After 10 years, Lake Charles man’s legacy shows how far ‘paying it forward’ can go
The Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana is celebrating how one man has left a lasting legacy boosting three of his ...
FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Chilly weather on the way for the new year
Temps will fall quickly into Wednesday morning, and some locations will fall into the 40’s even by midnight. So bundle up if ...
New Year’s Eve: Free rides home available for Lake Charles residents
The free rides will be available at midnight. If you live in the Lake Area and need a ride home, you can call 337-433-8282.
NICU babies ring in the new year in SWLA
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Lake Charles' littlest residents are ready to ring in the new year. Adorable NICU babies at ...
First Alert Forecast: Cold front passing through Tuesday, but skies remaining clear as we finish out the year
Temperatures are about to drop back into a cooler range in SWLA, but you wont have to worry about any showers for a few days.
Nasty norovirus is back in full force with US cases of the stomach virus surging
A norovirus infection is characterized by sudden vomiting and diarrhea. Outbreaks are often seen on cruise ships, in congregate living situations like nursing homes and jails, as well as schools and ...
New Zealand’s Auckland is the first major city to welcome 2025 with fireworks and light show
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Auckland has become the first major city to welcome 2025, with thousands of revelers counting ...
Louisiana to be represented in Rose Parade for fourth year
PASADENA, Calif. (KPLC) - For the fourth year in a row, Louisiana will have a float in the Rose Parade in Pasadena, ...
Fireworks fly off the shelves before SWLA rings in the new year
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - We are just hours away from the new year, and tonight many families will be ringing in 2025 with fireworks. Fireworks USA, a firework stand in Lake Charles, has seen a good ...