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First Alert Weather: Roads flooded, over 35,000 without power in SWLA The heavy rainfall moving through Southwest Louisiana has left streets flooded and many without power in Southwest Louisiana.

Free my boy, Eddie the Emu.

Emu spotted on Prien Lake Road An emu escaped from its home Sunday morning and decided to do a little exploring.

We have been seeing a lot about these guys lately... Better get it together guys.

Beci investigative report published KPLC has obtained a copy of the investigative report completed in March concerning the conduct of Beauregard Electric Coop Board of Directors.

WOW $39 billion a year and $12 billion stays in Calcasieu.

Port of Lake Charles cracks nation’s top 10 for cargo The numbers are in and the Lake Charles Harbor District is now a top-10 port in the nation for cargo.

Opinions please

State lawmaker wants to allow teachers to conceal carry It would not be the first time we’ve seen someone take a shot at getting this passed.

With the recent increase of squatters in SWLA, we want to know what is in the works regarding affordable housing. A quick pass through mid Lake Charles, which contains a large portion of our low income rentals, might have you asking the same question. A lot of these homes are still in despair but being rented. For their own protection, these homeowners are refusing to enter into lease agreements. People are paying $1000 deposit with $1000 first month, only to realize the home has a leaking roof, is infested with rodents and/or bugs, has mold/mildew, is lacking insulation and is basically unlivable. Without the protection of a lease, tenants have no option but to stay in the unlivable conditions or come up with another $2000 minimum to move. This practice is creating a vicious cycle that is worsening the livelihood of our elderly and less fortunate community members.

Study shows severe shortage of affordable housing in La. The plight of the homeless is a chronic one that many have tried to combat over the years. Yet, a study says it's worsening among the lowest of the low income.

Monsters do exists.

Man sentenced to 99 years for drugging, sexually abusing victim.
https://www.kplctv.com/2024/01/19/man-sentenced-99-years-drugging-sexually-abusing-victim/

Gov. Landry declares state of emergency due to officer shortage in Louisiana The Louisiana Sheriff’s Association estimates that Louisiana sheriffs’ offices were down about 1,800 deputies statewide.

Civil service board upholds firing of former Lake Charles police officer Nevels faces criminal charges for alleged malfeasance in office and stalking a former girlfriend.

https://www.kplctv.com/2023/12/27/civil-service-hearing-delayed-former-lcpd-officer-fired-amid-stalking-charge/

Civil service hearing delayed for fired LCPD officer accused of stalking A civil service hearing to continue to case of a former Lake Charles police officer accused of stalking and malfeasance was canceled because a witness was unavailable.