Rob Kirkpatrick

I’m Rob Kirkpatrick. I’m a husband. I’m a Dad. I’m a proud UL Lafayette graduate. I’m a fierce reporter at heart and always digging for a good story. But most importantly in this space: I’m the fearless leader of Townsquare Media's news brands in Lafayette and Bernadette Lee’s partner in crime on “Acadiana’s Morning News”. News is something I always knew I wanted to do. My first on-air experience was in 3rd grade at Lyon Elementary in Covington, LA. I gave the announcements, weather and cafeteria menu every morning on closed-circuit television. Since then, I have covered the news with KATC in Acadiana, in Dallas with FOX 4’s “Good Day”, in Atlanta with CNN Newsource and now back in Lafayette with Townsquare Media. I consider myself lucky to do what I love and raise my two little girls in Acadiana with my amazing wife Sarah.

Hurricane Coverage Hits Home For Lake Charles Radio Stations

Erik Tee and Mike Soileau recount their experience of evacuating while providing updates to listeners.

Meteorologist At Damaged Lake Charles Station Loses Home In Laura

Terry had been broadcasting from the station's Lake Charles studios as late as Wednesday morning.

LUS Fiber Says 5% of It’s Customers Have Lost Communication Services

Lafayette Utilities System customers may report outages by calling (337) 291-9200.

Guillory: Damage Survey Underway In Lafayette, Curfew Possible

Last night's curfew that started at 8pm could be extended to tonight depending on how widespread the damage is.

Louisiana State Police Close I-10 Ahead Of Hurricane Laura

The interstate is closed from the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge all the way to the Texas border at the Sabine River.

Lafayette General Clinics Closed Due To Hurricane Laura

Three facilities in the affected area will be closed for patients on Thursday, August 26th.

Lafayette Parish Curfew Starts Wednesday Evening

It was announced by LCG late today.

LDH: August 25th Louisiana COVID-19 UPDATE

The Louisiana Department of Health has issued its daily update for Tuesday, August 25th.

DOTD Staging Equipment, Buses Ahead Of Hurricane Laura Landfall

Buses parked around Lafayette have fueled rumors about protesters in our area, but it's all for emergency evacuations.

Ask The Trooper: Safety First While Evacuating This Week

Safety is key and Louisiana State Police Trooper Thomas Gossen has some tips.

Guillory Declares Emergency In Lafayette Ahead Of Storms

It comes less than 48 hours before Hurricane Marco is expected to impact the area.

LDH: August 23rd Louisiana COVID-19 UPDATE

The Louisiana Department of Health has issued its daily update for Saturday, August 23rd.

LIVE: Gov Edwards Speaks On Effort To Prepare For Two Hurricanes

Listen to the Governor today at 11:30a on NewsTalk 96.5 KPEL

Guillory Speaks Out As Protesters Near Lafayette Police Substation

The protest started on the Evangeline Thruway and continued down Willow Street to Moss.

New Sandbag Locations Announced As Storms Head Toward Gulf

Four self-bag locations are open to serve residents across Lafayette Parish.

Victim Identified In Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting In Lafayette

The victim in the shooting is dead and the officers are reportedly on administrative leave.

American Airlines Stopping Service To 15 Cities Including Lake Charles

It comes as the requirements of CARES Act grants expire and layoffs can be made.

Westbound Lanes Are Blocked On The Basin Due To 18-Wheeler Fire

The location was reported as mile marker 118 on the westbound side.

Stefanski Talks About Re-Opening As State Dips below 10% Infection Rate

The new number sits at 9.4 percent and tracks with the 640 new COVID-19 cases being reported to start the week.

Former Secretary of State Collin Powell Endorses Joe Biden For President

The Republican endorsement came one day after former GOP Governor John Kasich endorsed Biden.