In the summer of 2011, I accepted a position as a part-time reporter at KPEL. Since that time, I have covered all the major stories, including the disappearance and subsequent murder investigation of UL anthropology student Mickey Shunick, the approach and effects of Hurricane Isaac, and the 2012 Presidential election, with extensive reporting from Rick Santorum’s campaign rally in Lafayette. In December of 2013, I took over as KPEL's Brand Manager and Program Director. KPEL has grown a lot, and I hope to continue to guide that growth in the years to come.
Nathan Pike
Lafayette Transit To End Acadiana Mall Service Monday
The Lafayette Transit System will no longer serve the Acadiana Mall after complaints the city buses were causing damage to parts of that private road that circles the mall.
Lafayette Council Adopts New Package Of Anti-Littering Laws
The Lafayette City-Parish Council voted Tuesday night to adopt a package of new anti-littering measures in conjunction with the Durel administration's Project Front Yard campaign.
Lafayette Regional Airport Tax Proposal On Saturday Ballot
Lafayette Regional Airport commissioners are urging voters parishwide to approve a one-cent sales tax to fund improvements to the terminal at the airport.
Crowley PD Looking For Christmas Presents Thief
Police in Crowley are trying to track down the suspect who stole Christmas presents from a car.
How Would You Improve The KPEL Christmas Tree?
Seriously. How sad and pathetic is this?
Opelousas Mayor Don Cravins Encourages Voters To Vote Twice [VIDEO]
The Black Conservative Fund has released video of Opelousas Mayor Don Cravins, Sr.urging voters to head to the ballot box Saturday, even if they had already voted.
Iberia Parish Sheriff Investigating Robbery Of Pizza Place
Police in Iberia Parish are investigating the early Saturday armed robbery of a Domino's Pizza restaurant.
Port Barre Woman Dead After Being Hit By Car
A 52-year-old woman is dead after being hit by a car on Gloria Switch Road.
Abbeville Police Investigating Two Armed Robberies
Two stores were robbed Tuesday night in Abbeville, and now police need your helping tracking down the suspect, whom they believe is responsible for both burglaries.
Lafayette Transit System Announces South Regional Library Service, Reminds Residents Of Complementary Friday, Saturday Service
Lafayette Transit System announced today that it will begin servicing South Regional Library with its Route 25 on Monday, December 1.
Carencro Family Needs Help After Losing Everything In Fire
A family of four in Carencro who lost everything in a mobile home fire Tuesday is now asking for the public's help to get their lives back on track.
New Orleans Police Seek Witness Dressed As Beetlejuice
Police in New Orleans are looking for a man who dressed as Beetlejuice on Halloween in hopes he can tell them about an assault that sent two men to the hospital.
Tired Driving Is Impaired Driving: Ask The Trooper
The death of several members of a family on their way to Disney World could have been prevented, according to Louisiana State Police I spokesperson Brooks David.
Pat Cooper Grateful To Lafayette, Will Continue Appeal Of Termination
Former Lafayette School System Superintendent Dr. Pat Cooper said he was grateful to the people of Lafayette for allowing him to serve as the leader of the school system, but he made it clear he would appeal his termination all the way to the Louisiana Supreme Court if necessary.
Kip Judice Finds Nikki Picard Endorsement Of Brian Pope ‘Suspicious’
Lafayette City Marshal candidate Kip Judice is questioning the endorsement of Brian Pope by longtime city marshal Nikki Picard.
Grand Jury In Ferguson Refuses To Indict In Police Shooting Case
A grand jury in Missouri St. Louis County police officer Darren Wilson in the alleged shooting death of an unarmed 18-year-old black man.
‘Saturday Night Live’ Takes On Obama, Executive Orders
SNL summons basic civics education courtesy of School House Rock.
St. Mary Schools: ‘Christian Prayer At Veterans Day Assembly Inconsistent With System Policy’
School system officials in St. Mary Parish said Wednesday that a Christian prayer at a Veterans Day assembly at Morgan City High School was inconsistent with district policy.
Two Lafayette Business Men Arrested For Selling Synthetic Marijuana
When they searched a storage unit, they found another 1,132.5 grams of synthetic cannabinoids with a street value of $22,650.
Sen. David Vitter Speaks Out Against Proposed EPA Rule
U.S. Sen. David Vitter is railing against a proposed new rule from the Environmental Protection Agency which would greatly increase the reach of that agency's oversight.