Lafayette Parish voters renew public health and safety millage
Lafayette Parish voters on Saturday renewed a 3.81 mill property tax that funds public health and services. Results from the Lousiana Secretary of State show 70% of those casting ballots Saturday decided to renew the millage that provides $10.8 million to fund things such as drainage, rural fire protection, the...
Lafayette welcomes new spot for high-end Italian dining, thanks to local restaurateurs
If you're a fan of rustic lasagna, silky cacio e pepe, tender steaks or homemade cannoli that melts in your mouth, Lafayette's newest Italian restaurant has a seat for you. However, it's best to reserve it ahead of time. Cugino, a restaurant focused on classic Sicilian-Italian dishes, opened in the...
Lafayette dating scene gets a new twist with ‘pitch a friend’ events at local...
For Acadiana-area singles looking to meet new people, this in-person event offers the opportunity to make connections without downloading an app first. "Pitch-A-Friend" was founded in Philadelphia in 2022 as a way to help people meet each other in a welcoming, positive environment. The structure is simple — people...
Lafayette standoff ends after SWAT enters home; suspect not found
A standoff on Rosewood Avenue ended Friday night after Lafayette police entered a home they believed was hiding an armed robbery suspect — only to find he wasn’t there. The incident began around 6 p.m. when officers were told 22-year-old Trevon Gilbert was inside a house in the 100 block of Rosewood Avenue....
Lafayette files to seize former Travelodge motel, but developer says it’s a ‘miscommunication’
The owner of the old Travelodge motel in Lafayette hopes to continue efforts to renovate it despite a notice of seizure that was recently filed on the property due to fines reaching into the thousands. Describing it as a “minor miscommunication issue between me and the city,” Ravi Daggula with...
Carencro Fire Department responded to two-story house fire
CARENCRO, La. (KLFY) — The Carencro Fire Department responded to a two-story house fire in Carencro. The CFD along with Lafayette and Scott fire departments reported to a fire at 304 Commonwealth Dr. All occupants evacuated the home safely with no injuries. The cause of the fire is still...
Opelousas couple allegedly shoots at ‘trespassing’ garbage truck, arrested
Kevin Bergeron, 49, of Opelousas, is charged with illegal use of weapons and Lori Gautreaux, 40, of Opelousas, is charged with principal to illegal use of weapons.
Popular Lafayette Restaurant Opens Back Up After Announcing Closure
A popular Lafayette restaurant says that it has heard from its customers and they have elected to reopen with a limited menu and more changes.
Little changes to the forecast expected through midweek
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) – We will see another cool and damp night as temperatures settle near 60. Skies remain clear of any cloud cover, though a light jacket may be needed early Sunday morning. Patchy, dense fog will once again be possible before 8 a.m. Sunday. Sunday will see...
First United Methodist in Lafayette celebrates Thanksgiving with downtown community
With perfect fall weather as the backdrop, around 200 people gathered Sunday for plates of turkey, ham and all the fixings at First United Methodist Church in downtown Lafayette. The free community Thanksgiving meal is a 25-year tradition for the church, said pastor Nancy Wofford. The execution is simple, with...

















