Duson police sergeant injured after unit intentionally crashed into; suspect arrested
PORT ALLEN, La. (NEWS 15) — A Duson police officer was injured after a vehicle intentionally struck his unit on I-10 East near the Mississippi River bridge and a suspect has been taken into custody, according to the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office. The Duson Police Department reported...
House fire in Lafayette ruled accidental
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Firefighters responded to a house fire late Monday night in the 300 block of South Hamner Avenue. Crews were called around 11:45 p.m. after homeowners reported smoke coming from their fireplace. All four occupants safely evacuated. Firefighters arrived within four minutes and found flames...
Scam alert: Fake cops targeting Lafayette residents
Residents are being urged to stay alert following reports of scam phone calls from individuals falsely claiming to be law enforcement officers.
Fundraiser For 6 Year Old Killed In Youngsville Tragedy
A fundraiser has been launched to help cover funeral costs for a 6 year old boy killed in a tragic Youngsville area shooting.
Washington festival: Family fun and local flavor downtown
WASHINGTON, La. (KLFY) — The Town of Washington will host the Washington Community Festival on Saturday, March 21. The daylong event in historic downtown Washington features activities celebrating Acadiana culture and regional traditions. The festival brings together local businesses, artisans and musicians for a...
These Mandeville triplets reunite at UL to share college, competition and a lifelong bond
Former high school friends and teammates reunite in college all the time, especially in the transfer portal era. Triplets, however, are a different story. UL senior distance runners Caroline and Brooke Spalitta and junior designated hitter Steven Spalitta are making the most of it. The sisters chose the Ragin’...
Community meal train set for family after murder-suicide investigation
LAFAYETTE PARISH, LA. (KLFY) — Loved ones of the victims of the double murder-suicide that occurred Sunday afternoon organized a Meal Train to support the remaining family members. The Meal Trains aims to help the children of Kasie LuQuette Richardson, one of the victims from the incident, by providing...
Water Woes: Breaux Bridge Boil Water Advisory; St. Martinville Advisories Lifted
NEWS 15) — Parts of Acadiana are experiencing water woes from water main breaks, low water pressure, and other problems, resulting in some boil water advisories being issued. NEWEST ADDITIONS:. ST. MARTIN PARISH:. (3/18/26) The City of Breaux Bridge Water System will undergo modifications at the water plant on...
Lafayette authorities searching for endangered runaway
LAFAYETTE, La. (KALB) - The Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in finding a missing person, who they consider to be an endangered runaway. LPSO is looking for Rayley Reyes, 17, who was last seen on March 16, wearing a yellow shirt and gray and black striped shorts. She has brown hair and brown eyes,...
Lafayette dads surprise kids in emotional reunion after yearlong deployment: ‘Just ready to be...
Members of the Louisiana Army National Guard returned to Lafayette on Tuesday, reuniting with their families in emotional scenes filled with hugs and tears. Hundreds of guardsmen arrived home after deployments overseas, including two Lafayette fathers who planned a surprise for their children at J. Wallace James...

















