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Substantial damage letter preventing couple from selling home Play Video
December 4, 2023 4:44 PM
BATON ROUGE - After flooding in 2016, Robin and Larry Kelly rebuilt their home in Centurion Place. Seven years later, they're getting ready to move out of state, but a letter is preventing the sale of their house from going through. With no where to turn they contacted 2 On... more » -
Man fears property is sinking, years of inquiries with City-Parish don't produce answers Play Video
November 30, 2023 3:51 PM
BATON ROUGE - One man fears that his property is slowly sinking and no one can figure out why. Soon after Faron Babin moved into his home on West Tams Drive at Sharp Lane, he noticed the sidewalks and front yard sinking. Ever since, he's watched his home sink... more » -
City removes large Live Oak, neighbors upset over decision Play Video
November 27, 2023 4:52 PM
BATON ROUGE - A large Live Oak tree is being removed from Olive Street in the Garden District. Neighbors who live near the tree are calling for a better process after they say their concerns resulted in drastic measures by the City-Parish. "I think those who enjoy the shade... more » -
East Baton Rouge maps help keep track of drainage projects Play Video
June 1, 2022 10:52 AM
BATON ROUGE - The city-parish is constantly improving the way it completes its work with the help of data maps and technology. Eric Romero is the director of Information Services for East Baton Rouge Parish and showed 2 On Your Side's Brittany Weiss how the city is using... more » -
City dismantling part of resident's ring levee he made to protect property from flooding Play Video
May 6, 2022 6:36 PM
BATON ROUGE - Frustrated with the constant threat of flooding, a Baton Rouge homeowner who built a personal ring levee is about to get a big bill from the city-parish to remove it. Ken Guidry has lived on acres of land for decades in a highly sought-after portion of... more » -
Sinkhole, drainage pipe repaired after two-year wait Play Video
April 6, 2022 3:38 PM
BATON ROUGE - After two years, a sinkhole in Azalea Lakes has been repaired. It was last April when 2 On Your Side first visited with homeowners about the growing hole. Then again in February , when the Parish said it might be another year before work is done. ... more » -
All he wants is his drainage fixed, grass cut Play Video
April 5, 2022 4:37 PM
BATON ROUGE - A man says it has been a journey trying to get the City-Parish to help him with his drainage concerns. Harry Johnson lives near Florida Boulevard and North Flannery Road. He's been talking with 2 On Your Side since September 2021 about the water backing up around... more » -
Homeowner losing property due to eroding bayou, fears pool could be next Play Video
March 28, 2022 2:11 PM
BATON ROUGE - A woman has been waiting nearly a year for the city-parish to respond to her eroding yard. Krystle Woods says she's already lost her fence and is getting tired of waiting for direction. Woods' home backs up to Jacks Bayou off of Stumberg Lane and Coursey... more » -
Broken storm drain covers 'in progress' for repairs Play Video
March 22, 2022 4:49 PM
BATON ROUGE - Last year, 2 On Your Side reported on a storm drain cover that had been broken for a month. Following a WBRZ report that drain cover was repaired quickly , but there are more broken storm drain covers throughout the parish. Those broken covers are often... more » -
Stink isn't gone after all, residents sick over smell Play Video
March 1, 2022 12:13 PM
BATON ROUGE - A portion of the city-parish's sewer project from years ago is still causing issues for a neighborhood near Highland Road and Lee Drive. Some people living there reached out to 2 On Your Side to see if anything can be done about the smell that is giving... more » -
Sinkhole repairs could take another year, firm hired to find solution Play Video
February 23, 2022 2:40 PM
BATON ROUGE - A hole in Azalea Lakes is getting bigger, but the parish says it's because a neighborhood is unwilling to help out. Tuesday, the City-Parish visited the spot to brainstorm a temporary fix to stop the land from eroding. Kristin Prejean's dad lives on the property... more » -
Flooded apartment complex rebuilt without permits, Baton Rouge officials say Play Video
February 17, 2022 4:39 PM
BATON ROUGE - Violations are raining down on the owners of an apartment complex trying to pull a fast one. Siegen Calais apartments have flooded multiple times, most recently in 2016 and again in May 2021. Earlier this month , 2 On Your Side reported that the first-floor units... more » -
Month-long water leak found after call to 2 On Your Side Play Video
February 14, 2022 3:12 PM
BATON ROUGE - A soggy backyard is no longer soggy, thanks to the help of 2 On Your Side. Percy Williams says he's happy he called 2 On Your Side after going back and forth with officials about a water issue behind his house. "You talk about frustrating!" Williams... more » -
