Rob Krieger
FOX 8 New Orleans
New Orleans, LA, United States
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Locally Tuned: There is no defining New Thousand’s unique sound
Adrian Jusdanis bends the boundaries of a classical instrument and warps a diverse landscape of sounds to create his unique musical voice. → Read More
Dark Descent: A group of elite divers set out to help grieving families
Spending time on the water is second nature in Southeast Louisiana, where wandering bayous and expansive lakes have plenty to offer, but sometimes life on the water can have devastating consequences. → Read More
Vue Orleans: A roof with a view
At the foot of Canal Street, the building now housing the Four Seasons Hotel is springing back to life on the edge of the Mississippi River. → Read More
New Orleans firefighters battle four-alarm blaze in Central City
A four-alarm fire destroyed a two-story house and damaged at least two others Monday at the corner of Thalia and South Saratoga streets. → Read More
Accidental Influencer: How a local teacher ‘Finds His Joy’ and millions of followers on TikTok
His account, dubbed @gregisms, has millions of people tuning in to hear his musings. Whether it’s a tale from the classroom, where he teaches theater or something he overheard at the drug store or post office, his posts regularly rack up hundreds of thousands of views. → Read More
Secret Swell: Finding Louisiana’s hidden surfing spots
Lake Pontchartrain is typically calm, maybe even placid, but sometimes the brackish water turns into a tempest - kicking up crashing waves that sometimes create a secret swell. → Read More
Six homes destroyed in Lafitte fire; quick work saves a dozen more
The fires broke out overnight on Aug. 2 on an inaccessible portion of the bayou. → Read More
Emeril Lagasse Foundation helps students cook up success
The chef known for his famous phrase, ‘Bam!’ and his flavor creole cooking is hoping to help some of the community’s youth find a path in the kitchen. → Read More
TODAY: Homeland Security Secretary to join Mayor Cantrell for vaccination tour
Officials will provide an update on vaccination rates in the New Orleans area → Read More
TODAY: Meeting to discuss future of Esplanade Mall, Rivertown development
City leaders say both locations are under-utilized and offer incredible potential to developers. → Read More
Developers, residents meet to discuss future of Esplanade Mall, Rivertown
City leaders say both locations are under-utilized and offer incredible potential to developers. → Read More
Jefferson Parish prepares for 2021 hurricane season
Jefferson Parish leaders say they are preparing for the 2021 hurricane season. And that means pre-staging equipment and ensuring drainage systems are in proper working order. → Read More
Locally Brewed: The art of the can
The art of the can has become an integral part of the brew because like it or not what’s on the outside of the can does count, even for the well-established brewers with a widespread fan base. → Read More
Locally Brewed: Taproom culture
The local breweries in Southeast Louisiana have seen a major boost in recent years that many attribute to the often-bustling taprooms. → Read More
Locally Brewed: The Breweries Large, Medium, & Pint-Sized
The breweries in Southeast Louisiana are beginning to pour over, from large-scale production facilities to the more pint-sized shops, it’s a bustling scene of brews. → Read More
Police officer accused of building meth lab in his NJ home
Investigators say they found chemicals and materials consistent with a meth lab, books related to making meth and an unsecured gun safe in the home. → Read More
Locally Brewed: The History of Craft Brew in Louisiana
Craft beer is experiencing a bit of a buzz these days as new breweries pop up around the region, there is no denying that Southeast Louisiana has started tapping into brewing. → Read More
A Journey of Hope: One high school graduate’s path to college, despite her diagnosis
Ariyana Marcel spent only a few moments on stage at the Covington High graduation, but in that instant, a dream 18-years in the making, was realized. → Read More
Census data due next week
The Census Bureau said it anticipates finalizing the population count by April 30. → Read More
Gator crosses fairway at Zurich Classic in New Orleans
It’s not a golf tournament in Louisiana if there isn’t a random gator crossing. → Read More