KATC-TV (Lafayette, LA)

KATC, which operates on virtual channel 3, is a television station that is affiliated with ABC and is based in Lafayette, Louisiana. The station is part of Cordillera Communications, a division of Evening Post Industries. KATC's studios are situated on Eraste Landry Road in the southern part of the city. Its transmitter, which started broadcasting on November 6, 2007, is located close to Branch, Louisiana.

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#129697

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#26985

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Shops to end kratom sales ahead of statewide ban

2 days ago | katc.com | Christina Mondragon

LAFAYETTE, La. — Smoke shops across the state will cease the sale of kratom starting July 31, ahead of a statewide ban that takes effect Aug. 1. This new regulation is causing concern among local retailers, including Lit Smoke Shop on Louisiana Avenue, where management is bracing for the potential financial impacts. Xavier Williams, manager of the shop, has been actively preparing for the ban and informing his customers. "I knew about the ban since last month.
After loss, a father turns grief into a mission to protect other families

2 days ago | katc.com | Christina Mondragon

CARENCRO, La. — After suffering an unimaginable loss, one father is channeling his grief into purpose. Conley Turner, owner of Pool Guardian, is working to protect other families from the heartbreak he and his wife endured. KATC spent time with Turner to learn more about how he's using his family's story to raise awareness and prevent drownings, one fence at a time. "You pop up this knob and then you open it up and you see up here it even has a key to where you can lock it.
Northgate Mall enters new era with promised revitalization, what business owners inside are saying

4 days ago | katc.com | Christina Mondragon

LAFAYETTE, La. — Northgate Mall opened back in 1969 and since then, has been home to many businesses in the Hub City. It was listed for sale last year and new property owners purchases the property with plans to revitalize it. CarlaSchrimpf who has worked at Home Sweet Home inside the mall for 17 years, expressed optimism about the mall's future. "I absolutely think it’s going to benefit all the stores here," she said. "We really want to revitalize the mall and bring it back to life.
Community reacts to restaurant moving into neighborhood

1 week ago | katc.com | Christina Mondragon

LAFAYETTE, La. — A historic city neighborhood is set to change with plans to convert a residential house into a restaurant. The house, located at 903 Myrtle Place, has been approved for rezoning from residential to mixed-use, allowing for neighborhood retail, during a recent city council meeting. A conditional use permit was also granted, paving the way for Five Mile Eatery to move in.
Eye of the Storm Expo happening this weekend

1 week ago | katc.com | Christina Mondragon

LAFAYETTE, La. — Hurricane season is here and an upcoming expo at the Downtown Convention Center in Lafayette aims to educate and prepare the community for future disasters. This event also commemorates the 20th anniversary of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, two severe storms that significantly impacted South Louisiana. The community event will bring together service providers, businesses, non-profits, and agencies to share crucial resources and preparedness tools.
A few "drier" days surrounded by a wet forecast

1 week ago | katc.com | Daniel Phillips

When it comes to writing daily forecasts summer is the ultimate test of stamina. This is especially true when the forecast from one day blends into the next with little to no change. So going on for almost the second week we'll be talking about the possibility of widely scattered showers and storms arriving in the mid morning and continuing on and off into the evening. After a few less showers on Wednesday, we'll be back to pretty decent coverage out there Thursday afternoon.
Traffic light installation wants to reduce crashes at busy Broussard intersection

1 week ago | katc.com | Christina Mondragon

BROUSSARD, La. — The City of Broussard has completed the installation of traffic lights at the intersection of W. Fairfield Drive and N. Larriviere Road, a location that's seen many traffic incidents in the past. In 2023, 11 crashes were reported at the intersection, and five more have occurred so far this year. KATC previously reported on safety concerns at this intersection, residents cited poor visibility caused by nearby fences and walls as a factor in the frequent accidents.
Showers becoming more isolated with drier weather this weekend

1 week ago | katc.com | Daniel Phillips

The showers won't disappear entirely on Wednesday, but there may be a few less than the last couple of days. Rain will be a little more pop up in nature as they won't have the same type of upper level support they've enjoyed the last week. This coming as high pressure out west begins to nudge east, although we won't feel the influence of that ridge until the weekend.
Short-term rental ban prompts lawsuit in Lafayette

1 week ago | katc.com | Christina Mondragon

LAFAYETTE, La. — In recent years, short-term rentals like Airbnb and VRBO have become extremely popular across the nation, and Lafayette is no exception. But after a ban back in October 2023 on short term rentals in residential neighborhoods, Lafayette residents have filed suit against Lafayette Consolidated Government, alleging that an ordinance outlawing short-term rentals has violated their constitutional rights.
UL jumper Jeremy Nelson earns All-American honors

1 week ago | katc.com | Jamarcus Fitzpatrick

LAFAYETTE — Jeremy Nelson had one goal this season: return to the national championship stage in Eugene, Oregon. The UL jumper not only made it back, but he made history in the process. Nelson clinched Second Team All-American honors in the triple jump at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, leaping 50-8.75/15.46 to finish 15th overall. He became the first Ragin' Cajun to earn All-American recognition in the event since 2004. “So I was the last jumper in the flight,” Nelson recalled.