Multiple calls can't get job done, homeowner calls 2 On Your Side about ditch Play Video
February 7, 2022 4:51 PM
BATON ROUGE - A resident of Broadmoor in Baton Rouge says she's been trying to get the ditch behind her home cleared for years. Nancy Brown contacted 2 On Your Side to find out why the issue is taking so long to address. "You can't even see there's a... more » -
Repeat flood victim bought out by state for interstate project, relieved to move on Play Video
October 15, 2021 6:42 PM
BATON ROUGE - The state has started buying up properties for the I-10 expansion project in Baton Rouge. One man, who has been interviewed by 2 On Your Side before, says he recently received his buyout payment and he's very relieved. Robby Huey got his check a few days... more » -
Homeowner's property sinking due to years-old sewer issue, City-Parish says it's not responsible Play Video
October 11, 2021 6:07 PM
BATON ROUGE - A woman says a work crew may have done more harm than good when they tried to fix her sinking yard. Now she's facing serious issues with her home. Barbara Davis feels like she's being ignored and no one will help her. "They don't care.... more » -
City Parish, MOVEBR to host virtual public meeting for Perkins Road Project
September 28, 2021 9:32 AM
BATON ROUGE - The City-Parish and MOVEBR Program Management Team will host a Tuesday evening virtual public meeting for the Perkins Road (Pecue-Siegen) Project. The meeting, scheduled for 6 p.m. via zoom, will provide updates on the project. Registration is required and can be completed at movebr.brla.gov/perkins .... more » -
East Baton Rouge City-Parish braces for Tropical Storm Ida Play Video
August 26, 2021 6:01 PM
BATON ROUGE - Whatever comes our way, the City of Baton Rouge says it's ready. The city-parish says it has activated the hurricane checklist and will spend the next few days ahead of Tropical Storm Ida doing more of what it does every day - drainage work. Crews were... more » -
Help delayed for one man seeking assistance through Baton Rouge employment program Play Video
August 9, 2021 6:19 PM
BATON ROUGE - A man trying to make a career change got caught up in government red tape for a program that's supposed to put people back to work. Turns out the EmployBR program might not be as efficient as applicants would hope. Leoric Davenport says he waited... more » -
Baton Rouge man builds levees to protect property from flooding, city sues him Play Video
July 14, 2021 5:43 PM
BATON ROUGE - A longtime resident in Baton Rouge will have to dismantle homemade ring levees he built around his property or face the city-parish removing them and sending a bill. The ongoing fight is spelled out in a court judgment that was signed in favor of Baton Rouge in... more » -
Neighbor of dilapidated home speaks up again, homeowners given another year to make upgrades Play Video
July 2, 2021 6:09 PM
BATON ROUGE - It's been on and off the knockdown list and in and out of tax sales for years, but the city-parish keeps giving the property owners time to clean it up. Neighbors argue that time has been up and are voicing their frustration to 2 On Your Side.... more » -
City-Parish services for Independence Day holiday
July 2, 2021 12:33 PM
BATON ROUGE - City-Parish offices will be closed on Monday, July 5th in observance of the Independence Day holiday, according to the Mayor's Office. Officials add that residential garbage (both in cart and out of cart woody waste/bulky items) and recycling will be collected as usual on Saturday, July... more » -
Parish plans to address 1,100 sinkholes in next couple of months Play Video
June 30, 2021 6:44 PM
BATON ROUGE - Orange barricades dot neighborhoods across East Baton Rouge Parish, blocking off sinkholes that the city-parish has been trying to fix. There are hundreds, and crews are about to start filling them. Many of these sinkholes are caused by leaking or damaged stormwater and drain lines turning... more » -
Drainage issue identified months ago, neighborhood flooded in May Play Video
June 17, 2021 6:12 PM
BATON ROUGE - People who live in neighborhoods that flooded last month are living in fear over what could happen this weekend with the threat of tropical weather, especially when they came across problem areas that have not been addressed for a long time. Homes in Briar Place off... more » -
EBR says it's short-staffed, maintenance department full of vacancies Play Video
May 28, 2021 5:59 PM
BATON ROUGE - There's some new insight into why East Baton Rouge couldn't get a jump on the heavy rain and flooding last week. The city has been saying it doesn't have enough workers to clear drainage ditches and canals. The city-parish says the vacancies have existed for years,... more » -
Man's DIY canal-cleaning project continues with help Thursday Play Video
May 27, 2021 6:05 PM
BATON ROUGE - It's nice to have some help from your friends and that's what one man got after taking it upon himself to deal with clogged canals in Baton Rouge. The City-Parish is even stepping in after the 2 On Your Side story first aired on Monday .... more » -
