Tracy Wirtz has been a fixture in the Lafayette media landscape for more than 30 years. Her career began in radio, she transitioned to television for about two decades, and returned to her radio roots in 2023. A lifelong resident of south Louisiana, she enjoys writing about Cajun culture and what makes the area unique and interesting. Tracy is also proud to be part of a great team that keeps our beloved Acadiana informed and connected.
Tracy Wirtz
Boil Your Water Before Using It If You Live in These Louisiana Towns
The frigid temperatures have caused problems with water treatment facilities in many Louisiana towns and cities, and officials have issued boil advisories.
5 Big Money Tickets Rake In $365,000 in Louisiana Lottery
We all wish we could rake in the big money from the Louisiana Lottery. 5 tickets bought across the state won big in January.
New Louisiana Mardi Gras Krewe Cranks Up the Popular Friday Night Parade
For years, Lafayette, Louisiana kicked off Mardi Gras weekend with the Friday Night Parade, which disappeared a few years ago. A new krewe is bringing it back!
Man Stuck on Louisiana Bridge During Icy Weather Falls to His Death
Reports flooded in Monday as drivers were stuck on icy Lake Charles bridges. A Louisiana man crashed his car and died after he jumped or fell off the bridge.
Pile Up Tuesday Morning Shuts Down I-10 in Acadia Parish
Icy conditions caused three crashes at milepost 79 in Acadia Parish Tuesday morning, and Louisiana State Police have closed I-10 in both directions.
Freezing Weather Postpones Acadia Parish Garbage Collection
The Acadia Parish Police Jury has announced that garbage collection services will be postponed by one day due to freezing weather conditions.
UPDATE: Lafayette Garbage Collection
Freezing temperatures and possible precipitation in Louisiana compelled Lafayette leaders to shift garbage collection for next week, despite MLK Day.
Social Media Is Going Bonkers Over the Louisiana Muffaletta King Cake
Social media is divided about whether the deli at Louisiana-owned Rouses has a star or a dud in its Mardi Gras King Cake Muffaletta.
Will 2024 Louisiana Mardi Gras Beat the Coldest on Record?
The last time south Louisiana experienced a brutally cold Mardi Gras was 2021 when the temperature didn't get much above freezing. Will 2024 beat the coldest?
Ice Events That Brought Louisiana to a Grinding Halt in the Last 10 Years
Louisiana doesn't deal well with ice and freezing temperatures. We grind to a near halt, but we have dealt with it at least three times in the last decade.
Louisiana Men Going to Prison for Federal Child Pornography Charges
Two south Louisiana men will spend more than a decade in prison after pleading guilty to federal child pornography charges.
Louisiana Catholics Building Beautiful New Our Lady of Wisdom Church on UL Campus
Catholics on the University of Louisiana - Lafayette (UL) campus will have a beautiful, new Our Lady of Wisdom church in the not-so-distant future.
What You Need to Know: Witness Next Step Toward Sainthood for Louisiana’s Charlene Richard
Documents requesting that Charlene Richard, Louisiana's Little Cajun Saint, be canonized will be sent to the Vatican and the public is invited to witness it.
Flashing Back to When Hoyt Harris Told South Louisiana to “Hide Yo Kids”
Freezing temps are coming to south Louisiana. Here's a humorous flash back to when temps dipped, conditions were wet, and Hoyt Harris told us to "hide yo kids."
Community Rallying to Support Paralyzed Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, Baseball Player
South Louisiana community is rallying with emotional and financial support for family of Breaux Bridge baseball player with devastating injuries after being shot.
New Roundabouts Coming to Two Rural Intersections Outside Lafayette Parish
Two new roundabouts are coming to rural intersections just outside Lafayette Parish in south Louisiana. The first is in Iberia Parish, another in Acadia Parish.
Hey Louisiana, Wanna Drive the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile? Apply Now!
The Oscar Mayer Weinermobile has traveled through Louisiana several times over the last decade and they are accepting applications for drivers until January 31.
Lafayette, Louisiana, House Frequented by Trespassers Gutted by Fire
A house in the 100 block of West Gilman Street in Lafayette, Louisiana, is reduced to an unstable shell after being gutted by fire Monday night.
Lafayette Police Chief Issues Video Message after Record Murder Year
Lafayette Police Chief Judith Estorge issued a written and video message about how she plans to tackle violent crime, especially after a record year for murder.
KATC’s Daniel Phillips Is Knocking Fatherhood Out of the Park
KATC Meteorologist Daniel Phillips is known for his clever quips and willingness to call out bad weather behavior. He now has the title of "Dad" and, by his own admission, is knocking it out of the park.