I’m Rob Kirkpatrick. I’m a husband. I’m a Dad. I’m a proud UL Lafayette graduate. I’m a fierce reporter at heart and always digging for a good story. But most importantly in this space: I’m the fearless leader of Townsquare Media's news brands in Lafayette and Bernadette Lee’s partner in crime on “Acadiana’s Morning News”. News is something I always knew I wanted to do. My first on-air experience was in 3rd grade at Lyon Elementary in Covington, LA. I gave the announcements, weather and cafeteria menu every morning on closed-circuit television. Since then, I have covered the news with KATC in Acadiana, in Dallas with FOX 4’s “Good Day”, in Atlanta with CNN Newsource and now back in Lafayette with Townsquare Media. I consider myself lucky to do what I love and raise my two little girls in Acadiana with my amazing wife Sarah.
Rob Kirkpatrick
Lafayette Live: Announcement Coming on Future of Mouton Statue
Ask your question live every week by calling (337) 232-1542.
The Best (and Easiest) Jambalaya to Feed a Crowd
It's a one-stop-shop. No need to create side dishes, because it's all in one dish.
Erath Teen Killed In Crash After Driver Ran A Stop Sign
Investigators say Toups was the passenger in a car that was struck by a pick-up truck.
Breaux Bridge Teen Drowns While Swimming With Friends
911 was called after the teen showed signs of distress and did not resurface after going underwater.
New Iberia’s Famed Sugar Cane Festival Canceled Due to COVID-19
A release from the festival Board of Directors calls the decision "painful".
Downtown Lafayette Shooting Leaves Five People Wounded
Shots were fired in the 400 block of Jefferson Street. No arrests have been made.
Louisiana Now One Step Closer To ‘Year Round’ Daylight Saving Time
The bill will not take effect until Congress changes federal law concerning daylight saving time.
UPDATE: I-10 Near Henderson Reopens
Trooper Thomas Gossen tell KPEL News that all lanes of I-10 are now open as crews have completed the work on the power lines.
UPDATE: Boil Water Advisory Lifted For Northside Of Lafayette
A pipe located north of I-10 in a vacant area near Louisiana Avenue broke early Sunday morning resulting in a loss of water pressure."
Guillory: $5,000 In Rental Fees Waived For Heymann Center Recitals
Guillory says there are 21 events planned in the coming weeks.
Lafayette Protest Organizers Say Unity, Safety Are Top Priorities
Listen to the interview on KPEL's Acadiana's Morning News with Rob Kirkpatrick and Bernadette Lee.
LCG Urges Residents To Prepare As TS Cristobal Forms In The Gulf
Getting sandbags and preparing supplies are two things that can be done now.
CNN Reporter Arrested By Minneapolis Police During Live Shot
It was unclear why Omar Jimenez was taken into custody.
Swift Firings for Minneapolis Officers in Death of Black Man
It's being called a stunning and swift move by the Minneapolis chief with the mayor’s full backing.
LDH: May 25th Louisiana COVID-19 Update
The Louisiana Department of Health has issued its daily update for Monday, May 25th.
LDH: May 24th Louisiana COVID-19 Update
The Louisiana Department of Health has issued its daily update for Sunday, May 24th.
LDH: May 23rd Louisiana COVID-19 Update
The Louisiana Department of Health has issued its daily update for Saturday, May 23rd.
Lafayette Parks and Rec Cancels Summer Youth Programs
The department says the announcement comes amid ongoing restrictions due to COVID-19.
19 Named Storms Predicted In ‘Above-Normal’ Hurricane Season
Hurricane season starts on June 1st and runs through the end of November.
Eat Lafayette Returns with a Brand-New Incentive for Restaurants
The 16th annual event aims to bring big business to Lafayette's locally-owned restaurants.