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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#241572

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#59525

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Trump and Musk feud explodes in public view

15 hours ago | wgno.com | Reshad Hudson

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – President Donald Trump and his former adviser Elon Musk are now in a very public feud. The dustup erupted on social media Thursday after days of Musk criticizing the president’s signature tax and spending bill. The world’s richest man and the president of the United States didn’t hold back on how they now feel about each other on social media. They were once allies, now Elon Musk is calling for President Trump to be impeached.
Tractor trailer falls into Metairie canal

2 days ago | wgno.com | Bella Dardano

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OPSO discusses funding needs for jail repairs with city council

3 days ago | wgno.com | Rick Gogreve

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — During the special council meeting, Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson insisted that the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office is in need of about $1 million to address plumbing concerns in the jail, including $300,000 to $400,000 for emergency repairs to fix immediate leaks behind the walls. According to a plumbing contractor brought in by Hutson, the leaks were slow at first, but a pressure change caused the pipes to burst.
Gov. Landry, Louisiana leaders talk about Super Bowl economic impact

3 days ago | wgno.com | Allison Bruhl |Michael Scheidt

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Super Bowl LIX drew thousands of visitors to New Orleans, bringing in $1.25 billion to the state’s economy. Officials reported it was the second most financially impactful Super Bowl of all time and double the impact of the last time the game was hosted in the Crescent City in 2013. New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson credits success to the work done in the public and private sectors.
'Jaywalking' alligator issued summons for crossing the road in Houma

3 days ago | wgno.com | Kenny Lopez

HOUMA, La. (WGNO) — Houma police wrangled an unusual suspect over the weekend. Footage from police shows Officer Donald Aubrey holding the little gator’s mouth shut and asking for tape to wrap it closed. After a “brief conversation,” the alligator was issued a summons for jaywalking an then released back to its natural habitat.
At NOWFE, Gulf Shrimp on a slice of life & carrot cornbread

3 days ago | wgno.com | Wild Bill Wood

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — At NOWFE, New Orleans Wine & Food Experience, now is your chance to take a bite of the Big Easy. For New Orleans Chef Amy Mehrtens at Copper Vine, it’s the chance to show how lemons came into her life. WGNO Good Morning New Orleans features reporter Bill Wood will tell you, these lemons are not just any old lemons. These are Meyer lemons. Take a bite and you’ll know that Meyer lemons are sweeter, less acidic, with a piney note. With those lemons, Chef Amy poaches Gulf Shrimp.
Separate crashes in Lafourche, Terrebonne parishes leave cyclists dead

4 days ago | wgno.com | Bella Dardano

TERREBONNE PARISH, La. (WGNO) — Troopers with the Louisiana State Police are investigating separate crashes in Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes that left two cyclists dead on Sunday, June 1. LSP officials said troopers responded to the first crash in Terrebonne Parish around 8:30 p.m. on Louisiana Highway 57 near Cedar Grove Road.
Louisiana residents urged to review insurance policies as hurricane season begins

4 days ago | wgno.com | Allison Bruhl

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Louisiana’s insurance commissioner urges residents to prepare for hurricane season by checking their policies before a storm arrives. Preparedness tips on the Louisiana Department of Insurance website include checking deductibles details, taking pictures or video of items in the house to make the claims process easier if needed and keeping copies of policies and agent contact information.
Social media video appears to show escaped New Orleans inmate Antoine Massey pleading case

4 days ago | wgno.com | Bella Dardano

Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Law enforcement officials are investigating videos posted to social media that appear to show escaped New Orleans inmate Antoine Massey. In the videos posted to Instagram, a person who appears to be Massey speaks directly to the camera and refutes allegations regarding his original arrest and the circumstances surrounding his escape.
Louisiana Red Cross urges preparedness amid hurricane season

4 days ago | wgno.com | Dominique Woods

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Hurricane season is now officially underway, and the Red Cross of Louisiana wants you to be prepared. Louisiana has reportedly been hit by a tropical storm or major hurricane 54 times since 1851, making it one of the most impacted states in the United States. The Red Cross is encouraging people to be prepared by planning to evacuate or shelter safely at home. Your evacuation plan should include knowing where to go, how to get there, and where to stay.