2nd annual State of Economy--economy is great and continues to grow

By Brittany Bodden
Lafayette's second annual economic report is great!  This year's economy rating is almost ten percent better than it was last year.  A lot has to do with a diversified economy especially in the medical and oil and gas fields.&

LCVC celebrates national tourism week in Lafayette

By Brittany Bodden
In celebration of national tourism week Lt.

19-year-old arrested for stabbing a man multiple times during a street fight

By Samantha Morgan
A 19-year-old turned himself in to police for stabbing a man multiple times during a street fight.

BRPD: Former Saints cornerback arrested for battery, resisting an officer

By Samantha Morgan
Retired football player Randall Gay was arrested last night after he allegedly caused a disturbance at a local bar.

Eight to be charged in $45 million cybertheft bank heist

By Chris Isidore-CNN
Federal prosecutors are set to announce charges Thursday in a global cybertheft ring that allegedly stole $45 million from banks and other financial firms.

Tornado Season 2013: A quiet start

By Kyle Myers
According to the Storm Prediction Center, this year is one of the least-active starts to tornado season in U.S. history.

Kansas toddler missing after triple homicide at farm

By Carma Hassan-CNN
A search is under way in Kansas for an 18-month-old girl whose mother was found dead along with two others this week.

Death penalty possible after jury convicts Jodi Arias of first-degree murder

By Catherine E. Shoichet-CNN
A day after a jury found her guilty of first-degree murder in the slaying of her ex-boyfriend, Jodi Arias will return to court Thursday to begin a phase that will move her closer to learning whether she will live or die.

Ohio captive to police: Suspect punched me in the stomach until I miscarried

By Holly Yan, Matt Smith and Pamela Brown-CNN
One of three women held captive in a Cleveland home said she was pregnant at least five times but was starved and punched until she eventually miscarried, according to an initial incident report obtained by CNN.

Data Set Shows Hospital Bills Vary With Proximity To One Another

By Chris Isidore-CNN
Hospitals across the nation even those located just miles apart charge wildly different rates for the same medical procedure.