School on lockdown after bomb threat reported at New Iberia school
Deputies with the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office and other first responders are on scene at Westgate High School Monday investigating a reported bomb threat. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies received a call from the school at approximately 11:10 a.m. reporting that a bomb threat had been made.
Strong storms possible Monday afternoon
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) – Showers and thunderstorms will come to an end through the evening with partly cloudy skies lingering through the night. Temperatures fall to near 80. Monday will start with dry and sunny conditions, allowing temperatures to climb quickly into the 90s. Afternoon highs will be near 100 with feels-
Lafayette man dies after being hit by truck on sidewalk along Evangeline Thruway
LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — A Lafayette man died after a truck left the roadway and struck him on a sidewalk along Evangeline Thruway before hitting several utility poles, according to the Lafayette Police Department. The victim was identified as Wilbert Davis, 66, of Lafayette. Authorities reported officers were...
Severe Storm Risk Targets Lafayette, Baton Rouge, And Morgan City To Start The Week
Heavy rain, gusty winds, and frequent lightning are all possible in storms that could fire up later this afternoon.
The Tap Room Says Goodbye To Youngsville As New Plans Take Shape
The Tap Room is closing in Youngsville at the end of August while shifting its focus toward an upcoming project.
Funeral services released for Kaplan volunteer firefighter
VERMILION PARISH, La. (KLFY) — A volunteer firefighter from Kaplan died Friday afternoon following a single-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 14 near West Pirates Lane. Robert Hughes, 49, was responding to an emergency call for service shortly after 3 p.m. when the crash occurred, officials said. According to Louisian
Paralyzed at 18 in a training accident, he’s now leading the Louisiana town that...
Tipper Esponge once imagined a future running decathlons for the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and deploying to the Middle East with his National Guard unit. Instead, at 33, he runs a small town along the border of Iberia and Vermilion parishes. Esponge, the mayor of Delcambre, has been paralyzed...
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

















