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
La. Workforce Commission Disputes White House Report
The Louisiana Workforce Commission is disputing claims numbers released in a White House report earlier today.
La. ATC To Get FDA Grant
$1.7-million is going towards the effort to cut down on underage smoking.
Suspect In Cory Sonnier’s Death Charged With Murder
One of the suspects in the death of Cory Sonnier nearly three months ago has now been officially charged with killing him.
Lafayette Police To Conduct Safety Checkpoint
Lafayette Police will hold a Safety Compliance checkpoint Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.
Lafayette Chamber Says ‘No’ To Deconsolidation
The Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce says it opposes deconsolidating Lafayette Parish Government.
Opelousas Alderman To Propose Law To Revitalize Downtown
The Opelousas Board of Alderman plans to propose and ordinance next month which they say will help revitalize the city's downtown area.
Obama Details How Jobs Plan Affects Louisiana
President Obama outlines how his jobs bill will affect Louisiana. The plan outlines four steps to getting Louisianans back to work.
AOC To Host Live Debates
Candidates for House, Senate, and Lafayette City-Parish Council will have their chance to debate the issues starting tomorrow.
NOPD Investigates Homicide
New Orleans Police are investigation the city's latest gunshot death.
Teen Dies In Baton Rouge Car Crash
A 16-year-old boy is dead following a crash in East Baton Rouge Parish.
UL Wins At Kent State
The defense led the way for the Ragin Cajuns of Louisiana as they beat Kent State 20 to 12 in a sloppy, rain soaked game Saturday.
Louisiana Guard Soldiers Deployed To Afghanistan
On a day on which many across the country took part in ceremonies to remember the terrorist attacks of 9/11, 170 Louisiana Army National Guard soldiers leaving for Afghanistan.
Oil Spill Blamed For Falling Property Values In Iberia Parish
Officals are blaming the BP oil spill and the resulting six-month moratorium for falling property value assessments in Iberia Parish.
National Biking Trail Could Come To Lafayette Area
A national biking trail could be coming to Acadiana as soon as next year.
Two Children Dead In Crowley Fire
An early Sunday morning fire claims the lives of two children in Crowley.
St. Martin School Board Passes Concussion Amendments
Coaches in St. Martin Parish are now required to immediately remove any student-athletes who show signs of a concussion.
Remembering The Unforgettable, America Remembers
(AP) - At churches, we prayed.
Lafayette Authorities Conduct Prostitution Sting
Twenty people are arrested in a local prostitution sting.
91 Indicted In Medicare Fraud Case
Ten people in south Louisiana are facing federal charges of filing false Medicare claims.
Mike Strain To Face Challenger for Ag. Commissioner
A Lafayette woman has decided to challenge incumbent Mike Strain for the state Agriculture Comissioner position.