Good morning, Lake Charles.

Bowl for Kids' Sake returns to Petro Bowl on Saturday, Aug.

15 to raise funds for 500 local children. Big Brothers, Big Sisters of SWLA will host bowling with six-player teams for $450 (sessions: 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.).

A customer at Kia of Lake Charles recorded a service manager admitting on camera that parts were taken from her Kia Telluride on June 17 and used on another car, and the dealership later fired the manager and began an internal review while she seeks legal advice.

Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana will host a range of concerts in September 2026, featuring shows in comedy, R&B, rock, pop and country at venues such as the Golden Nugget’s Grand Event Center and L’Auberge Casino Resort — offering plenty for local music fans.

Lafayette native Marc Broussard will headline the Crying Eagle Summer Concert Series in Lake Charles Saturday with doors opening at 6 p.m., the opening act at 7 p.m., and his set at 9 p.m. Tickets cost $25 in advance or $30 at the door for 21+.

Chuck Fest has released its 2026 lineup featuring dozens of local artists, and the festival will take place in downtown on Saturday, Oct.

17. Organizers plan to showcase music, food, art, and local flavor for the community.

The fall semester is underway as SOWELA Technical Community College offers a Chemical Laboratory Technology program to prepare students for lab technician jobs in petrochemical settings.

Prospective students can still register online or contact the One Stop Enrollment Office (scholarships and internships available).

Residents and officials gathered at Hackberry Community Center for a hearing on a permit to drill two Class VI injection wells proposed by Gulf Coast Sequestration for Project Minerva, intended to store about 19 million metric tons of CO2 over 30 years, while community members voiced safety & economic concerns.

A new housing study covering five parishes is gathering public input on future housing plans.

Local officials will soon host meetings around Lake Charles — residents are encouraged to share their ideas.

At 8 a.m. today, the southbound lanes of Lake Street between Dr. Michael DeBakey Drive and Sallier Street are closed for Phase 1 of the West Sallier Reconstruction Project, which will widen the road, improve drainage, and add a turn lane.

Calcasieu Parish Coroner issued a public health warning today after tests found dangerous bacteria in local waters (testing details are pending), and officials advise residents to avoid water contact until further notice.

McNeese State held its first fall scrimmage on Saturday ahead of the home opener on Aug.

29 against Stephen F. Austin. Coach Matt Viator said the Cowboys showed room for improvement on conditioning + highlighted strong offensive plays during the practice.