Canal Street’s clogged sidewalk drains cleaned for first time since post-Katrina installation
When workers began lifting up the sidewalk grates on Canal Street for cleaning last month — apparently, for the first time ever — they found the drains below brimming with dirt. In some cases, plants were growing out of about 5 inches of soil, which appeared stamped with the shape of the grates by years of buildup.
New Orleans tech company facing multiple lawsuits after data breach
New Orleans tech company IDScan.net is facing nearly two dozen lawsuits alleging it failed to protect consumers' personal information after a data breach this year made images of millions of drivers licenses available for purchase on the dark web. The breach, discovered last month, is being investigated by the FBI,...
Man hospitalized following Central City shooting, New Orleans Police report
Officers with the New Orleans Police Department are investigating a shooting in the Central City neighborhood on the night of Friday, Oct. 9.
Isaias Halloween decor featured on Canal Street home
You'll find it at the former Centanni home in the 4500 block of Canal Street.
Isaias Brings Near-40-MPH Gusts to New Orleans
New Orleans starts Friday with clear skies and temperatures near 75 degrees, but the calm opening will give way to a blustery afternoon. Winds will be blustery, with gusts near 40 mph in New Orleans, while rain showers become possible after 3 p.m. Wind And Coastal Flooding Take Center Stage.
Around 1,300 Kenner residents without power: Entergy
Approximately 1,300 Kenner residents are currently without power on the night of Friday, Oct. 9, according to the Entergy outage map.
New Orleans festivals kick off with little worry about Hurricane Isaias
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - For a long list of events in New Orleans, this was filled with a lot of worry and what ifs. But Hurricane Isaias has moved east, far from the city, setting the stage for what vendors and performers at the National Fried Chicken Festival hope will be a beautiful weekend.
196-Year-Old Bourbon Street Building Sells to New Orleans Investor Suresh Sadhwani
A nearly 200-year-old commercial building at the corner of Bourbon and Iberville streets has a new owner. Lata Family Investments LLC closed on the purchase of 201 Bourbon St., a three-story, roughly 6,500-square-foot property in the heart of the French Quarter, after the deal drew multiple offers and went under contract within days of hitting the market.
38-ton piece of equipment stolen from Bullard Avenue, New Orleans Police say
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - An excavator was stolen from the 5500 block of Bullard Avenue, police said. The victim last saw the equipment on Aug. 10, police said. The victim also reported the equipment was returned on Sept. 21, police said. The equipment was later taken by an unknown individual...
The Edna Karr-John Curtis district battle stayed close until one team’s safety and pick-six
Edna Karr came out of halftime facing another test in its bid to extend its winning streak, leading John Curtis by five points. The two-time defending state champion Cougars wasted little time taking control. Karr scored two touchdowns and a safety over a span of 14 snaps to pull away...
