Louisiana

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A local physician who has spent decades caring for premature babies previously shared that the routine license renewal process online now includes citizenship-related questions he says weren’t there before. The change is in line with an executive...

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Get ready for a bumpy ride on Thursday as a round of strong storms blasts through the ArkLaTex. For tonight, scattered showers will continue to move through the region with a heavier line of storms setting up northwest of the I-30 corridor late. It’s in...

BATON ROUGE - State lawmakers have awarded the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development an additional $3 million to continue their effort to clean up areas alongside interstates. DOTD said the new funding will add to the millions of dollars that the department...

Louisiana’s network of bayou trails offers some of the South’s most unique hiking experiences. From elevated boardwalks through ancient cypress swamps to rugged forest paths, these six spots showcase the best wild wetlands in 2025. Shutterstock. Bayou Coquille Trail – Jean...

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - According to a report from the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana (PAR), one in five Louisianans rely on SNAP benefits. What consumers are allowed to buy could be changing soon. To ensure that everyone has access to fresh produce, Greaux The Good...

LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA: A strong storm system is brewing and will produce severe weather tomorrow in South Louisiana. We have all the details. The US National Weather Service in Lake Charles issued a weather warning today for the upcoming event tomorrow. The weather warning...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - When it comes to the big box retailers that offer savings for buying in bulk, there are few as popular as Costco. It's got an almost cult-like following in some places (including here in Louisiana), and that popularity keeps growing. One of the most...

Louisiana – According to the officials, Louisiana State Police Troop L responded to a two-vehicle crash on US Hwy 51 near Anderson Road. The crash claimed the life of 82-year-old Wilbert Banks. The investigation revealed that Banks was driving a 2000 Ford Ranger southbound when...

Tornadic Activity Possible Tomorrow PM & Overnight Tomorrow. Good morning everyone. Our system that'll be responsible for a wide swath of heavy showers & thunderstorms, is starting to take shape across areas of Texas and Oklahoma in the form of some light to moderate rain.

In a move designed to ease the recovery process for those hit hardest by the recent LA firestorms, Governor Gavin Newsom has taken executive action extending economic support to small businesses and workers. According to a press release from the Governor's Office, the new...