Britney Glaser, KPLC

Britney Glaser

KPLC

Lake Charles, LA, United States

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  • wdam
  • WFSB Channel 3
  • WBTV News

Past articles by Britney:

A coach's ultimate gratitude

On this Thanksgiving: a story of the ultimate gratitude. A life saved, thanks to a selfless act. It is a story that starts on a high school basketball court in the Jeff Davis Parish town of Elton... → Read More

14-year-old Miah longs for forever family

A new family, a new school, and a new city hours away from the place she calls home have been hard on 14-year-old Miah. KPLC's Britney Glaser shares that Miah is hoping to be adopted into a forever... → Read More

Lake Charles Salvation Army answers desperate call for help

Food: that is the most basic need for hundreds of people at a makeshift shelter in Orange, Texas. An urgent call came in late Wednesday night to the Salvation Army in Lake Charles to help and we we... → Read More

Behind the scenes tour of Beauregard Parish Courthouse

A historic Beauregard Parish landmark is restored to its former glory and brought up to this century's building codes. We go inside the Beauregard Courthouse for a behind the scenes tour. → Read More

Community Pregnancy Center in need of donated breast pumps

If you have a breast pump that you no longer need, there's a big demand for them with the Community Pregnancy Center in DeRidder. → Read More

Bring Braylon back home through adoption

Far from home and without a permanent family: 10-year-old Braylon is in foster care hours away from home because of a shortage of foster homes. KPLC's Britney Glaser shares Braylon's story. → Read More

Secure medical image sharing for faster, better care

If you have ever had imaging done at a medical office or hospital, then had to go to another office for follow-up, chances are, you have had to go with a CD of your file or paper copy. That is chan... → Read More

What's Going Around: travel-related illnesses

Traveler's diarrhea, malaria, Zika virus, and the sicknesses goes on. KPLC's Britney Glaser reports the CDC has a long, growing list of travel advisories to many countries this summer and if you do... → Read More

Lending a Hand: students build prosthetic hand for burn survivor

A classroom project is changing the life of a Westlake boy with no hands. KPLC's Britney Glaser reports engineering students are seeing how technology and heart can combine to help them lend a hand. → Read More

Telesitter system keeping patients safe

Patient safety is critical in hospitals and traditionally, it's taken one-to-one care for the most at-risk patients. KPLC's Britney Glaser shows how a video monitoring system is keeping patients safe. → Read More

What's Going Around: roseola

A common strain of the herpes virus is causing What's Going Around this week. KPLC's Britney Glaser reports almost every child will contract roseola at some point, and there is no treatment for the... → Read More

LCPD releases name of shooting victim in Simmons Street homicide

Lake Charles Police are on the scene of a homicide in the area of North Simmons Street and Opelousas Street. → Read More

Swimming advisories at 11 SWLA beaches

Nearly every beach in SWLA is under advisory for high bacteria levels. KPLC's Britney Glaser talks to a public health officer to see the magnitude of the threat. → Read More

A forever family for Kendrick

A 12-year-old boy no longer has to worry about moving through foster homes. KPLC's Britney Glaser takes us inside the courtroom for Kendrick's special adoption day. → Read More

Swimmer's red eyes: chlorine or something else?

Do your eyes turn red after swimming in a pool? When the head of the CDC's healthy swimming program shared insight into swimming pools, he opened a lot of eyes about the culprit behind the red eyes. → Read More

Freebie Friday: FreedomFest at Ft. Polk

The biggest Independence Day celebration in Southwest Louisiana is happening ahead of the 4th of July and it is featuring country music's "Female Artist of the Year." KPLC's Britney Glaser preview ... → Read More

What's Going Around: water-borne sickness, swimmer's ear

Before you take a dip in the pool or head to the beach, listen up about What's Going Around this week.There is an uptick in water-related bugs, swimmer's ear infections and summer rashes. → Read More

Erasing spider veins - KPLC 7 News, Lake Charles, Louisiana

Summertime is the season of shorts and swimsuits, and for many women, their dreaded spider veins on bigger display. KPLC's Britney Glaser reports sclerotherapy can make the veins disappear. → Read More

What's Going Around: dermatitis

The strong winds associated with Tropical Storm Cindy likely have leaves or tree branches blown into your yard. Before you start the clean-up process, you need to be vigilant against What's Going ... → Read More

St. Jude Affiliate Clinic gives cancer care closer to home

Pediatric cancer care closer to home: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is an eight-hour drive for local families, but an affiliate clinic in Baton Rouge offers a seamless continuation of care. → Read More