KPLC covers news, weather and sports in Southwest Louisiana, including Calcasieu, Allen, Cameron, Beauregard, Jeff Davis and Vernon parishes.

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17 hours ago · LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A Lake Charles man is accused of driving while intoxicated after a crash left a woman dead and a man injured. Around 1 a.m. on Feb. 8, the Lake Charles Police Department learned of a two-vehicle crash in the 1900 block of Ninth Street.

1 day ago · First Alert Forecast (KPLC). Rain looks likely for more of SWLA overnight into Wednesday as a stronger cold front starts to move in. This will likely mean a better chance of showers and thunderstorms, but as of current models does NOT look like a significantly increased risk for severe weather.

15 hours ago · LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Big plans are underway for North Beach in Lake Charles. A groundbreaking ceremony was held this morning for new permanent restrooms at North Beach, along with a new light project. City officials also unveiled a new brand for the lakefront and talked about future plans for ...

Nov 28, 2018 · The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Sulphur Police Department will be holding a joint news conference today to release details on the investigation of the body found in Sulphur

Dec 30, 2024 · Landry’s tax plan cuts individual income and corporate taxes by $1.2 billion in the next fiscal year, according to the latest revenue projections.

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