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
State Rep. Joel Robideaux ‘Frustrated’ With Reaction To Police Pay Increase Bill
State. Rep. Joel Robideaux expressed frustration at comments made by Lafayette City-Parish President Joey Durel in which he opposed a bill proposed by Robideaux that would provide a two percent pay increase for the Lafayette Police Department.
Lafayette Man Accused Of Passing Fake Money In Scott, Arrested In Texas
At least four people are facing charges after allegedly passing counterfeit money in the cities of Scott and Duson, as well as in cities in Texas.
Calcasieu Judge To Allow Evidence From Other Missing Persons Cases In Vail Trial
A 74-year-old Calcasieu Parish man accused of killing his wife 50 years ago will now have to defend himself against evidence in two other cases involving missing women thanks to a judge's ruling.
Welsh Police Warn Businesses Of Scammer Couple
Police in Welsh are warning neighboring communities about a couple who may be trying to scam businesses out of money.
Sen. David Vitter Frustrated With Sanders Block Of VA Authorization Bill
U.S. Sen. David Vitter said flood insurance reform passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate was a "really big win."
Gary Williams To Run For Youngsville Chief Of Police
Gary Williams announced on Tuesday he will run for Chief of Police in the City of Youngsville.
Ask The Trooper: Designate A Driver
Louisiana State Police Troop I spokesperson Trooper Hammons encouraged anyone drinking alcohol to do the responsible thing and designate a driver so that they were not endangering the lives of themselves or others.
Local Vet: Make Sure You’re Ready For Pets
Why are there so many stray animals, and what can be done to help the stray animal population?
Former Gov. Edwin Edwards To Run For Congress
Former Louisiana Gov. Edwin Edwards announced at the Baton Rouge Press Club he will run for Congress this fall in the state's 6th District.
State Sen. Page Cortez: Common Core “Polarazing”
The education committees of the Louisiana House and Senate seem to be the "most loaded" with bills because of issues relating to the Common Core set of educational standards, according to state Sent. Page Cortez.
International Fast Food Items Worth Booking A Flight For:News Junkies Cafe
Chef Pat Mould took the News Junkies Cafe international with a list of the best international fast food items worth booking a flight for.
State Treasurer John Kennedy: Louisiana Can Afford To Spend More On Higher Education
State Treasurer John Kennedy said he has a plan to fund higher education at a higher level, but it has received opposition from members of the Senate Finance Committee and from the administration of Gov. Bobby Jindal.
Carencro Woman Accused Of Defrauding Employer
A Carencro woman and two others are accused of defrauding the business for which they worked of more than $25,000 between 2006 and 2011.
Louisiana Oil And Gas Association To Appeal Judge’s Ruling
The Louisiana Oil and Gas Association will appeal the ruling of a state judge who said the Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East could hire its own private attorneys to prosecute lawsuits against the oil and gas industry in Louisiana.
Should The Bible Be The Official State Book Of Louisiana [POLL]
State Rep. Thomas Carmody filed legislation for the current legislative session that would make the Bible the official state book of Louisiana.
Trooper Hammons Discusses Driving Pet Peeves–Ask The Trooper
Louisiana State Police Police Trooper Stephen Hammons Tuesday morning discussed some of our driving pet peeves, and it was apparent many of our listeners had some of the same pet peeves.
La. Democrats Criticize Americans For Prosperity For Stance On Flood Insurance Reform
Stephen Handwerk, executive director of the Louisiana Democratic Party, criticized blasted Americans for Prosperity for that organization's stance on reforms to the Biggert-Waters Act that has received widespread bipartisan support.
Festival International Organizers Calling For Volunteers
With just a little over a month left before Festival International takes over Downtown Lafayette, organizers are now working to recruit volunteers for the annual event that has been voted the number one world music festival.
No One Injured In Friday Afternoon Crash On South College Road
A Lafayette man was briefly hospitalized Friday afternoon following an accident on South College Road that left the victim's truck perched precariously on the guard rail.
UPDATE: Victims Identified In Hit-And-Run Crash In Broussard
Two brothers died in the fiery vehicle.