Chris Welty is a Reporter at WGNO ABC26. He covers a range of topics including construction and real estate, water management, and the impacts of climate change on the environment, with a focus on regional interest and world news. Chris's work has been featured in multiple outlets, including NOLA Weekend, Western Mass News, and WVUE-TV Fox 8.
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Chris Welty's coverage focuses heavily on local crime and breaking news in New Orleans and Louisiana. He reports extensively on evolving stories, government announcements, and breaking news related to these topics.
When reaching out to Chris, consider providing insights or perspectives related to local crime trends, emergency response planning for natural disasters like flooding in New Orleans, or analysis of government initiatives aimed at addressing the population decline in Louisiana.
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By: Chris Welty
Published Aug. 27, 2026 at 12:27 AM GMT+2 | Updated moments ago
By: Chris Welty
Kenner police say they've made more than 70 arrests at the site amid trespassing and security concerns
Published Aug. 29, 2026 at 3:41 AM GMT+2 | Updated moments ago
The ACLU of Louisiana is calling on NOPD to suspend its drone program over privacy concerns as city leaders debate oversight and public safety.
A Gentilly water leak was capped and repairs began after a resident contacted the FOX 8 Defenders following nearly a week without a fix.
Published Sep. 4, 2026 at 5:28 AM GMT+2 | Updated moments ago
Published Sep. 9, 2026 at 5:19 AM GMT+2 | Updated moments ago
Removing LSU could disrupt schedules, television contracts and revenue across the conference, while forcing the university to rebuild its athletic future outside the SEC.
By: Chris Welty
Published Sep. 10, 2026 at 5:59 AM GMT+2 | Updated moments ago
Published Sep. 12, 2026 at 12:59 AM CEST | Updated moments ago
