Boy allegedly steals school bus, leads police on street chase before crashing
An 11-year-old Louisiana boy was taken into custody by police on Sunday, after stealing a school bus and leading officers on a chase, which ended in a crash.
Stranded dog rescued from bridge 120 feet above Mississippi River
A bridge inspector was working 120 feet above the Mississippi River when he spotted a distressed dog beneath the deck.
Police: 3 brothers accused of raping 10-year-old girl; 1 is on the run
Police in Kenner, Louisiana, say three brothers have been accused of raping a 10-year-old girl after forcing their way into a bathroom where she was hiding.
Oldest living WWII veteran celebrates 111th birthday
A man considered to be the nation's oldest living World War II veteran celebrated his 111th birthday this weekend.
11-year-old boy accused of killing 39-year-old relative in Louisiana
The boy was arrested Sept. 7 on a charge of second-degree murder, authorities said.
4 deaths caused by falling trees in Louisiana during Hurricane Laura
The governor of Louisiana says four people, including a 14-year-old girl and an 68-year-old man, were killed by falling trees as Hurricane Laura moved through the state.
Hurricane Laura forces hundreds of thousands to evacuate Gulf Coast
More than 385,000 residents were told to flee the Texas cities of Beaumont, Galveston and Port Arthur, and another 200,000 were ordered to leave low-lying Calcasieu Parish in southwestern Louisiana, where forecasters said as much as 13 feet (3.96 meters) of storm surge topped by waves could submerge whole communities.
Kanye West files to appear on ballot in Louisiana
Rapper Kanye West has filed paperwork just ahead of the deadline to appear on the presidential ballot in Louisiana in November.
Six waterspouts filmed swirling at once in Gulf of Mexico
“Wow!! Ever see 6 water spouts at once?” Frank Leday wrote on Facebook.
Downtown Disney reopens to guests
Downtown Disney reopened to guests Thursday with new safety measures in place.
Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana abortion clinic law
The Supreme Court has struck down a Louisiana law regulating abortion clinics, reasserting a commitment to abortion rights over fierce opposition from dissenting conservative justices in the first big abortion case of the Trump era.
Jet service revamps safety and sterilization protocols
As people re-evaluate their travel, an air carrier out of the Burbank airport has rolled out new sterilization and safety protocols.
Grad Standout: UCLA grad bound for NYU to study dentistry in the fall
Smile! Future dentist and FOX 11 Grad Standouts Anika Desar is grinning from ear to ear over completing her undergraduate studies in beautiful Westwood.
Bringing Back Business: Happy Ice
Nearly three weeks after peaceful protests erupted in violence and looting, one small business owner with a big dream is ready to open his doors for the first time. Happy Ice is hoping to bring some much needed positivity to the neighborhood.
State Attorney General to announce statewide police reforms
State Attorney General Xavier is set to announce statewide police reforms Monday morning.
Jogger shot, robbed in Culver City
A jogger is fighting for his life after he was shot and robbed in Culver City.
Matthew McConaughey, wife Camila donate 80K face masks to first-responders
The couple dropped off some of the masks Friday at the Austin Fire Department.
Coronavirus-hit Mississippi, Louisiana, pounded by tornadoes, at least 17 dead in region
Mississippi and Louisiana—two states dealing with an increase of coronavirus cases—were hit Sunday with a deadly storm system that produced tornadoes that ripped through hundreds of homes and buildings, resulting in at least 17 deaths in the region.
Suspected drunk driver arrested after hit-and-run, multi-car crash in Palmdale area
A man was arrested after a deadly hit-and-run followed by a crash involving multiple vehicles in the Palmdale area.
Teen charged with fatally shooting 2-year-old girl in car
Police in Louisiana have charged a 19-year-old who they say shot a 2-year-old in the head as she sat in the back seat of a car this weekend.