LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for Sept. 24, 2025. Rodney Joseph Dejean III, 19, ...

The Category 3 storm brought a nearly 18-foot surge and dumped 16 inches of rain. It caused over $18.5 billion worth of ...

Our cold front has finally arrived and after a stormy last few days, we are seeing a few clouds, but drier weather to start our Thursday.

JEFFERSON DAVIS PARISH - A man is accused of setting a house on fire while two people were inside. At 6:17 a.m. on Sept. 22, ...

In Cameron Parish alone, Rita was responsible for either destroying or severely damaging 90% of all buildings. 20 years later ...

An armed robbery is currently under investigation in Vinton, and police are asking for the public’s help in finding those ...

STARKS, La. (KPLC) - Starks High is dismissing early today because of a water main break, according to the Calcasieu Parish ...

The change is a result of an executive order that mandates all federal payments must transition to electronic methods.

OAKDALE, La. (KPLC) - It’s been a less than ideal start for Oakdale in 2025. The Warriors are still looking for their first win of the season after falling to Grand Lake 48-14 last week. But head ...

Both the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office and Hamilton Christian School officials have launched an investigation at the school.

A $1.1 million increase has thrown a major wrench into the road improvement projects in the Topsy area of Jeff Davis Parish.

Investigators are currently working to identify three homicide victims, and say they're getting close to finding answers.