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KPEL 96.5
![KPEL 96.5](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2015/07/kpel-square.png?w=300&q=75)
![Smoothie Shop Owner Makes Ranting Facebook Video During Police Standoff [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/01/Tai-Nguyen-Facebook1.png?w=980&q=75)
Smoothie Shop Owner Makes Ranting Facebook Video During Police Standoff [VIDEO]
Watch the suspect, Tai Nguyen, as he rants on video while the standoff is happening! (Warning: Graphic Language)
![Wanted Murder Suspect Captured in Broussard](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2013/01/vandyke.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Wanted Murder Suspect Captured in Broussard
The Baton Rouge murder suspect who escaped from police custody last night has been re-arrested. Lafayette Parish Sheriff's deputies and U. S. Marshals captured Ruben Van Dyke around 7:30 this morning after a concerned citizen saw him walking down Ambassador Caffery near the Youngsville Highway...
![Accident On I-10 East Bound at Whiskey Bay Blocking Traffic](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/12/Capture.png?w=980&q=75)
Accident On I-10 East Bound at Whiskey Bay Blocking Traffic
An accident on the I-10 Atchafalaya Basin Bridge is slowing down traffic near Whiskey Bay.
![Explosion On West Cote Blanche Platform](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/11/platform-fire.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Explosion On West Cote Blanche Platform
The Coast Guard says an explosion took place on a platform in West Cote Blanche around 9 a.m. today.
![Two BP Employees, Including Lafayette Man, To Face Manslaughter Charges](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/05/BP-Blowout-Preventer-Getty1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Two BP Employees, Including Lafayette Man, To Face Manslaughter Charges
Robert Kaluza of Henderson, Nevada, and Donald Vidrine of Lafayette, will face 11 counts each of seaman's manslaughter.
![Election Results For Lafayette and Acadiana](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/11/155679425.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Election Results For Lafayette and Acadiana
Results of the 2012 election are in.
![Who Won The Congressional Debate on KPEL?](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/10/Landry-and-Boustany-300x171.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Who Won The Congressional Debate on KPEL?
Who do you think won the debate? Vote in our poll and let us know what you think. Feel free to make comments below on what your favorite moment of the afternoon was.
![Congressmen Landry and Boustany Debate Wednesday – Ask Your Question](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/10/boustany-landry-2012.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Congressmen Landry and Boustany Debate Wednesday – Ask Your Question
Congressmen Charles Boustany and Jeff Landry will face off in a debate prior to the election on November 6th. The questions will come from you, so what question would you ask either/both men?
![Amb. Caffery Road Construction Causing Major Traffic Backups](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/10/screenshot.png?w=980&q=75)
Amb. Caffery Road Construction Causing Major Traffic Backups
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has begun repair work to one of the busiest intersections in Lafayette.
![New Court Documents Have Been Released Showing All Evidence In Mickey Shunick Case](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/07/Brandon-Lavergne-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New Court Documents Have Been Released Showing All Evidence In Mickey Shunick Case
Court documents have been released showing the evidence used in the Mickey Shunick case.
![New Photos Released In Connection With Whitney Bank Robbery](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/09/Whitney-Bank-Robbery.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New Photos Released In Connection With Whitney Bank Robbery
Lafayette Police release photos of the actual suspect vehicle used in the robbery.
![All Clear Sounded After Bomb Threat At LSU Forces Evacuation](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/09/LSU-Union.jpg?w=980&q=75)
All Clear Sounded After Bomb Threat At LSU Forces Evacuation
Students were evacuated within an hour after the bomb threat was called in.
![Isaac Wreaks Havoc With Cajuns’ Parking Plans](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/08/Cajun-Field-Stadium.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Isaac Wreaks Havoc With Cajuns’ Parking Plans
Photo by ragincajuns.com
Story by Jay Walker
Back in July, the University of Louisiana announced new parking regulations at Cajun Field, eliminating general admission parking on the west side of the stadium and reserving those spots for Ragin’ Cajuns Athletic Foundation donors who give at least $250.oo p...
![Curfews Issued For Acadiana In Response To Isaac – Info For Your Town Here](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/08/Lafayette-Police-Cars-photo-by-KPEL.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Curfews Issued For Acadiana In Response To Isaac – Info For Your Town Here
Due to the impending hazardous weather and related road conditions, various parishes have established curfews to protect the citizens of their towns.
![Brandon Scott Lavergne Pleads Guilty To Murder Of Mickey Shunick](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/08/Brandon-Lavergne-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Brandon Scott Lavergne Pleads Guilty To Murder Of Mickey Shunick
In court today, Lavergne shared the details of what happened the night Mickey Shunick was killed.
![UPDATE – Lavergne Checked Out of Jail Yesterday While Body Believed to Be Mickey Shunick’s Was Found](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/07/mickey_shunick-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
UPDATE – Lavergne Checked Out of Jail Yesterday While Body Believed to Be Mickey Shunick’s Was Found
Lafayette Police Corporal Paul Mouton says they have found the body at a small cemetery just outside of Mamou.
![Update – Two More Arrests In Lafayette Shooting Death](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/08/Handgun-Flickr-user-gcfairch1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Update – Two More Arrests In Lafayette Shooting Death
Lee Hill of Lafayette and Richard Hurst of New Iberia have been arrested in the May 18th shooting death of Ray Ryan of Lafayette.
![Councilman Jared Bellard Reacts To “Very Big Shock” About Lafayette City-Parish President Joey Durel’s Lafayette Budget Proposal](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/07/Lafayette-Consolidated-Government-Building2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Councilman Jared Bellard Reacts To “Very Big Shock” About Lafayette City-Parish President Joey Durel’s Lafayette Budget Proposal
Jared Bellard says he wants explanations, documentation and clarity on Joey Durel's findings.
![“The Parish Is…Broke” Lafayette City-Parish President Joey Durel Says](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/07/Joey-Durel.jpg?w=980&q=75)
“The Parish Is…Broke” Lafayette City-Parish President Joey Durel Says
Lafayette City-Parish President Joey Durel announced Thursday night that city and parish resources have been misallocated for several years.
![Lafayette City Council Chairman Jared Bellard Talks About Chasing Down Red Light Camera Offenders](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/07/Jared-Bellard1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lafayette City Council Chairman Jared Bellard Talks About Chasing Down Red Light Camera Offenders
The Lafayette City Council voted in favor last night of an ordinance that will allow the city to go after drivers caught by the city's red light cameras.