WGNO-TV (New Orleans, LA)

WGNO is an ABC-affiliated TV station that broadcasts on virtual and UHF channel 26 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. It is owned by Tribune Broadcasting, a part of the Tribune Media Company. WGNO operates alongside its sister station, WNOL-TV, which is a CW affiliate on channel 38.

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Man allegedly exchanges gunfire with deputies, woman found dead: STPSO

1 week ago | wgno.com | Bella Dardano

Weather Alert1 MORE ALERTSRiver Flood Warning: Hancock County, Pearl River County, Pearl River County, Saint Tammany Parish, Washington Parish
Coastal Carolina pitcher says 'not a whole lot' to like about LSU

1 week ago | wgno.com | Michael Scheidt

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — LSU and Coastal Carolina baseball players participated in press conferences leading to their matchup in the College World Series finals. One moment caught the attention of LSU fans. Coastal Carolina manager Kevin Schnall and players Blake Barthol, Caden Bodine and Jacob Morrison were asked what they like about the Tigers as well as what they admire about LSU as student-athletes and baseball fans.
Lacombe man arrested, accused of leading deputies on chase

1 week ago | wgno.com | Bella Dardano

Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. LACOMBE, La. (WGNO) — A Lacombe man was arrested and is facing drug charges after he allegedly led St. Tammany Parish deputies on a chase. On June 10, the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies tried to pull over 47-year-old Michael Daigrepont for a traffic stop near the Lacombe traffic circle when he allegedly did not stop.
'A King Like Me' documentary about Zulu now on Netflix

1 week ago | wgno.com | Kenny Lopez

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A new documentary about the New Orleans Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club is premiering on Netflix for Juneteenth. WGNO’s Kenny Lopez talked to one of the producers of the film about how this movie is a true portrait of Black brotherhood in New Orleans. On Mardi Gras Day you’ve seen Zulu roll down the streets, but now you can see the story behind Zulu on Netflix in the documentary, “A King Like Me.” “This documentary is the first ever documentary about Zulu.
Virginia man pleads guilty to shooting Latino men because he thought they were illegal immigrants

1 week ago | wgno.com | Ryan Nadeau

CAROLINE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) – A Virginia man pleaded guilty on Wednesday to pursuing and ultimately shooting two Latino men because of his “anger at illegal immigration.”On Wednesday, June 18, Douglas W. Cornett pleaded guilty to two counts of federal hate crimes involving attempts to kill and one count of discharging a firearm during a federal crime of violence.
Sympathies toward Travis Decker ‘misguided’: sheriff

1 week ago | wgno.com | Sean Noone

(NewsNation) — As the search continues for the man accused of murdering his daughters in Washington state before going missing in late May, authorities caution the public against potential sympathetic feelings towards Travis Decker due to his history of reported mental illness and experience in family court. “There’s some that may be sympathetic to his cause, which I think would be misguided,” said Sheriff Michael Morrison.
New Orleans teen designs the day, his own clothing line

1 week ago | wgno.com | Wild Bill Wood

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — With his eyes always on his iPad, a New Orleans 18-year-old is busy designing the day, and his life, as WGNO Good Morning New Orleans features reporter Bill Wood discovers. His name is Jaron Barnes. He is one busy guy. He just graduated with the Class of 2025 at The Rooted School. He had to squeeze in time to pick up his high school diploma and his honor as Class of 2025 Salutatorian. Barnes has his own line of hats, hoodies, t-shirts and sweatshirts.
Summer camp teaching kids how to make a music video

1 week ago | wgno.com | Kenny Lopez

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — While some kids spend their summer playing outside or doing arts and crafts, a group of students in New Orleans are doing something unique. They are learning how to make a music video. In partnership with the Trombone Shorty Foundation at Studio La La La, 15 teens are part of New Orleans Video Access Center’s (NOVAC) summer camp program.
New Orleans' first hotel pool with swim-up bar now open

1 week ago | wgno.com | Kenny Lopez

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Garden District Hotel is excited to open what they call “New Orleans’ first and only swim up bar” at their new pool. The Garden District Hotel recently opened up in the Garden District, and now their pool is open to hotel guests and the public. The pool has stylish cabanas, space for lawn games and poolside events as well as their swim up bar. Pool passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
New Orleans City Council discusses Bourbon Street becoming pedestrian-only

1 week ago | wgno.com | Ashley Hamilton

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — It’s been nearly six months since the New Year’s terror attack and city leaders are still discussing whether parts of Bourbon Street will be pedestrian-only. “Whatever we decide, it needs to be automatic every day, and then we need to adjust to that new reality,” said New Orleans Councilman JP Morrell. Since March, the New Orleans Police Department has been placing barriers along Bourbon Street every day, taking up to two hours.