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Beautiful, cool weather across Acadiana wraps up the work week

Daniel Phillips

National News

Limited Epstein files release includes redactions, images of notable figures

Scripps News Group

Lafayette Parish

UL Lafayette confers nearly 1,100 degrees during Fall 2025 Commencement
In Your Parish

National News

US forces stop a second vessel off the coast of Venezuela

AP via Scripps News Group

Sports

Jake Paul says his jaw is broken in two spots after KO loss to Anthony Joshua

AP via Scripps News Group

Scripps News Investigates

Immigrant dies one day after arriving at ICE detention center

Patrick Terpstra

National News

St. Landry Parish

The suspect connected to the Washington St. shooting turned himself in

Lafayette Parish

Lafayette shoppers find special, last-minute gifts at local boutique

Kayla Quintero
Weather

Warm weekend ahead; Spotty showers return

Breyanna Lewis

Lafayette Parish

Angel Tree distribution event brings joy to Acadiana families

Christina Mondragon

Acadia Parish

UPDATE: Lineman injured in Rayne is conscious

KATC News

UL Sports

Louisiana Closes Out SBC Opening Week at Southern Miss

Ragin' Cajuns Athletics

St. Landry Parish

OPD make arrests in two shootings; investigating a third

In Your Parish

In Your Parish Headlines: December 18, 2025

KATC News
Lafayette Parish

UPDATE: One seriously injured in major crash; thruway now open

KATC News

Lafayette Parish

Local partner steps up for Second Harvest

Dwaun Johnson

UL Sports

Cajuns turn to youth after fourth straight bowl loss

Jamarcus Fitzpatrick

UL Sports

Slow start dooms Ragin’ Cajuns in bowl loss to Delaware

Anthony Council

Covering Louisiana

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza causing mortality in wild birds in La.

KATC News

Weather

Latest drought monitor is out; Little to no rain expected through the holidays

Breyanna Lewis
Lafayette Parish

LPSS names 2025-26 Teachers of the Year

KATC News

UL Sports

KATC's 68 Ventures Bowl Coverage

Acadia Parish

Power restored in City of Rayne; lineman airlifted to hospital

KATC News

Acadia Parish

Woman shot in Rayne

Lafayette Parish

SLEMCO ranked near the top in JD Power study

Iberia Parish

Iberia Parish Rabies & Control launches 'A Home for the Holidays'

KATC News
Lafayette Parish

Terror suspect detained pending trial

Covering Louisiana

UPDATE: OMV back up and running; still no word on what happened

Lafayette Parish

LPD: Third suspect arrested in Himbola Manor slaying

In Your Parish

In Your Parish Headlines: December 18, 2025

KATC News

Weather

Quiet weather returns as we head to the weekend

Daniel Phillips

UL Sports

Delaware holds off Louisiana 20-13 for 68 Ventures Bowl win
Lafayette Parish

Lafayette Parish schools host holiday performances this season

Lafayette Parish

Holiday toy safety guidelines to protect children

Lafayette Parish

Lafayette Consolidated Government hosted a public meeting with updates

St. Landry Parish

Shooting on West Vine Street in Opelousas injures one person, condition unknown

Iberia Parish

UPDATE: Westgate High School will reopen December 19

Evangeline Parish

Mamou considers changes to Mardi Gras street bands after deadly shooting

Paris Flannigan
Iberia Parish

Port of Iberia breaks ground on Millennium Expansion 3

Dwaun Johnson

Lafayette Parish

Powerball players dream big as jackpot hits $1.25 billion

Kayla Quintero

St. Martin Parish

St. Martinville Councilwoman addresses utility billing delays and meter issues

Joshua Moton

Lafayette Parish

Holiday mental health calls rise, LPSO says crisis team helps

Christina Mondragon

Weather

Warmer weather plus a few showers expected tomorrow

Breyanna Lewis

Lafayette Parish

UL President search process outlined on website

KATC Digital Team
Lafayette Parish

Terror suspect appointed an attorney, initial appearance held

Lafayette Parish

Inmate starts fire in Lafayette Parish Correctional Center

KATC News

Lafayette Parish

LCG Holiday schedule released

UPDATE: One lane of I-49 north will be closed for repair

What’s Your Story: A classroom passion behind the lens

Lafayette Parish schools intensify efforts to stop student vaping

LIST: Acadiana Holiday Events 2025

US forces stop a second vessel off the coast of Venezuela

Jake Paul says his jaw is broken in two spots after KO loss to Anthony Joshua

Immigrant dies one day after arriving at ICE detention center

National News

White House announces more deals to bring down prescription drug prices

Epstein files released with major redactions spark congressional anger

Attorney of Epstein victim speaks out after DOJ files released

The suspect connected to the Washington St. shooting turned himself in

Lafayette shoppers find special, last-minute gifts at local boutique

Warm weekend ahead; Spotty showers return

Angel Tree distribution event brings joy to Acadiana families

UPDATE: Lineman injured in Rayne is conscious

Louisiana Closes Out SBC Opening Week at Southern Miss

OPD make arrests in two shootings; investigating a third

In Your Parish Headlines: December 18, 2025

UPDATE: One seriously injured in major crash; thruway now open

Local partner steps up for Second Harvest

Cajuns turn to youth after fourth straight bowl loss

Slow start dooms Ragin’ Cajuns in bowl loss to Delaware

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza causing mortality in wild birds in La.

Latest drought monitor is out; Little to no rain expected through the holidays

LPSS names 2025-26 Teachers of the Year

KATC's 68 Ventures Bowl Coverage

Power restored in City of Rayne; lineman airlifted to hospital

Woman shot in Rayne

SLEMCO ranked near the top in JD Power study

Iberia Parish Rabies & Control launches 'A Home for the Holidays'

Terror suspect detained pending trial

UPDATE: OMV back up and running; still no word on what happened

LPD: Third suspect arrested in Himbola Manor slaying

In Your Parish Headlines: December 18, 2025

Quiet weather returns as we head to the weekend

Delaware holds off Louisiana 20-13 for 68 Ventures Bowl win

Lafayette Parish schools host holiday performances this season

Holiday toy safety guidelines to protect children

Lafayette Consolidated Government hosted a public meeting with updates

Shooting on West Vine Street in Opelousas injures one person, condition unknown

UPDATE: Westgate High School will reopen December 19

Mamou considers changes to Mardi Gras street bands after deadly shooting

Port of Iberia breaks ground on Millennium Expansion 3

Powerball players dream big as jackpot hits $1.25 billion

St. Martinville Councilwoman addresses utility billing delays and meter issues

Holiday mental health calls rise, LPSO says crisis team helps

Warmer weather plus a few showers expected tomorrow

UL President search process outlined on website

Terror suspect appointed an attorney, initial appearance held

Inmate starts fire in Lafayette Parish Correctional Center

LCG Holiday schedule released