‘We need to act’: Biden says Ida a deadly reminder of climate crisis
President Joe Biden on Thursday emphasized how “extreme storms” such as Hurricane Ida are a deadly reminder that the climate crisis is here and the nation needs to act to combat it.
Power outages, lack of cell service impacting Hurricane Ida rescue efforts
As floodwaters from Hurricane Ida surround homes throughout the New Orleans area, volunteer boaters are busy at work rescuing people in need, but power outages and lack of cell phone service is making it difficult.
Cow wedged in tree from flooding caused by Hurricane Ida
Workers rescued a cow wedged in a tree southeast of New Orleans that became stuck following severe flooding brought to southern Louisiana by Hurricane Ida.
Ida's aftermath: 1st lights turned back on in New Orleans as many wait for relief
Electricity was restored Wednesday for some in Eastern New Orleans after Ida, while hundreds of thousands still face power and water shortages.
Bay Area medical teams go to Louisiana after Ida devastates area already struggling under pandemic
A Tampa Bay area non-profit is coordinating flights for several doctors and nurses to Louisiana to help people in need after Hurricane Idea.
Man attacked by alligator in Louisiana floodwaters after Hurricane Ida
Deputies say the man's wife pulled him out of the water and went to find help, but when she returned, her husband was missing.
How to help victims of Hurricane Ida
Hurricane Ida brought life-threatening floods and knocked out power to more than a million in Louisiana and Mississippi. Here’s how you can help.
New Orleans' levees held strong against Ida
The levees, floodwalls and floodgates that protect New Orleans held up against Hurricane Ida’s fury, but costly upgrades to the city's flood protection system couldn't spare some neighboring communities from the rising water.
Ida aftermath forces Louisiana hospitals to evacuate patients
Louisiana hospitals in Hurricane Ida's path have been forced to evacuate dozens of patients after the storm tore away parts of their roofs, sent water leaking inside and left facilities relying on generator power.
Hurricane Ida rips part of roof off of Louisiana hospital
Video captured the moment Hurricane Ida's violent winds ripped part of the roof off of the Lady of the Sea Hospital in Galliano, Louisiana. The hospital said no one was injured, but that the facility sustained significant damage in the storm. On Monday morning, members of the U.S. Coast Guard managed to fly in and evacuate about seven patients.
United Cajun Navy assists with Hurricane Ida rescue efforts in Louisiana
“This is going to be a long recovery for the state,“ Todd Terrell, president of the United Cajun Navy, said.
New Orleans historic jazz landmark collapses during Hurricane Ida
A historic building in New Orleans was destroyed as Hurricane Ida hit the city on Sunday. According to the National Park Service, jazz legend Louis Armstrong once lived and worked in the Karnofsky Shop, and the family that owned it even loaned him the money for his first instrument.
Hurricane Ida expected to strengthen to Category 4 storm over warm gulf water
Tropical Storm Ida was forecast to rapidly intensify after forming into a hurricane Friday, with the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico still ahead on its track toward the Louisiana coast.
New Orleans to require proof of vaccines or negative COVID-19 tests to go to bars, restaurants
Starting Monday, people who want to enter New Orleans bars, restaurants, music halls — or any other inside venue — will have to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or a recent negative test, the mayor announced.
Louisiana reports influx of pediatric COVID-19 cases amid delta variant-fueled surge
Louisiana’s largest hospital system reported an increase in pediatric COVID-19 cases amid a surge in delta variant cases across the United States.
Louisiana family tries to coax 12-foot alligator off of busy highway
A group of Louisiana drivers spent hours trying to move a 12-foot alligator off a busy interstate with a paint-roller extension pole.
COVID-19 surge: Louisiana hospital forced to halt nonemergency surgeries
One hospital in Louisiana has been forced to stop nonemergency surgeries amid an influx of COVID-19 patients.
Baby monitor records tree crashing into 5-month-old's room: 'Terrifying'
A tree crashed into a baby's room after putting being put to sleep. The 5-month-old was not injured, but the scary ordeal was captured on video.
‘Super sweet’ 12-foot python escapes zoo in Louisiana mall, search continues
Zookeepers and local entities are still searching for a 12-foot Burmese python that escaped a Baton Rouge zoo inside the Mall of Louisiana Tuesday morning.
Woman tries to remove alligator from Louisiana highway
Some tense moments between a small, territorial alligator and a Louisiana woman were caught on camera.