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August 29, 2021

Hurricane Ida, 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 storm, makes landfall in Louisiana on Katrina anniversary

Hurricane Ida's, which is strengthened into a Category 4 storm overnight, is expected to hit New Orleans on the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

August 29, 2021

Hurricane Ida storm surge could bring ‘utter devastation’ to outlying areas: report

One of the big questions facing Louisiana as Hurricane Ida drew closer to shore: How bad will the storm surge be?

August 29, 2021

Hurricane Ida ‘unsurvivable’ outside levee protection system, Louisiana official warns

The president of one of Louisiana’s Gulf Coast parishes spoke bluntly Saturday afternoon as she warned residents about the potential dangers of Hurricane Ida.

August 29, 2021

Who is Deanne Criswell, Biden’s FEMA boss?

As Louisiana and the Gulf Coast braced for Hurricane Ida, set to make landfall on Sunday potentially as a Category 4 storm, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was expected to play a key role in disaster relief. 

August 28, 2021

2 suspects out on bond charged in killing of off-duty New Orleans police officer, face death penalty

Two suspects have been arrested and charged in connection to the fatal shooting of an off-duty New Orleans police officer last week.

August 28, 2021

Tips for using a generator safely during a hurricane

Having a portable generator can be a life saver during a hurricane but it can also be a killer if not used properly.

August 27, 2021

Saints-Cardinals preseason game canceled as Hurricane Ida churns toward Gulf Coast

The New Orleans Saints and Arizona Cardinals canceled their third and final preseason game slated for this weekend, as New Orleans braces for another major storm, 16 years after Hurricane Katrina.

August 27, 2021

New Orleans evacuates as Hurricane Ida expected to strengthen to Category 4 with 140 mph winds

Ida could make landfall as a category 4 hurricane on Sunday when it hits the Gulf Coast with maximum winds of 140 mph, according to the latest forecast from the National Hurricane Center.

August 27, 2021

Houston men charged in killing of New Orleans detective; ‘Death is on the table,’ officials say

Two suspects connected to the death of an off-duty New Orleans police detective and the wounding of another person during a daylight robbery at a Houston restaurant have been arrested and could face the death penalty, officials said Friday.

August 27, 2021

Best way to prepare for a storm surge

Tropical Storm Ida strengthened into a hurricane on Friday near the Isle of Youth, Cuba.