Calcasieu whooping crane couple expecting hatchling

The two cranes are one of the most productive pairs in the state, according to Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries ...

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Convicted sex offender accused of inappropriately touching disabled person in public restroom ...

Convicted sex offender accused of inappropriately touching disabled person in public restroom

Published: Feb. 9, 2026 at 3:26 PM PST | Updated: moments ago News ...

Lake Arthur man accused of raping, molesting multiple children

Published: Feb. 9, 2026 at 3:24 PM PST | Updated: moments ago News ...

First Alert Forecast: Warm Days Ahead Through Friday

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - After a beautiful weekend that cooperated perfectly for Mardi Gras events and the Super Bowl, the warm trend continues through most of the upcoming Mardi Gras celebration.

Florists are in “full bloom” as they prepare for their busiest day of the year: Valentine’s Day

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Community mourns 13-year-old killed in Lake Charles shooting

Mar’Kaiden Washington, 13, was killed on Cactus Drive, just north of East McNeese Street, on Feb. 5, according to his family. The community gathered in Mar’Kaiden’s memory Sunday, joining in prayer ...

Ghislaine Maxwell will clear Trump’s name in exchange for clemency from him, lawyer says

Lawmakers tried Monday to interview Ghislaine Maxwell, but the former girlfriend and confidante of Jeffrey Epstein invoked ...

11 charged in multi-parish drug trafficking investigation

Published: Feb. 9, 2026 at 5:34 PM PST | Updated: moments ago News ...

Love Like Brian: Community rallies to support beloved man

Its almost Christ-like love where he’s going to love us whether or not we’re going to love him or not.” It was in 2017 when the community came together to honor Brian on his 48th birthday. Now, ...

SWLA Arrest Report - Feb. 8, 2026

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for Feb. 8, 2026. Oscar Eduardo Perez Ruiz, 31, Lake ...