Louisiana Network

Oil prices in the U.S. have climbed over the $70 mark for the first time since 2014.

The State Fire Marshal has arrested a Richland Parish volunteer firefighter in connection with a mobile home fire that injured his medically disabled wife.

The state House approves legislation that supporters say will help the Cajun Navy and other volunteer groups have a greater impact during disasters.

For the second time in the last five months, an Acadiana area family has claimed a Powerball jackpot.

The state's Revenue Estimating Conference estimates the fiscal cliff may not be as steep as earlier expected.

Republican leadership says they are in favor of a special session because the numbers don’t quite add up.

Lawmakers debated more than two hours over the issue that was killed in committe on a 7-9 vote.

Several protesters marched into Attorney General Jeff Landry’s office on Monday demanding a grand jury look at the evidence from the Alton Sterling investigation.

Secretary of State Tom Schedler says the new machines will function much like the older ones, but feature newer, crisper screens and be easy to set up.

The House Criminal Justice passed the Max Gruver Act without objection today which will make hazing a felony crime in Louisiana.

State Immunization Director Dr. Frank Welch credits an aggressive flu shot drive for the drop in influenza cases.

The bill gives teachers a wide leniency to teachers to “take all steps deemed necessary” to the bullying, including involving the police, and personally restraining the offending student.