Chris Welty is a Reporter at WGNO ABC26. He specializes in the construction and real estate sectors, along with topics related to food and beverages, including beverage production and restaurant innovation. Chris has been featured in various media outlets such as NOLA Weekend, KPLC-TV, and KSLA News 12, showcasing his diverse coverage of regional interests and world news.
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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.
Given his focus on local issues and breaking news events, offering first-hand accounts from individuals involved in these events or authorities handling them could be effective. Additionally, experts with a deep understanding of the cultural and social dynamics specific to New Orleans may also capture his attention.
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Published Jun. 24, 2026 at 12:47 AM GMT+2 | Updated moments ago
Company plans move from Westwego as part of $25.1 million total investment
By: Chris Welty
Attorneys received approximately 14,000 documents in the case of reporter Adan Manzano
By: Chris Welty
Published Jun. 25, 2026 at 11:29 PM GMT+2 | Updated 14 hours ago
The campus was initially established as LSU New Orleans in 1956. It left the LSU system in 2011. During a ceremony Wednesday morning, the campus unveiled new signage marking the transition.
Mangled metal has piled up inside what remains of the mall, with sections of the roof exposed. The plan calls for demolishing everything between Ochsner, Target and the theater.
By: Chris Welty
The retention feature will hold up to four million gallons of stormwater. Schwartz said the hospital's existing basement makes the project unique, but that similar approaches could be applied elsewhere.
By: Chris Welty
Frank Gagliano, owner of Frank's Restaurant, said it is now rare to seat customers at any of his 20 tables.
Published Jul. 9, 2026 at 11:22 PM GMT+2 | Updated 5 minutes ago
Published Jul. 11, 2026 at 2:55 AM GMT+2 | Updated moments ago
