New Orleans’ Santa Claus arrested by Kenner Police in alleged child predator sting
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A New Orleans man named Santa Claus has been arrested by Kenner Police as part of an alleged child predator undercover sting operation. The department announced the arrest Monday (June 29) in a social media post, saying the 75-year-old Claus was among 11 suspects arrested and 10 others still wanted
New Orleans baker creates treats to celebrate Taylor Swift’s wedding
It's a love story for pop star Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. The pair is said to be getting married in New York City this upcoming weekend, but locally a bakery found a way for "Swifties" to celebrate their love.
Louisiana deputy films ‘6 billion termites’ swarming the road overnight
The swarm may look unbelievable, but for Louisiana residents it is also a seasonal and economic threat.
New Orleans East sink hole prompts city response after a woman’s car was stuck...
On Monday, Beverly Goodwill, of New Orleans East, was driving back home to deliver her husband a bag of ice, but was interrupted by a terrifying commute over Winchester Park Drive. “All of a sudden, the car rocked, and it went backwards,” Goodwill, 77, said. “I didn’t understand what was...
Governor Landry Cuts Millions From New Orleans Budget. Shreveport Gets Hit Too
Governor Landry's recent vetoes hit New Orleans hard, cutting millions from youth programs, local nonprofits, and city projects, leaving many communities scrambling for support.
Woman shot near CCC had child in the car, no arrests at this time
The New Orleans Police Department is continuing to investigate a shooting that happened near the Crescent City Connection Saturday evening. According to the NOPD, a woman was shot near the Tchoupitoulas exit around 6 p.m. The woman had a child inside the car at the time of the shooting, according...
Unclaimed Powerball ticket sold in Kenner
A prize-winning Powerball ticket remains unclaimed in Kenner.
This Century-Old Italian Pastry Shop In Louisiana Feels Like A Corner Of Sicily
The display case tells the story before anyone behind the counter says a word. Cannoli lined up in neat rows, their shells golden plus crisp, the filling piped fresh every morning. Glass trays of biscotti, amaretti, plus rainbow cookies that look like they were painted by hand. The ice cream...
3 Deep-River Smokehouse Pits Smoldering Along the Parish Levees
The stretch of River Road between New Orleans and Baton Rouge runs past sugar cane fields, plantation houses, and industrial corridors, and it has been producing some of the most serious smoked meat in Louisiana for longer than most people realize. These three operations represent the tradition at different stages of i
Gas leak contained in Metairie
A gas leak was contained in Metairie on Monday, June 29.
