KPLC-TV (Lake Charles, LA )

KPLC is a television station that broadcasts on virtual and VHF digital channel 7 and is affiliated with both NBC and CW+. It is based in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and is owned by Gray Television, a company headquartered in Atlanta. Additionally, KPLC operates alongside KVHP, a dual Fox/ABC affiliated station, under a shared services arrangement with American Spirit Media. Both KPLC and KVHP have their studios located on Division Street in the heart of Lake Charles, and the transmitter for KPLC is situated near Fenton, Louisiana.

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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Sticking with daily shower and storm chances

3 days ago | kplctv.com | Max Lagano

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - This typical summertime pattern is not going anywhere anytime soon, which means more chances for daily storms. Very little day-to-day change is expected with our forecast through this week and even into next week. This means highs again will reach the low/mid 90’s Wednesday with heat indices topping out over 100. Scattered afternoon thunderstorms will be possible again, so keep an eye on the sky.
FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Scattered storms back again Tuesday, staying very warm

4 days ago | kplctv.com | Max Lagano

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Scattered showers and storms are expected to return to SWLA Tuesday with a few daily storms staying possible this week. Another chance for scattered afternoon and early evening storms will take place on Tuesday so we’ll need to keep an eye on the sky. Not everyone will receive a storm, but checking the radar will be a good idea for outdoor plans or work.
New Louisiana law lets cops ‘neutralize’ suspicious drones

5 days ago | kplctv.com | Wesley Muller

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana Illuminator) - Gov. Jeff Landry signed a bill into law Wednesday that lets local law enforcement officers “neutralize” any drones operating in a “nefarious manner,” such as flying over a parade route. House Bill 261 by Rep. Jay Gallé, R-Mandeville, passed both chambers of the Louisiana Legislature with unanimous support.
FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Scattered showers, storms back this week

5 days ago | kplctv.com | Max Lagano

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Daily showers and thunderstorms will become a bit more likely as we kick off the work week. With upper-level high pressure moving to our east, we’ll watch for a better chance for some daily showers and storms this week. This includes Monday, where scattered storms will be possible from the late morning into the afternoon. Outside of storms, hot weather is expected with highs again in the low 90’s and it will feel warmer.
Bullets strike several businesses in overnight shooting on W. McNeese St.

6 days ago | kplctv.com | Devon Distefano

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - One person is in the hospital and multiple businesses were peppered with bullet holes after an overnight shooting in the 100 block of West McNeese Street. “We’ve had nothing but trouble ever since the Waffle House moved in,” property owner Denise Foster said. Foster owns several businesses next to the Waffle House on West McNeese Street. She said that’s where the suspects came from when a shooting broke out behind her building around 3 a.m. Saturday morning.
FIRST ALERT FORECAST: More heat Sunday, watching next week for higher rain chances

6 days ago | kplctv.com | Max Lagano

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Hot and humid weather will wrap up the weekend before rain chances increase again for the upcoming week. Highs again should reach the low 90’s Sunday with heat indices into the 100–105 degree range. It’s possible a couple more showers could try to pop up, but overall rain looks limited at least for one more day. Stay cool and hydrated when outside.
Former manager officially opposing Beci rate increase case

1 week ago | kplctv.com | Theresa Schmidt

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) -Beauregard Electric customers could see a permanent rate increase later this year. But the utility co-op’s former manager is fighting against the increase. Brian Zelenak has made a number of accusations against the co-op and its board, even seeking whistle blower protection in some of his filings. Hired in late 2023 and let go six months later, Zelenak has been in a very public battle with co-op directors.
McNeese’s Conner Westenburg reflects on Golden Glove award

1 week ago | kplctv.com | Devon Distefano

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - McNeese center fielder Conner Westenburg was among the nation’s best defensive players this season, making highlight reel grabs all over the field to become an ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division I Gold Glove Recipient “I was looking at Twitter, saw it, didn’t think I was going to get it for a second, and when I got it, I was bouncing off the walls,” Westenburg said. Chances are, if the ball’s not going over the wall, Westenburg’s got it. “I daydream all the time.
FIRST ALERT FORECAST: A hot and humid weekend, limited rain until next week

1 week ago | kplctv.com | Max Lagano

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The big story through the weekend will continue to be the heat and with limited rain until next week. Be sure to stay hydrated and cool to the best of your ability this weekend. Highs in the low 90’s are expected Saturday with the heat index topping out around 105 degrees. And rain appears limited at best which means there will be little cooling relief that way.
Lakefront’s newest businesses are prepared for hurricane season

1 week ago | kplctv.com | Halle Jefferson

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The new businesses along the Lakefront were constructed to withstand hurricane-force winds and water, and their supervisors say they are prepared a potential storm. A first-of-its-kind in Southwest Louisiana, Port Wonder features both a Children’s Museum and Nature and Science Center. The new museum just opened its doors earlier but, as hurricanes are no stranger to Southwest Louisiana, the staff is already prepared if a storm were to come through.