In the summer of 2011, I accepted a position as a part-time reporter at KPEL. Since that time, I have covered all the major stories, including the disappearance and subsequent murder investigation of UL anthropology student Mickey Shunick, the approach and effects of Hurricane Isaac, and the 2012 Presidential election, with extensive reporting from Rick Santorum’s campaign rally in Lafayette. In December of 2013, I took over as KPEL's Brand Manager and Program Director. KPEL has grown a lot, and I hope to continue to guide that growth in the years to come.
Nathan Pike
Family, Friends Of Missing Crystal Grebinger Frustrated Over Search
Grebinger was last seen leaving the Lafayette Faith House.
5-Month-Old Infant Reportedly Dead, Lafayette Deputies Investigating
We are attempting to gather more information and will update you as soon as possible.
19 Comeaux High School Students Arrested For Weekend Vandalism
Lafayette Parish School System administrators say the student violators will be charged with criminal trespassing and mischief.
NTSB Recommends Tougher Drunken Driving Threshold
An NTSB study suggested dropping the blood alcohol content level could cut down the nationwide number of drunk driving deaths by as much as 10,000.
Assistant D.A.: Wade Lohse Will Not Be Released On Bond
Lohse was set to be tried on charges of felon on possession of a firearms. He likely would have faced the charges of vehicular homicide later in the week.
Wade Lohse Extradited To Lafayette
Loshe was arrested by U.S. Marshall's in Philadelphia after he was observed walking out of a bar.
Flash Flood Watch In Effect For Acadiana, Local Events Cancelled Or Postponed
The weather service said Friday residents could expect anywhere from one to three inches of additional rainfall.
St. Martin Parish Runaway Teen Found
Johnson was found in St. Martinville following a tip, Higgins said.
Gabriel And Evangeline To Marry At Zoo Ceremony
Gabriel and Evangeline are giraffes.
All Clear Given At L.J. Alleman Middle School Following Bomb Threat
Students at Broussard Middle School were evacuated Thursday after a similar threat.
Lafayette-Based Schumacher Group Lays Off 41 Employees
In a letter sent to employees obtained by our news partners at KATC TV-3, the company announced it is cutting its Patient Financial Management Services division.
Lafayette School Board Members Spar With Pat Cooper, Defund Thad Welch Again
Board members had stripped funding for Thad Welch, Cooper's special assistant, following a dispute over whether his lack of a high school diploma disqualified him for the job.
One Year Later, Family Of Keiosha Felix Marks Anniversary With Candlelight Vigil
One year later, investigators are not much closer to solving Felix's mysterious disappearance, but they do believe she is still alive. Her family, including her baby, pray day and night for her return.
Louisiana Appeal Court: Truck Stop Tiger Permit Illegal
A state appellate court in New Orleans ruled as invalid a permit issued to the owner of the Tiger Truck Stop in Grosse Tete, Michael Sandlin.
Mother, Child Reunited After Boy Wandered From Grandparents Near Time Plaza In Lafayette
The mom said the boy was excited to ride in the back of a police car, and when asked what he would have done if a bad person had gotten to him first, he said he "would've used a sword."
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Will Not Be Tried As Enemy Combatant, Charged With Conspiring To Use Weapon Of Mass Destruction
"We will prosecute this terrorist through our civilian system of justice," Carney said. "Under U.S. law, United States citizens cannot be tried in military commissions."
Bostonians Celebrate In The Streets In Moments After Bombing Suspect Arrested [VIDEO]
Students at Northeastern University crowded into the streets, clapping and cheering at passing police officers, waving American flags and singing the country's National Anthem.
FBI Releases Pictures, Video Of Boston Bombing Suspects
The FBI released video and photos of the suspects they believe are responsible for the twin bombings at Monday's Boston Marathon.
Lafayette City-Parish Council Votes To Defer Red Light Amnesty Ordinance
While council members could have voted on the ordinance tonight, they chose to defer on a decision pending the outcome of a proposed amendment to the RedFlex contract which would ask the red light program company to pay for 40 percent of collections fees in exchange for 40 percent of base fines and late fees.
Louisiana Firm Recalls Roast Beef Deli Meat Due To Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination
According to information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Manda Packing Company, an outfit out of Baker, has recalled at least 20,166 pounds of cooked roast beef deli meat.