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Cop-killer Darren Bridges’ first-degree murder conviction upheld as judges reject appeal
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The killer of a New Orleans police officer had his first-degree murder conviction affirmed when Louisiana’s Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal denied his plea for reconsideration Friday (May 17). The three-judge panel was unanimous in rejecting the broad appeal from 36-year-old Darren Bridges, who was...
Flooding possible with one last batch of storms; neutral ground parking allowed in N.O.
NEW ORLEANS — One last batch of rain and storms that should be coming to an end by mid morning Saturday could bring chances of street flooding as already saturated grounds get another dose of a few inches of rain. A flood watch continues until noon for all of...
One more round of strong to severe storms tonight
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The last batch of rain and storms before we dry out will be moving into the area tonight and early Saturday morning. Once again we will have the threat of gusty winds and an isolated tornado. However it does not look like we would see wind gusts as strong and widespread as Thursday night.
Renewed risk of severe weather, flooding covers threatens Southeast
Just hours after a line of severe thunderstorms blasted the Gulf Coast with gusts over 80 mph and heavy rains, leaving hundreds of thousands without power, another round of severe weather is threatening the region Friday night.
Saturday morning storm threat decreasing, scattered showers may linger
NEW ORLEANS — After picking up some heavy rain with thunderstorms that moved through overnight, Saturday will be an improving weather day. Scattered showers will be decreasing in the morning, and clouds will be decreasing in the afternoon, making it partly cloudy with a high temperature of 85. Some slightly drier air will be moving in late this afternoon and overnight tonight, and our dewpoint temperatures will be back into the 60s on Sunday. It will be a mostly sunny day on Sunday, and it will be warmer with a high near 90. However, humidity will be just a touch lower, so it will likely feel fairly comfortable.
Appellate court denies appeal of man who killed NOPD officer in 2017
A Louisiana appeals court has affirmed the conviction of a man who killed a New Orleans police officer in 2017. Judges Terri Love, Tiffany Gautier Chase and Nakisha Ervin-Knott with the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal denied Darren Bridges' appeal Friday. Attorneys for Bridges argued the state hadn't proven a...
Attorney for Anne Breaud files counter claim against Mayor LaToya Cantrell
Attorneys for Anne Breaud, the woman against whom Mayor LaToya Cantrell filed a temporary restraining order last week, have filed a counter-claim in Orleans Parish Civil District Court. The motion to strike Cantrell's petition was filed Friday and challenges the allegations against Breaud that Cantrell outlined when she requested restraining...
Thousands across Greater New Orleans have power knocked out amid severe weather event
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Several thousand people across the Greater New Orleans area went without power Thursday night after severe weather ripped through the region. Rounds of thunderstorms affected Southeast Louisiana on May 16. Heavy winds and rains left thousands without power overnight. As of Friday evening, Entergy’s outage...
After extreme weather, Jefferson Parish closes 13 schools. See which ones.
After harsh winds and heavy rain blew through the New Orleans area causing widespread power outages in Jefferson Parish, more than a dozen schools will be closed on Friday, the Jefferson Parish school system said. The district has not been provided with a timeline for power restoration at the schools,...
New Orleans International Airport reports storm damage
NEW ORLEANS — After strong storms moved over New Orleans Thursday night, the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport received some damage from the severe weather. According to a statement issued by the airport, some damage was reported to smaller aircraft as well as equipment on the airfield. Crews...
Highway Robbery | Man accused of killing federal witness denied bail
NEW ORLEANS — A man accused of killing a federal witness in the massive case that exposed millions of dollars in fraudulent insurance payouts from staged truck accidents was ordered held without bail after a dramatic court hearing Friday. Federal Magistrate Judge Michael North ordered detention for Ryan Harris...
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