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
Vermilion Parish Superintendent Placed On Paid Leave
Former Vermilion School Board President Anthony Fontana has written an open letter to Superintendent Puyau asking for his resignation.
Acadiana 4th of July Events and Weather Cancellations
Will rain impact your plans for celebrating the 4th?
Dr. Bryan Maggard Breaks Down Partnership Announcement
Townsquare Media signed a 5-year deal with UL Lafayette and Learfield.
Governor Edwards Gives Speech In Lafayette [FULL SPEECH]
The speech, which has been titled "Our Louisiana" by Edwards, is going on at Earl K. Long Gym on the campus of UL Lafayette.
Donald Trump, Kim Jong-Un Meeting Details Announced
Singapore will play host to the highly-anticipated meeting of the two leaders.
Arrest Made After ‘Stampede’ During Festival International
Police say a handful of kids attempted to cause panic among Festival fans.
18-Wheeler Oil Leak Expected To Cause Traffic Backups
Several crews are working to clean the spills along the roadway.
Voters Reject Library Tax Renewal [Election Results]
The next election is slated for November.
Van Plows Into Stopped Car In Lafayette [VIDEO]
Surveillance footage shows the crash near Cajun Field in Lafayette.
I-12 Closed In Baton Rouge Due To Downed Power Lines
Traffic is being diverted as utility crews are not yet on the scene.
WATCH LIVE: Funeral Of Saints Owner, Businessman Tom Benson
Benson died last week due to complications of the flu. He was 90.
Crash Witness Was Just Trying To Get Boudin Egg Rolls [VIDEO]
The next Sweet Brown? A new viral video features another over-the-top witness to a crash.
I-10 Stopped EB & WB After Major Crash Near Scott Exit [VIDEO]
KPEL listener reports AirMed was on the scene during the rush hour commute.
Teams Sought For Acadiana Red Cross Scramble
Hit the links for the 2018 Acadiana Golf Classic at Oakbourne Country Club.
*****UPDATE*** Two Killed In Crash Near New Iberia Senior High
Victims have not yet been identified and students nearby were not injured.
Republic Facing Mounting Penalties Over Late Trash Pickup
Council Member Liz Webb Hebert explains why pickups have been delayed.
Lafayette Student Has Been Charged For School Threat
Administrators say the emergency plan was put into action following the threat.
Two People Shot On SELU Campus In Hammond
The incident happened shortly before 4 AM this morning.
Sentencing Delayed In Brian Pope Perjury Case (UPDATED)
Suspended Lafayette City Marshal Brian Pope was in court today for sentencing after his October 2018 conviction on 4 of 7 felony counts of malfeasance and perjury.
Is this the ESSENTIAL 12 Days Of Christmas In Acadiana? [VIDEO]
Prime Title in Lafayette produced this holiday musical gem.