NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A two-day lane closure will occur on the Interstate 10 high-rise for street light repairs starting Saturday, April 27. City leaders announced that starting Saturday, April 27 at around 6 a.m., the Department of Public Works and Louisiana Department of Transportation will perform a two-day closure on I-10 high-rise to accommodate street light repairs ..read more

ALGIERS, La (WGNO) — Family members have identified the woman who was shot and killed in the 300 block of Ptolemy Street on Monday, April 22, as 25-year-old Brittany Ussin. Her family described her as a loving friend and proud mother of six. Videos, posted to social media, show Ussin getting attacked and dragged by a group of women. Several arrested in New Orleans Police Department Special Operations Division investigation At one point, during one of the videos, a loud pop can be heard. Investigators said Ussin was shot at least once. She was taken to a local hospital where she died. Michael W ..read more

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — As Odyssey House Louisiana celebrates the opening of their new community health center in the Treme neighborhood, the staff is also looking ahead to the future. In the summer, the nonprofit that specializes in mental health issues and addiction will become the new operators of New Orleans’ low barrier shelter for the homeless. “We've been looking at that contract since it first came out, I think, in 2016,” said Odyssey House Louisiana CEO Ed Carlson. “It didn't quite seem to work. But I think right now with working with the city and working with the mayor's office and ever ..read more

Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. COVINGTON, La. (WGNO) — A man was arrested after a traffic stop led to a fentanyl bust in Covington on Thursday, April 18. The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office reported its narcotics division received information about a man who was "suspected to be dealing in the Covington area." On Thursday, STPSO officials said deputies pulled over the man, identified by the STPSO as 24-year-old Derrick McDowell, near Joseph Road and Highway 36 for a traffic stop ..read more

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A conviction was secured by the Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office in a 2022 rape investigation involving an intellectually disabled woman. Through the efforts of the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) team, the district attorney's office was able to convict Sterling Benjamin. During the trial, the victim's sister advocated on her behalf by telling the court how the "horrific acts" done by Benjamin had an impact on her sister's life ..read more

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — As we move into the second half of the week, New Orleans can expect some changes in the weather after a recent dip in temperatures and humidity. High pressure is shifting eastward, allowing for a gentle onshore breeze to flow across the region. This means we'll experience slightly warmer temperatures and increasing moisture levels. As we head into tomorrow, temperatures will continue to climb, with highs reaching the lower 80s. The return of southeasterly and southerly winds will bring even warmer temperatures by Thursday, likely hitting the mid 80s for most areas. Lookin ..read more

PONCHATOULA, La. (WGNO) — Officials with Martha Vinyard Elementary School and Ponchatoula High School announced that the schools were placed on lock down on Tuesday, April 23. In a post to social media, Ponchatoula High School officials said the school is in lock down while "an unfounded threat is being investigated ..read more

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Saints currently have the 14th pick in the first round, and in the second round, the 45th pick overall. The Saints have nine selections in all.  Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts McConnell: Delay in Ukraine aid 'strained prospects' of defeating Russia Saints general manager Mickey Loomis discusses NFL draft with media Tuesday Surgeon fired after ogling sedated patients' 'genitals of the day,' taking money from ..read more

Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A special operation conducted by the New Orleans Police Department has led to the arrest of many individuals accused of committing violent crimes. According to NOPD officers, arrest warrants were issued by the Special Operations Division during the week of April 14 to April 19 ..read more

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) -- They're on a mission at Toastmasters. The mission is to find their voice. And that's what happens at their conference coming up in LaPlace May 3 and May 4. You can attend if you go to the Toastmasters website ..read more