Union demonstrates outside Hackberry pipeline contractor, voices concerns about safety lapses

HACKBERRY, La. (KPLC) - Members of the Laborers International Union of North America (LIUNA) gathered Tuesday outside Sunland ...

Calcasieu Coroner’s investigators identify John Doe killed in 2003 crash

Investigators identified the John Doe as Dennis Elmo Wright of Ohio, Calcasieu Coroner Joseph Dressler’s office announced ...

A $22.3 Million Gym Is Underway At South Cameron High School

South Cameron High School celebrated a major milestone today, the groundbreaking of a brand-new gymnasium. officials say the ...

First Alert Forecast: Cold front on the way with more rain and then much nicer weather

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - All of SWLA needs rain, and there is more likely through early Thursday ahead of a cold front.

SWLA groups believe efforts to curb suicides are having an impact

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Experts say one in 20 adults in the U.S. have thoughts about suicide. One person dies every eleven ...

LSU linebacker Whit Weeks goes Instagram official with Lane Kiffin’s daughter ahead of Ole Miss showdown

LSU linebacker Whit Weeks and Landry Kiffin, daughter of Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin, went public on Instagram days before LSU ...

Police: Man arrested as part of Lake Charles Event Center shooting investigation

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Lake Charles Police have arrested a man and are accusing him of failing to report the commission ...

Man accused of leading police on chase that caused precautionary lockout at multiple Sulphur schools

SULPHUR, La. (KPLC) - Multiple schools in Sulphur are currently under a precautionary lockdown due to a law enforcement ...

SOWELA offers two-year degree program for Drafting and Design Technology

Drafting and design technicians make our house plans come to life, assist architects in drawing commercial building layouts, ...

SWLA Arrest Report - Sept. 22, 2025

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for Sept. 22, 2025. Michael Anthony Briscoe, 60, Lake ...

Louisiana Workforce Commission hosts career fair amid job increase

Today, the Louisiana Workforce Commission hosted a career fair at the American Job Center to help connect employers and job ...

Etta Pete Foundation hosts blood and water drive for sickle cell patients

The Etta Pete Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation held a blood and water drive in Lake Charles, aiming to support individuals living with sickle cell disease by promoting hydration and securing blood ...