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
St. Mary Parish Officials Searching For Escaped Inmates
Police in St. Mary Parish are looking for two people who allegedly escaped from the St. Martin Parish Jail.
UPDATE – Curfews Implemented By Acadiana Parishes For Wednesday Night
With the accumulation of ice and snow in portions of Acadiana, some authorities have issued curfews to preserve the safety of resident.
City-Parish President Joey Durel Declares State Of Emergency
Lafayette City-Parish President Joey Durel declared announced a state of emergency Monday afternoon in preparation for Winter Storm Leon.
Acadiana Schools To Close Again For Wintry Weather
For the second week in a row, schools in Acadiana will close because of expected wintry weather.
School Systems Announce Closures For Friday
With the possibility of some wintry weather tonight into tomorrow, at least one school system has announced it will close down for tomorrow.
Lafayette Police Investigating Bank Robbery
Few details are known at this time about a bank robbery in Lafayette.
Lafayette Police Release Sketch Of Possible Suspect In Acadiana Mall Sexual Assault
Lafayette Police have released a sketch of a man they believe is responsible for an alleged sexual assault in the parking lot of the Acadiana Mall.
Arctic Weather Causing A Few Acadiana School Closures
The freezing winter weather is causing headaches across Acadiana, and now we're starting to get reports of school closures.
Family Of Phil Robertson Responds To A&E Decision To Suspend Him
The family of Phil Robertson, who was placed on "indefinite hiatus" after making controversial statements about homesexuality and other issues to GQ magazine, has released a statement about the ongoing dispute.
Louisiana Democrats Criticize Jindal For Duck Dynasty Statement
The Louisiana Democratic Party has responded to Gov. Bobby Jindal's statement in support of suspended Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson.
Fund Set Up To Pay For Funeral Costs Of Unborn Child In Hit-And-Run Death
A Carencro woman who lost her unborn child shortly after a hit-and-run accident is asking for the generosity of the public to help pay for her baby's funeral expenses.
Blue Dog Artist George Rodrigue Dies
George Rodrigue, the acclaimed artist best known for his paintings of Blue Dog, has reportedly died.
Grand Jury Refuses To Indict Salvador Perez For Defacing Lafayette 9/11 Memorial
A grand jury has refused to indict the man accused of defacing Lafayette's memorial to victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
Basin Bridge Re-Opened Following Crash Involving 18-Wheelers
State police have re-opened the Interstate 10 near the Whiskey Bay exit on the Atchafalaya Bridge following a major accident involving at least two 18-wheelers and three other vehicles.
Lafayette School Board Member Takes Issue With Green T. Lindon Expansion Proposal
Disagreement arose Wednesday night between Lafayette Parish School System Dr. Pat Cooper and Lafayette Parish School Board members over expansion plans for Green T. Lindon Elementary School in Youngsville.
Lafayette Council Rejects Foster Park Ordinance, Overrides Joey Durel Veto Of Camper Ban
Lafayette City-Parish Council members voted Tuesday night to override a veto from Lafayette City-Parish President Joey Durel on an ordinance that places restrictions on the use of recreational park vehicles as permanent homes in the unincorporated areas of Lafayette Parish.
University Of Louisiana Naming Debate – How It All Began
The controversy behind how the University of Louisiana at Lafayette refers to itself is boiling once again after an article from the Monroe News-Star alleged the university's use of the term "Louisiana" to refer to its athletics teams is illegal...
Houston Man Arrested After Entering Cockpit Of Plane
A Houston man has bonded out of the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center after he somehow managed to get into the cockpit of his United Airlines flight.
Teacher Disciplined In J.W. Faulk Glue Incident
School system officials have completed their investigation into an incident at J.W. Faulk Elementary in which students were apparently glued to their desks.
Lafayette Schools To Conduct Lockdown Drills
Schools throughout the Lafayette Parish School System will conduct lockdown drills over the next few days, according to school system officials Wednesday afternoon.