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Senator Mitch McConnell, the leader of the Republican Minority, says Majority leader, Harry Reid, wants to undermine democracy by changing senate rules.

Facing a thirteen million dollar deficit for the 2013, 2014 fiscal year, Calcasieu Parish School Board officials are considering a plan to eliminate one hundred fifty-eight teaching positions.

In the case of ex- priest Mark Broussard, the 14th judicial court lowered Broussard's bond from $3.42 million to $1.5 million.

Two years ago today, a huge twister ripped through Joplin, Missouri. One-hundred-fifty-nine people were killed. About eight-thousand homes and businesses were destroyed.

Citizens of Moore search through the remains of their homes as they try to salvage whatever they can find.

Congress invites a key IRS official to testify on Capitol Hill, but this morning at least, that top official is very publicly staying silent.

The Obama Administration is under fire again for targeting journalists, this time accusing a Fox News reporter of breaking the law.

in the wake of news that the irs targeted conservative groups, the senate finance committee is holding a hearing to figure out why the groups were singled out for scrutiny.

Here are some ways that you can assist the victims of the Oklahoma tornado.

A tornado at least a mile wide roars through the Oklahoma City suburbs, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct hit.

With the gradual economic surge that Southwest Louisiana is set to experience you may be wondering if anything is actually taking place. As FOX 29 News Braylin Jenkins explains, there's a lot happening behind the scenes.

The Summer Food Service Program is set to begin on May 31 in Lake Charles.

For the second consecutive year, the City of Lake Charles has been awarded 1st Place in Category one of the Louisiana Garden Club Federation State Cleanest City Contest.

The White House mounts an all-out defense, trying to tamp down three growing scandals.

A nearly fifty-two year old cold case involving the death of a twenty-two year old woman may soon come to a close.

Safety matters when determining where you and your family will live, work and receive your education. To become an even safer city, the Lake Charles Police Department, takes a look back each year and analyzes the numbers, an imperative task performed annually

A year ago, the locally owned Lake Charles Television Station, FOX29, welcomed a new local News program to Southwest Louisiana weekdays at noon.

We have been following the state legislature and discussion of our state's upcoming budget. One important piece of the puzzle we want to tell you about is the film industry and what it's future means to our state's economy.

Mr. Allie Stevens won't be in Lake Charles long, but while he's here, he's got one important message to spread.

It's a school not many people know about, however the honor is still the same: these high school graduates are officially ready to enter adulthood.

When it comes to choosing between generic or name brand, many of us are confused. If you buy the cheaper product, are you still getting everything you need? Taking a look at medications, with so many options available on the shelves to choose from, does it matter so much which company makes it?

We always think flip flops are comfortable shoes, but are they the safest shoes for your feet? We've got some tips on what shoes to look for to avoid the doctors office.

President Obama's second term agenda is under fire from what has now become an avalanche of scandals.

More into the IRS scandal as it seems to be growing even larger now, with new evidence that it may have gone well beyond low-level employees.

Law enforcement officials in New Orleans are urging a 19-year-old man to turn himself in.

The 25 billion dollar state budget moves from the House to the Senate this week.

Pop psychologist Joyce Brothers, best known for her TV advice show, has died.

Pa. Abortion Doctor Found Guilty of Killing 3 Babies Born Alive, Acquitted in 4th Baby's Death.

A happy occasion turns into a moment of terror in New Orleans on Sunday as gunshots rip through a Mother's Day parade.

The event was held in recognition of Police Week commemorating the profession of law enforcement.

The outdoor music festival was dedicated to raise funds towards breast cancer research and awareness in the community.

Both the White House and the Internal Revenue Service are in for some tough questions.

The Calaveras County Sheriff's Department has made an arrest in the stabbing death of 8 year old Leila Fowler.

Veterans matter greatly to our nation and particularly here in Southwest Louisiana. Here's the story of one veteran doing all he can to make a difference.

We're learning more about the Ohio man who's accused of holding three women captive for about a decade.

This morning a briefing on the forecast for this year's hurricane season was held in partnership with Congressman Boustany.

In April when the Plan B pill or "morning after pill" was ruled to be made available to teens as young as 15 & without a prescription or parental consent. Well, how will this decision affect your teen?

Wednesday, The Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitor's Bureau hosted this year's National Tourism Luncheon.

An arraignment nearly a decade in the making, Ariel Castro, forced to listen to the horrible details of his alleged crimes in a Cleveland court.

The much-anticipated hearing is now over, but the political fallout may continue for years.

A national contest has brought a lot of attention to Southwest Louisiana by bringing one well-known name to a local fire station.

Wednesday, Jodi Arias was convicted of first-degree murder in the killing of her boyfriend in Arizona.

The annual industry report from the American Gaming Association Survey of Casino Entertainment has been released.

The attorneys for Robyn Little Davis and Carol Saltzman appealed the women's murder convictions to a higher court on Monday.

Ariel Castro charged with four counts of kidnapping and three counts of rape.

Three women believed to be held in a Cleveland home against their will are free today.