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
18-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed While Crossing I-10 In Lafayette
An 18-year-old was killed after being struck by at least one vehicle as he was attempting to cross Interstate 10 on foot.
Uber Ride-Sharing Service Makes Lafayette Debut
The popular ride-sharing service Uber officially comes to the Hub City starting at 1 p.m. Friday afternoon.
Scott Police Chief Chad Leger Announces Run For Lafayette Parish Sheriff
Scott Police Chief Chad Leger announced Wednesday morning that he will run for Lafayette Parish Sheriff.
Barricades Being Set Up In Preparation For Lafayette MLK Day Parade
Heads up Lafayette drivers.
Lafayette Police Seek Assault Suspect, Downtown Leaders Vow ‘Enhanced Collaboration’
Business leaders in Downtown Lafayette are vowing to exert more pressure on those who commit violent crimes after the brutal assault of a Lafayette man early Friday morning.
One Killed In Cowboys Nightclub Parking Lot Accident
Scott police officers are investigating an overnight parking lot accident at a local bar that killed one person.
Cassidy Defeats Landrieu; Airport Tax Approved; Pope To City Marshal
Three-term U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu was defeated overwhelmingly Saturday as voters across Louisiana elected U.S. Rep. Bill Cassidy to the upper chamber of Congress.
Carencro Family Needs Help After Losing Everything In Fire
A family of four in Carencro who lost everything in a mobile home fire Tuesday is now asking for the public's help to get their lives back on track.
Grand Jury In Ferguson Refuses To Indict In Police Shooting Case
A grand jury in Missouri St. Louis County police officer Darren Wilson in the alleged shooting death of an unarmed 18-year-old black man.
Two Lafayette Business Men Arrested For Selling Synthetic Marijuana
When they searched a storage unit, they found another 1,132.5 grams of synthetic cannabinoids with a street value of $22,650.
Enjoy UL Basketball Tonight For Free
Both the women and men's team will play tonight.
St. Mary Parish Man Facing Kidnapping And Other Charges
Benjamin Landry turned himself into police yesterday.
Louisiana 2014 Midterm Election Results
Most election results are arranged by Parish, with the major statewide and federal initiatives and elections at the top.
Lafayette Named Best College Town Weekend By USA Today
A poll of USA Today readers has named Lafayette the best college town to spend a weekend.
Second Possible Case Of Ebola In Dallas
A sheriff's deputy who claims to have come into contact with the person who died from the Ebola virus earlier today is now exhibiting symptoms of that virus.
UPDATE: Crew Member Died In Bahamas, Ebola Tests Negative
At least one person who was aboard a ship that arrived in Plaquemines Parish from Africa has been taken to the hospital in critical condition.
Legal Repercussions For Those Who Call In Hoaxes On 9/11 Anniversary
Louisiana State Police has a message for anyone trying to call in a hoax on the thirteenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks that killed more than 3,000 people: just don't do it.
UPDATE – Lafayette Parish Schools Get “All Clear” After Threats Cleared
Police have cleared threats at Carencro High School, Acadian Middle, Paul Breaux Middle School and W.D. Smith Career Smith Career Center received anonymous threats that some type of violent act would happen on campus.
Highway 90 Shutdown Near Verot School Road As Police Investigate Pedestrian Death
The southbound lanes of U.S. Hwy. 90 were backed up for miles Tuesday morning because of a crash that involved a pedestrian death.
State Police Begin Investigation Into Youngsville Police Department
Louisiana State Police has started an investigation into the Youngsville Police Department, nearly two months after a former officer accused the department of mishandling officers' pay and evidence.