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
State Police Investigating Fatal Hit-And-Run On Hwy. 92
Louisiana State Police is investigating an apparent fatal hit-and-run accident involving a bicyclist.
UPDATE: Missing St. Martinville Man Found
Coby Dore was found near his last known location, police said.
Legendary Cajun, Country Music Artist Passes Away
Legendary Cajun and country music artist Jimmy C. Newman has passed away.
Pizza Delivery Driver Robbed Of Pizza At Knife Point, Suspect Arrested
A pizza delivery driver--a teenage woman--was robbed at knifepoint Friday night, according to Lafayette Police.
Missing Florida Teen In Critical Condition In Lafayette Hospital
A 16-year-old Florida girl is in a Lafayette hospital in critical condition and suffering from multiple stab wounds after a high speed chase that started in Iberville Parish.
Northside Target Robbed Monday Night
Lafayette Police are searching for two people who Monday night robbed the Target store on Louisiana Ave.
Give Matthew Stevens His Job Back [PETITION]
Mr. Stevens showed great maturity on his part when he publicly apologized--both on his internet radio show as well as in the Lafayette media--for his actions and asked for forgiveness.
Mississippi State Bulldogs Sports Radio Calls Lafayette Trip ‘Worst Experience Ever’ [UPDATE]
After having their hopes of getting to Omaha dashed by the Louisiana Ragin's Cajuns over the weekend at M.L. "Tigue" Moore Field, at least one Mississippi State Bulldogs fan referred to his trip to Lafayette, La. as the "worst experience I've ever had as a beat writer. Worst. Worst."
Lafayette Schools To Open On Last Day; Acadia Parish To Dismiss Early
Schools had to shut down early yesterday as torrential rains created flash floods throughout Acadiana.
Acadiana Flooding Photos
The wet weather has made for some compelling images. Here are a few sent to us from our listeners.
Sandbags Locations Throughout Acadiana
Because of the flooding rains throughout Acadiana, some areas are beginning to make sandbags available to residents.
Flood Watches, Warnings; Reports Of Rising Water Throughout Acadiana
Acadia, Lafayette, and St. Landry Parishes are all under a Flash Flood Warning until 10:45 a.m., according to the National Weather Service.
Lafayette Deputies Searching For Machete-Wielding Armed Robber
Deputies in Lafayette Parish need the public's help identifying a man who robbed a store while wielding a machete.
I-10 Re-Opened; State Police Releases Crash Details
The busy section of interstate was shut down Friday evening and into Saturday afternoon following a fiery accident involving four 18-wheelers that claimed the lives of a married couple from Ohio.
Driver Identified In Fatal Hit-And-Run Crash
One person is dead following what state police are calling a "non-contact hit and run crash" on Hwy. 90 Saturday night.
Popular McKinley Street Bar Shut Down For Selling Alcohol To Minors
A McKinley Street bar popular among local college students was shut down after the business was investigated Thursday by the state's Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control.
Household Chemical Day In Lafayette – Everything You Need To Know
On Saturday, April 12, Lafayette Consolidated Government's Environmental Quality Division is sponsoring a household chemical drop-off day. Only residents living in the city of Lafayette or unincorporated Lafayette Parish will be allowed to drop off chemicals.
Beautification Group Cleans 400 Pounds Of Litter From Ambassador Caffery
More than 400 pounds of litter and debris were collected Saturday, and 2,500 feet of sidewalks were edged.
Small Airplane Crashes At Acadiana Regional Airport
One person suffered only minor injuries after the airplane he was piloting crashed at the Acadiana Regional Airport in Iberia Parish.
Severe Weather Expected In Acadiana
Parts of Acadiana are under a severe thunderstorm watch, according to the National Weather Service.