Helena Moreno is spending less on Mardi Gras at Gallier Hall. She’s also looking...
Mayor Helena Moreno's administration is slashing its budget for Mardi Gras festivities at Gallier Hall — and looking for guest DJs who are willing to play for free. with leading a cost-cutting effort across City Hall, said that former Mayor LaToya Cantrell's administration spent $240,000 in 2025 on the mayor's Mardi...
Mysterious mail returns baffle local residents, raise questions about USPS sorting
A college professor asked WWL to help with a postal service problem that is baffling her. When I was asked to get some answers, I remembered the same thing happened to me. And now we are wondering how widespread the issue is. Right after Christmas, Lisa Collins mailed out her...
JPSO investigating after man shot on Acre Road in Marrero overnight
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting Thursday night in Marrero that left one man wounded. No arrests had been made as of Friday, according to Sgt. Brandon Veal, a Sheriff's Office spokesperson. The shooting was reported about 7 p.m. in the 6300 block of Acre Road. Deputies...
St. Bernard deputies arrest three in copper wire theft ring
CHALMETTE, La. (WVUE) - The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office says it has arrested three people and issued arrest warrants for two others in connection with a series of copper wire thefts across St. Bernard Parish. Gregory Bondi, 29, of the 3800 block of Gallo Drive in Chalmette; Luis Sloan,...
Crescent City ID services temporarily halted after staff laid off
The audio version of this story is AI generated and is not human reviewed. It may contain errors or inaccuracies. A program allowing New Orleans residents to acquire free municipal photo identification cards, called Crescent City ID, is temporarily unavailable after three city workers running the service were laid...
Postal worker shot at in New Orleans, suspect arrested
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A U.S. postal worker was shot at while delivering mail Monday (Jan. 12) in New Orleans, and a suspect has been arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, postal inspectors said. The mail carrier was delivering mail on Laharpe Street near St. Bernard Avenue when...
Oil spill shuts down Highway 23 in Belle Chasse; bus routes and traffic heavily...
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Louisiana Highway 23 (Belle Chasse Highway) remains partially closed near Jesuit Bend following a multi-vehicle crash that has caused major traffic and school bus delays in Plaquemines Parish. The crash occurred around 6:30 a.m., according to officials. The crash involved an oil tanker and a...
The Humane Society of Louisiana Launches 2026 Mardi Gras Horse Adoption Program to Protect...
NEW ORLEANS, LA — As the vibrance and pageantry of Mardi Gras return to the streets of New Orleans, the Humane Society of Louisiana (HSLA) is proud to announce the return of its Mardi Gras Horse Adoption Program. Founded in 2017, this life-saving initiative ensures that the majestic horses seen in annual parades...
Man indicted in New Orleans homicide case
An Orleans Parish Grand Jury indicted Brandon Joseph and Angel Martinez on charges related to the death of 61-year-old Miguel Stemley Thursday, Jan. 15.
WATCH: Driver abandons school bus after ‘conflict’ with student
After a “verbal conflict", police say a school bus driver pulled over on the side of the road in New Orleans Wednesday morning and walked away. Newly obtained surveillance video shows six students were left alone on the bus for more than 20 minutes. The video was shared with...
