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
Brazen Louisiana Thieves Take Tide Pod Crime to the Next Level
New Iberia, LA (KPEL News) - Theft of laundry pods, especially Tide, have plagued nearly every state in the nation. Numerous stories populate the internet from Connecticut to New York to Colorado about what's being referred to as the laundry detergent crime wave...
Black Hawk Helicopters Drop Christmas Trees into Louisiana Marshes
Louisiana National Guard Black Hawk helicopters play a role in the annual Christmas Tree Drop that helps prevent erosion and rebuilds marshes and wetlands.
WANTED: Police Search for Suspect in Shooting of 5-Year-Old Crowley Girl
Acadia Parish Crime Stoppers and Crowley Police are looking for the suspect in the shooting of a 5-year-old Crowley, Louisiana, girl earlier this month. They are also hoping to identify another suspect.
4 South Louisiana Musicians Shine on “Road House” Remake Soundtrack
The Road House remake is good and is even better for people who live along the Gulf Coast because 4 south Louisiana musicians shine on the movie's soundtrack.
Louisiana, Texas Restaurant Giving Away Solar Eclipse Glasses With Drink
The solar eclipse is happening April 8, and a restaurant in Louisiana and Texas wants you to watch safely by offering free eclipse glasses with drink purchase.
Louisiana Legislators Aren’t Joking About Banning Laughing Gas Sales
A Louisiana House bill would strengthen the current law by banning the possession and sale of nitrous oxide and increase the penalties for breaking the law.
Louisiana Identity Thieves Who Stole Nearly a Quarter Million Dollars Are Going to Prison
Two Louisiana people have been sentenced for aggravated identity theft charges. The pair from Lafayette and St. Martinville stole nearly a quarter of a million dollars.
Opelousas Man Arrested After 4 Goats, 34 Dogs Seized in Louisiana Animal Cruelty Case
Louisiana officials arrested an Opelousas man on 38 counts of cruelty to animals. They seized 4 goats and 34 dogs locked up in a building.
Warm, Wet Weather to Dominate the Second Quarter of 2024 in Louisiana
Experts predict warm, wet weather conditions will dominate Louisiana in April, May, and June, pulling the Bayou State out of the drought we experienced in 2023.
UPDATE: Carencro Man Wanted for Carjacking, Attempted Murder Caught
A Carencro man wanted on carjacking and attempted murder charges has been arrested.
Harrowing Agent-Involved Shooting Lands Louisiana Man in Jail
Louisiana State Police have arrested an Evangeline Parish man in connection with a harrowing incident that led to a LDWF agent's gun going off.
Louisiana World War II Museum Connects Visitors with Veterans for Authentic Conversations
"Voices from the Front" at the Louisiana World War II Museum brings veterans to life, allowing visitors to converse with people who lived through the war.
Louisiana Joins GOP States Pushing Back on “Race-Obsessed Ideology” in Apprenticeship Program Rules
Louisiana joins 23 GOP states pushing back on a proposed rewrite of the rules for the National Apprenticeship Act they call "race-based ideology."
Louisiana Superintendent Clarifies Reason for His Departure, Expresses Thanks to Community
Acadia Parish begins the search for a new superintendent. He expressed thanks to the community and is clarifying the reason he will retire later this year.
Three Men To Face Trial in Louisiana in Connection with Horrific Murders
The St. Landry Parish District Attorney has announced the indictments of three men who will stand trial for horrific murders in Louisiana.
Nostalgia Warning: Easter Candy Memories for Louisiana Adults
Remember waking up Easter morning in south Louisiana to find your goodies? These candies will bring back memories for most adults in Cajun Country.
Has Winter Left Louisiana and Is Spring Here to Stay?
Professional and amateur gardeners will tell you to keep an eye on one particular tree in south Louisiana to tell if winter has left and spring is here to stay.
Prominent Lafayette Orthopedic Clinic Merging with Baton Rouge Doctors Group
The 16 doctors with prominent Lafayette medical group Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists is merging with a Baton Rouge clinic. Here's what it means for patients.
Firefighter Charged with Setting Louisiana Fire Station Ablaze
A firefighter in Iowa, Louisiana, has been charged with arson for allegedly setting a fire station ablaze, according to a release from the State Fire Marshal.
WATCH: Passenger on Louisiana-Bound Flight Gets Stuck in the Bathroom
A passenger on a flight from Utah bound for Louisiana got stuck in the bathroom for more than a half hour. His wife is sharing the video and crappy story.