WWL - News - Consumer http://www.wwltv.com/news/consumer RSS Feed for WWL - News - Consumer en-us Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:22:45 GMT Action Report: The Crater of Hansbrough Street http://www.wwltv.com/news/consumer/Action-Report-The-Crater-Of-Hansbrough-Street-139045074.html The Crater of Hansbrough Street has already eaten a large hole in the concrete and asphalt. Neighbors are afraid to let their children play in front yards. Action Report: Garden District sinkhole upsets neighbors http://www.wwltv.com/news/consumer/Action-Report-Garden-District-Sinkhole-Upsets-Neighbors-138893589.html At Chestnut and Philip streets in the Garden District is exactly what city leaders don't want tourists to see, a sinkhole filled with a shallow pool of muddy water covers a large portion of the intersection. Action Report: Landlord begs HANO for months http://www.wwltv.com/news/consumer/Action-Report-Landlord-Begs-HANO-For-Months-138964589.html Leigh Adler has a small complex with four apartments that she rents to low income tenants through the federally subsidized Section 8 program. Action Report: Broken utility pole threatens daycare center http://www.wwltv.com/news/consumer/Action-Report-Broken-Utility-Pole-Frightens-Neighbors-138881134.html Behind this Harvey daycare center is a leaning utility pole. Get closer, and see that a large chunk of the pole has split and come free. Action Report: Paralyzed man regaining movement, but still needs help http://www.wwltv.com/news/consumer/Action-Report-Paralyzed-Man-Regaining-Movement-138600449.html Wes Bandemer did something miraculous when he lifted his arm so he could shake my hand. It was a huge accomplishment for a man who has been almost totally paralyzed. Action Report: Unrepaired water leak adds to woman's pain http://www.wwltv.com/news/consumer/Action-Report-Unrepaired-Water-Leak-Adds-To-Womans-Pain-138800594.html When she found the Sewerage & Water Board repair crew setting up outside her door, it was the news Marion Ringo had waited months for. Action Report: Food Bank that ran out of food thankful for donations http://www.wwltv.com/news/consumer/Action-Report-Food-Bank-That-Ran-Out-of-Food-Thankful-For-Donations-138672029.html Action Report: City battling failed streetlight backlog http://www.wwltv.com/news/consumer/Action-Report-City-Battling-Failed-Streetlight-Backlog-138428759.html Reports of broken streetlights are coming in from across town, from Carrollton to New Orleans East. Action Report: Lafitte charter owner still waiting for Feinberg's help http://www.wwltv.com/news/consumer/Action-Report-Lafite-Fishing-Charter-Owner-Still-Waiting-For-Feinberg-Help-138518009.html All it took was a five minute boat ride for Captain John Pounders to show us how good fishing is in the Lafitte area. Action Report: Repaired traffic light eases fears of drivers http://www.wwltv.com/news/consumer/Action-Report-Repaired-Traffic-Light-Eases-Fears-Of-Drivers-138218674.html It's working! That was the celebratory tone of emails I received when the city repaired the red light at Chef Menteur Highway and Michoud Boulevard.