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Lake Charles area sees significant damage after strong storms Monday
SULPHUR, La. — Strong storms moved over Southwest Louisiana Monday afternoon, causing widespread damage. Significant damage was reported in the Lake Charles area, specifically in Sulphur. Buildings were damaged, cars were tossed around and trees were down following the storms. Crews will be out Tuesday to survey damage and...
I-10 Bridge reopens; lights out throughout SWLA
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge has reopened after an overturned 18-wheeler blocked traffic for four hours. Meanwhile, traffic lights are out throughout Southwest Louisiana; viewers are reminded that when lights are out, an intersection becomes a four-way stop.
SWLA Arrest Report - May 13, 2024
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for May 13, 2024. Cord Michal Richardson, 37, Lake Charles: Possession of a Schedule I drug; possession of a Schedule III drug; possession of drug paraphernalia; resisting an officer with violence; possession of a firearm by a person previously convicted of felonies.
Hurricane-force winds, potential tornado damage reported in Acadiana after severe storms
The St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Department has released the name of the woman killed Monday when a camper flipped during a storm. Lydia Stegall, 24, of Bronson, Texas, died from injuries suffered during a suspected tornado. She was in a camper in the 1000 block of Paul Road in Cecilia.
5/13: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Paris Lorenzo Judge, 50, 311 Bilbo St. Apt. A — three counts drug possession; sale, distribution or possession of legend drug without prescription or order; driving on roadway laned for traffic; possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles; obstruction of justice. Bond: $10,200. Arthur James Washington, […]
Lake Charles, Sulphur police honor fallen officers
SWLA (KPLC) - In 1962, former U.S. President John F. Kennedy declared May 15 Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week it falls in Police Week. It’s a time for agencies and citizens all over the United States to honor police officers. The Lake Charles and Sulphur police departments...
‘Never saw him again:’ Houston-area contractor wanted in four counties is accused of swindling homeowners
PASADENA, Texas – A Houston-area contractor is accused of ripping off home repair customers in four different counties, some of whom were victims of natural disasters, court records reveal. Eusebio Maldonado, 51, has open warrants in Texas and Louisiana, according to charging documents. Maldonado’s alleged scheme dates back to...
WCBI/MSU Storm Chase Day 1 Recap
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – Chief Meteorologist Isaac Williams and Dr. Barrett Gutter set out Monday on the annual field course “Severe Storms Methods” through Mississippi State University. From Starvkille, we took Highway 25 to Jackson and then I-55 south to Hammond, Louisiana. We then turned west and...
25K without electricity in Calcasieu; everything west of Sulphur out of power
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Everything west of Sulphur is without power after Monday afternoon’s severe storms. Entergy is showing 25,000 residents and businesses without power as of 7 p.m. While the majority of that is in Sulphur and areas west, electricity is out all along Sampson Street in...
Much quieter for now but more storms possible late in the week
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Monday Recap: Widespread severe weather moved across south Louisiana on Monday, with most of the storm reports focused along the I-10/I-12 corridor extending from Lake Charles all the way to near Slidell. Damaging winds were most common, but at least a pair of tornadoes have been confirmed near Lake Charles as of early Tuesday, with additional confirmations possible in our part of the world as the National Weather Service heads out to conduct damage surveys.
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