FIRST ALERT: For a quick threat of severe weather overnight; clear and nice for the late week and weekend

The system will approach the Atchafalaya River by sunset and push through the area during the overnight hours, bringing the potential for strong to severe weather. Severe threat overnight through ...

Diesel prices spike in Louisiana, economists warn of consumer cost ripple effect

The average price of diesel fuel in Louisiana was $4.51 a gallon Wednesday, according to AAA — more than a dollar above the price of regular gasoline. At a truck stop near Gentilly, independent truck ...

Fuller reinstated to criminal court judge ballot after Supreme Court ruling

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Attorney John Fuller is back on the ballot for criminal court judge in New Orleans after the state Supreme Court reinstated him following a disqualification over concerns with his ...

Soldier shot at New Orleans barracks in stable condition, National Guard says

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A National Guardsman accidentally shot at Jackson Barracks in New Orleans on Tuesday night is in stable condition and remains hospitalized, spokesperson Lt. Col. Noel Collins said ...

Oil shock from Iran war prompts countries to open strategic reserves

A widening conflict in Iran has halted oil tankers, made targets of refineries and spooked investors worried about the ...

‘Big Beautiful Gulf 2′ lease sale brings in $47M boost to La. offshore energy economy

Louisiana’s offshore energy economy got a big boost today in New Orleans. The U.S. Department of the Interior said its latest oil and gas lease sale - called Big Beautiful Gulf 2 (BBG2) - brought in ...

Saints make five free agency signings as new NFL league year begins

The New Orleans Saints officially announce five free agency signings, including Travis Etienne and David Edwards, as the new NFL league year begins.

Court watchdog opposes legislation that would allow Louisiana governor to remove judges, DAs

A organization that monitors criminal courts in New Orleans says it can’t support legislation that would give Louisiana’s ...

First Alert Day: A severe line of storms expected tonight

🚨 FIRST ALERT DAY: Severe weather threat tonight 8 p.m. - 3 a.m. Tornadoes, damaging winds, heavy rain possible. Stay ...

Heat’s Adebayo scores 83 points, the second-highest total in NBA history

Bam Adebayo had the NBA’s highest-scoring game of the season Tuesday night, and rewrote the Miami Heat record book in the ...

Witness testifies he delivered envelope he thinks had cash in New Orleans staged crash trial

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A former paralegal testified Wednesday that an attorney at his law firm handed him an envelope he believed was full of cash to deliver to a man suspected of organizing staged ...

National Guard soldier arrested in accidental New Orleans barracks shooting, source confirms

A National Guard soldier has been arrested in connection with the accidental shooting of a fellow soldier at Jackson Barracks in New Orleans on Tuesday night, a Fox 8 source confirmed Wednesday. Lindz ...