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• Man once accused of shooting at BRPD officer released from prison Play Video

  October 2, 2018 5:36 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Raheem Howard, the 21-year-old once accused of shooting at a Baton Rouge Police officer was released from the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison Tuesday morning. Howard spent nearly two months in jail for prior misdemeanors, but his charges could have been much more severe. In... more »

• Transitioning weather, but still hot Play Video

  August 15, 2018 7:11 AM

  After one more hot and mostly dry day, rain coverage will increase to end the week. Typical August weather appears to be in store for the upcoming weekend. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Wednesday, weather will begin to transition into a more typical afternoon shower and thunderstorm pattern.... more »

• Up and down rain chances, steady temps Play Video

  August 6, 2018 7:29 AM

  Remember those relatively cool mornings felt last Wednesday, Thursday and Friday? They are gone as August steam and August rain chances dominate weather headlines for the new week. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: An upper level ridge is building to our south, but that will still bring moisture... more »

• No major surprises for first weekend of August Play Video

  August 3, 2018 6:50 AM

  Into a usual early August pattern, the only weather forecast changes come in subtle adjustments to daily rain chances and therefore temperatures just a few degrees on either side of average. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: As a weak front dissipates, moisture will be able to retreat back... more »

• Today's forecast, August outlook, tropical update Play Video

  August 2, 2018 6:37 AM

  The first week of August will bring standard weather. Temperatures will be close to normal with isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms in the area—especially during the afternoon hours. On Wednesday, rain fell in 30 percent of the area, as expected. Feast or famine with summertime showers, while 70 percent... more »

• Woman who looked at solar eclipse now has moon-shaped blind spot in her eye

  December 9, 2017 10:23 PM

  STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.- A woman who stared into this summer's solar eclipse now has a crescent-shaped shadow on her retina. 26-year-old Nia Payne was hoping to view the solar eclipse in August. She knew not to look at the sun during the eclipse unless she used protective glasses.... more »

• Private bridge damaged by flood, owner can't afford to fix Play Video

  October 9, 2017 7:26 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - A private bridge over a parish-maintained canal was damaged during the August 2016 flood. The owner can't afford to fix it herself. Reva Beck has to park on one side of the canal and walk over the rickety bridge to her house. She says it's in... more »

• Court filings allege Lafayette man organized kidnapping of estranged wife

  August 19, 2017 7:17 PM

  LAFAYETTE - New court filings in Lafayette kidnapping suspect Michael Handley's divorce case allege he organized the plot to abduct his estranged wife. Last week, authorities captured Handley at a Slidell motel. According to KATC-TV , Handley is still in the Lafayette Parish jail with a $266,000 bond. ... more »

• WANTED: Thieves steal equipment from flood-damaged home in Livingston Parish

  August 8, 2017 10:09 PM

  HOLDEN - Detectives with the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office are seeking two suspects who were captured on surveillance video as they stole property from a flood-damaged home. Deputies were called to the home off of Highway 441 in Holden on August 3. The sheriff's office says two thieves stole... more »

• Looking into August: not quite the usual

  July 31, 2017 11:15 PM

  The beginning of August is historically one of the hottest times of the year for the Baton Rouge area. Since 1930, from August 1-14, average highs have been around 92 degrees with lows around 70 degrees. There have been 243 days over 95 degrees and 14 days over 100 degrees.... more »

• Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank reopens offices since August flood Play Video

  July 28, 2017 12:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank held a ribbon cutting for the reopening of their offices since the August flood. The reopening took place on Friday morning at the food bank located on S. Choctaw. Mike Manning, president of the food... more »

• Livingston Parish residents honor first responders of the 2016 flood Play Video

  July 9, 2017 11:28 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - It was an emotional reunion in Livingston Parish as several flood victims met with the law enforcement officers who saved their lives last August. Residents gathered at Lockhart Road Baptist Church Sunday to honor the law enforcement officers of the area who helped them amid 2016... more »

