Lafayette LA

A few weeks ago, I asked a teenage boy in my office how many people he could call if he was having the worst day of his life. He looked down for a moment, shrugged, and quietly said, "Probably nobody." That answer has stayed with me. He isn't unpopular. He...

The New Iberia Police Department announced the passing of Chief Todd D'Albor on Saturday, August 1, 2026.

A St. Landry Parish deputy and her husband have been arrested after investigators say they found cocaine, hydrocodone, and more used to make crack cocaine.

LCG announces the temporary closure of Girard Park Circle between E. St. Mary Boulevard and Girard Park Lane beginning Monday, August 3, 2026, through Monday, August 17, 2026.

When Al Patin started as a cardiac nurse at Lafayette General Hospital after he graduated from college in 1997, he was set for a career: He was going to be a heart nurse for the rest of his life. But then he started taking notice of things around him. The...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KATC) - A new report found many formerly incarcerated Louisianans face significant challenges finding and maintaining stable employment after leaving the justice system. The report, “Employment Outcomes of Justice-Involved Individuals in Louisiana,” is from the Kathleen Babineaux Blanco Public Policy Ce

Hotel Lafayette, located at 301 East Vermilion Street in Downtown Lafayette, is beginning to show some notable new construction progress at the former Don’s Seafood property. Following the demolition of the former restaurant and the start of construction in 2025, visible progress at the site appeared to stall for...

UPDATE, 10:10 a.m.: Officials have declared the courthouse all clear. No threat was found. ORIGINAL STORY: LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — The 15th Judicial District courthouse in downtown Lafayette has been evacuated due to a bomb threat, authorities said. Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office is on the scene after a bomb...

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — The Lafayette Fire Department's Haz-Mat Team responded to a chlorine leak at the Lafayette Utilities System Water Treatment Plant, containing the leak without injuries after employees quickly followed safety protocols and evacuated the area. The incident occurred at the LUS Commission Treatme

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — A man is dead after a shooting, according to the Lafayette Police Department. The victim's name has not been released. Police reported it happened on Sherwood Drive off Louisiana Avenue on Friday, July 31, around 4:15 p.m. Authorities said officers responded to reports of...