New Orleans Police Achieve 98% Homicide Clearance Rate in 2026
When New Orleans homicide detective Andrew Waldron’s phone rings, he answers, no matter the time of day or night. One year, the NOPD lieutenant left his family’s Christmas celebration to go to a murder victim’s house after the survivors invited him over. Part of it is a...
These U.S. cities are losing residents. Could home prices be next?
Home prices don’t have to crash for a housing market to start flashing warning signs. Sometimes, the first thing... The post These U.S. cities are losing residents. Could home prices be next? appeared first on The Queen Zone .
Man fatally shot Sunday night in Algiers, NOPD says
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A man was shot to death Sunday night (Aug. 23) in Algiers, New Orleans police said. The victim’s identity and age have not been disclosed. According to the NOPD, the victim was walking around 10:30 p.m. in the 1100 block of Newton Street when a suspect approached from behind, opened fire and fled.
New round of strong storms expected Monday afternoon
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A First Alert is up for Monday (Aug. 24) as another round of strong-to-severe storms is expected into the afternoon and early evening. Expect heat, humidity and sunshine to reflect the forecast the first half of the day. Once we get to the afternoon and evening, widespread storms are expected. The
Convicted of killing two during armed Mid-City robbery, gunman gets double life sentence
A New Orleans man convicted of killing two people during a botched armed robbery in Mid-City six years ago will spend the rest of his life in prison after an emotion-filled sentencing hearing Friday. Eric Cloud was 17 when he shot and killed Angel Funez and Niukura Gonzalez, both 25,...
Why do so many people in Louisiana back into parking spaces, especially trucks?
Minutes after Amy King flew into Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, she stopped for a cup of coffee. She was visiting from Liberty, Missouri, and couldn't help but wonder why all the trucks in the parking lot had pulled into the parking spaces backwards. "Is this a Louisiana thing?"...
New Orleans mayor gives Wendell Pierce key to city
New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno presented actor Wendell Pierce with a Key to the City at the Orpheum Theater for his accomplishments and commitment to his hometown.
Food recalls, parasite outbreak drive New Orleans shoppers to farmers market
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Some say grocery shopping has become a source of anxiety amid a rise in Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) food recalls and an outbreak of Cyclospora infections. “I feel like, every single day, there’s another announcement for something,” said Miranda Hildebrand. “Whether it’s shards.
New Orleans police investigating unclassified death after man was found dead in Algiers apartment
A man who hadn’t been seen since the beginning of August was found dead in an Algiers apartment. New Orleans police say they responded to a foul odor at an apartment in the 4500 block of MacArthur Boulevard in Algiers. According to police, the victim was found dead, lying...
Clean out your freezer and help feed the less fortunate today
Clean out your freezer and help feed the less fortunate today
