Mosquitoes in Orleans Parish have tested positive for West Nile virus; authorities will conduct targeted control treatments and urge residents to take preventive measures.

Crystal Coleman received a seven-year prison sentence for violating probation linked to an illicit relationship with a minor, defying a no-contact order.

Kenner Police Sgt. Peter Foltz died from an on-duty medical incident. His 20 years of service were honored by the department and local law enforcement.

Former NOPD officer Jeffrey Vappie is under investigation for policy violations including drinking on duty while serving as Mayor Cantrell's bodyguard.

NOPD seeks public's help to identify a suspect in an auto theft from South Claiborne Avenue. Surveillance captures the incident; stolen vehicle found abandoned on Martin Luther King Boulevard.

New Orleans Police are searching for two individuals linked to a stolen silver Kia Optima on November 8. The vehicle was found abandoned, with the suspects believed to be repeat offenders. The public is urged to provide any leads.

Travis Jackson from New Orleans was sentenced for federal gun and drug violations by Judge Papillion following an FBI investigation involving drug purchases and wiretaps.

An OIG audit finds the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office overpaid deputies $259,758 in overtime during the 2023 Mardi Gras due to improper payment calculations.

Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado is out for six weeks due to a hamstring injury, adding to the team's significant injury list as they struggle this season.

Showers and thunderstorms are expected in New Orleans, with the National Weather Service predicting variable weather, including an 80% chance of precipitation midweek and clearing by the weekend.

A live tiger will be featured at the LSU-Alabama game, sparking debate over animal ethics. The tiger's owner has a history of federal citations, and there's ambiguity over who's responsible for the animal's care and insurance.

Democrat Troy Carter wins re-election in Louisiana’s 2nd Congressional District, avoiding a runoff and demonstrating a Democratic presence in the state.

Johnnie Hagans from New Orleans pled guilty to federal drug trafficking and unlawful firearm possession, potentially facing a 20-year prison term for drug charges and a life sentence for firearms charges.