KPEL-FM (Lafayette, LA)

KPEL-FM, broadcasting at 96.5 FM and known as "NewsTalk 96.5," is a radio station based in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. It caters to the Lafayette, Louisiana region. The station is operated by Townsquare Media and is licensed under Townsquare Media of Lafayette, LLC. Its programming focuses on news and talk shows.

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Two People Die in Louisiana Highway 90 Crash

5 days ago | kpel965.com | Bernadette Lee

Law enforcement officials say two people lost their lives when a crash happened Saturday night on Highway 90 eastbound. According to Assistant Police Chief Tony Ashy of the Broussard Police Department, they were called out to a crash after 10 p.m. on Saturday, following a vehicle's failure to stop at a red light. Crash In Broussard Claims Two LivesThe major crash happened at the intersection of Highway 90 and Ambassador Caffery Parkway.
The Richest Celebrities Living in Texas

5 days ago | kpel965.com | Michael Scott |Michael Dot Scott

(KPEL-FM) - Although California is home for the majority of the richest people in the U.S., Texas isn't far behind. Home to the richest man in America, Elon Musk, Texas is also home to a whopping 84 billionaires. Not only is Texas home 84 billionaires, but The Lone Star State is also home to some of the richest celebrities in America.
Acadiana, Let's Mix Cocktails And Compassion At Healing House’s Tini Tuesday

5 days ago | kpel965.com | Bernadette Lee

1921: Cloche hatsGeorge Grantham BainLibrary of Congress // Wikimedia Commons1921: Cloche hatsHats were a part—if not the most important part—of the standard uniform for men and women during the Roaring '20s, and few hats were more popular in 1921 than the all-encompassing cloche hat. Snug and worn low over the eyebrows, cloche hats perfectly complemented the short bob cuts that flapper women made famous.
Suspicious Death In Opelousas: What We Know About The Park Circle Incident

5 days ago | kpel965.com | Jude Walker

OPELOUSAS, La. (KPEL-FM) - The Opelousas Police Department is investigating a suspicious death on Park Circle in the city over the weekend. Body Reportedly Found in Trash on Park CircleAccording to a report by News 15, witnesses said a body was found in the trash sometime on Sunday, June 22.
Tragedy Strikes as a Car And Train Collide Early Sunday Morning

5 days ago | kpel965.com | Jude Walker

DEQUINCY, La. (KPEL-FM) - A crash involving a vehicle and a train in the early hours of Sunday morning (June 22) claimed the life of one person while another suffered only minor injuries. Crash Happened Near DeQuincy Memorial HospitalAccording to the Ward Six Fire Protection District No. One, the crash occurred at the crossing on 4th Street near the DeQuincy Memorial Hospital around 12:13 am on Sunday, June 22, 2025.
Tragedy Strikes Baton Rouge as a Shooting Leaves One Dead and Five Hurt Near a Nightclub

6 days ago | kpel965.com | Jude Walker

BATON ROUGE, La. (KPEL-FM) - One person is dead and five others are injured following a shooting near a nightclub in Baton Rouge early Sunday morning. One Woman Dead, Five Hurt in Baton Rouge Nightclub ShootingThe Baton Rouge Advocate has reported that the dead person is a female. However, the name of that person has not yet been released to the public. The extent of the injuries to the five others is unknown at this time.
A Missing Man's Search Ends in Tragedy at a Louisiana Pond

6 days ago | kpel965.com | Jude Walker

RAGLEY, La. (KPEL-FM) - The body of a missing Orange, Texas man was found near Ragley Saturday morning, according to authorities. Body of Missing Texas Man Found in Ragley PondThe Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office said the body of 46-year-old Jose Trevino was found around 9:00 am in a pond behind an RV park along LA 12. Authorities Say No Foul Play SuspectedNo foul play is suspected; however, the sheriff's office has said an autopsy will be conducted.
Firefighters And Law Enforcement Team Up To Crack An Arson Case In Louisiana

1 week ago | kpel965.com | Bernadette Lee

(KPEL-FM News) A Louisiana man has been arrested after officials with the State Fire Marshal's Office say this man intentionally set a fire at a home in March with three people inside. Detectives with the Louisiana State Fire Marshal's Office identified the man as a suspect in the arson case and had been searching for him. Warrants were issued for the arrest of 42-year-old Joshua John Lucas, who was wanted for one count of Aggravated Arson and one count of Violation of a Protective Order.
Evangeline Parish Sheriff Says Men Rammed Truck Through A Door To Get To An ATM

1 week ago | kpel965.com | Bernadette Lee

In the early morning hours of Friday, three Louisiana men can be seen stealing an ATM after they rammed the front door of a business to get to the machine. The Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office says they have three suspects shown on surveillance footage connecting a chain to the back of the truck. All of this happened at the Bayou One Stop on US Highway 4730 near US Highway 167 in the Turkey Creek area, and they ended up mangling the store.
Hot and Humid: These Louisiana Things Will Stink More This Summer

1 week ago | kpel965.com | Bernadette Lee

(KPEL-News) - Louisiana temperatures are heating up, and with the blazing sun comes not only the heat and high heat indexes, but also things that stink are going to stink more. We're going to share with you the things to avoid for yourself and your family this year so you don't offend anyone and they don't offend you. The National Weather Service has a section within the group called the Climate Prediction Center, and what they do each year is predict the types of seasons we might have.