New details on fatal 2024 plane crash in Acadia Parish
ACADIA PARISH, LA. (KLFY) — National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released new details of the fatal 2024 plane crash in Acadia Parish. The incident occurred on October 15, 2024 in a field near Pitreville Highway. The crash claimed the life of Nick Vanhouten, 47, of Sunset. According to officials...
Lafayette Police warn of vehicle burglary surge targeting unlocked cars
The Lafayette Police Department (LPD) is warning residents about an increase in vehicle burglaries across the city, many of which are being described as crimes of opportunity involving unlocked vehicles. According to LPD , a significant number of recent vehicle break-ins have occurred because suspects have been able to
Car intentionally set on fire in Lafayette; person of interest sought
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Investigators with the Lafayette Fire Department are asking for the public's help to identify a person of interest in a vehicle arson that happened earlier this month. Authorities reported Lafayette firefighters responded to a vehicle fire next to a home on Railroad Street on...
Corner Pantry to close this month to clear way for gas station
The Corner Pantry will close on later this month before the property transitions to new owners who will be build a gas station on the site. The 60-year-old store at 801 Foreman Drive will close on June 30, according to the store’s Facebook on Thursday. The store is owned by Connie Dubose.
All Day Now Open in at Former SoLou Space in Parc Lafayette
All Day, a new all-day dining concept located at 1905 Kaliste Saloom Road in Lafayette, LA, is now open in the former SoLou restaurant space at Parc Lafayette. We first posted about the new concept back in April of this year when a “coming soon” banner was posted at the property.
Carencro restaurant announces temporary closure, to evaluate next move
A Japanese steakhouse that opened in Carencro in 2019 announced it is closed at least temporarily to “evaluate our next steps.”. Tokyo Japan Sushi & Hibachi Steakhouse, 107 Hector Connoly Road, Suite 200, announced this morning on Facebook it has paused operations and has been in recent days. No...
Historic building to be demolished following partial collapse in May
LPTFA Board of Trustees has directed staff to proceed with the demolition of the remaining three walls of the two-story section of the structure, subject to necessary state review and approvals.
Heavy Rain Possible Overnight, Normal June Weather Returns This Weekend…
Arthur is now a tropical storm with winds at 40 mph. This doesn’t change our forecast. 2-4″ of rain will be possible over the eastern parishes of Acadiana, mostly east of Lafayette. Areas west of Lafayette may not see much rain with Arthur. Winds will be out of the south at 15-25 mph. There is a small threat of tornado
Coburn’s building demolition planned after downtown Lafayette collapse
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Officials announced a coordinated demolition plan for the remaining walls of the historic Coburn's building about one month after a partial collapse closed Second Street in downtown Lafayette. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, the Lafayette Public Trust Financing Aut
Erath Residents Rally After Theft Of Sign For Children’s Hospital Benefit Tournament
Residents of Erath are upset after a sign for a charity fishing tournament benefiting St. Jude was stolen, reminding everyone of the importance of supporting families in need.

