• Tired of sifting through multiple mortgage company requests Play Video

  June 26, 2017 7:21 PM

  CENTRAL - Ten months after the August 2016 flood, Louisiana residents are still fighting with mortgage companies for their insurance money. Many have contacted 2 On Your Side about the personal challenges they have had with various lenders. In August, Debby Phillips says her home took on five feet... more »

• Unlicensed contractor accused of swindling flood victim

  June 24, 2017 12:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A contractor was arrested after he allegedly took money from an August flood victim and failed to complete work on his home. The affidavit says Jason Rushing met with a man about fixing his home after taking damage from last year's flood. Rushing reportedly told the... more »

• Flood victim burglarized multiple times since August flood Play Video

  April 25, 2017 12:14 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A flood victim says his home has been burglarized three times since the August flood of 2016. Michael Young lives in the Glen Oaks subdivision. His home and business were damaged in the August 2016 flood, and after re-establishing his home with items, thieves entered. ... more »

• Home floods for third time Monday, homeowner wants answers Play Video

  April 5, 2017 5:57 PM

  WATSON - A woman who's home in Crestwood Subdivision flooded last August got water in her house again this week. Gale Vodopija says she never flooded before August, but since then her home has taken on water twice. She's waiting to rebuild her Watson home fearing it could flood... more »

• Restore Louisiana to release survey for 2016 flood assistance

  April 5, 2017 4:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE – State officials are urging all homeowners impacted by the March and August 2016 flooding to take a brief survey starting Monday, April 10. According to Gov. John Bel Edward’s Office of Community Development, the survey is the first step toward applying recovery assistance. The survey will... more »

• Residents near Amite River prepare as severe weather threatens the area Play Video

  April 2, 2017 11:19 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - As Louisiana prepares for strong storms, folks along the rivers are getting ready for whatever comes their way. Even though it's not expected to be anything like the flood in August, people along the river banks are taking extra precautions. Denham Springs resident Wanda Crittenden... more »

• Baton Rouge woman arrested for contractor fraud

  March 28, 2017 2:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A woman was arrested for contractor fraud after she allegedly tried to take advantage of a flood victim. Deputies arrested 58-year-old Ora Williams of Baton Rouge after she reportedly lied to the victim about being a licensed contractor. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's... more »

• Former marine lives in tent after increased rent forces him out of apartment

  March 26, 2017 11:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE - It's another day at the Koa Campground for Michael Doughty and his fiance. The decorated Marine Corps veteran now spends his days living in a tent. "It's a blow to my pride to be living in a tent, my fiance in a tent, when we... more »

• Home and remodeling show helps flood victims get back on their feet Play Video

  March 26, 2017 10:00 PM

  GONZALES - Vic Sauniers and his wife lost their Gonzales home in the flood and are currently living in a FEMA trailer. They say their new home will be elevated, built on top of a mound of dirt. "We want to be prepared so when the next flood... more »

• Slain EBRSO deputy Sergeant helped many during flood Play Video

  March 21, 2017 7:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A slain East Baton Rouge Sheriff's deputy touched many lives behind the scenes during the August flood. Sergeant Shawn Anderson helped a local non-profit organization, Line-2-Line. The organization was started by veteran EMS workers, who saw a need for first responders and their families. Anderson... more »

• One Ascension school returns, another moves to temporary site after flood Play Video

  March 3, 2017 4:08 PM

  ST. AMANT – Two Ascension schools displaced from the historic August flooding finally moved from their temporary sites Monday morning. Lake Elementary moved from host sites Duplessis Primary, Prarieville Middle and the old RPCC campus to temporary buildings on its home campus. St. Amant Primary moved its PreK through... more »

• Students to return to Galvez Primary School on Mar. 2 following August flood

  March 1, 2017 4:22 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE – Galvez Primary School will return to its home campus on March 2 following the August 2016 flood. The school has spent the past six months at host sites Lakeside Primary and the old RPCC campus. According to school officials, the move-in date comes after a followup... more »

