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Severe weather alters St. Landry Parish Halloween plans. Trick-or-treating rescheduled for Wednesday for safety. Find spooky fun in Lafayette!

U.S. Postal Service recommends mailing ballots at least a week before Election Day or by October 29 for timely delivery.

Residents cautioned by AG Murrill on potential price gouging as Hurricane Francine approaches Louisiana.

From income disparity to executive representation, WalletHub's report reveals the stark realities of gender equality across different U.S. states.

Senator Hodges aims to protect free speech and curb violence on campuses following uptick in antisemitic acts.

A credible source tells KPEL News that Jim Hummel and Marcelle Fontenot may be headed to competing Lafayette television station, KADN/ KLAF. The anchor duo bid farewell to the KATC audience from the news desk on Friday.

Acadiana Law enforcement officials in both Vermilion and Acadia Parishes are dealing with rampant thefts, particularly of ATVs.

KATC VP/General Manager Sean Trcalek promises that "Lafayette will see a dramatic INCREASE in local content."

The controversial decision is drawing blowback online and is leading to more questions about DEI policies nationwide - and whether or not they could be happening elsewhere, including Louisiana.

2022 was a big year for massive news stories. Here are the top stories across the country this year.

"Tee" Guidry is facing potential theft charges after allegedly taking the KLFY reporter's cell phone and car keys. The investigation is ongoing.

The decision means the earlier ruling on the home rule charter stands.

A call to the WAFB newsroom confirmed the change.

The "triple threat" deal will give Kelly a daytime talk/commentary show.

Google has released its annual video chronicling the most - searched topics of the year.

This video stops before he pulls the trigger, but be warned, it's incredibly chilling.

Target is currently catching some heat over a shirt they're selling, in the teen department, that has the word "Trophy" on it.

CNN reports that a witness told them a man was seen firing a rifle from a silver-colored Ford Mustang.

Yesterday, this video was released show the world's most notorious drug kingpin, Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, escaping through a hole in the wall in his Mexican prison cell.

Over the weekend, an anonymous benefactor kicked things up a notch by offering a $1 Million reward for information leading to the recover of the slippers.