Olivia Vidal
FOX 8 New Orleans
New Orleans, LA, United States
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New Orleans museum offering specialized eyewear for colorblind guests
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art is providing a new experience for guests who are colorblind. → Read More
New Orleans physicians treating more children with gun shot wounds in recent years
“I think it’s quite jarring to see these small children coming in with what we think of as big kid or big people problems. And there is just this disconnect that’s incredibly emotional for everyone who sees it,” said Dr. Anna McFarlin, an emergency physician at Children’s and UMC. → Read More
New Orleans man arrested for attempted second-degree after barricading himself inside Slidell apartment
Chief Randy Fandal said that U.S. Marshalls have served an arrest warrant for Tyrin Wiltz, 27, of New Orleans, for attempted second-degree murder and drug-related charges. → Read More
New Orleans doctors treat critically injured patients in Ukraine
Traveling to Ukraine to help treat patients with burns and war injuries proved a life-changing experience for a New Orleans medical team → Read More
WATCH: Off-duty NOPD officer attacked by group, robbed by teenager in French Quarter
The 23-year-old off-duty police officer was riding a bike in the French Quarter when attacked around 3 a.m., the NOPD said → Read More
Reporters barred from Mayor’s press event to prevent questioning of trip overseas
Mayor Cantrell and her top aides spend over $80,000 in taxpayer money to fund business trips in the U.S. and abroad. Meanwhile, some feel the amount of travel is a concern, distracting the mayor from the bigger issues here at home. → Read More
City Council calls NOPD ‘toxic workplace,’ blames leadership for manpower issues
City Council president Helena Moreno described the NOPD as a toxic workplace. → Read More
Several key government witnesses prepare to take the stand as DA Jason Williams heads to federal court Monday
Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams heads to federal court Monday (June 18) morning to face multiple felony tax charges. → Read More
“Fix it!”: Frustration builds as Yscloskey Bridge still out of service to fishermen and boaters
For nearly a year now, the Yscloskey Bridge has been out of service since it was damaged during Hurricane Ida. The damage keeps the bridge from lifting up to boat traffic. → Read More
If you’re shopping for fireworks this holiday weekend, expect less bang for your buck
Colette Moses of C&C Fireworks said inflation and supply shortages are impacting her new business. → Read More
Hot housing market sees a slight cooldown, but remains competitive
There is a slight shift happening in the housing market. Realtors on the North Shore report a lot of homes returning to the market with reduced pricing, homes under $300k returning to the market due to insurance issues, and fewer people buying due to rising interest and mortgage rates. → Read More
Extreme heat prompts Entergy to cancel planned outages in New Orleans
Many residents in New Orleans were frustrated to learn their power would be out for six hours on Monday, June 20th, while daytime temperatures soar into the upper 90s. → Read More
Entergy says set your thermostat to 78° this summer to save money
The heat is on and many are finding higher energy bills as the temperatures outside continue to climb. → Read More
Entergy says set your thermostat to 78° this summer to save money
The heat is on and many are finding higher energy bills as the temperatures outside continue to climb. → Read More
Mayor, Sheriff meet to discuss jail staffing issues
Two days after Sheriff Hutson pulled deputies from court because of jail staffing, Mayor Cantrell met Hutson to iron out a solution to manpower issues. → Read More
City council votes to hold top Cantrell aides in contempt amid ‘Smart Cities’ investigation
The vote adds to the ongoing fight between the council and Cantrell’s administration. → Read More
‘Embarrassing;’ New Orleanians blame officials for out of control crime, negative business impacts
New Orleanians say visiting some parts of the city just isn’t worth the risk and that crime is impacting businesses that rely on locals. → Read More
Carbon monoxide detectors may soon be required in Louisiana homes with generator installations
A bill requiring every home in Louisiana to have a carbon monoxide detector has passed in the state legislature. It now heads to Governor John Bel Edwards’ desk. → Read More
State lawmakers debate amendments to pending abortion law
On Thursday, state lawmakers debated 15 pages of amendments to pending legislation for the state’s abortion statutes, refusing to add exceptions for rape and incest. → Read More
Uptown business leaving NOLA after recent area violent crime
Kim Martin, the owner of Textures Warehouse, captured surveillance video of a carjacking on Saturday, May 28. Just steps away from the front door of her old warehouse on Ninth St. near Tchoupitoulas St. → Read More