WDSU-TV (New Orleans, LA)

WDSU is an NBC-affiliated TV station that broadcasts on virtual channel 6 and UHF digital channel 43 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The station is part of Hearst Television, which is a subsidiary of the Hearst Corporation. WDSU's studios are situated on Howard Avenue in the Central Business District of New Orleans, while its transmitter is located on Paris Road (Highway 47) in Chalmette. If you're using Cox Communications, you can find WDSU on channel 7 in standard definition and on channel 1007 in high definition.

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#33861

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#6998

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Heat Advisory in Effect: Tuesday Is a WDSU First Warning Weather Impact Day

2 days ago | wdsu.com | Raven Richard

MORNING. ALL RIGHT KURT, TIME IS 617. IT IS A WDSU FIRST WARNING WEATHER IMPACT DAY. RAVEN. BECAUSE OF SOME HEAT. YES, THE HEAT INDEED. SO WE ARE UNDER A HEAT ADVISORY. YOU WANT TO START OFF WITH THIS, THOUGH? PONTCHARTRAIN CONSERVANCY CAMERA SHOWING THE SUNSHINE FOR US. BECAUSE THIS TIME YESTERDAY MORNING, WE’RE TALKING ABOUT STORMS. SO WAKING UP TO SOME SUNSHINE, THAT’S A POSITIVE NEWS FOR US THIS MORNING AS WE’RE GETTING STARTED ON THIS WEDNESDAY. BUT NOW LET’S GET TO IT.
Tips to beat the heat and stay safe during heat waves

3 days ago | wdsu.com | Allie McKinley Jasinski
Heat & Storms Today, With Potentially Hottest Day of the Year Wednesday Across Southeast Louisiana

3 days ago | wdsu.com | Raven Richard

Another Steamy Day AheadIt’s going to be hot and muggy across southeast Louisiana today. Afternoon highs will climb into the low 90s, but it’ll feel more like the low 100s once you factor in the humidity. Stay cool and take breaks if you’re outside. Storms Developing This AfternoonThanks to a weak upper-level disturbance over the region, we’re looking at scattered showers and storms developing from late morning into early evening.
Family mourns teen killed in Lower 9 after event; residents complain about known party house in area

4 days ago | wdsu.com | Shay O'Connor

A grieving family is calling for justice as a 15-year-old boy was shot and killed near a party. It happened last Monday morning in the Lower 9th Ward. On Friday, the family and friends of Kenneth Smith Jr gathered for a vigil. WDSU Reporter Shay O'Connor was live, explaining new details about the shooting and concerns about a home. Sabrina Jenkins, the mother of Kenneth Smith Jr. said, "This is so unbelievable. My son was loved by everyone. He didn't get into trouble.
Are Louisiana troops already stationed in Qatar? WDSU works to find out after US base missile attack

4 days ago | wdsu.com | Shay O'Connor

Monday's missile attacks at the U.S. military base in Qatar are causing fears at home. Iran's armed forces called it a “powerful and destructive missile strike on the United States’ Al-Udeid military base in Qatar." No one was killed or hurt, according to United States officials. Locally, we are working to confirm if members of the Louisiana National Guard are in or around Qatar.
Storms and heat kicking off the work week in your Monday New Orleans forecast

4 days ago | wdsu.com | Raven Richard

AND AS YOU JUST SAW, HEALTH CARE WORKERS. GOOD MORNING, EVERYBODY. WAKING UP TO SOME SUNSHINE. YOU CAN SEE THAT ON THE CAMERA RIGHT NOW LOOKING AT THE SUPERDOME. YOU CAN SEE THE SUNSHINE REFLECTED THERE. HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING, THOUGH FOR US. WE’RE STILL LOOKING AT DAILY CHANCES FOR SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AS WE HEAD THROUGHOUT THE REST OF THE WEEK, LIKELY GOING TO INCREASE AT THE END OF THE WEEK. SO WHAT’S HAPPENING IS STILL GOT SOME HIGH PRESSURE. THAT’S UP TO THE NORTH.
New Orleans developer and philanthropist Joe Canizaro dies at 88

6 days ago | wdsu.com | Bun Choum

A prominent New Orleans real estate developer and philanthropist, Joe Canizaro, has died at the age of 88. Several Louisiana state and local leaders shared their condolences on social media Saturday. Governor Jeff Landry honored Canizaro in a heartfelt post on X, saying, "Joe Canizaro was a legendary builder, developer, and philanthropist, but an even better person. It seemed everything he touched turned to success! His vision and craft shaped the New Orleans we have all come to love.
Heat Advisory Saturday, heavier rain on the way

6 days ago | wdsu.com | James Syoen

The temperatures will be the story for much of this weekend, as our heat index this afternoon could be up close to 110°. The actual high will make it to the mid 90s in many communities, and heat advisory is in effect from 11 AM until 7 PM Saturday. We will have a few isolated showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon, but they will be fairly limited and will likely hold off till the late afternoon and early evening.
Chandeleur Islands restoration project invites public feedback

1 week ago | wdsu.com | Bun Choum

SOME ARE IN MY HOUSE. THEY’RE ALL OVER THE PLACE. HEY, THIS MORNING, BIG HEADLINE FOR YOU. IF YOU’RE JUST WAKING UP, HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. IT’S HOT. IT’S GOING TO BE HOT TODAY. TOMORROW. JUST HOT HERE ON OUT TODAY. IT’S ALSO THE FIRST DAY OF SUMMER. IN CASE YOU DIDN’T KNOW. BUT LOOK AT THIS. GOT HEAT ALERTS ALL THE WAY FROM US. ALL THE WAY UP TO CANADA. JUST ABOUT NEW ENGLAND AS WELL. THIS ALSO INCLUDES PORTIONS OF OMAHA, TOO. BUT LET ME START AT HOME FIRST.
'He's my best friend': LSU outfielder Derek Curiel's dog cheers on Tigers at College World Series

1 week ago | wdsu.com | Matt Sottile

"Everybody's embraced it. Everybody loves him. They come up and ask if they could pet him and they want to take pictures with him. So, it's been kind of fun," said Rick Curiel. LSU's breakout star of the College World Series spends his time in the stands where he sits, stays, and isn't afraid to bark at the other team. His name is Bo. And he's freshman outfielder Derek Curiel's four-legged best friend. "Derek picked him from a litter, when he was about 8 weeks old. This is Derek's dog," said Rick.