Tracy Wirtz has been a fixture in the Lafayette media landscape for more than 30 years. Her career began in radio, she transitioned to television for about two decades, and returned to her radio roots in 2023. A lifelong resident of south Louisiana, she enjoys writing about Cajun culture and what makes the area unique and interesting. Tracy is also proud to be part of a great team that keeps our beloved Acadiana informed and connected.
Tracy Wirtz
Lafayette, Louisiana, House Frequented by Trespassers Gutted by Fire
A house in the 100 block of West Gilman Street in Lafayette, Louisiana, is reduced to an unstable shell after being gutted by fire Monday night.
Lafayette Police Chief Issues Video Message after Record Murder Year
Lafayette Police Chief Judith Estorge issued a written and video message about how she plans to tackle violent crime, especially after a record year for murder.
KATC’s Daniel Phillips Is Knocking Fatherhood Out of the Park
KATC Meteorologist Daniel Phillips is known for his clever quips and willingness to call out bad weather behavior. He now has the title of "Dad" and, by his own admission, is knocking it out of the park.
New Orleans Saints Nominate St. Thomas More Football Coach for National Coach of the Year Award
St. Thomas More Football Coach Jim Hightower is the Louisiana nominee of the New Orleans Saints for the 2023 Don Shula NFL High School Coach of the Year Award.
Louisiana Commission Wins National Award for Big Stop Signs and Rumble Strips
The group was awarded for low-cost safety measures, like big stop signs and rumble strips, that reduced crashes at dangerous intersections.
Louisiana Verizon Customers Owed Up to $100 Cash for Alleged “Deceptive Scheme”
Verizon owes customers in Louisiana and around the country some money, and they've agreed to pay up.
Top Staff Members Take Their Place in New Lafayette Mayor-President Administration
Lafayette Mayor-President Monique Blanco Boulet took office. She is joined by a new leadership staff who assume the most important administrative responsibilities.
Wacky Vanity Plates Spotted Around Louisiana – Part 1
The creativity and thought that goes into whatever letter and number combination people pay to display on their Louisiana vanity plates is fascinating, if a bit wacky.
Catch Uniquely Fabulous Mardi Gras Styles for the Whole Family at These Louisiana Shops
In Louisiana, we show our Fat Tuesday spirit from Epiphany until Ash Wednesday. But where do you find the shops that have those fabulous tops, bottoms, and accessories you can wear every day?
Low Carb, Low Cal, Healthy King Cake in Louisiana Is Just What the Doctor Ordered
In an attempt to balance the Louisiana joie de vivre with get-fit New Year resolutions, Ochsner Health has introduced a king cake that checks all the boxes.
Officer Arrested in Peculiar Shooting of Opelousas Police Chief and His Wife, a Captain with St. Landry Parish Sheriff
An Opelousas Police Officer turned herself in to the parish jail in connection with a peculiar shooting incident involving the Opelousas Police Chief and his wife who is a Captain with the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office.
Reminisce With These 12 Familiar Lafayette TV Faces
Each Lafayette, Louisiana, TV station has seen its share of comings and goings, but only a handful of familiar faces spent a dozen or more, several more, years on screens.
Three Shootings Ring in the New Year in Lafayette
Lafayette Police are investigating the third shooting of the holiday weekend. Two of them were fatal.
FAFSA Changes Spell Fewer Headaches, More Financial Aid for Louisiana Students
FAFSA changes mean more Louisiana students could be eligible for financial aid, and the dreaded process of filling them out will cause fewer headaches.
Louisiana Senator Slaps at President Biden: He’s “About as Popular as Herpes”
Louisiana Senator John Kennedy's latest slap was directed at President Joe Biden blaming media for low popularity ratings and his decisions on border security.
Watch the Making of Louisiana’s Spectacular Rose Parade Float
Louisiana will show California and the rest of the country how a spectacular parade float should look during the Rose Parade on New Year's morning.
Thief in Church Point Drives Off With Trailer Filled with Fireworks
Police in Church Point, Louisiana, want to know who hooked up a truck to a trailer filled with fireworks belonging to a small business owner and drove off.
Tasty Louisiana Twists on the Required New Year’s Trio of Pork, Cabbage, and Black-eyed Peas
Louisiana residents will find tasty ways to incorporate the required pork, cabbage, and black-eyed peas into their meal on New Year's Day. We've found a few tempting twists to help you change up your menu just a bit.
Louisiana Woman Suing to Keep Trump Off March Presidential Ballot
A Louisiana woman is suing to keep former President Donald Trump off the March Primary Ballot. It's the 7th state where his eligibility to run is questioned.
Most Expensive Acadiana Homes on the Market in Louisiana
The more extensive the amenities, the more expensive the price. Several multi-million-dollar homes are listed on the Acadiana market and, surprisingly, the two that top the list aren't in Lafayette.