VINTON, La. (KPLC) - A member of the Christian Life Church who was staying in the church overnight has been arrested following a fire on Wednesday, according to the Calcasieu Parish booking log. Kim ...

Southerly flow continues to be the big weather story as it brings in deeper moisture and keeps things feeling very humid.

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for Feb. 18, 2026. Bevyn Danae Taylor, 41, Sulphur: Third offense DWI; Driving on roadway laned for traffic; Licensee must give ...

U.K. police said they opened an investigation after assessing reports about his alleged contact with Jeffrey Epstein.

Approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Aug. 4, 2025, the two-year pilot initiative removes soft drinks, energy drinks and candy from the list of items eligible for purchase with SNAP ...

A Lake Charles woman was charged after prosecutors said she threatened in a social media video to kill ICE agents if they went into her home.

A Vernon Parish teen is currently in the hospital with serious injuries after reportedly stealing three vehicles early Mardi Gras morning.

Safety upgrades at a notorious underpass on the I-10 detour in Westlake appear to have solved a months-long problem with truck crashes, according to Westlake Police and DOTD.

Deputies have obtained an arrest warrant for the man accused of shocking a deputy with their own Taser, leading the deputy to shoot him.

A cold front will move through Saturday, bringing scattered showers to the area. This is not a repeat of last weekend’s severe thunderstorm setup — the atmospheric conditions are completely different.

Digital Arts students at SOWELA have created a children’s book called “A Cat’s Tail” as part of a hands-on class project. We spoke with Christian Ramierez and Darrell Buck to get the details.

Authorities are investigating three shootings during Mardi Gras celebrations in Lake Charles, including two on the parade route.