Andrea Robinson

Reporter

Andrea was born and raised in the Buckeye State, growing up in Columbus, Ohio. Her love for journalism began in high school for her school's news show. She then followed that passion to Ohio University where she double-majored in communications and journalism.

At Ohio University, she reported, anchored, and produced at her school's station. She also wrote digital news content for WOUB and feature stories for a campus magazine.

Andrea loves helping tell the stories of her community.

Andrea enjoys spending time with her 100-pound dog, Bentley. The pup loves to swim and go to the park with his mom. Andrea and Bentley are quickly adapting to Louisiana.

National

Mother, 2 daughters drown off La. coast; 9-year-old rescued

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 4:26 AM CDT

By Andrea Robinson and Gray News staff

Authorities say the three bodies were recovered from the water in different locations along the breakwater rocks.

State

8 shot at lounge on Broad Street, 3 in critical condition

Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 6:30 PM CST

By Andrea Robinson and Patrick Deaville

Three people are in critical condition following the shooting at the VVS1 Hookah Lounge in the 500 block of Broad Street.

News

Gun-waving woman at Donut King goes viral

Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 10:19 PM CDT

By Andrea Robinson

The incident happened at the Donut King the morning of Wednesday Sept. 14 and it started when Kelli Murray got a phone call.

State

Louisiana 4-year-old with cystic fibrosis awaits lung transplant

Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 9:36 PM CDT

By Andrea Robinson

A Louisiana 4-year-old was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at three weeks old. That paired with an infection in her lungs has kept Ava Thomas in the hospital for over 3 months now.

News

‘Trump Force One’ gets a new look; painted in Lake Charles

Updated: Jul. 11, 2022 at 9:58 PM CDT

By Andrea Robinson

The big jet dubbed ‘Trump Force One’ gets a new look, as Landlock Aviation repainted the plane in Lake Charles.

State

Authorities: Pilot able to walk away after ejecting from F-16

Updated: Mar. 23, 2022 at 10:11 PM CDT

By Andrea Robinson

Derek Senegal, with Louisiana State Police Troop D, said the pilot is believed to be ok.

State

Calcasieu Parish Jr Livestock Show

Updated: Jan. 21, 2022 at 8:00 PM CST

By Andrea Robinson

It’s a showdown of the best at Burton Coliseum as competitions kicked off on Thursday and will be wrapping up on Saturday.

News

Gov. Edwards and Mayor Hunter announce housing program for Lake Charles

Updated: Nov. 22, 2021 at 8:24 PM CST

By KPLC Digital Team and Andrea Robinson

Governor John Bel Edwards and Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter held a news conference Monday afternoon in Baton Rouge to announce a new housing program for low to moderate-income residents who are having a hard time recovering from the recent disasters.

National

Healthcare worker’s piano sessions at children’s hospital goes viral

Updated: Oct. 15, 2021 at 11:33 PM CDT

By Amanda Alvarado and Andrea Robinson

Shawn Foley was working a stressful, 12 hour, overnight shift at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida, when he decided to spend his break at the piano in the lobby, KPLC reported.

Hurricane Center

Houma resident: ‘This was our Katrina’

Updated: Aug. 30, 2021 at 5:53 PM CDT

By Andrea Robinson

When the sun rose on Houma Monday morning, there was plenty of damage from Hurricane Ida to be seen.

Hurricane Center

Storm proofing your home in preparation for hurricane season

Updated: May. 15, 2021 at 11:46 AM CDT

By Andrea Robinson

While hurricane season doesn’t officially start until June, now is the time to get things ready for the months ahead.

State

Barricade situation: Person found dead in motel room

Updated: Apr. 28, 2021 at 1:28 PM CDT

By Patrick Deaville and Andrea Robinson

One person is dead following a standoff at a motel room that shutdown the I-10 bridge for hours Wednesday morning.

News

Talks of gun control causing increase in gun sales

Updated: Mar. 25, 2021 at 7:16 PM CDT

By Andrea Robinson

National conversations about gun control, a topic that causes many Americans fear that their constitutional rights may be in jeopardy, are causing many to buy more guns and ammo.

Crime

Alexandria man arrested at Lake Charles casino for human trafficking

Updated: Feb. 1, 2021 at 10:45 AM CST

By KPLC Digital Team and Andrea Robinson

Authorities say a 28-year-old Alexandria accused of having sex with a 13-year-old Acadia Parish girl and encouraging her to have sex with other men for money has been arrested for second-degree kidnapping and human trafficking.