Man arrested, accused of stabbing someone after being ‘struck by pitchfork’ in Fairgrounds neighborhood
The New Orleans Police Department arrested a man accused of stabbing someone after being struck with a pitchfork on Wednesday, Jan. 28.
Evviva Brings a Shapeshifting Menu to the Marigny
In all creative pursuits, few things feel more exciting than a good, old-fashioned team-up. From rock supergroups to star-studded films, there’s just something palpably joyful about seeing passionate artisans come together to create something new and, hopefully, exhilarating. This is especially true in the culinary...
NOPD officer fired amid probe into promotions investigation
A longtime New Orleans police officer on the FBI task force was fired this week, according to his attorney, after an internal investigation tied to a controversial probe into alleged bias in the department’s promotions process. Brigid Collins, the officer’s attorney, said her client, identified as Chad Cockerham,...
New Orleans riverfront park expansion nears completion
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Audubon Nature Institute is putting the finishing touches on the next phase of Goldring Woldenberg Riverfront Park, transforming the former warehouse at Governor Nicholls Street wharf into a public green space. The new park segment is set to open this spring and features landscaping, shade...
River District back on track after Convention Center makes new deal with developers
The long-stalled River District project, a planned mixed-use neighborhood on 47 acres of New Orleans riverfront controlled by the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, is back on track after the project's developer and the Convention Center board agreed to a revised deal. The agreement, which was approved by board...
Seventh Ward ‘Man Down’ Call Ends In Deadly A.P. Tureaud Avenue Shooting
Yesterday morning, New Orleans' Seventh Ward turned into a homicide investigation after a man down call led officers to a fatal shooting on A.P. Tureaud Avenue. New Orleans police and emergency medical crews were dispatched to the 2600 block of A.P. Tureaud Avenue at about 8:10 a.m. on Wednesday. When they arrived,...
Architects work to restore 100-year-old Karnofsky tailor shop with ties to Louis Armstrong
Back in 2021, Hurricane Ida caused more than $65 billion-worth of damage throughout Louisiana, including the destruction of many century-old buildings in New Orleans. WWNO’s Alana Schreiber paid a visit to one of those buildings that architects are working to restore largely for its contributions to jazz history....
Delta Utilities launches assistance program as customers grapple with higher bills
Delta Utilities is rolling out a new program for residents struggling to keep up with surging energy costs, but for some locals, the move feels like "too little, too late." The utility provider announced this week that eligible households can receive a one-time credit of up to $250 applied directly to their natural...
“Dangerous wind chills” arrive tonight, area-wide freezes through Monday
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Cold Warning for all of Southeast Louisiana starting tonight. “Frigid temperatures return again,” the NWS office for New Orleans posted. “Lows in the 20’s areawide.”
Sources: Suspects in custody in Dooky Chase’s restaurant shooting
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Sources confirm suspects are in custody in connection with the Dooky Chase’s Restaurant shooting. It is unclear how many suspects are in custody, but a source says that the “persons of interest” NOPD sought at a press conference Wednesday afternoon are not the same people.

















