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Bank robbery turns deadly with 2 employees shot, killed; suspect armed and dangerous
6+ hour, 50+ min ago (174+ words) BEREA, Ky. (WKYT/Gray News) - Kentucky authorities say a bank robbery turned into a deadly shooting Thursday afternoon. According to the Kentucky State Police, a U. S. Bank on Chestnut Street in Brea was robbed at about 2 p. m. Trooper Scottie Pennington said two…...
Two men charged in separate undercover FBI operations targeting children in Lake Charles
12+ hour, 43+ min ago (76+ words) KPLC 7 News Two men charged in separate undercover FBI operations targeting children in Lake Charles Louisiana suspends U. S. House races after Supreme Court ruling on congressional map - 4pm Louisiana suspends U. S. House races after Supreme Court ruling on congressional map - 5pm Winning $2 M Powerball…...
La. Wildlife and Fisheries cite Pineville man accused of skinning deer behind restaurant
4+ hour, 13+ min ago (245+ words) PINEVILLE, La. (KPLC) - After a viral post accused a worker at a Pineville restaurant of skinning "roadkill" on the property, a man has been cited by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF). LDWF was called to investigate the…...
Lafayette parish principal placed on leave following rumored Boosie visit
8+ hour, 51+ min ago (196+ words) LAFAYETTE, La. (KPLC) - A principal at an Acadiana high school has been placed on leave after a rumored visit by Louisiana rapper Boosie Badazz. James Rollins, the principal of Northside High School, has been placed on administrative leave, the Lafayette…...
Two men charged in separate undercover FBI operations targeting attempted child exploitation in Lake Charles area
21+ hour, 43+ min ago (164+ words) LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Federal prosecutors say two men are facing serious charges following separate undercover operations in the Lake Charles area involving attempted crimes against minors. Victor Gomes, 25, of Texas, is charged with attempting to entice a minor to…...
Georgia man arrested in St. Mary Parish bond scam
9+ hour, 13+ min ago (263+ words) ST. MARY PARISH, La. (KPLC) - It's a phone scam law enforcement always warns about - someone calls you posing as law enforcement and claims your loved one is in jail. However, we rarely hear about arrests in these scams. In St....
New Orleans sheriff indicted in connection with high-profile jail break
14+ hour, 21+ min ago (291+ words) NEW ORLEANS (WVUE/Gray News) - The outgoing Orleans Parish sheriff was indicted on 30 felony charges following an investigation into one of Louisiana's most high-profile jail breaks. Susan Hutson made her first court appearance Thursday after a special grand jury indicted…...
Lake Charles man convicted of attempted murder, obstruction to be partially resentenced
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (184+ words) LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A man serving 110 years in prison will have at least 20 years knocked off his sentence after an appeals court vacated part of his sentence. Terrance Haywood, 44, shot a man several times at the intersection of Dizier…...
Sheriff's office: Lake Charles man admits to "excessively disciplining' child; accused of violating protective order
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (222+ words) LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A Lake Charles man is being held without bond after being arrested for cruelty and violating a protective order, investigators said. Tyler P. Ardoin, 28, was arrested on a count of cruelty to juveniles after a child under…...
Calcasieu Coroner's Race: Two physicians aim to carry on Dr. Terry Welke's legacy
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (799+ words) LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - For nearly 30 years, Dr. Terry Welke served Calcasieu Parish as its elected coroner. Now that he's retired, a brand-new $15 million facility sits waiting for whoever comes next. On May 16, voters will decide between two physicians who…...