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
First Tropical Storm Of Atlantic Hurricane Season Forms In Gulf Of Mexico, No Threat To Louisiana
As of 5 p.m., Andrea is packing maximum sustained winds of 40 miles per hour, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Lafayette High School Teacher Accused Of Throwing Hammer At Student
The student was not hit, and no one was injured.
Louisiana Appeal Court: Truck Stop Tiger Permit Illegal
A state appellate court in New Orleans ruled as invalid a permit issued to the owner of the Tiger Truck Stop in Grosse Tete, Michael Sandlin.
Mother, Child Reunited After Boy Wandered From Grandparents Near Time Plaza In Lafayette
The mom said the boy was excited to ride in the back of a police car, and when asked what he would have done if a bad person had gotten to him first, he said he "would've used a sword."
Bostonians Celebrate In The Streets In Moments After Bombing Suspect Arrested [VIDEO]
Students at Northeastern University crowded into the streets, clapping and cheering at passing police officers, waving American flags and singing the country's National Anthem.
Lafayette Fugitive Wade Lohse Explains In YouTube Video Why He Skipped Trial, Friend Of Cacie Barras Responds
In a more than eleven minute YouTube video published Sunday under the author John Smith, which depicts Wade Lohse somewhere in the woods, apologized for the accident, but he called into question the results of the crash investigation, accusing authorities of performing their calculations incorrectly.
Carnival Controversy–St. Louis Claims Second-Largest Mardi Gras, Lafayette Disagrees
The mayor of St. Louis, Mo., Francis Slay, told reporters today that his city has, not only the second-largest Mardi Gras event in the country, but the best in the U.S. as well.
Wilbert Thibodeaux Charged With Shooting Of Murdering Police Officer, Second Man
Thibodeaux allegedly began shooting at responding officers after reports of a fire and that he was walking around with a shotgun.
Greenroom Looking For Art Thieves
The Greenroom is not taking the theft lightly, ripping the thieves on their Facebook page and using terms that are less than appropriate for our website.
Acadiana School Systems Announce Plans To Make Up Lost Class Time
Several schools were forced to close down because of wet weather and flooding in some areas.
Acadia Parish Sheriff Warns Of Rising Waters
Officials say boats are on standby.
Carencro Man Attacks Father With Samurai Sword, Will Face Attempted Second Degree Murder Charges
Police believe the father was trying to counsel his son, but the discussion soon escalated into an argument.
Former Lead Investigator Of Keiosha Felix Case Fired, Responds With Text Messages
The 15-year-old girl has been missing since April 30.
Lafayette Celebrates Life Of Mickey Shunick [Photos, Audio]
The rain did not keep the event from going on as hundred gathered to remember Mickey Shunick in downtown Lafayette.