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Tracking severe weather across the ArkLaTex
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—Two thunderstorms triggered tornado warnings in northwest Louisiana this morning. The first warning issued around 9:30 a.m. was for Caddo Parish, as a storm showed rotation on radar near LA-3132 and Mansfield Road. A funnel cloud was reported but so far no reports of anything touching down on the ground.
SPD, SFD on scene of crash involving car and jet fuel tanker
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Shreveport police and fire are on the scene of a crash Thursday morning involving a car and a vehicle transporting jet fuel. The crash occurred on Highway 3132 East at Mansfield Road around 8 a.m. Emergency responders brought the driver of the car to the...
17-year-old fatally shot in Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – A teenager was killed in a fatal shooting Wednesday night in Shreveport. According to police, a 17-year-old was shot in the 800 block of W. 70th Street. They were driven to Ochsner LSU Health where they later succumbed to their wounds. Police say one suspect...
LA Highway 3132 easbound at Mansfield Road closed due to accident
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - An accident involving a fuel-carrying 18-wheeler has caused a major highway closure on LA HWY 3132. On May 2, at 7:35 a.m., the Shreveport Police Department (SPD) responded to a major accident involving an 18-wheeler carrying fuel on the eastbound Louisiana Highway 3132, also known as the Terry Bradshaw Passway.
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: Moderate to heavy rainfall expected through today
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - We got a bit of a break from rain for the past few days with sunny skies and warm temperatures, but Mother Nature brings back the rain for today! We are expecting rainfall amounts to range between 1-4 inches as we head into this weekend and most of it will possibly fall today. Some storms could pop up from this system for our southern half of the region, which would pose a damaging wind threat.
Another round of storms on the way starting late tonight
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - After a nice break in the active weather the past few days, things will start to go downhill late tonight as a complex of storms rapidly approaches from the west. Heavy rain will be the most likely threat with these late night storms along with some gusty wind but overall severe weather potential will stay very low.
Shreveport woman dies after being ejected during crash
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – A Shreveport woman who was ejected from a vehicle during a wreck Tuesday died of her injuries. The Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office identified the woman as Theresa A. Randle. Officials said she was riding as a passenger when the car was in a collision with another vehicle around 11 a.m.
Prayer vigil held for man hospitalized after allegedly getting pushed into Lake D’Arbonne
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Christopher “Chris” Gilbert is a 26-year-old Shreveport native and recent graduate of Louisiana Tech University. His future was bright as he prepared for medical school to become a doctor. But April 14 would change his life. Gilbert and a group of friends were at...
How oxygen-users can prepare ahead of severe weather
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - A-69 year-old Plain Dealing man died after losing power to his oxygen machine in the aftermath of Sunday’s storms. KSLA spoke with professionals to help you make sure your loved ones are prepared ahead of future severe weather. Red Ball Medical Supply says the type...
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