Chicago in crosshairs of severe weather threatening parts of Midwest

By Tom Watkins and Greg Botelho-CNN
The Windy City better watch out, as things could get really windy and really dangerous really quick.

Colorado iReporter: I felt 'very sad and helpless'

By Ashley Fantz-CNN
 Fires in Colorado have forced a prison to evacuate 905 inmates, a state corrections department spokeswoman said Wednesday.

Dow's worst losing streak of the year

By Hibah Yousuf-CNN
 U.S. stocks closed lower for a third straight day Wednesday, marking the Dow's worst losing streak this year.

Legal battle over 'Tony the Tiger' will continue at State Supreme Court level

By Danielle Grossman
The fate of a famous Truck Stop Tiger is still up in the air, but Tony's owner is still fighting to keep him home in Grosse Tete.

Two drunk women arrested for telling 10-year-old to drive them home

By Samantha Morgan
Two women were arrested after they allegedly told a 10-year-old to drive the car because they were too intoxicated.

Terrilynn Monette memorial services scheduled for California, New Orleans

By Samantha Morgan
Two memorial services will honor the life of school teacher Terrilynn Monette. The first will be held in her hometown, and the second in New Orleans.

Erath man arrested for sending explicit photos to a 'juvenile' online

By Brittany Bodden
Detectives with Louisiana State Police, assisted by agents with the FBI, arrested an Erath man for charges relating to online solicitation of a juvenile.

Senator Elbert Guillory feels his recent switch to the Republican Party is something fellow Democrats will follow

By Brittany Bodden
Senator Elbert Guillory's recent switch to the Republican Party in the middle of the legislative session was a shock to many, but it is something he has thought about doing for the past couple of years.  After comments from Karen Carte

Weekend death caused by mototcycle accident spurs motorcycle safety awareness around Acadiana

By Brittany Bodden
After a deadly motorcycle accident over the weekend, motorcyclists around the area are sending out the message to use every kind of safety precaution before getting on the road.  This includes a full-face helmet, jacket, boots, gloves, and

LHSAA sets Prep Classic football schedule

By LHSAA
The Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) announced last week at its annual summer meeting that it will play four additional state championships for a total of nine state football championships in 2013.