Lafayette LA

YOUNGSVILLE, La. (KPLC) - The community is stepping up to help a family after a man shot and killed his wife and young son before killing himself on Sunday. If you would like to help the family and learn more, follow the links below:. ORIGINAL STORY:. A man shot and...

At the first of three drainage outreach meetings, residents of south Lafayette raised concerns about a growing flooding risk, which they believe is the result of irresponsible and unrestricted development in the city and parish. “We’re all stuck on an island,” was a sentiment echoed by several residents.

As a result of scaled-back operations by the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Police Department (ULPD), the amount of crime reported in the residence halls has increased. Similar to other campus departments, budget cuts have caused the department to lose a significant number of officers, impacting the way they...

LYDIA, La. (KLFY) — An unidentified man was shot and killed in in the Iberia Parish community of Lydia last night, authorities said. Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Deputies responded at about 9 p.m. Tuesday to the 5000 block of Ponderosa Drive to a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, deputies located a man dead.

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) has launched a Drainage Community Engagement Series to involve residents in discussions about local drainage initiatives and flood mitigation efforts. The first meeting was held at South Regional Library on Wednesday, March 18. The series will provide...

OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) – An 18-year-old Opelousas man faces 10 felony charges after an investigation linked him to several bomb threats at a local high school. Lyam Garcia was arrested by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office on five counts of terrorizing and five counts of communicating false information of a...

Nothing beats the joy of a surprise homecoming, especially when it happens on a day meant for fun and celebration.

Lafayette firefighters tackled a house fire late Monday night. They reported it started in the fireplace of a home on South Hamner Avenue around 11:45 p.m. and quickly spread. They explained the homeowners noticed smoke and called 911 after safely exiting. Firefighters had the fire under control in 15 minutes, but...

Christopher Steed, 33, of Lafayette, currently has an active warrant with the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office for three counts of illegal transmission of monetary funds.

SCOTT, La. (KLFY) – A residential fire broke out in the 1100 block of Lebesque Road on Wednesday night. The home was unoccupied at the time of the blaze and no injuries were reported. The Scott Fire Department was first on the scene. Upon arrival, fire crews observed flames...