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First Alert Weather: Roads flooded, thousands without power in SWLA
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The heavy rainfall moving through Southwest Louisiana has left streets flooded and many without power in Southwest Louisiana. KPLC is hearing of flooded streets in Lake Charles and throughout the region. An accident on Ryan Street has also been reported. The thunderstorms have also resulted...
WEATHER UPDATE: Another bout of severe weather awaits SW La.
Another bout of severe weather and heavy rainfall awaits Southwest Louisiana today. National Weather Service Lake Charles meteorologist Donald Jones said multiple rounds of rain will roll through the area through Friday night, possibly Saturday morning. “The good news is I think we’re going to get all of the activity out of here by Saturday […]
FIRST ALERT FORECAST: The risk of severe weather is over for tonight.
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - 11 PM Update: Thunderstorms are heading east this evening, and the severe threat has ended for all of SWLA. Although we may still see a few off and on showers overnight, the risk of storms has moved well off to our east and those storms will not return to our area.
Weather could get rough on Thursday
KFDM 6 News Chief Meteorologist Greg Bostwick says computer predictions for weather on Thursday show that our area could experience severe thunderstorms during the late afternoon and early evening. On Wednesday, Bostwick released a computer generated radar image which shows a prediction of severe storms in our area around 6:00pm.
Iowa honors officers during Police Week
IOWA, La. (KPLC) - It’s National Police Week and the Iowa Police Department held a program Thursday to recognize men and women on the force, as well as fallen officers. The night started off with awards for the department’s employees followed by touching words of appreciation from other officials.
VIDEO: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Memorial Service
Michael and Hannah Cena sing “Goodness of God” at the conclusion of the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Memorial Service Thursday morning at the Lake Charles Event Center. Fallen officers remembered included Billy McIntosh, John Mayfield, Alan Inzer, Eric Belliard and Randy Benoit.
One SWLA business owner lucky to be alive after Monday’s storms
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Citizens of Southwest Louisiana are continuing to share their stories from Monday night’s storms, and one business owner tells us staying late at the office nearly cost him his life. Imagine it’s closing time at work and you’re getting ready to go home to...
SWLA Arrest Report - May 15, 2024
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for May 15, 2024. William Henry Heller IV, 36, Lake Charles: Contempt of court (5 charges); theft under $5,000; hit and run driving; possession of drug paraphernalia. Bonnie Nicole Duncan, 42, Lake Charles: Possession of a Schedule II drug;...
New details on the Calcasieu Superintendent search
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Earlier this week, we told you about the Calcasieu Parish School Board discussing plans to choose the next superintendent. We are now learning more about what that timeline looks like. Just last week, Dr. Shannon LaFargue announced he’d be retiring this summer after two years...
New apartment complex breaks ground
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Local, parish and state officials gathered with the developers of a new apartment complex for a groundbreaking today in Lake Charles. The Reserve at Power Place will be located on Power Center Parkway. The community will have 144 units of one- to four-bedroom apartments. Plus,...
5/15: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Jacob Allen Johnson, 29, 3521 McKinley St. — possession of marijuana, first offense (14 grams or less); drug possession; prohibited acts, drug paraphernalia; obstruction of justice; turning movements and required signals. Dustin Trevon Gibson, 26, 6374 U.S. 90 East No. 144, Iowa, La. — two counts […]
Lake Charles events round-up - May 16, 2024
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - We have a list of family-friendly events this weekend happening across Calcasieu Parish. For a complete list of area events, you can visit www.visitlakecharles.org. You can also submit an event to Visit Lake Charles HERE. STARKS MAYHAW FESTIVAL. PRICE: Free. WHO: Starks Mayhaw Festival. WHEN:...
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