Shooting at Grambling State University leaves 1 dead, several wounded
A shooting on the campus of Grambling State University claimed the life of one person and left many more wounded.
Louisiana tosses 224K COVID-19 vaccine doses after no-shows
The number of trashed doses has nearly tripled since the end of July, even as Louisiana grappled with a fourth, deadly surge of the coronavirus pandemic during that time that led to increased interest in the vaccines.
Walmart worker resigns over store loudspeakers: ‘F–k this job’
A Walmart worker quit in a profanity-laced tirade over the Louisiana store’s loudspeakers.
Country’s oldest WWII veteran celebrates 112th birthday
Lawrence Brooks turned 112 years old on Sunday, making him the country’s oldest World War II veteran.
More Chicago area firefighters head to Louisiana to assist after Hurricane Ida
Sixty-eight firefighters from 30 different locations across the Chicago area are heading down south to help victims of Hurricane Ida.
Tesla footage reveals man lied about getting hit by car, police say
Police said a man was outsmarted by a Tesla after video from the car’s cameras revealed he lied about getting hit.
Dolphin rescued after getting 'pushed into' canal by Hurricane Ida
A young dolphin was rescued and released back into the wild Sunday after Hurricane Ida pushed the mammal into a canal in Slidell, Louisiana.
‘We’re going to have your back’: Biden tours Hurricane Ida damage in Louisiana
As flights resume and some power is beginning to be restored in New Orleans, the president planned later on Friday to visit the hurricane-battered state and deliver remarks.
911 operator in major city sought after deliberately disconnecting calls: police
Police in a major city are looking for Precious Stephens — a 911 operator accused of deliberately hanging up during emergency calls and has since been fired, authorities said.
‘We need to act’: Biden says Ida a deadly reminder of climate crisis
President Joe Biden on Thursday emphasized how “extreme storms” such as Hurricane Ida are a deadly reminder that the climate crisis is here and the nation needs to act to combat it.
Chicago volunteers pitch in to send relief supplies to victims of Hurricane Ida
Some much-needed relief will be headed to Louisiana from Chicago Thursday to help victims of Hurricane Ida.
Cow wedged in tree from flooding caused by Hurricane Ida
Workers rescued a cow wedged in a tree southeast of New Orleans that became stuck following severe flooding brought to southern Louisiana by Hurricane Ida.
PAWS Chicago rescues 40 animals displaced by Hurricane Ida, seeks fosters
Chicago is helping provide some relief to the south by taking animals off the hands of shelters impacted by Hurricane Ida.
Ida's aftermath: 1st lights turned back on in New Orleans as many wait for relief
Electricity was restored Wednesday for some in Eastern New Orleans after Ida, while hundreds of thousands still face power and water shortages.
Hurricane Ida’s aftermath: No power, no flights, drinking water shortage
Hurricane Ida left thousands without power in Louisiana’s late summer heat, and it could take weeks in some areas before it returns.
Man attacked by alligator in Louisiana floodwaters after Hurricane Ida
Deputies say the man's wife pulled him out of the water and went to find help, but when she returned, her husband was missing.
Chicago area Red Cross volunteers heading down south after Hurricane Ida
People in Louisiana need help, and once again local volunteers from the American Red Cross are answering the call.
Ida: Rescues underway after hurricane brings flooding, 'catastrophic' damage to power grid
Ida weakened to a tropical storm early Monday as it continued through Louisiana and Mississippi, bringing damaging winds and flash flooding.
Hurricane Ida down to Category 3, New Orleans loses power
City government says power knocked out to all of New Orleans as Hurricane Ida pummels area.
Timelapse video shows Hurricane Ida flooding Louisiana roads in under an hour
A Louisiana fire station captured surveillance video of surrounding roads being submerged as Hurricane Ida roared across the state.