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
ESPN Chief Resigns, Cites Substance Addiction
The news comes after a contentious year at the network.
Nominate Acadiana’s Best For Our First Responders Banquet
We want to salute the best police officers, firemen or EMS worker at the inaugural First Responders Banquet.
20 Dead In Mass Shooting At Texas Church
Suspect is dead following short chase with police outside San Antonio, TX.
Records: Complaints Came In For Months Before Lotief Firing
Documents released to KPEL News show a pattern of complaints against coach.
UL Softball Coach Michael Lotief Fired
The announcement comes after the head coach was put on administrative leave last month.
Trump Addresses Nation After Las Vegas Shooting [FULL REMARKS]
More than 50 people are dead and 400 people are injured after a gunman fired upon a crowd at a country music festival in Las Vegas
Should LSU Bench Its Top Player Over Range Rover Post?
An Instagram post was posted the almost immediately removed.
Hunters For The Hungry Coming Up In Acadiana
Clean out your freezers on October 8th.
Louisiana’s ‘Cajun Navy’ Activates Volunteer Rescuers For Harvey
As soon as flood waters began to rise in the Houston area, volunteer rescuers joined the teams of law enforcement and Texas Task Force 1 officials. It brought back a ton of memories from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita here in Louisiana when the group later known as the "Cajun Navy" tried (unsuccessfully in some cases) to rescue stranded residents...
Governor John Bel Edwards: We Are Not Out Of The Woods
GOHSEP monitoring movement of remnants of Harvey.
Live Coverage From Houston TV Stations [LIVE VIDEO]
Historic flooding overtakes one of Texas' largest cities.
Woman Brings “Gift” To Reporter Covering Hurricane [VIDEO]
Are we sure she is not from Acadiana?
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LATEST – HURRICANE HARVEY UPDATE
Live video discussion.
President Trump Changes US Strategy In Afghanistan [FULL SPEECH]
President Trump to add troops in Afghanistan as 13 year war rages on.
Several Injured After Car Plows Into Crowd At White Nationalist Rally
Multiple injuries reported at demonstration in Virginia.
Police Search For Suspects After Bank Robbery In Broad Daylight
BREAKING: MidSouth bank robbery suspects sought.
Man Awaiting Trial In Fatal DWI Crash Arrested Again, Charged With DWI
UL Student Brad Wedlock was killed in the crash with Dakota Richey in April.
Tropical Storm Emily Forms In The Gulf
KATC meteorologist Dave Baker says it's moving away from us, but the weather system off the coast of Florida is now officially Tropical Storm Emily. Central to south Florida are now right in the middle of Emily's path. The storm is not expected to strengthen to be a hurricane after moving over the Sunshine State...
It’s Time To Sync Those School Year Calendars [LIST]
We're just a couple weeks from BACK TO SCHOOL for kids in Acadiana and so the planning begins. With back to school means back to sports, back to dance, back to tutoring, etc. Sundays in my house usually means syncing calendars for the week with my wife, our work committments and our kids' various activities...
“Free @ 3 Friday” at LA Outdoor Expo
The region's premier outdoor show and expo is upon us and you can be one of the first in the doors.... with admission on us! Get to the Cajundome and Cajundome Convention Center starting at 3pm on Friday and get in free until 6pm.