A former Lake Charles Police Department officer who pleaded guilty to using excessive force during a 2017 police chase has been sentenced to a year-and-a-half in prison.
The 17-year-old boy told other students in class he had a weapon, but later said he was joking, according to Kim Myers, spokeswoman for the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office. She said he also pushed a teacher attempting to take his backpack.
Morning temperatures again have dropped nicely into the 40s under clear skies and light winds. You’ll want a jacket if out early, otherwise the chill will be brief with temperatures warming up into the 50s after sunrise and into the 70s before the noon hour.
Voters approved an 18-million dollar bond in Saturday’s election that will go to a wide range of school improvements including the construction of a new Hackberry High School.
McManus Construction of Lake Charles was awarded the project after a successful base bid of close to $1.6 million dollars, according to Lynn Hohensee, port director. The company is one of seven contractors who competed in the public bid process.
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) confirmed on Monday, Nov. 18 the first death linked to a vaping-associated lung injury, or EVALI, in the state. LDH was unable to provide specifics about the deceased individual due to privacy concerns.
President Donald Trump called Governor John Bel Edwards to congratulate him on winning re-election Monday (Nov. 18) afternoon, an Edwards staffer confirmed to WAFB.
Sham veterans and first-responder charities have been put out of business for misusing donations but their third-party, for-profit fundraisers remain in business.
Professional fundraisers are for-profit companies that contract with charities to solicit donations by telephone or through the mail. The industry is loosely regulated and can keep as much as 100% of donated dollars.
Today is certainly a day to dress in layers with a jacket or coat early followed by short sleeves later this morning and afternoon as the chill moves out early in the day.
Voters elected John Bel Edwards to a second term as Louisiana’s governor in a General Election held Saturday, Nov. 16, according to projections by WAFB Political Analyst Jim Engster.
The Saints are heading into a road game coming off a loss for the second time this season and just like their September contest at Seattle, they’ll be without a star player. Marshon Lattimore has already been ruled out of the contest after leaving New Orleans’ loss to the Falcons with a hamstring in
Quarterback Joe Burrow broke the LSU single-season passing record, wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase broke the single-season touchdown catches record, and Chase and fellow wide receiver Justin Jefferson became just the third pass-catching duo in SEC history with 1,000 yards receiving in the same season.
It can happen anywhere: an active shooter situation. In those types of situations, we turn to first responders to keep us safe and eliminate the threat.
The Cameron Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Calcasieu Parish Dive team have recovered a body after a subject drove their car into the Calcasieu Ship Channel, said Sheriff Ron Johnson.
A much nicer end to the work than the beginning when we started out with clouds and rain. Your Friday has been beautiful with sunshine and warmer temperatures as we have reached the upper fifties across the region.
The best part about our forecast is the return of sunny days through the upcoming weekend, but we’ll be dealing with some cold mornings both Saturday and Sunday with widespread frost expected and even a brief stint of 32 degree lows across our northern viewing area both mornings.
Louisiana’s Republican and Democratic political parties hosted rallies for their prospective candidates in northwest Louisiana on Nov. 14, two days before the Nov. 16 runoff election for governor.
It’s been a dreary and chilly Thursday as we have seen off and on rain showers during the day and through the rest of the evening will become more isolated in nature.
The state's licensing director said 'everyone deserves to have their lived experience of gender and identity reflected as accurately as possible on their identification documents.'
Following a complaint of online fraud and sexual battery, investigators with the Louisiana State Police Special Victims Unit have arrested 29-year-old New Orleans resident Rutledge “Rory” Deas.
Joshua Abelseth and Jennifer Abelseth, who lost custody of their children through a court order, took the children from their grandparents’ home in Washington Parish.
“With the cataract with night time vision, there was a lot of glare from oncoming headlights, any lights made it difficult to see,” patient Steve McNeal said. “and of course I’ve been wearing reading glasses for close to 20 years now.”
Michael L. Cupp, 44, of Dayton, Texas, was arrested on Nov. 12 by VCIO detectives from the Calcasieu Sheriff’s Office, along with members of FBI Beaumont and the Dayton Police Department. He was booked into the Liberty County Jail on a count of racketeering. Judge Sharon Wilson set bond at $15,000.