EBR suspends recycling services week of April 26 to focus on storm debris collection
April 26, 2021 6:25 AM
BATON ROUGE - City-Parish officials are suspending curbside recycling services from April 26 through May 1, and services are set to resume on Monday, May 3. According to a Friday, April 24 news release from the office of Mayor-Presidnet Sharon Weston Broome, the purpose of the weeklong suspension is... more » -
EBR City-Parish rolls out new online tool featuring detailed view of annual operating budget
January 27, 2021 9:57 AM
BATON ROUGE – Baton Rouge citizens have access to a new web-based platform that offers a detailed, interactive view of the City-Parish's annual operating budget. EBR Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the launch of Open Budget BR , on Wednesday (Jan. 27) morning. Broome explained why Open Budget... more » -
Mayor's office says ATC will honor opt-in status for EBR, bars can open immediately Play Video
September 30, 2020 8:24 AM
BATON ROUGE - After a bizarre back-and-forth between the mayor's office and parish council, bars will apparently be able to reopen Wednesday. The spat began after the parish announced it received approval from the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control to open up bars under phase 3 restrictions early... more » -
Audit of City-Parish reveals multiple challenges, including theft of over $70k in equipment Play Video
August 3, 2020 7:54 AM
BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Legislative Auditor's Office filed a telling report that revealed serious concerns in relation to to East Baton Rouge City-Parish's Office of Community Development (OCD) and its administration of the federally funded HOME program during 2019 in addition to other issues within City-Parish offices. According... more » -
Illegal dumping remains priority for City-Parish, maintenance department takes on new tasks Play Video
May 20, 2020 6:39 PM
BATON ROUGE - Illegal dumping is nothing new to East Baton Rouge Parish, but there's one spot on Florida Blvd. that at least one local would love to see cleaned up. "This has been going on forever, really," local Craig Moates said. "This has always been a spot for... more » -
EBR city-parish to freeze hiring but has sizable rainy day fund to operate during pandemic
April 15, 2020 12:20 PM
BATON ROUGE – City-parish departments funded through the mayor’s yearly budget plan have been ordered to freeze hiring for open positions as East Baton Rouge works to save as much money as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic. Only essential or “justifiable” positions will be filled, the mayor’s office said... more » -
Cameras to be installed, catching illegal dumpers Play Video
October 2, 2019 6:32 PM
BATON ROUGE - The City-Parish will soon start taking pictures of illegal dumpers in the act. The 16 cameras arrived in the mail on Monday. The camera boxes include a Canon camera, LED flash, motion detector, solar panel, and speaker with the potential to broadcast messages. The camera can... more » -
Officials find source of Garden District drainage issues Play Video
September 19, 2019 4:46 PM
BATON ROUGE - An area hit hard by a June rain event is learning about a possible source of the problem. The Garden District in Baton Rouge had major street flooding. Water flooded cars and a handful of homes as a result. "Cars are flooding, some houses are... more » -
Homeowner with sinkhole on city-parish repair list since early 2018 Play Video
September 11, 2019 6:35 PM
BATON ROUGE - There's a large sinkhole out front of a home off Old Hammond Highway, near O'Neal Lane. The hole has been growing for quite some time and the homeowner is wondering why it hasn't been fixed yet. "You know, I'm getting pretty well fed up with it,"... more » -
Dead tree debate taking too long, could have saved homeowner money Play Video
September 4, 2019 6:37 PM
BATON ROUGE - A dead tree is a topic of debate between the city-parish and a property owner for more than two months. Kim Scarton's records show that she called the city-parish's 311 call center about a dead tree behind her fence line on June 26, 2019, and took... more » -
Land owner says drainage ditch is in the wrong spot Play Video
July 22, 2019 6:37 PM
BATON ROUGE - A land fight has been brewing for years and one property owner called 2 On Your Side for help. The issue is over an encroaching drainage canal that might be swallowing up property that's been in the family for decades. Morris Drury bought the land in... more » -
Garbage collection issues continue, even for champion runner Julia Hawkins Play Video
July 9, 2019 6:51 PM
BATON ROUGE - It's been about three weeks since the City-Parish and Republic Services laid out a plan for improving its garbage pick-up services. Calls, comments, and emails about missed garbage collection continue to come to 2 On Your Side. As WBRZ and the citizens of East Baton Rouge... more » -
