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Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) - Gunshots ring out in Sulphur overnight leaving one man dead and another fighting for his life. Sulphur Police Chief John Wall said a call came in just after midnight about shots fired in the 600 block of West Verdine Street. But even before officers arrived...

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Kereitha Danielle Griffin, 36, 1922 Roscoe J. Moore St. Apt. B — illegal transmission of monetary funds. Roger Gribbins, 40, 2272 East Michael Square, Moss Bluff — theft from $1,000 but less than $5,000; simple burglary. Bond: $5,000. Stephen Dale Rayburn, 38, 1015 Sycamore St. — […]

Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) - A Lake Charles man has been arrested after law enforcement was made aware of a social media video showing a young girl being assaulted, according to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office. Spokeswoman Kayla Vincent says, detectives received several calls about the video on June...

Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) - Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for June 7, 2023. Malik Javonne Davis, 19, Lake Charles: Domestic abuse; home invasion. Tyler Lee Carter, 21, Lake Charles: Contempt of court; production, manufacture, distribution, or possession of a Schedule II drug; illegal carrying of weapons during a crime; illegal carrying of weapons; resisting an officer.

Sulphur, LA (KPLC) - One contestant at the Rodeo State Finals got a chance to put all his practice to use when a horse got loose at the West Cal Arena in Sulphur. “Well, I had forgotten my halter at the arena after I was done competing, so I had to walk my horse back get my halter, Hudson Gros said. “By the time I was coming back to my trailer, I saw this horse get loose, and me and two other pick up men went to chasing it.”

Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) - Sulphur police arrested a man for vehicular homicide after a fatal accident that led to the death of a Sulphur man on Monday. Joshowa Holly, 44, of Sulphur, was killed in the two-vehicle crash on E. Burton Street, near Shelia Street, around 11 p.m. on Monday, according to Sgt. AJ Powell.

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Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) - A house fire in Carlyss has left a family devastated. The Carlyss Fire Department confirmed the fire happened on Carlyss Drive on May 31. A mother and her three children resided in the home. According to the family, the three kids were home during the...

Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) - Now that school is out for summer break, car burglaries are on the rise. The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office shares tips on how not to be an easy target. Just six months into 2023, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office has investigated over 100 vehicle...

The wildfire smoke that has blanketed the country's east coast drifted down to Louisiana on Thursday, joining other air pollution threats across the state, particularly ozone. Much of southeast Louisiana, including New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles and Monroe, was expected to reach orange level air pollution by midnight Thursday, partly due to wildfire smoke, but mainly because of ozone. The air quality index has six levels, with orange being the third-highest.

The Biden Administration and House Republicans recently reached a bi-partisan deal to raise the debt ceiling. To reach the compromise, and keep the United States from a catastrophic debt default, the White House agreed to a series of spending cuts to social safety net programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or food stamps. (Here is a look at the American presidents who added the most to the national debt.) SNAP is a federal program designed to help needy families and households afford food. The...

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Division have arrested five boaters for alleged driving or operating a vessel while intoxicated (DWI) during the first week of June. On June 1, agents arrested Kevin Stevens, 44, of Hammond, for DWI on the Tangipahoa River in Tangipahoa Parish. On June 2, agents arrested Colby […] The post LDWF Agents Have Arrested Five Subjects for DWI on the Water during First Week of June appeared first on L'Observateur.

LAKE CHARLES, LA: See the moment lightning struck a container at the Calcasieu Refining Plant and caused a massive explosion. After the blast, a shelter-in-place was issued for 1.5 miles around the plant and was eventually extended to a 5-mile radius. The plant's refined products include liquid propane gas, naphtha,...

The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality has declared an ozone air quality action day for groups sensitive to health effects of the air pollutant in the Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lake Charles and Monroe regions on Thursday, in part because of the effects of smoke, including from wildfires. The "orange...

Moss Bluff, LA (KPLC) - A viewer captured video of a car burning on the shoulder of U.S. 171. 7News has reached out to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office for more information. We will provide additional details as they are made available.

They say to never judge a book by its cover, some people would say you could say the same about zip codes. Well, they probably don’t say that, but still. Based on studies from zipdatamaps.com, we have found the wealthiest zip codes around the Lake Charles area. Some of which may surprise you.

Sulphur, LA (KPLC) - A camp in Sulphur is offering a unique experience for children with physical and mental challenges. Camp Smiling Faces is being held throughout the week at the Calcasieu Cameron Hospital’s Genesis Therapeutic Riding Center. Campers will get to experience hands-on, sensory camp activities like arts...

Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) - A two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Common and Bienville streets early Sunday claimed the life of a 19-year-old woman, authorities said. The crash was reported to Lake Charles police at 3:29 a.m., according to Lt. Jeff Keenum, spokesman for the police department. Arriving officers learned one of the drivers, Kara Lemons, 19, of Lake Charles, had died of her injuries.

Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) - It was a special night for us at KPLC as our very own John Bridges was honored with the “Spirit of the Eagle” award from the Boy Scouts. John joined the Scouts at a young age, becoming an Eagle Scout in 1976. Many...

Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) - It’s summertime, so a lot of us will be spending time around the pool. That’s why it’s important to all kids know how to swim. Today, SPAR welcomed the Down Syndrome Association and the “iCan Shine” program to help those with Down syndrome be the swimmers they can be.