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15 hours ago · LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Clouds as well as marine fog has returned for our Friday morning limiting visibility at times. We’ll see the fog begin to lift throughout the day, but …

1 day ago · Clouds will really begin to increase as we head into Friday with some morning fog possible. There will also be the chance for a few showers. It won’t be a total washout, but if …

23 hours ago · LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) --The Allen Parish Police Jury is asking the state to delay approval of carbon capture well permits or projects-- until the legislative session is over. …

6 days ago · LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A cold front is on the way to bring drier and cooler weather Sunday before warmer weather returns next week. Some showers and storms will …

Jan 18, 2019 · 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 …

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3 days ago · LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - All five candidates for mayor of Lake Charles met in a live, on-air debate in KPLC’s studio Wednesday night. We asked the five candidates questions …

Nov 22, 2024 · Our weekend was a nice one with plenty of sunshine, but it was a hot one as temperatures climbed back into the lower 90′s and once you factored in the humidity it felt …

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Sep 12, 2024 · LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - After four long years of bringing you local news, weather and sports from a temporary set in our newsroom, KPLC went live from our brand …

Feb 26, 2025 · In 1981, a 26 vehicle pileup happened on the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge and three people were killed. It was blamed on an expansion joint that popped up and punctured a …

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4 days ago · The top-seeded Oakdale Lady Warriors went to battle with the second-seeded Oak Grove Lady Tigers at the University Center in Hammond. After trailing for almost the entire …

Jul 15, 2024 · Honor a veteran, community volunteer or public servant by nominating them as a Hometown Hero sponsored by Mike Willis Ford! Winners will be chosen each week, and we'll …

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