LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - It’s pretty much a copy and paste kind of forecast right now for Southwest Louisiana as we deal with mostly sunny skies and continuous heat. We’ll see a few fair weather ...

The South Beauregard Golden Knights are looking to move past a two-win season a year ago under new head coach C.J. Hudson.

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for August 16, 2026. Dionta Charles Allison, 19, ...

Iran says it's working to finalize a joint statement with Oman on a plan to manage shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Our quiet weather pattern is holding steady as we are heading into the new work week as heat builds across SWLA.

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - As state police investigate the shooting death of a man during a police standoff, Lake Charles Chief Shawn Caldwell said he believes his officers followed protocol. Caldwell ...

Audio from a 911 dispatch Panettiere, 36, was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead at an apartment complex in Greenville, South Carolina, on Sunday afternoon, according to the Greenville ...

A Lake Charles man is dead after an hours-long standoff in Lake Charles Saturday that resulted in an officer-involved ...

If you have outdoor plans, heat precautions will remain essential. Stay hydrated, take frequent breaks in the shade, and ...

The U.S. Air Force joined forces with Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Mosquito Control and Chennault International Airport this ...

Back-to-school season is in full swing, and local businesses are stepping up to help families in the community.

The Lake Charles Police Department says a SWAT team was called in to handle an active barricade situation this afternoon.