As costly natural disasters pile up, coffers for federal aid need replenishing
The National Flood Insurance Program was to expire at the end of September but Congress reauthorized it until Dec, 20.
Hurricane Milton a Cat 5 storm, packing winds of 180 mph with gusts of 200 mph
Bruce: Hurricane Milton among the strongest storms in modern times with winds sustained at 180-185mph. Some gusts ups to 200+ ...
Two slain in LaPlace triple shooting were innocent bystanders, St. John sheriff says
LAPLACE, La. (WVUE) - St. John The Baptist Parish Sheriff Mike Tregre says he wants the death penalty for the two suspected ...
Bruce: Hurricane Milton a CAT 5 packing winds of 180mph with gusts to 200mph+
Bruce: Hurricane Milton among the strongest storms in modern times with winds sustained at 180-185mph. Some gusts ups to 200+ ...
Hurricane Milton’s rapid intensification surprised some forecasters
The National Hurricane Center defines rapid intensification as “an increase in the maximum sustained winds of a tropical ...
Katrina survivor flees Florida for Louisiana ahead of life-threatening Hurricane Milton
Jill Friedman on Monday (Oct. 7) made the 11½-hour drive from Sarasota to Dularge to escape Hurricane Milton, along with her ...
Chiefs send Saints to third straight loss, 26-13
It appeared the Chiefs (5-0) were about to blow out the Saints late in the third quarter, but Khalen Saunders had other plans ...
Teen boy shot to death Monday night along Bundy Road, NOPD says
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A 15-year-old boy was found shot to death Monday night (Oct. 7) along a stretch of Bundy Road in New ...
Thibodaux High pupil faces charges, monitoring after allegedly faking gun threat from fellow student
THIBODAUX, La. (WVUE) - A Thibodaux High pupil is facing criminal charges and electronic monitoring after allegedly ...
Mega Millions tickets will climb to $5, but officials promise bigger prizes and better odds
The cost of buying a Mega Millions jackpot dream will soon more than double, but lottery officials said they’re confident ...
Accidental shooting death of 13-year-old leaves St. Bernard middle school devastated
MERAUX, La. (WVUE) - A family that lost its father to illness months ago is dealing with a second tragedy: A 13-year-old son, accidentally taking his own life with a gun. Principal Kara Colburn said N ...