• New info on contractor accused of stealing thousands from flood victim

  February 15, 2017 2:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A contractor is set to be booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Jail Wednesday after he allegedly took thousands of dollars in payments from a flood victim without completing repairs. According to the victim, she paid 49-year-old Gregory Gager an initial deposit of $2,500, plus... more »

• Charges refused against contractor accused of fraud

  February 10, 2017 4:51 PM

  UPDATE: District Attorney Ricky Babin said charges against Gregory Gager have been refused and his bond was returned. Babin said the there was not enough evidence to pursue charges. Original story from Feb. 10, 2017: ASCENSION PARISH – A South Carolina contractor was arrested for fraud... more »

• Contractor accused of defrauding flood victims released on bond

  February 10, 2017 11:36 AM

  BATON ROUGE – The contractor accused of defrauding thousands of dollars from residents in the wake of August’s flooding has posted bond. According to prison records, 39-year-old Matthew Morris was released from Ascension Parish Jail Friday after posting a $635,000 bond. Morris used a bailbonds service out of Baton... more »

• Flood debris still clogging neighborhoods, deadline extended Play Video

  February 6, 2017 6:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Some areas are still living with piles of post-flood debris outside their homes. One homeowner says she's called to have it collected but it's been sitting out front of her home since November. A dozen or so of her neighbors have the same issue. Judy... more »

• Denham Springs Elementary reopens after being closed by flooding Play Video

  February 5, 2017 9:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Thousands of schools destroyed in the August flood, thousands of families displaced, and thousands of students scattered around at different campuses. It has been months of hard times and hard work for the Livingston Parish School Board, but t he wait is finally over for Denham... more »

• Central leaders levy blame for unfinished Comite River Canal Play Video

  January 13, 2017 12:01 AM

  CENTRAL- City politicians and residents hashed out why the Comite River Diversion Canal lies unfinished Thursday evening. The small group met at the Knights of Columbus hall off Greenwell Springs Road. According to reports the diversion canal would have reduced the August flooding by several feet in certain areas.... more »

• Livingston Parish Sheriff frustrated with FEMA Play Video

  December 12, 2016 11:27 PM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH- The Livingston Parish Sheriff is one of many frustrated with FEMA. Sheriff Ard said his department had to put up money for deputies homes in an effort to keep flood-affected officers in the parish. Eighty-five percent of Livingston Parish residents were affected by the August flood. Of... more »

• Denham Springs Post Office reopens following August flood

  December 8, 2016 4:01 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS – The Denham Springs Post Office has reopened to customers for the first time following the August flood. The post office, located at 140 Del Orleans Avenue, reopened to regular operating hours Monday, Dec. 5 and is now providing full services to customers. Hours of operation are... more »

• Flood debris deadline set for Dec. 17 in Livingston Parish

  December 2, 2016 6:53 PM

  LIVINGSTON - All flood-related debris in Livingston Parish needs to be put out by Saturday, December 17. The Livingston Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness asks anyone with remaining debris to place everything as close as possible to their nearest right-of-way. Anyone who fails to place... more »

• FEMA gives recovery update 100 days after flood

  November 22, 2016 11:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE - It's been 100 days since the historic August flood. An estimated seven trillion gallons of rainwater was dumped across southeast Louisiana, according to FEMA. That's more than four times the amount of water in Lake Pontchartrain. Tuesday FEMA announced more than 153,000 individuals and families registered... more »

• FEMA hotel program extended through mid-December

  November 14, 2016 10:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - FEMA officials announced another extension for the Transitional Sheltering Assistance program Monday evening, extending the program until Sunday, Dec. 18. FEMA's extension of the deadline will provide more time for flood evacuees to stay in rooms paid for by the federal government. Many people have... more »

• Neighbors concerned over untouched flooded home Play Video

  September 20, 2016 6:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE - More than a month after people were rescued from the Old Hammond area of Baton Rouge, there's a moldy mess going. Amid the renovation in Hammond Manor, a house sits untouched since the flood. Possessions have been piled to the curb and the debris collectors have... more »