FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Much calmer weather for Mardi Gras, humidity returns soon

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Much calmer weather is expected for the remainder of Mardi Gras, though we will see humidity ...

State police investigating deputy-involved shooting in Sulphur Sunday morning

Shortly after 12:30 a.m., a Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office deputy made a traffic stop on a vehicle near East Napoleon Street and Willow Ave. in Sulphur for a traffic violation.

DeRidder celebrates Mardi Gras with parade, gumbo cook-off

The cook-off is also a big part of celebrating Mardi Gras in DeRidder. “My favorite part is just seeing all of our community ...

FIRST ALERT FORECAST: The severe threat is over! Much calmer weather in store for Mardi Gras

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The severe weather threat is over for SWLA! Much calmer weather is ahead Sunday with a mix of sun ...

Lake Charles lets the dogs out for Krewe of Barkus parade

Published: Feb. 14, 2026 at 8:36 PM PST | Updated: moments ago News ...

Children's Mardi Gras stroll takes over lakefront

Published: Feb. 14, 2026 at 8:31 PM PST | Updated: 7 minutes ago News ...

Krewe of Omega continues time-honored tradition

Published: Feb. 14, 2026 at 8:32 PM PST | Updated: 6 minutes ago News ...

Hundreds turn out for World Famous Gumbo Cook-off

Published: Feb. 14, 2026 at 8:31 PM PST | Updated: moments ago News ...

Teen killed in hit-and-run in Oberlin Saturday

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Saturday evening authorities say a teenager was struck and killed while riding his bike across Highway 165 in Oberlin.

Fire causes ‘significant’ damage to DeRidder building

Published: Feb. 14, 2026 at 8:07 PM PST | Updated: moments ago Previous Newscasts ...

SWLA Power outages

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Several parishes saw power outages as a result of Saturday’s severe weather. As of 8:45 p.m., around 3,800 Beauregard Parish and 1,000 Allen Parish residents were without ...