Hurricane Katrina: What happened on Aug. 29, 2005
On Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in New Orleans, causing levee breaches that sparked massive flooding, displacing thousands. The natural disaster exposed flaws in the federal government’s response and the media’s coverage of the tragedy.
On Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in New Orleans, causing levee breaches that sparked massive flooding, displacing thousands. The natural disaster exposed flaws in the federal government’s response and the media’s coverage of the tragedy.
20 years ago, the National Weather Service issued its most chilling warning ever
The National Weather Service warned of severe destruction and uninhabitable conditions ahead of Hurricane Katrina's landfall.
The National Weather Service warned of severe destruction and uninhabitable conditions ahead of Hurricane Katrina's landfall.
Viral video of eye-level ship highlights New Orleans' persisting flood risk
A TikTok video showing a ship towering over a New Orleans street has gone viral, reigniting debate about the city’s below-sea-level geography as the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches.
A TikTok video showing a ship towering over a New Orleans street has gone viral, reigniting debate about the city’s below-sea-level geography as the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches.
Missing 12-year-old boy with autism killed by alligator in New Orleans: police
Bryan Vasquez, who is nonverbal, was first reported missing Aug. 14 after escaping through his bedroom window. Police didn’t respond to the call until five hours after it was reported.
Bryan Vasquez, who is nonverbal, was first reported missing Aug. 14 after escaping through his bedroom window. Police didn’t respond to the call until five hours after it was reported.
Pregnant 17-year-old killed in Louisiana road rage shooting
A pregnant Louisiana teenager was killed Sunday when she was struck by a bullet fired from another vehicle in what police are calling a road rage shooting.
A pregnant Louisiana teenager was killed Sunday when she was struck by a bullet fired from another vehicle in what police are calling a road rage shooting.
Louisiana explosion: Fire 90% contained at Roseland manufacturing plant; evacuation order stands
The explosive fire in Roseland, Louisiana, remains active as of Saturday night. No injuries or deaths have been reported.
The explosive fire in Roseland, Louisiana, remains active as of Saturday night. No injuries or deaths have been reported.
Louisiana explosion: Evacuation underway due to fire at Roseland manufacturing plant
A mandatory evacuation is in effect for anyone within one mile of the manufacturing plant.
A mandatory evacuation is in effect for anyone within one mile of the manufacturing plant.
New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell indicted after corruption investigation
The indictment is the culmination of a long-running federal corruption investigation into Cantrell, the first female mayor in the city’s 300-year history.
The indictment is the culmination of a long-running federal corruption investigation into Cantrell, the first female mayor in the city’s 300-year history.
Traffic stop in Louisiana uncovers $1,500 in stolen Walmart meat
A routine traffic stop in Slidell, Louisiana, led police to uncover $1,500 worth of stolen meat from Walmart.
A routine traffic stop in Slidell, Louisiana, led police to uncover $1,500 worth of stolen meat from Walmart.
Multi-state sex trafficking ring exposed at Southfield hotel
An alleged sex trafficking ring was exposed Monday after the suspect brought one of his victims to a Southfield hotel.
An alleged sex trafficking ring was exposed Monday after the suspect brought one of his victims to a Southfield hotel.
Antoine Massey, 9th New Orleans jail escapee, recaptured
Antoine Massey was recaptured after law enforcement received a tip from Crime Stoppers.
Antoine Massey was recaptured after law enforcement received a tip from Crime Stoppers.
Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in schools is unconstitutional, court rules
A federal court ruled against a Louisiana law requiring public schools and colleges in the state to display the Ten Commandments. A similar law recently passed the Texas Legislature.
A federal court ruled against a Louisiana law requiring public schools and colleges in the state to display the Ten Commandments. A similar law recently passed the Texas Legislature.
ICE arrests over 80 undocumented workers in Louisiana racetrack raid
ICE raided Delta Downs Racetrack in Louisiana, arresting over 80 undocumented workers.
ICE raided Delta Downs Racetrack in Louisiana, arresting over 80 undocumented workers.
700 military personnel sent to Texas, Florida, Louisiana to help ICE
The Department of Defense says 700 military members have been sent to Texas, Florida and Louisiana to help support U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The Department of Defense says 700 military members have been sent to Texas, Florida and Louisiana to help support U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Louisiana authorities arrest girlfriend of escaped inmate for conspiracy in coordinated jailbreak operation
The Louisiana Attorney General announced that a former Orleans Parish Sheriff's employee was arrested for allegedly helping her boyfriend Derrick Groves escape from jail.
The Louisiana Attorney General announced that a former Orleans Parish Sheriff's employee was arrested for allegedly helping her boyfriend Derrick Groves escape from jail.
Authorities raid home where New Orleans jail escapee appeared to shoot video pleading for help: source
Antoine Massey appeared to film a video requesting help from rappers and President Donald Trump as the manhunt continues.
Antoine Massey appeared to film a video requesting help from rappers and President Donald Trump as the manhunt continues.
Here are the new U.S. lightning capitals based on 2024 data
The latest annual lightning report reveals the latest lightning capitals across the U.S.
The latest annual lightning report reveals the latest lightning capitals across the U.S.
Dallas stillborn baby's body found at laundry facility in Shreveport
The remains of a stillborn baby from Dallas were discovered wrapped in linens at a laundry facility in Shreveport, Louisiana. The bizarre discovery led to what police called a “tragic and disturbing" investigation.
The remains of a stillborn baby from Dallas were discovered wrapped in linens at a laundry facility in Shreveport, Louisiana. The bizarre discovery led to what police called a “tragic and disturbing" investigation.
New Orleans prison escape: Two escapees captured in Huntsville, another captured in Baton Rouge
Two escapees remain on the loose after three were captured in the cities of Huntsville, Texas and Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Monday.
Two escapees remain on the loose after three were captured in the cities of Huntsville, Texas and Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Monday.
5 arrested for allegedly aiding escaped inmates in New Orleans
Police made five more arrests in New Orleans prison break case, bringing the total to 12. Authorities continue to search for multiple fugitives, including Lenton Vanburen.
Police made five more arrests in New Orleans prison break case, bringing the total to 12. Authorities continue to search for multiple fugitives, including Lenton Vanburen.