A 31-year-old Lake Charles man was sentenced Tuesday to prison for selling a stolen black rhinoceros horn.
A 31-year-old Lake Charles man was sentenced Tuesday to prison for selling a stolen black rhinoceros horn.
Lake Charles Police arrested a local man Tuesday afternoon after he allegedly stole a car and led officers on a chase that ended with three separate crashes.
Lake Charles Police arrested a local man Tuesday afternoon after he allegedly stole a car and led officers on a chase that ended with three separate crashes.
State Police say they are investigating a fatal crash involving a bicyclist in Sulphur. Troopers say that they responded to a two-vehicle crash on Monday, April 9 involving a bicycle.
State Police say they are investigating a fatal crash involving a bicyclist in Sulphur. Troopers say that they responded to a two-vehicle crash on Monday, April 9 involving a bicycle.
I-10 West, between Exit 33 and Exit 31 in Lake Charles, has been reduced to one lane for bridge maintenance work.
I-10 West, between Exit 33 and Exit 31 in Lake Charles, has been reduced to one lane for bridge maintenance work.
Due to recent heavy rains north of Calcasieu Parish officials have issued an Emergency Declaration to close the Calcasieu River and the English Bayou, effective at 5 p.m. today, April 2, 2018.
Due to recent heavy rains north of Calcasieu Parish officials have issued an Emergency Declaration to close the Calcasieu River and the English Bayou, effective at 5 p.m. today, April 2, 2018.
"My Fair Baby," a safe sleep baby shower, is planned in Lake Charles for May 26.
"My Fair Baby," a safe sleep baby shower, is planned in Lake Charles for May 26.
LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) - A Calcasieu Parish judge has convicted a 29-year-old man of beating a 50-year-old woman to death in 2010.
LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) - A Calcasieu Parish judge has convicted a 29-year-old man of beating a 50-year-old woman to death in 2010.
Three petrochemical companies have agreed to pay $11 million to settle charges of illegally disposing hazardous waste that damaged natural resources in part of a Louisiana river's estuary.
Three petrochemical companies have agreed to pay $11 million to settle charges of illegally disposing hazardous waste that damaged natural resources in part of a Louisiana river's estuary.
A small sacrifice must now be made by those who attend events at the Lake Arthur Recreation Department's baseball and softball complex.
A small sacrifice must now be made by those who attend events at the Lake Arthur Recreation Department's baseball and softball complex.
An inmate escaped this morning while she was being taken to court, but was back in custody within a few minutes.
An inmate escaped this morning while she was being taken to court, but was back in custody within a few minutes.
Job seekers and employers are invited to attend the Calcasieu Business & Career Solutions Center’s Quarterly Job Fair, which will take place from 9 a.m. - noon, Wednesday, April 11 at the Lake Charles Civic Center’s Exhibition Hall.
Job seekers and employers are invited to attend the Calcasieu Business & Career Solutions Center’s Quarterly Job Fair, which will take place from 9 a.m. - noon, Wednesday, April 11 at the Lake Charles Civic Center’s Exhibition Hall.
Voters in the city of Sulphur selected a mayor and city council.
Voters in the city of Sulphur selected a mayor and city council.
Lake Charles Police are investigating an accident that happened in front of Barbe High School this morning.
Lake Charles Police are investigating an accident that happened in front of Barbe High School this morning.
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office says they have arrested two men in connection with the use of counterfeit money. The cases are not related to each other.
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office says they have arrested two men in connection with the use of counterfeit money. The cases are not related to each other.
Calcasieu Parish Animal Services and Adoption Center says that they have suspended all dog adoptions indefinitely due to a dog testing positive for Canine Distemper.
Calcasieu Parish Animal Services and Adoption Center says that they have suspended all dog adoptions indefinitely due to a dog testing positive for Canine Distemper.
A Texas man was arrested following a deadly fight this morning in a mobile home park in Calcasieu Parish.
A Texas man was arrested following a deadly fight this morning in a mobile home park in Calcasieu Parish.
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Louisiana's education department has divvied up a $1.5 million federal grant aimed at improving early childhood education to eight parishes.
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Louisiana's education department has divvied up a $1.5 million federal grant aimed at improving early childhood education to eight parishes.
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office says they are investigating a pedestrian accident involving a 12-year-old girl in Sulphur.
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office says they are investigating a pedestrian accident involving a 12-year-old girl in Sulphur.
Residents in Sulphur were jolted awake tonight by what many are calling a loud explosion.