Possible root of flooding issues found, fixed by City-Parish Play Video
May 29, 2019 6:45 PM
BATON ROUGE - The City-Parish is working toward flood relief in the Zeeland Place neighborhood of Baton Rouge after a number of 2 On Your Side reports about poor drainage there. Last week, the City-Parish removed a large water oak tree that was growing on top of the drainage... more » -
Another bridge closes in the northern part of EBR Play Video
May 27, 2019 6:12 PM
BATON ROUGE - Another bridge in the northern part of East Baton Rouge Parish is closed. The Pride-Baywood Bridge near the East Feliciana Parish border was shut down last week due to structural issues. Shirley McCoy says the closure was a shock to her and she's not happy that... more » -
Crews shoot underground images in local flood-prone area Play Video
April 30, 2019 6:30 PM
BATON ROUGE - The City-Parish followed through on its word to further inspect a possible drainage blockage in the Zeeland Place neighborhood of Baton Rouge. It follows a few reports regarding street flooding concerns along Perkins Road near Hundred Oaks and Letitia Street. Darrell Rivers has been living... more » -
Years of waiting over, woman's driveway issues fixed Play Video
April 11, 2019 6:25 PM
BATON ROUGE - A woman who's been living in a home for four years will finally be able to use her entire driveway since the City-Parish has fixed an issue she's been dealing with. Dorcas Jackson says the driveway where she lives has been caving. After a number of... more » -
More stop signs installed to slow speeders through Baton Rouge neighborhood Play Video
February 25, 2019 6:23 PM
BATON ROUGE - A neighborhood experiencing cut-through drivers is putting the brakes on speeding. If you're taking a drive through the Afton Oaks area of Baton Rouge the first weekend of March, you might notice a few more stop signs. Residents say Newcastle Avenue is often used as a... more » -
Property owner fears land erosion will prevent home from selling Play Video
February 12, 2019 6:24 PM
BAKER - An entire block might be dealing with the same land erosion problem. The issue is along property lines backing up to a man-made ditch in Baker. George Anderson maintains a family home along S. Magnolia Drive and says water and time have taken a toll, eroding at... more » -
Rotting house in Ogden Park neighborhood to be demolished soon Play Video
December 28, 2018 6:47 PM
BATON ROUGE - It's a reality people in the Ogden Park area of Baton Rouge are living. Nice homes and flips sit next to a mess that's been deteriorating for years. The house on Beverly Drive near Government Street is a one-story white house that once stood tall and... more » -
Sewage overflow cleaned up following call to 2 On Your Side Play Video
November 21, 2018 6:01 PM
BATON ROUGE - One man is thankful ahead of Thanksgiving because of 2 On Your Side. A mess in his backyard has been cleaned up soon after he contacted WBRZ. Reginald Robinson had sewage spewing in his backyard off of 78th Avenue over the weekend. He found an open... more » -
Abandoned home comes down following On Your Side report Play Video
October 12, 2018 6:01 PM
BATON ROUGE - A home that's been on the City-Parish condemnation list since 2014 finally came tumbling down this week. The home located in the 2900 block of Sherwood Street was demolished this week. Sharon Williams and her family own a rental property next door to the damaged property.... more » -
City-Parish moving through 311 drainage call log following Monday storm Play Video
September 12, 2018 6:21 PM
BATON ROUGE - The City-Parish says it's been very busy the last couple of days responding to phone calls about drainage concerns. A few neighborhoods reported street flooding this week following Monday's rain event. The parish received dozens of concerning phone calls and have been addressing them one by... more » -
EBR Communications Board calls out city-parish for lack of communication Play Video
September 11, 2018 7:07 PM
BATON ROUGE- The East Baton Rouge Parish Communications District Board of Commissioners called out the city-parish Tuesday afternoon for a lack of communication that makes it tough for them to interpret numbers and make informed decisions. "What the city-parish has given us to this point when it comes to the... more » -
Neighborhood tired of street flooding following afternoon rain Play Video
September 11, 2018 6:26 PM
BATON ROUGE - Daily weather trouble is causing flooding in some neighborhoods. People are annoyed that a sudden shower causes so many problems. Residents living in the Sherwood Manor subdivision off Old Hammond Highway in Baton Rouge say a passing storm Monday afternoon created a lot of headaches. ... more » -
Permanent stoplight to be added to busy Millerville corridor Play Video
August 27, 2018 6:30 PM
BATON ROUGE - A temporary stoplight that's been in place since 2016 will finally be given a permanent home. That change is coming to drivers along Millerville Road near I-12. The City-Parish says there have been a few delays with this project, but it's standing by a commitment that was... more » -
