KPLC-TV (Lake Charles, LA )

1 day ago | kplctv.com | Patrick Deaville

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for May 13, 2025. Chester Joseph Siner Jr., 55, Lake Charles: Burglary (5 charges); resisting an officer by flight; instate detainer (2 charges); theft under $1,000 (4 charges); attempted burglary. Kevonte Dawan Francis, 22, Lake Charles: Possession of a firearm by a person previously convicted of felonies; obstruction of court orders. Tesson Joseph, 44, Lake Charles: Cruelty to juveniles.

1 day ago | kplctv.com | Theresa Schmidt

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) -It might appear there’s an invasion of sorts underway in Lake Charles -- bodies of water covered in thick weed. It’s an invasive plant, but State Wildlife officials say not to worry. It’s called Giant Salvinia and it’s blanketing some inland waterways this week. From coulees in downtown Lake Charles to clumps washing up along North Beach. Joseph and Phoenix Bailey were not too happy to see the water weed or feel it under their feet. “What is this?

1 day ago | kplctv.com | Wade Hampton

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - If you like summer-like weather then you are going to love the forecast for the next week! The forecast for the rest of the week is pretty simple with high pressure keeping the skies mostly clear and temperatures will be warm. We may see afternoon highs near 90 degrees daily! A weak disturbance may pass nearby on Friday and Saturday and that could bring some clouds along with a few sprinkles.

1 day ago | kplctv.com | Rachael Thomas |Domonique Benn |Emily Van de Riet

KEITHVILLE, La. (KSLA/Gray News) – The mother of a 2-year-old girl who was killed in a murder-suicide that left three others dead is at a loss for why it happened. Kara Hanning, the mom of 2-year-old Adalynn Mae Sadler, said she wouldn’t wish this tragedy on anybody. On May 5, the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office was called out to a home in Keithville, Louisiana, to do a welfare check. When deputies got there, they said Adalynn’s grandfather, 60-year-old Leroy Sadler, refused to communicate with them.

1 day ago | kplctv.com | Jessica Gruenling

INDIANAPOLIS (WRTV) - It was a memorable weekend at Indiana University in Bloomington. Graduation ceremonies took place on Saturday and among those who turned their tassels was a father and his daughter, who are now members of the class of 2025. Liv Clements and Reggie Johnson got to celebrate their accomplishment together. “It’s going to be a great story to tell,” Johnson said. Johnson worked at the university years ago in various departments to help support his family.