3+ hour, 49+ min ago  (192+ words) LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) " Fun Nation is offering summer camps that combine skating with various activities for children in the area. General Manager Danika Torries visited News 15 to share details about what makes their program unique. The camp welcomes children of…...

6+ mon, 6+ day ago  (134+ words) Temperatures are expected to rise into the low 90s today, with heat index values in the mid-90s due to dry dewpoints. Sunshine will dominate our forecast today, with only scattered afternoon clouds. A couple isolated thunderstorms are possible this afternoon, but are…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago  (112+ words) It's a beautiful start to the week, and we're going to maintain mostly sunny skies through the next several days. And although we are looking at a fairly chilly evening, a slow and steady warm-up will usher highs back into…...

7+ mon, 5+ day ago  (228+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (NEWS 15) " Louisiana's Surgeon General issued a health warning due to the current triple-digit heat indices affecting the state this August. The warning emphasized the increased vulnerability of children and the elderly to heat-related illnesses. Dr. Ralph Abraham,…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago  (223+ words) Dog on Splash Pad (CREDIT: NEWS 15) LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) " With the extreme heat, it's crucial to keep an eye on both people and pets. A local veterinarian emphasized the importance of recognizing heat exhaustion and heat stroke in dogs, noting…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago  (157+ words) Girard Park Pavilion (CREDIT: NEWS 15) LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) " With the heat index soaring into triple digits, the Lafayette Consolidated Government opened several cooling centers to help residents find relief from the intense heat. Five centers are now available daily through…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago  (147+ words) Skies over Lafayette on July 28, 2025 (CREDIT: NEWS 15) (NEWS 15) " The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Acadiana. The advisory is scheduled to be in effect on Tuesday, July 29, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Forecasters said people can expect heat index values…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago  (594+ words) In the United States, around 40 children die each year from being left in hot vehicles. This preventable tragedy has valuable lessons for everyone. The majority of these deaths occur between May and September, with southern states being the most affected....

8+ mon, 1+ week ago  (359+ words) LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) " A new culinary adventure has launched in Lafayette, celebrating the iconic po-boy sandwich. The Po-boy Trail, announced by Lafayette Travel and EatLafayette, includes over 70 restaurants and specialty shops across Lafayette Parish offering their own unique versions of…...

9+ mon, 2+ week ago  (191+ words) Summer is here, so pool safety is a critical concern. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 and the second leading cause for those 5 to 14. The American Red Cross emphasizes the importance of mastering five basic…...