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Double amputee turns tragedy into Olympic aspirations
At first glance, Sivia could be any other member of the Westbank Athletic Club, where fitness is a way of life. But it’s when ...
FEMA not ready for hurricane season, local leaders brace for impact
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - With hurricane season just over two weeks away, a newly leaked internal FEMA report raises alarms: the federal agency is unprepared.
Judge denies state’s request to set execution date for ex-NOPD officer in triple murder case
Political pressure builds on St. Bernard Parish president as port project advances ...
After spending $500 million on a coastal project, it’s not clear what Louisiana will build
The $3.1 billion project, which has been seen as the lynchpin of Louisiana’s coastal restoration efforts, would funded primarily through fines and settlements associated with the 2010 Gulf oil spill.
Fire destroys roof of historic Nottoway Plantation
After spending $500 million on a coastal project, it’s not clear what Louisiana will build ...
Cassie forced to read aloud explicit messages with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs at his sex trafficking trial
R&B singer Cassie took the witness stand for the third day in the trial of her former boyfriend Sean “Diddy” Combs.
Serial fraudster linked to KC reporter’s death gets prison sentence for previous conviction
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A New Orleans woman facing a second-degree murder charge in the death of a Kansas City reporter will serve 25 years in prison after Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill stepped ...
Mummified body found in Lakeview home amid ‘horrific’ hoarding conditions
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - New Orleans officials are investigating a shocking discovery in Lakeview, where the mummified remains of ...
Video shows fatal police shooting after overdose incident at Walmart
9-year-old girl on life support after Algiers shootout, NOPD vows more arrests ...
Body recovered from Canal Street Ferry, identity unknown
Video shows deadly officer-involved shooting following overdose incident at Walmart ...
As temps hit 90 degrees, locals keep working and enjoying the city
Political pressure builds on St. Bernard Parish president as port project advances ...
The heat is on and will stay into the weekend
Highs on Friday will warm to around 90+ degrees. The first of many 90-degree days to come. We’ll continue the hot and humid forecast into the weekend as highs return to 90 on Friday and the lower 90s ...