Sports Person of the Week - Chris Calloura
Chris Calloura has been a talented high jumper in the Lake Area for many years. This month, he competed in his first collegiate competition at the Commodore Indoor Classic in Nashville, Tennessee.
McNeese Cowgirls preparing for Southland Conference Road Stretch
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - After winning two games in a row, the McNeese Cowgirls have now been losers of three straight. Now as they head into the back half of conference play, the Cowgirls have a ...
Chuck Eats Restaurant Week ended until Jan. 29
Since the weather has kept many bundled up at home this week, Visit Lake Charles has decided to extend Chuck Eats Restaurant Week through Wednesday, Jan. 29. The celebration of unique menus at ...
Plumbing issues arise due to winter storm
In the aftermath of the winter storm, Lake area plumbers like Jesse Wright of Ace Air Conditioning and Plumbing have been hard at work trying to respond to as many people as possible.
Save a life, take home a king cake
King cakes will be available in-center only at all LifeShare donor centers. The Lake Charles donor center is located at 214 Dr. Michael DeBakey Dr. in Lake Charles. Appointments are encouraged, but ...
FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Cold again tonight with a much warmer weekend ahead
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Frigid weather is back tonight though likely not as cold as the past tow nights, and even warmer weather arrives this weekend.
Winter Storm Update: Lake Charles snowfall ranks as second most all-time!
All data from the National Weather Service is considered preliminary until it is reviewed further, and that was the case with the previous measurement of 4.8 inches.
Historic 7-Up Plant building severely damaged by winter storm
“The damage is significant,”said owner Greg Marcantel. “The west end of the building, the roof collapsed and doing that it tore down a portion of the south wall. The north wall appears to be still ...
Beauregard Electric warns members of phone scam
BEAUREGARD PARISH, La. (KPLC) - Beauregard Electric Co-op is warning members of a recent phone scam. A BECi member reported receiving a call from someone acting as BECi. The caller reportedly told the ...
La. 27 partially closed after two-vehicle crash
CALCASIEU PARISH, La. (KPLC) - La. 27 southbound is closed at High Hope Road due to a major crash on the Houston River Bridge, officials said. Northbound traffic is diverting to Houston River Road, ...
First Alert Forecast: Ice and snow thawing out Thursday as gentle warming begins to take over
There are still some ice patches on the road in SWLA, but we should see conditions greatly improve today. Temps Wednesday ...
FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Cold tonight with some icy roads, then a warming trend begins
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) -One more really cold night is ahead in SWLA, which could still lead to some icy roads before even ...