Robley Drive in Lafayette closes at E. Broussard Road for roundabout project
Lafayette Consolidated Government has closed Robley Drive at E. Broussard Road to make way for a new roundabout, with the closure lasting through Saturday, Nov. 21. The project is designed to alleviate traffic congestion in the area, and officials noted that closing Robley Drive allows traffic on E. Broussard Road to k
LSU Volleyball wins scrimmage against UL-Lafayette
BATON ROUGE - Just a few days before classes get started at LSU for the Fall semester, LSU volleyball won its scrimmage against UL-Lafayette 3-1. The Tigers won the first three sets, which would be a 3-0 sweep under normal circumstances, but the two teams played a fourth set, which the Ragin' Cajuns won.
Super hot Sunday with strong storms possible in the afternoon
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) – After a scorching Saturday, quiet weather returns overnight with temperatures near 80 degrees. Sunday will start out with quiet and warm conditions. Temperatures rise quickly to the lower 90s and highs near 100. A HEAT ADVISORY will be in place as feels-like temperatures will be around 110 degre
Excessive heat forces recess, PE changes at Cathedral Carmel School in Lafayette
Extreme heat across Acadiana is forcing Cathedral Carmel School in Lafayette to change recess and physical education routines as students return for the new school year. Temperatures have pushed the heat index to between 108 and 114 degrees in recent days, according to school staff, prompting teachers and coaches to cl
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Drinks Scattered Across Ambassador Caffery And Johnston Kept Lafayette Officers Busy Saturday Morning
Lafayette police showed up Saturday morning to find cases of drinks scattered across Ambassador Caffery and Johnston Street, likely after a delivery truck's doors swung open mid-route.
Severe Weather Possible This Evening & Dangerous Heat This Weekend…
Strong to severe storms will be possible this evening with damaging winds being the main threat. Storms are possible over the weekend. The better rain chances will be Saturday. Highs will be in the upper 90s to low 100s. The heat index will be between 105°-110°. We will see a chance of storms each day next week with th
Fallen tree causes gas leak in Duson
DUSON, La. (NEWS 15) — Duson police and fire crews responded to a natural gas leak after a tree fell onto a gas meter, causing a major rupture, according to Duson Police Chief Kip Judice. He reported it happened at a Delta Utilities gas substation on South A Street...
News 15 Investigates digs into Church Point police chief candidate’s criminal past
CHURCH POINT, La. (NEWS 15) — A candidate running for Church Point police chief has a criminal history that includes multiple arrests over more than a decade, according to records reviewed by News 15 Investigates. Terrence Garrick Jr. has faced several arrests since 2009, though none of the cases...
Acadiana storms bring 76 mph winds, widespread power outages
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Severe thunderstorms moved through much of Acadiana, bringing high winds, hail, and lightning that left more than 20,000 homes without power. Most parishes in the area experienced at least one Severe Thunderstorm Warning, with some parishes seeing multiple warnings as the storms moved through

















