Engagement opportunities include an online survey, interactive map, Instagram Live session and community engagement sessions.
Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 4:22 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
The victims advised the job was going to cost over $30,000, and they paid a deposit of over $19,000, authorities said.
Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 3:12 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
American Airlines recently added the CRJ 700 aircraft to their fleet which includes many perks including first class seating and more space for luggage.
Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 2:45 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
CPSO confirmed that there is no immediate threat, and the investigation is ongoing.
Updated: May. 13, 2022 at 9:44 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
The event will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Updated: May. 13, 2022 at 2:15 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
The winners were chosen from nearly 27,000 students and over 4,000 employees and were honored as outstanding representations of Calcasieu Parish.
Updated: May. 12, 2022 at 4:39 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
Estes’ artwork titled “Worth Fighting For” is an acrylic painting that uses an impasto technique to create contrast and texture.
Updated: May. 11, 2022 at 5:28 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
The Carlyss Fire Department is working a brush fire in the woods near Ellender and Choupique Roads, Carlyss Fire Chief Mark Ware said
Updated: May. 11, 2022 at 3:45 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
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.
Updated: May. 11, 2022 at 1:35 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
The Shelter said that they are deep cleaning and sanitizing to make sure no animals are exposed.
Updated: May. 10, 2022 at 5:48 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
Dates for school graduations across the Lake Area!
Updated: May. 10, 2022 at 2:56 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
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.
Updated: May. 9, 2022 at 6:24 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
The distribution will begin at 10:00 a.m.
Updated: May. 9, 2022 at 5:37 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
LCRA said that Klagge assisted a customer that she noticed was having a potential medical emergency and took the steps to get them care.
Updated: May. 9, 2022 at 4:21 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
Authorities said that the 120 pound, 12 feet long beams were stolen in the vicinity of Lookout Road and LA Route 399.
Updated: May. 9, 2022 at 2:49 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives are asking the public to call CPSO at 491-3605 to report any information relating to this fatality.
Updated: May. 7, 2022 at 5:36 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
The Town of Oberlin is hosting a “Walk for Mental Illness” on Saturday, May 28 at 9:00 a.m.
Updated: May. 7, 2022 at 3:59 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
Gilley charted 42 singles in the Top 40 Country Charts over a span of two decades.
Updated: May. 6, 2022 at 6:01 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
The 45th annual Contraband Tennis Tournament will be held from May 13 to 15 at the Lake Charles Racquet Club.
Updated: May. 6, 2022 at 4:10 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
The festival will be held on Saturday, October 22 from noon to 10:00 p.m.
Updated: May. 3, 2022 at 3:53 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
"Duke" exceeded 100 captures during his service at VPSO.
Updated: May. 3, 2022 at 3:44 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
Traffic congestion is approaching 8 miles, LC Traffic said.
Updated: May. 2, 2022 at 7:27 PM CDT
|By Jillian Corder and Jakob Evans
Both locations closed after Hurricane Laura.
Updated: May. 2, 2022 at 3:48 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
The DeQuincy Library, located at 102 W. Harrison Street, will be temporarily closed for renovations starting on Thursday, May 5.
Updated: May. 2, 2022 at 3:31 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
LCPD officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop but McTIer refused to stop and lead officers on a vehicle pursuit
Updated: May. 2, 2022 at 2:45 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
The holder of the winning ticket has until 5 p.m. on the date of expiration to claim the prize.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2022 at 8:28 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
Convicted felon Devonte M. Stephens, 20, is accused of attempting to flee CPSO deputies near Shell Beach Drive in Lake Charles.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 4:18 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
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.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 4:26 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
They asked that visitors “do their part and take out what they bring in.”
Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 3:58 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
The job fair will be located at the Managan Center, 1000 McKinley St., in Westlake.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 2:38 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office has announced that the deceased man is Harry C. Northrop, 65, of Sulphur.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 5:40 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
The fire appeared to be caused by an equipment malfunction, Samburgers said.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 4:33 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
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.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 5:56 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
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.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 5:07 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
The West Allen Parish Water District alerted customers Monday about a third party website for water bill payments.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 3:37 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
The victim said that Sones had inappropriate sexual contact with her on more than 10 occasions, authorities said.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 3:12 PM CDT
|By Jakob Evans
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