Missing New Orleans Elder Malcolm Flot Found Safe as Community Breathes Sigh of Relief
The New Orleans community faced a wave of concern as authorities issued a Silver Alert for 84-year-old Malcolm Flot. However, relief washed over the city as he was safely located, and the alert was subsequently canceled. The Louisiana State Police provided this update. Before being found, Flot was last seen...
4 Orleans deputies fired, arrested
The Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office says it fired four deputies and then arrested then after an investigation into unauthorized use-of-force.
New Orleans human trafficking ring involving adults and juveniles shut down, police say
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The New Orleans Police Department, along with multiple federal and local law enforcement partners arrested four people on Jan. 8, in connection with an ongoing human trafficking investigation. The investigation, which began in August 2025, led detectives to determine that the suspects were...
Bruno Mars announces New Orleans date on ‘The Romantic’ global tour
"Leave the Door Open" Bruno Mars is bringing his "The Romantic Tour" to the City of New Orleans.
Helena Moreno swaps inaugural ball for community events
Inauguration events kick off Saturday for Mayor-elect Helena Moreno, with several open to the public. Why it matters: Moreno canceled the "fancy" inaugural ball — citing the city's current budget crisis — and opted for community events instead. The big picture: The activities start Saturday morning with a...
Man fatally shot in Mid-City
A man was fatally shot in Mid-City on Thursday, Jan. 8.
New Orleans suspect accused of shooting 4-year-old boy, man on Jan. 1 has bond...
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A New Orleans man accused of shooting a 4-year-old boy and another man during a suspected domestic dispute on New Year’s Day had bond set Wednesday (Jan. 7) at nearly a half-million dollars. Robert Torregano, 25, appeared in Orleans Parish Magistrate Court for a hearing...
Who received Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s keys to the city
Just about four months after being sworn in as New Orleans mayor in 2018, LaToya Cantrell presented Jay-Z and Beyoncé with a key to the city, recognizing the pair for their "collective humanitarian work." The key was likely the first in more than 60 such honors she'd bestow over...
Rosenwald Center was built to keep Black people out of white parks
The audio version of this story is AI generated and is not human reviewed. It may contain errors or inaccuracies. New Orleans Mayor deLesseps S. “Chep” Morrison addressed the National Recreation Congress in 1949 to tout playgrounds, gyms and community centers as good for the community. “I know...
20% of New Orleans city workers drive city-owned cars home. See who uses the...
As New Orleans continues to face a budget crisis, scrutiny is being cast on how the city is currently using its fleet of city-owned vehicles. Louisiana Legislative Auditor Mike Waguespack is currently probing how the city is using its 2,800-vehicle fleet, including the hundreds of cars it provides to city employees...
