First Alert Day: Heavy storms likely into this afternoon
A First Alert Day has been declared on this Friday as the threat for heavy, flooding rains is possible into this afternoon.
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Senate committee to hear congressional redistricting testimony Friday
Louisiana lawmakers begin drafting new congressional map after Supreme Court ruling on majority-Black districts.
A new option for advanced weight loss at Tulane Doctors
At Tulane Doctors, bariatric surgeon Dr. Dietric Hennings is using one of the newest tools in weight loss surgery to help patients facing severe obesity and related health problems.
Online auction platform faces mounting consumer complaints, criminal investigation
An online auction platform used by people on both sides of the lake, faces more consumer complaints. We first told you last month about CivicSource and the civil lawsuit filed against it. Now, we’re learni...
Orleans Parish clerk says courts running smoothly after merger
Orleans Parish courts continue operating smoothly after merger of civil and criminal clerk offices.
United Cajun Navy deploys to Mississippi after tornadoes destroy homes
United Cajun Navy crews are helping with tornado recovery in Mississippi after storms damaged hundreds of homes and left families without power.
Hurricane cone changing to warn of inland dangers as 2026 season nears
The National Hurricane Center is changing its cone graphics for the 2026 hurricane season to better show inland tropical storm and hurricane threats.
Bill to create psychedelic therapy program in Louisiana passes unanimously, heads to governor
A Louisiana bill to create a psychedelic-assisted therapy research initiative has passed both chambers without opposition and now heads to the governor.
Terrytown pastor Terry Reed found guilty of sexually abusing teens
Jefferson Parish officials said Reed sexually abused two young boys.
School bus carrying 25 students crashes with truck in New Orleans
A school bus carrying about 25 students was involved in a crash with a truck near Louisiana Avenue and Tchoupitoulas Street in New Orleans.
Passing showers & storms lead into Mother’s Day weekend
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - We’re tracking stormy weather moving in over the next several days. You don’t necessarily need to cancel your plans, but definitely have a backup strategy ready to go.
Rapper Kodak Black arrested on drug trafficking charge
Rapper Kodak Black was booked into jail on drug trafficking charge Wednesday.
25 dolphins dead along Florida Panhandle as red tide toxin suspected
Tests found evidence of red tide toxin exposure in most of the sampled dolphins after a spike in deaths across parts of the Florida Panhandle.
Slidell police search for 3 suspects after McDonald’s shooting
Slidell police are searching for three people wanted on attempted murder and weapons charges after a shooting near a McDonald’s left a 17-year-old hurt.
Washington Parish man detained for turtle trafficking charges
Angie native Albert Bazaar accused of poaching over 1,800 turtles from Florida
Fox 8 celebrates one year in new building
Station marks milestone with upgraded studios and technology
A few showers today; larger storm threats this weekend
A front will move through today bringing a chance for showers but the bigger storm threats hold off until Friday and the weekend.
Endangered okapi calf “hitting all the milestones” at West Bank breeding center
The Audubon Nature Institute's Species Survival Center gives animals room to roam
Family holds vigil for 13-year-old killed in Harvey shooting
A 15-year-old was arrested and faces second-degree murder and obstruction of justice charges.
NOPD officer’s time punches edited after shifts, Fox 8 investigation finds
A Fox 8 investigation found one of NOPD’s highest-paid officers was repeatedly at home while her timesheets showed she was on the clock.
St. Tammany Parish uses sales tax revenue to address flooding
Parish officials say dedicated infrastructure funds reach about $50 million a year.
Large, violent tornado tears through parts of Mississippi, triggers Tornado Emergency
A confirmed large tornado prompted a Tornado Emergency for parts of Mississippi, with officials reporting destroyed homes and people trapped in Franklin County.
New Orleans traffic light plan is pending as residents eye repairs
Mayor Helena Moreno teased a plan on traffic lights in April.
Jefferson Parish Council backs out of tennis court plan at Johnny Bright Playground
METAIRIE, La. (WVUE) - The Jefferson Parish Council on Wednesday (May 6) backed out of preliminary plans to build tennis courts at Johnny Bright Playground after residents protested against the project.