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
End Of The World? Please — Not Necessarily The News
Do Mayan end of the world prophecies have you down? Not to worry. Tootie tracks down a Mayan and sets the record straight.
Paul Tagliabue Vacates All Discipline Against Saints Players In “Bountygate” Scandal
According to ESPN, Tagliabue affirmed the findings of the NFL investigation, but he chose to vacate all player discipline.
Overturned 18-Wheeler Reduces Hwy. 90 Near Crowley To One Lane
It was not immediately clear what caused the 18-wheeler to overturn.
Lafayette General Medical Center, University Medical Center To Announce Partnership
More details are expected to be revealed at a press conference Monday afternoon.
Mamou Man Charged With Attempted Second Degree Murder Following Weekend Shooting
The victim, 20-year-old Jacob Courville, told police he had been arguing with 20-year-old Tyler Blanchard when Blanchard allegedly pulled out a gun and started shooting at him.
St. Landry Parish Man Breaks Into Home, Fights With Residents, Police
When deputies arrived, Vizena says he began punching and kicking them. This continued after he was transported to the St. Landry Parish Jail where he struck a deputy in the face.
New Iberia Man Arrested On Murder Charge, Found Hiding In Attic
Delcambre had been wanted on a charge of first degree murder stemming from an incident in August.
Eunice Man Arrested For Causing Disturbance In Hospital Emergency Room
EUNICE, La. (KPEL) -- Police arrested a man at Acadian Medical Center after he allegedly caused a disturbance in the emergency room.
Deputy Chief Varden Guillory with the Eunice Police Department says 24-year-old Gregory Thomas was waiting for a family member in the waiting area when he started threatening staff...
Butte Larose Man Charged With Drunk Driving, Passenger In Critical Condition
His passenger, Hailer Arnold of Butte Larose, was ejected from the car during the crash.
Scott Man Sufferes Seizure, Brandishes Gun At School Bus Stop
Robert Rowe III allegedly pulled out a handgun and pointed it at several people waiting at a school bus stop, including children getting off the bus.
Lack Of Voter Enthusiasm Expected To Translate To Low Voter Turnout In 3rd Congressional District Run-off Between Charles Boustany And Jeff Landry
UL political science professor Pearson Cross believes negative campaigning from both sides could very well cause many people to stay home.
Johnston Street at Garfield Re-Opened After Suspicious Device Turns Out To Be Nothing
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL) -- A suspicious device that forced the shut down of Garfield Street at its intersections with Johnston Street and Gordon Street turned out to be nothing.
Alton Trahan with the Lafayette Fire Department says someone alerted them to the device on the roadside...
Iberia Parish Deputies Investigating Armed Robbery Of Adult Video Store
The victim says she gave the suspects and undisclosed amount of cash after one of them placed the gun to her head.
Gov. Jindal’s School Voucher Program Ruled Unconstitutional
A Louisiana judge has struck down Gov. Bobby Jindal's controversial school voucher program.
3-Year-Old Found Lifeless At Lafayette Home, Two People Arrested
Deputies arrived at the home and began administering CPR, but the child died later after heading for a nearby hospital.
Tootie Finds Out What Kindergarteners Want For Christmas — Not Necessarily The News
Hey! I’m Tootie Landry and this is what I found out today!
With Black Friday behind us, Christmas season around the corner and Santa’s at the mall, I decided to go and talk to a class of kindergartners to hear what’s on their Christmas list...
Lafayette Police Arrest Alleged Gunman In Park Shooting
The 35-year-old victim was not injured.
Acadia Police Seeking Suspects In Rayne Pharmacy Burglary
According to police, the Mouton Pharmacy on South Adams Ave. in Rayne was broken into at about 2 a.m. on Nov. 4.
Cyber Monday — Brand Buzz
Two billion dollars.
That's how much money American consumers are expected to spend on Cyber Monday. After shopping in stores on Black Friday for great deals and bargains, shoppers turn their attention to the internet, where they can purchase hot-button items for often huge discounts...
Three People Injured After Driver Crashes Into Ville Platte Homes
Three people were sent to Mercy Regional Hospital with injuries, according to police.