WDSU New Orleans
New Orleans, LA · English · TV & web
A local news outlet based in New Orleans, covering regional events, weather, and community issues with a focus on Louisiana. It reports on topics such as hurricanes, storms, and local law enforcement.
- Top beat: Crime
- Tracked since 2026
- 2 New Orleans, LA peers
Latest stories
- Judge assigned in case against Sheriff Randy Smith and co-defendantSt. Tammany Sheriff Randy Smith and co-defendant Gregory Saurage will appear before Judge Alan Black on August 20. The Attorney General's Office is leading the investigation, and Saurage faces charges of principal second-degree battery.
- TROPICS: First area of interest of the season in the Bay of CampecheThe first area of interest for the season has formed in the Bay of Campeche with a low chance of development over the next 7 days.
- New Orleans police investigate deadly crashNew Orleans police are investigating a deadly traffic crash at Tulane Avenue and Norman C. Francis Parkway, where a victim was pronounced dead at the scene before midnight on Tuesday.
- FEMA highlights hurricane preparedness at Gulf and Atlantic summitFEMA highlighted hurricane preparedness at the Gulf and Atlantic summit, emphasizing collaboration between local, state, and federal agencies, and urging families to create evacuation plans and purchase insurance.
- After governor signs judge reduction bill, one New Orleans judge announces run for new sectionLouisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed a bill reducing New Orleans judges, leading to Judge Rhonda Good Douglas being removed from her position despite her six years of service, prompting her to announce a run for another section.
- Remnants of Tropical Storm Cristina May Enhance Rain ChancesRemnants of Tropical Storm Cristina may increase rainfall chances in the Gulf Coast next week, though tropical development is unlikely in the Gulf. High pressure will keep rain chances slim in the short term, but tropical moisture could lead to heavier downpours later.
- New Orleans to get Wal-Mart drone delivery service in 2027Walmart's drone delivery service is set to launch in New Orleans in 2027, joining eight other cities including Memphis, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Diego, San Francisco, and Salt Lake City.
- Search for missing swimmer who may have come into contact with alligator resumesThe New Orleans Police Department resumed searching Lake Pontchartrain for a missing swimmer who may have encountered an alligator. The search, paused earlier due to the alligator and weather, continues as a recovery mission with no new developments.
- Louisiana State Police arrest 3 following police chase in MarreroLouisiana State Police arrested three individuals after a police chase in Marrero, involving a stolen vehicle and firearms.
- Bryan Vasquez mother seeks visitation with her other childrenA New Orleans mother charged in her son's death sought visitation with her other children during a court hearing, where her absence was noted and details of alleged abuse were discussed.
- NOPD terminates one of its longest serving officers. Here's whyThe New Orleans Police Department terminated Raymond Burkart Jr., an officer with 57 years of service, on June 6 due to unprofessional conduct and insubordination, though details were not provided.
- State network upgrade disrupting OMV offices across LouisianaA state network upgrade caused a statewide outage affecting OMV offices in Louisiana, leading to closures and service disruptions. Officials reported issues during the migration to new core network equipment, with connectivity problems persisting despite the system being back online.
- Second train derailment reported in Jefferson Parish in a matter of daysA second train derailment occurred in Jefferson Parish, causing traffic delays, with no injuries or leaks reported. It is the second such incident in days, and clearing the tracks may take hours.
- Orleans Justice Center inmate improperly releasedAn inmate, Seth Butler, was improperly released from custody after a procedural error, leading to his re-arrest and rebooking.
- Ex-Saints player Darren Sharper transferred from prison to halfway house in BaltimoreDarren Sharper, a former Saints player convicted of raping women in four states, was transferred from prison to a halfway house in Baltimore, with a scheduled release in 2028.