Residents in Sulphur were jolted awake tonight by what many are calling a loud explosion.
Deputies with the Calcasieu Parish Combined Anti-Drug Task Force (C.A.T. Team) arrested a Lake Charles man and seized pounds of pot after an investigation.
Deputies with the Calcasieu Parish Combined Anti-Drug Task Force (C.A.T. Team) arrested a Lake Charles man and seized pounds of pot after an investigation.
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's deputies arrested a Barbe High student Monday for making threats.
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's deputies arrested a Barbe High student Monday for making threats.
On March 7 at approximately 6:00 a.m. the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a local business on Highway 90 in Lake Charles regarding a theft.
On March 7 at approximately 6:00 a.m. the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a local business on Highway 90 in Lake Charles regarding a theft.
A Lake Charles man was arrested for fourth offense DWI this morning after he allegedly drove in the middle of US 90.
A Lake Charles man was arrested for fourth offense DWI this morning after he allegedly drove in the middle of US 90.
Barbe High School was placed under a brief precautionary lockdown this morning after someone reported that a student had a gun.
Barbe High School was placed under a brief precautionary lockdown this morning after someone reported that a student had a gun.
A Sulphur couple was arrested for multiple counts of animal cruelty after a multi-agency investigation.
A Sulphur couple was arrested for multiple counts of animal cruelty after a multi-agency investigation.
A Sulphur man is dead after a vehicle turned in front of the motorcycle he was riding last night.
A Sulphur man is dead after a vehicle turned in front of the motorcycle he was riding last night.
Powerball players who purchased their tickets in Lake Charles may want to double check their tickets. One ticket from Saturday's drawing was a $50,000 winner.
Powerball players who purchased their tickets in Lake Charles may want to double check their tickets. One ticket from Saturday's drawing was a $50,000 winner.
(PRESS RELEASE) The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced that construction work on I-10 in Lake Charles is scheduled to begin on March 3, weather permitting.
(PRESS RELEASE) The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced that construction work on I-10 in Lake Charles is scheduled to begin on March 3, weather permitting.
The Calcasieu Parish School Board announced today that they are aware of recent social media threats made to Moss Bluff Middle School.
The Calcasieu Parish School Board announced today that they are aware of recent social media threats made to Moss Bluff Middle School.
Lake Charles police have arrested a man in connection with a fatal shooting in Lake Charles Thursday morning.
Lake Charles police have arrested a man in connection with a fatal shooting in Lake Charles Thursday morning.
Due to recent heavy rains north of Calcasieu Parish, the Calcasieu Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness has issued an emergency declaration to close the Calcasieu River, effective at noon on Friday.
Due to recent heavy rains north of Calcasieu Parish, the Calcasieu Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness has issued an emergency declaration to close the Calcasieu River, effective at noon on Friday.
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's deputies arrested a Lake Charles man on drug charges, and accuse him of using his little children as a shield.
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's deputies arrested a Lake Charles man on drug charges, and accuse him of using his little children as a shield.
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office is taking necessary actions in preparation for the possibility of flooding in Calcasieu Parish due to the opening of the gates at Toledo Bend Reservoir.
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office is taking necessary actions in preparation for the possibility of flooding in Calcasieu Parish due to the opening of the gates at Toledo Bend Reservoir.
A Florida man is in jail accused of smuggling cocaine into Louisiana.
A Florida man is in jail accused of smuggling cocaine into Louisiana.
A woman is dead after being struck by a vehicle overnight while standing on US Highway 90 east of Lake Charles.
A woman is dead after being struck by a vehicle overnight while standing on US Highway 90 east of Lake Charles.
The St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating an early morning homicide in Arnaudville.
The St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating an early morning homicide in Arnaudville.
Kathy Bobbs, the Chief Executive Officer and President of the Regional Health System of Acadiana, Women's and Children's Hospital and Lafayette Surgicare, has died at the age of 59.
Kathy Bobbs, the Chief Executive Officer and President of the Regional Health System of Acadiana, Women's and Children's Hospital and Lafayette Surgicare, has died at the age of 59.
Protestors are hoping for change, rallying against the General Mouton Confederate-era statue in downtown Lafayette.
Protestors are hoping for change, rallying against the General Mouton Confederate-era statue in downtown Lafayette.
One Louisiana couple is facing charges in connection with a crash that killed a 5-year-old girl in Ascension Parish earlier this month.
One Louisiana couple is facing charges in connection with a crash that killed a 5-year-old girl in Ascension Parish earlier this month.