Founded in 1861 in Calcasieu Parish, Lake Charles is the fifth largest city in the state, home of McNeese University, and is an industrial leader in Southwest Louisiana.
Lake Charles Red White Blue & You Celebration Returns
This year's fireworks display will feature choreographed fireworks to the music as we all celebrate our country's independence.
Lake Charles Man Puts House for Sale and Promises Pizza Party
Hopefully, he throws in breadsticks too.
Ben Terry Does Our Weather From Houston While Battling Cancer
In this video, ABC 13 in Houston did a great story about Ben Terry forecasting the weather for SWLA in his hotel room while undergoing treatment for cancer.
Why Are Chicken Restaurant Lines so Long in SWLA?
What's up with the chicken panic? Is there a chicken shortage?
Harlem Globetrotters Return to Lake Charles
Despite being known to always win against the other team, the Globetrotters have lost a game in the past.
Calcasieu Parish Students Eligible To Eat Free Next School Year
All Calcasieu Parish Students are eligible to eat free for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year.
Mayor Nic Hunter Reaches Out to Residents as Weather Approaches
As we play the guessing game of what this upcoming storm will actually do, residents of Southwest Louisiana are obviously on edge about it.
How Much Wind Could a Camper Stand if a Camper Could Stand Wind?
There are a ton of factors to take into consideration when it comes to the durability of your camper in high winds.
Tropical Depression Could Form in Gulf of Mexico Later This Week
The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season is just 14 days old, and things are already heating up.
IRS Giving Tax Relief for Storm & Flood Victims in Calcasieu
The IRS have announced they are giving residents of Calcasieu and four other parishes tax relief.
Lake Charles News Station Gets Trolled but Claps Back
I gotta hand it to KPLC, I would have been a bit more wild with my response, but theirs was pretty good.
CPSO Provides a Reality Check for Teens
The program offers lessons to teens like changing tires on vehicles, checking oil, and even how to handle themselves during traffic stops.