13 killed on Louisiana roads over Christmas holiday
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Data obtained by the WAFB I-TEAM from the state shows 13 people died on Louisiana roadways over four days from Christmas Day (12/25) through Monday morning (12/29). The 13 deaths over a four-day window mark the third deadliest period on Louisiana’s roads over the four-day...
Steaks, oxtails, & crab meat stolen in meat heist from Slidell Walmart
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Police in Slidell arrested suspects accused of stealing large quantities of meat from a local Walmart, according to authorities. Officers responded to a report of shoplifting at the Walmart store. Investigators said the suspects loaded multiple meat products into a vehicle and attempted to leave...
Aggressive brown lizards are displacing green lizards in New Orleans. Heat could worsen it.
Like many residents of warm climates, the brown lizards scurrying around New Orleans have a worse temper in extreme heat. According to a new study from Tulane researchers, these invasive brown anoles grow more aggressive toward their native green counterparts as temperatures rise. The research helps provide an...
Travelers face winter storm delays leaving after holiday in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - While New Orleanians dreamed of a white Christmas that never came this year, some families traveled south to experience a warmer holiday. AAA projects more than 122 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home over the nearly two-week period between Dec. 20-Jan. 1.
NOPD investigating separate shootings, one fatal
The first shooting, which left a man dead, happened just before 4 a.m. on Chef Menteur Highway near Crowder Boulevard. The second shooting occurred on South Roman Street near Perdido Street.
One killed in Algiers hit-and-run
It happened just before 6 a.m. Monday on General Meyer at Odeon Street. The victim died at the scene. Police have not provided any details about the suspect vehicle.
New Orleans launches robust safety plan for New Year’s, including increased law enforcement presence
New Orleans homeland security and emergency preparedness director Colin Arnold says preparations are already in place to protect residents and visitors during a stretch that includes New Year’s celebrations, the Sugar Bowl, and the start of Carnival.
New Orleans pedestrian killed in S. Claiborne crash
According to NOPD officials, witnesses said the woman, 28, was riding her scooter along Claiborne when a driver who was crossing the street struck her. EMS crews took the victim to a hospital, where she later died.
National Guard deploying to New Orleans nears
With big events like the New Year's Eve celebration and Allstate Sugar Bowl approaching, all signs point to the 350 Louisiana National Guard troops making their presence known soon.
One dead at residence on Chef Menteur Highway, NOPD says
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The NOPD is investigating a homicide that occurred Monday morning (Dec. 29) in the 8500 block of Chef Menteur Highway. Initial reports show Seventh District Officers received a call of shots fired in the area, and upon responding to the location, discovered an adult male suffering from at least...
