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
Police In St. Landry Parish Search For Car Break-in Suspects
Police say three vehicles at a car dealership were broken into, causing several hundred dollars in damage.
Lake Charles Woman Pleads Guilty To Defrauding Food Stamps
Prosecutors say the woman and her brothers allowed customers at their convenience stores to buy ineligible items, defrauding the government of more than $2 million.
Lafayette Police Seeking Attempted Murder Suspect
Police say the suspect shot at two victims, injuring one of them and sending that person to the hospital.
Louisiana Governor Jindal Supports Mitt Romney For President
Jindal's endorsement comes as Rick Santorum drops out of the Republican field for President.
Louisiana Taxpayers Upset About Chase Refund Cards
State lawmakers have been fielding complaints from many who don't know how to access their money or from those who are upset they've been charged a fee to get to their money.
Fate Of Red Light Traffic Program Coming Possibly Next Week
City-Parish President Joey Durel is expected to ask the council for permission to begin talks to renegotiate the government's contract with Redflex next week.
Citizens Insurance Loses Louisiana Supreme Court Appeal
The state's insurance provider of last resort has exhausted all state court legal avenues after the Louisiana Supreme Court struck down a lower court's decision Monday.
That decision would have blocked the banker for Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp...
Guillot Road In Youngsville Closed Following Oil Spill
The road was closed for about thirty minutes as crews worked to clean up the spill.
Oceaneering Announces Expansion Of Morgan City Facilities – Adding 200 New Jobs
The 30,000 square foot, $5 million project is expected to be completed by November.
Weekend Roundup — Opelousas Girls Die, Shooting, Fire
Funeral services have been set for two girls killed in an Opelousas crash. Lafayette police work a shooting at Grant Street Dancehall. Fire destroys a home in Sunset.
Shots Fired Into Lafayette Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff's Office officials say a car was captured on camera at the time of the shooting, and they want to speak to the driver.
Lafayette Parish Residents Get Second Chance At Storm Debris Removal
Lafayette Consolidated Government says its contractor will make a second pass at collecting storm debris throughout the parish as a result of March's flooding storms.
Crack Cocaine Lab, Drugs Found In St. Martin Home
Deputies say two people were arrested on several drug charges, including possession and intent to distribute.
Lafayette Parish Woman Accused Of Abusing Two Children
Deputies say the woman whipped both children with an extension chord, leaving visible welts on their bodies.
$800,000 In Racino Funds Restored To St. Landry Schools
The funds were in danger of being moved to the state Medical Assistance Trust Fund. Their restoration comes at a time when St. Landry Parish schools have been plagues with financial problems.
Broussard, Lafayette Water Dispute Continues
The city of Broussard says statements made to the media by LUS officials about new allegations of a new water contract breach are "inaccurate and misleading."
Four Arrested In Opelousas After Early Morning Drug Raid
Police say they found marijuana, crack cocaine, and drug paraphernalia.
Lafayette Residents Invited To Comment On Sheriff’s Office Re-accreditation
The department must be re-accredited every three years, and an assessment team will be in town to make sure the office is in compliance with 480 different professional standards.
Two New Iberia Men Injured In Early Morning Shooting
Two people in New Iberia suffered minor injuries Monday following an early morning shooting.
Captain Ryan Turner with the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office says they were called out to the Shot Street home in New Iberia after getting reports of shots being fired...
Garry Brodhead Tapped As Lady Cajuns Basketball Coach
Garry Brodhead will take over a program that has finished 38-113 over the last five seasons.