Closing arguments in the Ray Nagin corruption trial present the former mayor...
The closing arguments in the Ray Nagin corruption trial on Monday centered on whether the former New Orleans mayor was a predator focused on helping himself, or whether he was prey for an assortment...
View ArticlePelicans mascot will have new look after 'surgery'
NEW ORLEANS, LA (WVUE) - The New Orleans Pelicans franchise underwent a complete makeover when the team dropped their former "Hornets" identity and adopted the state bird and new team colors of red,...
View ArticleNagin jury to resume deliberations Tuesday morning
NEW ORLEANS, LA (WVUE) - The jury in the corruption case of former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin has ended deliberations for the night. Jurors began deliberations at about 1:30 p.m. Monday and broke for...
View ArticlePower grid attack in California raises concerns locally
NEW ORLEANS, LA (WVUE) - A barrage of bullets that targeted a power grid more than 2,000 miles away has raised concerns locally, and now the Louisiana Public Service Commission will seek an update on...
View ArticleFormer deputy asks state leaders to investigate OPSO
NEW ORLEANS, LA (WVUE) - The former Orleans Parish sheriff's deputy who exposed bad conditions inside Orleans Parish Prison wants the state to investigate the sheriff's office. According to our...
View Article6-year-old Honduran girl travels to New Orleans for life-saving surgery
Meg Farris / Eyewitness News Email: mfarris@wwltv.com | Twitter: @megfarriswwl NEW ORLEANS -- Valentine's Day will have a special meaning for a little Honduran girl. That's when local doctors will...
View ArticleNew knee replacement surgery lets patients go home same day
Meg Farris / Eyewitness News Email: mfarris@wwltv.com | Twitter: @megfarriswwl NEW ORLEANS -- Knee replacements are expected to skyrocket from a half million a year now, to 3.5 million by 2030. The...
View ArticleIn Westwego, Blackwater Midstream request to move chemicals prompts City...
Blackwater Midstream LLC, which owns and operates a chemical storage terminal on River Road in Westwego, appeared before the City Council Monday night to seek approval to move a product already stored...
View ArticleWestwego to recognize Veterans Day as municipal holiday
Westwego City Councilman Glenn Green's months-long quest to have his city recognize Veterans Day as a municipal holiday paid off. A divided City Council Monday night voted to make the day the nation...
View ArticleHome Patrol: Pat Swilling family welcomes new member
NEW ORLEANS, LA (WVUE) - In many ways, Bruce Jordan is like most freshmen at Brother Martin High School. He gets up every morning, goes to school and works hard in the classroom. He also loves sports....
View ArticleNOPD officer cleared of role in Glover case wants job back
Jim Mustian / The New Orleans Advocate NEW ORLEANS -- A former New Orleans police lieutenant wants his badge back with back pay after federal prosecutors dropped the charges against him in the alleged...
View ArticleTyreke's big game not enough to give Pelicans win
Associated Press TORONTO -- Kyle Lowry had 19 points and 12 assists, Patrick Patterson scored a season-high 22 and the Toronto Raptors beat the New Orleans Pelicans 108-101 on Monday night. DeMar...
View ArticleBollinger Shipyards one of 3 finalists for $10.5 billion Coast Guard cutter...
WASHINGTON - Bollinger Shipyards of Lockport is one of three finalists selected by the Coast Guard to design new offshore patrol cutters, the Coast Guard announced Tuesday afternoon As a finalist, the...
View ArticleGossip Girls: App lets women anonymously rate their male Facebook friends
NEW ORLEANS, LA (WVUE) - New social media tools enable bullying and cattiness to follow people deep into adult life. One of the newest crazes affects men on Facebook. Without knowing it, men have an...
View ArticleKids make money, learn financial responsibility at Lemonade Day
NEW ORLEANS, LA (WVUE) - Small business is important, and some of the most successful business people in the state hope some tiny businesses keep that trend going. You can be part of the fifth annual...
View ArticleHouse approves debt limit extension without conditions -- angering conservatives
WASHINGTON -- The House voted Tuesday to approve a debt limit extension without any conditions, angering many members of the House GOP majority who wanted to win policy concessions from the Obama...
View ArticleLouisiana bill would ban sales of e-cigarettes to children
A Louisiana lawmaker is looking to limit access to and prohibit the sales of electronic cigarettes and other new nicotine alternatives to people under 18 years of age. Currently, state law only...
View ArticleUPDATED: Bobby Jindal closes state offices in 22 parishes Wednesday due to...
Gov. Bobby Jindal announced state offices in 22 parishes would be closed Wednesday (Feb. 12), as a winter storm continued to bring snow and ice accumulation to much of north Louisiana.
View ArticleDominick Impostato to run for Kenner City Council's 5th District seat
Dominick Impostato, a lawyer and a member of Kenner's Economic Development Committee, announced Tuesday he will run for City Council's 5th District seat. Elections take place April 5. Impostato...
View ArticleSt. Bernard water system clear of brain-eating amoeba
BATON ROUGE, LA (WVUE) - The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals says after using increased chlorine levels in the St. Bernard Parish water system, tests results came back negative for the...
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