LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Lake Charles has been chosen for the Louisiana premiere of the documentary “ Ancestral Artistry: ...

One person is dead after a small plane crashed upon takeoff from the Lafayette Regional Airport, authorities say.

Fallen trees, debris, and downed power lines are littered across parts of the capital region after Hurricane Francine moved through the area on Wednesday night, Sept. 11. Deputies had to rescue 26 ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) -A week ago, Hurricane Francine reminded us we’re sure to get hit hard by a hurricane again, eventually. One way to prepare now is to toughen up your home and that’s where the ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - If you’re looking for some family fun this weekend, the circus is in town. Cirque Italia is visiting Lake Charles at the Prien Lake Mall through Sunday, Sept. 22. The circus ...

ARNAUDVILLE, La. (KPLC) - A 17-year-old girl was arrested for allegedly sharing videos containing child sex abuse on Snapchat. Authorities with the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office began their ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A representative of BioLab said they will pay a penalty imposed by Louisiana State Police in connection with the July incident that resulted in a shelter-in-place. The ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Hot weather is going to remain the primary weather issue as we get closer to the weekend, but rain will stay very unlikely. As we head into Friday and the weekend, we’re ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A man was found guilty after he showed up at a school, violating a lifetime protective order against him. The charges stem from an incident from 2023, in which Derrick J.

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Students from 13 schools across Calcasieu and Cameron Parishes recently took part in the 26th Annual Rice Cookoff. The event is hosted by the port of Lake Charles and the ...