Alex Onken
TMP - KSLA
Shreveport, La.

Alex Onken joined KSLA News 12's digital team on Halloween 2016. Before that, he worked in newsprint, writing both for the Starkville Daily News and the Lake Charles American Press. A native Louisianan, he was born in Lake Charles and raised in nearby Welsh. He graduated from McNeese State University in December of 2014 with a degree in mass communications.
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Updated: Jul. 8, 2023 at 12:52 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson and Alex Onken
When he gets out of prison, he must register as a sex offender for 25 years.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 12:05 PM CDT
|By Alex Onken
The list includes Miller County.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 7:06 AM CDT
|By Alex Onken
Want to learn more about rugby?
Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 6:08 AM CDT
|By Alex Onken
Anyone with information is asked to call Shreveport police at (318) 673-7300 or Shreveport-Caddo CrimeStoppers at (318) 673-7373, visit the group's website, or the P3Tips app to submit information anonymously.
Updated: Oct. 11, 2022 at 2:34 PM CDT
|By Alex Onken
Cunningham’s bond for the additional charges was set at $410,000.
Updated: Oct. 11, 2022 at 12:29 PM CDT
|By Alex Onken
Do you know this man?
Updated: Oct. 7, 2022 at 12:11 PM CDT
|By Alex Onken
Anyone with information is asked to call Shreveport police at (318) 673-7300 or Shreveport-Caddo CrimeStoppers at (318) 673-7373, visit the group’s website, or the P3Tips app to submit information anonymously.
Updated: Oct. 7, 2022 at 11:51 AM CDT
|By Alex Onken
Quigley is a two-year-old Catahoula Leopard mix.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2022 at 12:28 PM CDT
|By Alex Onken
Anyone with information is asked to call Shreveport police at (318) 673-7300 or Shreveport-Caddo CrimeStoppers at (318) 673-7373, visit the group’s website, or the P3Tips app to submit information anonymously.
Updated: Oct. 5, 2022 at 3:46 PM CDT
|By Alex Onken
“Thank goodness no one’s in life-threatening condition — but it’s a mess.”
Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 2:42 PM CDT
|By Alex Onken
Bacterial samples taken on Saturday, Oct. 1 were deemed to be safe for consumption.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 1:00 PM CDT
|By Alex Onken
Anyone with information is asked to call Shreveport police at (318) 673-7300 or Shreveport-Caddo CrimeStoppers at (318) 673-7373, visit the group’s website, or the P3Tips app to submit information anonymously.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 9:19 AM CDT
|By Alex Onken
The crash remains under investigation.
Updated: Sep. 30, 2022 at 12:43 PM CDT
|By Alex Onken
More potential victims have been identified and other charges are pending.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 10:42 PM CDT
|By Curtis Heyen and Alex Onken
View an interactive map detailing where they’ve occurred
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 1:10 PM CDT
|By Alex Onken
Have you seen Ronald James Colwort?
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 8:26 AM CDT
|By Alex Onken
Tickets are available for purchase at www.koka.com.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 5:35 PM CDT
|By Alex Onken, Rachael Thomas and Curtis Heyen
His death marks Shreveport’s 21st fatal crash of 2022
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 7:06 AM CDT
|By Alex Onken
The blaze could be spotted from KSLA News 12's Tower Cam.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 8:33 AM CDT
|By Alex Onken
The armed robbery took place on August 30 outside the Villa Norte Apartments on Fullerton Street in North Shreveport.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 12:37 PM CDT
|By Alex Onken
Former Chief Chris Estess remains employed by the Bossier City Police Department.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2022 at 12:25 PM CDT
|By Alex Onken
Police say everything at this time is safe and secure.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2022 at 10:06 AM CDT
|By Alex Onken
His bond has not been set.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 6:57 AM CDT
|By Alex Onken
The brick building opened its doors in 1922.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 12:14 PM CDT
|By Alex Onken
School is expected to resume
Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 11:52 AM CDT
|By Fred Gamble and Alex Onken
School leaders are gearing up for surprise visits from state officials testing security measures to try and prevent another tragedy.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 9:43 AM CDT
|By Alex Onken
On Sept. 7, 2022 Michael Tyler (known as Mystikal) pled not guilty to rape and battery charges in Ascension Parish.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 9:07 AM CDT
|By Alex Onken
Anyone with information is urged to contact police at (318) 673-7300.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 11:39 AM CDT
|By Alex Onken
The event is for people in high risk groups.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2022 at 12:47 PM CDT
|By Alex Onken
7 voting precincts in the city were mailed the incorrect ballots
Updated: Sep. 16, 2022 at 11:32 AM CDT
|By Brittney Hazelton and Alex Onken
A body of a man was found inside an incinerated home.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 3:19 PM CDT
|By Cody Jennings and Alex Onken
Three people were sent to a Shreveport hospital, with one of them suffering from life-threatening injuries.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 7:09 AM CDT
|By Alex Onken
National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed through October 15.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 12:50 PM CDT
|By Alex Onken
Young scholars from across northwest Louisiana are now in the running for a chance to become Merit Scholars.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 11:14 AM CDT
|By Alex Onken
“We congratulate these three students, as well as the parents, teachers and counselors who help prepare Loyola students for success.”
Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 12:55 PM CDT
|By Alex Onken
Baton Rouge native Jimmy D. Thomas will now serve as SporTran's new chief of staff.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 8:57 AM CDT
|By Alex Onken and Rachael Thomas
The teen was given life for the murder, but due to him being under 18 at the time of the killing, he may be eligible for parole after serving 25 years.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 10:03 AM CDT
|By Alex Onken
Company representatives will be on-hand for on-site interviews.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2022 at 10:06 AM CDT
|By Alex Onken
The vaccinations are being administered at the event’s walk-up clinic. No appointments are needed.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 12:24 PM CDT
|By Alex Onken
This is for all customers on the Town of Vivian Water System.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 6:17 AM CDT
|By Alex Onken
The Investigation is still ongoing at this time.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2022 at 9:46 PM CDT
|By Curtis Heyen, Scott Pace and Alex Onken
It happened along Shreveport-Barksdale Highway; 1 victim, 1 vehicle found blocks away
Updated: Sep. 5, 2022 at 5:49 PM CDT
|By Alex Onken
The Ashdown Police Department has not released his name; however, they say he left his home on the early morning of September 5.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2022 at 12:45 PM CDT
|By Alexandria Savage and Alex Onken
A pilot is safe after making an emergency landing in Caddo Parish on Labor Day 2022.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2022 at 11:50 AM CDT
|By Alex Onken
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 2:51 PM CDT
|By Alex Onken, Rachael Thomas and Destinee Patterson
A woman was also taken into custody.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 6:16 AM CDT
|By Cody Jennings and Alex Onken
Neighbors from other townhomes in the building were evacuated.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 11:59 AM CDT
|By Alex Onken
The event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 10.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 8:08 AM CDT
|By Alex Onken
So far this year, LSP Troop G has investigated 25 fatal crashes resulting in 28 deaths.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 9:21 AM CDT
|By Alex Onken
A man is safe following a crash on the railroad tracks in Bossier City on Monday morning.