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Drivers are feeling the pain at the pump as gas prices dramatically increase
11+ min ago (658+ words) LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - While not as high as many parts of the country, we've still seen a change in price at the pump here in Lake Charles. Gas prices have jumped 40 cents per gallon over the past couple of…...
Lake Charles drivers are feeling the pain at the pump as gas prices dramatically increase
13+ min ago (73+ words) Lake Charles drivers are feeling the pain at the pump as gas prices dramatically increase'KPLC 7 News Lake Charles drivers are feeling the pain at the pump as gas prices dramatically increase Nearly 500K Louisiana voters listed as inactive ahead of May…...
Man was under the influence when he rear-ended van, killing woman and injuring 6 others, LCPD says
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (81+ words) Man was under the influence when he rear-ended van, killing woman and injuring 6 others, LCPD says'KPLC 7 News Man was under the influence when he rear-ended van, killing woman and injuring 6 others, LCPD says I-TEAM: 94-year-old woman raped in Baton Rouge,…...
Allen Parish High School Rodeo Club holds second annual rodeo this weekend
2+ hour, 53+ min ago (314+ words) SULPHUR, La. (KPLC) - The Allen Parish High School Rodeo Club is holding its second annual rodeo at the West Cal Arena in Sulphur, giving junior high and high school students a chance to compete. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. Friday and…...
Markwayne Mullin readies for the DHS spotlight
3+ hour, 59+ min ago (240+ words) Markwayne Mullin readies for the DHS spotlight'KPLC 7 News WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Trump has announced he wants Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace Kristi Noem as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, with a target confirmation date of March 31. Mullin's…...
Pitkin outlasts Bell City, 51-50 to win Class B state title in thrilling fashion
4+ hour, 7+ min ago (196+ words) HAMMOND, La. (KPLC) - With the Class B state championship on the line, top-seeded Bell City faced No. 2 Pitkin in Hammond. In a wire-to-wire contest, Pitkin edged Bell City 51-50 in the final moments. Pitkin led 10-9 at the end of the first…...
I-TEAM: Man accused of raping 94-year-old woman arrested, has troubling criminal history
4+ hour, 42+ min ago (77+ words) I-TEAM: Man accused of raping 94-year-old woman arrested, has troubling criminal history'KPLC 7 News I-TEAM: Man accused of raping 94-year-old woman arrested, has troubling criminal history First Alert Extra - 5:30 p.m. March 6, 2026 Lake Charles drivers are feeling the pain at the pump as…...
Nearly 500K Louisiana voters listed as inactive ahead of May primary
5+ hour, 16+ min ago (57+ words) Nearly 500K Louisiana voters listed as inactive ahead of May primary'KPLC 7 News Nearly 500K Louisiana voters listed as inactive ahead of May primary Lake Charles drivers are feeling the pain at the pump as gas prices dramatically increase Man was under the…...
LIVE AT 2: Gov. Landry to lead groundbreaking for Chennault’s new multimillion-dollar hangar
8+ hour, 10+ min ago (114+ words) LIVE AT 2: Gov. Landry to lead groundbreaking for Chennault's new multimillion-dollar hangar'KPLC 7 News LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Gov. Jeff Landry is set to lead a groundbreaking ceremony for a multimillion-dollar hangar at Chennault International Airport this afternoon. The ceremony will…...
Lake Charles man accused of vehicular homicide following fatal crash near elementary school
9+ hour, 47+ min ago (169+ words) LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A Lake Charles man has been arrested following a four-vehicle crash in February near Fairview Elementary that resulted in the death of one person and injured seven others. Sgt. Brad Puckett says the Lake Charles Police…...