Lindsey Thompson, KPLC

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Past articles by Lindsey:

Teachers aid in search for missing Kinder teen, later found safe

Morris' teachers were among the many that gathered and searched the area near his home in hopes of finding him. → Read More

Dragon Boat Race coming back to Lake Charles

The Dragons will invade Lake Charles on Saturday, October 30. → Read More

Lake Charles man accused of stealing from charity

Austin Tyler Ramos is accused of stealing $16,000 from a local charity. → Read More

Gov. Edwards lifts nearly all COVID-19 restrictions

Gov. Edwards lifts nearly all COVID-19 restrictions. → Read More

Lake Charles woman dies in two-vehicle crash

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A Lake Charles woman is dead following a two-vehicle crash on Highway 171. On Thursday, May 20, officers with the Lake Charles Police Department were dispatched to U.S. Highway 171 at Blackwell Street in reference to a two-vehicle crash. The Investigation revealed that a 2013 Chevrolet Captiva was southbound on Highway 171 when it struck the rear of a 2021 Freightliner… → Read More

Iowa Police honor fallen officers during National Police Week

Iowa Police honor fallen officers during National Police Week → Read More

Phillips 66 donates $50,000 to Westlake Fire Department

Phillips 66 donates $50,000 to Westlake Fire Department → Read More

Preparing for termite season

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - While termites are active year round, most species of subterranean termites tend to swarm in the spring and summer months in Louisiana. Louisiana Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain is reminding property owners to remain vigilant and protect their properties. “We have a wet climate especially this time of year, and termite colonies are constantly looking… → Read More

Vietnam-era helicopter in Veterans Memorial Park to be retired

Vietnam-era helicopter in Veterans Memorial Park to be retired → Read More

Gov. Edwards signs executive order creating the Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls Task Force

Gov. Edwards signs executive order creating the Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls Task Force → Read More

Jennings teacher reaches Top 10 in Kelly and Ryan Live’s Top Teacher Search

Jennings teacher reaches Top 10 in Kelly and Ryan Live’s Top Teacher Search → Read More

Hurricanes Laura, Delta disaster valuation deadline extended

Hurricanes Laura, Delta disaster valuation deadline extended → Read More

University of South Florida conducting hurricane evacuation survey

University of South Florida conducting hurricane evacuation survey → Read More

Steamboat Bill’s reopening in Lake Charles

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Steamboat Bill’s on the Lake will reopen soon for the first time since Hurricane Laura. The announcement was made on the restaurant’s Facebook page, but didn’t mention a specific date. The restaurant says they are in need of staff for all positions, and those interested can apply Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. at 1004 North Lakeshore Dr. All rights… → Read More

Beauregard Sheriff’s Office looking for stolen military-style dump truck

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance with locating a vehicle reported stolen in August of last year. The vehicle is a 1985 AM General military-style dump truck and is camouflage in color. Crime-Stoppers is offering a reward for information that leads to the recovery of the vehicle and/or the arrest of those responsible for this crime. All… → Read More

City of Lake Charles announces new round of funding for Small Business Stabilization Fund

City of Lake Charles announces new round of funding for small business stabilization fund → Read More

DOTD works to clear icy roads

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Louisiana Department of Transportation is continuing to work on clearing the icy roads throughout the region. The DOTD has had crews working around the clock to reduce the ice on Southwest Louisiana roads to make them passable again. “Our crews have been working around the clock nonstop since about Sunday working to address a lot of the winter weather impacts that… → Read More

SWLA authorities urge residents to stay off icy roads

SWLA authorities urge residents to stay off icy roads → Read More

City of Sulphur nearing end of debris pickup

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Five months after Hurricane Laura, the City of Sulphur is nearing the end of debris pickup. Contractors have removed 765,000 cubic yards of debris in Sulphur as the City gets closer to being finished with this step in hurricane recovery. “We are continuing to work with our debris contractor,” said Sulphur Mayor Mike Danahay. “They’ve assured us that they’ll be here as… → Read More

Smart ways to use stimulus checks

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The latest COVID relief package from Congress sent Americans who qualify $600. Now that people are receiving that money, there are recommendations on what to do with it. “The first thing I would recommend is use it for your current expenses,” said Dakota Jarreau, financial advisor for Edward Jones. “Of course, you may need the money to help meet those, especially if… → Read More