Hole full of sewage repaired following call to 2OYS Play Video
August 24, 2018 6:29 PM
BATON ROUGE - Channel 2 is on the side of a man living along North Foster Drive Friday. For the last week, Broderick Brown says there's been sewage floating in his front yard. When he couldn't get the help he needed, Brown called 2 On Your Side's Brittany Weiss.... more » -
Tall grass dangerous to drivers, frustrating to homeowner Play Video
August 6, 2018 6:59 PM
SCOTLANDVILLE - A man is wondering what he has to do to get his ditch cleaned out and cleared of tall grass. Albert Francis has been calling the City-Parish for two and a half months, and Monday he decided to call 2 On Your Side's Brittany Weiss. "You can't... more » -
Rotting tree hanging over power lines worries Baton Rouge resident Play Video
July 26, 2018 6:37 PM
BATON ROUGE - A dead tree that sits on the City-Parish right-of-way dropped a rotting limb on a man's fence. The homeowner called 2 On Your Side to help get it taken care of. Bill Huey says he's worried more of the tree is going to fall, in an... more » -
Despite minimal updates on downtown library, EBR Library Board to discuss 2019 budget
July 26, 2018 7:40 AM
BATON ROUGE - Another week has passed without any major developments on Baton Rouge's downtown library. The only real item on the agenda for Thursday's EBR Library Board meeting will be the proposed library budget for 2019. It's hard to say what that budget will look like with the... more » -
Part of Highland Road closed Saturday to remove problem tree following On Your Side report Play Video
May 30, 2018 6:16 PM
UPDATE: Highland Road will be closed between Bluebonnet Boulevard and Siegen Lane Saturday morning while crews work to remove the rotting tree. The closure is expected to last from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. Detours will be routed to Siegen Lane and Burbank Drive. ***** BATON... more » -
Busy spring debris collection continues, Republic Services catching up Play Video
May 22, 2018 6:48 PM
BATON ROUGE - Over the last month, 2 On Your Side has been taking a lot of calls about missed woody waste service. The City-Parish says it's been taking those calls, too. According to the City-Parish, missed woody waste collection is up, but it's still a small percentage compared... more » -
Homeowner says city is taking years to fix his crumbling sidewalk
April 26, 2018 7:04 PM
BATON ROUGE - A homeowner says he's been dealing with a broken sidewalk in front of his house for two years. The City-Parish has taken care of the issue underground, but the rest of the project has been put on hold for months. "It's not safe," said Malachi Hays.... more » -
Temporary pump station creating temporary sewage issues Play Video
April 4, 2018 6:11 PM
CENTRAL - A temporary pumping station is creating some nasty results for a few homeowners in Central. On multiple occasions, Robert Kusch says he's woken up to raw sewage spewing in the backyard. A pipe connected to a large portable pump appears to have come loose. He tells 2... more » -
Stinky valve removed, church breathing easy Play Video
March 8, 2018 6:34 PM
BATON ROUGE - A valve releasing a stinky odor is gone, following a 2 On Your Side report last June. Ted Lee, who attends Korean Baptist Church, says the 20-foot pipe was only supposed to be on the church's property for about six months. He says a representative from... more » -
Congregation praying for pothole help Play Video
February 20, 2018 6:19 PM
BATON ROUGE - A church is facing a large obstacle:there's a deep pothole that stretches the width of the road and cars cannot pass. Recently, the church's calls for help took a turn, which is why the pastor called 2 On Your Side. Liberty Deaf Assembly of God... more » -
Rental house falling into sinkhole will be demolished Play Video
December 4, 2017 6:48 PM
BATON ROUGE - A rental house with a growing sinkhole underneath it will soon be demolished. The City-Parish investigated, following an inquiry from 2 On Your Side and determined it would be the best option. The homeowner received the news last week and says he's ready to wash his... more » -
Address mix-up at root of problem for sinkhole repair delays Play Video
November 8, 2017 6:49 PM
BATON ROUGE - A sinkhole has slowly been swallowing up a rental property for years and the property owner is tired of watching his money pit grow bigger and bigger. When Jesse Hayes talks about his property he sounds defeated. "The whole foundation is sinking," he said. "It's... more » -
Monticello resident in search of more street lighting Play Video
October 4, 2017 4:44 PM
BATON ROUGE - The process to get a street light has proved to be difficult for one resident living in Monticello. Cynthia Mills is hoping the City-Parish will install a street light on her dark street but has grown frustrated at the process. "I've called Entergy, Entergy says call... more »