Editorial: Defending Louisiana against storm threats is a sound investment
The destructive power of water is very much in the news these days, due to the tragedy still unfolding in Texas. But the truth is that Louisiana didn’t need a reminder of how deadly flooding can be, because living with the danger is a constant around here. And so...
Police target persistent illegal dumping in New Orleans East
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A mound of asphalt, furniture, hair products, construction material and hundreds of tires litters the Michoud exit off I-10 in New Orleans East. “These are eyesores and contribute to a poorer quality of life,” said Scott Boyle with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.
Louisiana man pleads ‘no contest’ after Florida interstate pursuit resulting in child’s death
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WALA) - A Louisiana resident appeared in court in Florida’s Walton County Thursday, when he pleaded “no contest” to charges stemming from a 2023 incident involving a high-speed interstate pursuit and the death of a young child. D’Quinn Tyrek Butler of Luling pleaded no...
Building partially collapsed in New Orleans French Quarter
A building partially collapsed on the 500 block of St. Louis Street in New Orleans on Thursday.
Cops catch man who fled and jumped into Industrial Canal
Police say a man is in custody after a police chase that ended with the suspect jumping into the Industrial Canal. “The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of the New Orleans Police Department, Louisiana State Police, U.S. Coast Guard
Cops not letting crime ripples become crime waves
Part of the success story in New Orleans’ reduction in crime is how law enforcement has stayed flexible, and not let occasional increases in crime turn into full-blown crime waves.
Mayor Cantrell continues quixotic legal campaign against former neighbor
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell isn’t letting go of her grudge against a former neighbor who snapped photos of her dining with her alleged paramour Jeffrey Vappie while the two supped at a French Quarter restaurant. According to WVUE, which has obtained court documents related to the case, Cantrell...
NOLA Pool Passport: Dew Drop Inn’s rockin’ pool
New Orleans is home to many luxury pools, so this summer WGNO is featuring six different pools that are part of our "NOLA Pool Passport," where guests can get into six different pools for just $64, which is basically $10 per pool. Today's stop is the Dew Drop Inn in Central City.
Scoot: Cantrell’s interference in FQ trash contract stinks to high heaven
Why would the city award a contract to a company that doesn’t specialize is sanitation, has no proven record comparable to IV Waste, and is asking for more money?
Former leader of failed Mayor Cantrell recall is running for New Orleans mayor
Eileen Carter, a former social media manager for Mayor LaToya Cantrell who went on to lead a failed effort to recall her from office, is running to replace Cantrell as mayor. Carter filed her paperwork to enter the Oct. 11 primary contest on Thursday, the second day of a three-day qualifying period. She is running...
