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Tickets sold out for 2023 St. Jude Dream Home giveaway; on-air drawing set for June Play Video
February 28, 2023 12:26 AM
BATON ROUGE - Tickets for a chance at winning this year's St. Jude Dream Home are officially sold out! The final ticket was sold on Friday, April 28, making for one of the fastest sell-outs in the contest's history. Through the campaign, WBRZ and its viewers helped raise $1.2... more » -
Retiring WBRZ general manager honored as TV's best
December 22, 2022 4:38 PM
BATON ROUGE – National media trade publication Broadcasting and Cable recognized retiring WBRZ General Manager Rocky Daboval as among the best in the business this week. “This is more of a Lifetime Achievement award for the legendary executive,” the magazine wrote of Daboval, adding his management legacy is “all... more » -
Rod McKee, WBRZ chief photographer, dies at 58 Play Video
November 10, 2022 6:48 PM
BATON ROUGE – The world lost a great father, brother, son and colleague Thursday with the death of Rod McKee, chief photographer at WBRZ. Watch live funeral services here . Rod’s career spanned three decades and two television stations in Baton Rouge and was among the greats of... more » -
ALERT: How to watch WBRZ's morning news Monday
September 16, 2022 6:40 PM
PLEASE SEE THIS IMPORTANT PROGRAMMING NOTE: Morning local news will be seen on WBRZ Plus, the area's only free, over-the-air, cable and streaming news channel Monday. WBRZ Channel 2 will be providing ABC News coverage of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II Monday. WBRZ Plus can be streamed... more » -
Game day traffic, weather and hype here - download the WBRZ app before kickoff
September 9, 2022 4:41 PM
BATON ROUGE - Heavy traffic is likely as thousands of people flock to the sold-out LSU vs. Southern football game at Tiger Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is just after 6:30 p.m. but tailgating and fan experiences will start earlier. Click HERE for a schedule . Important apps Download... more » -
Career success Storey: WBRZ salesman Steve Storey retiring after more than four decades in TV
June 30, 2022 2:23 PM
BATON ROUGE – Forty-five years is a long time to spend in one job anywhere, but in the world of television, nearly five decades isn’t just a long time, it’s even more than a lifetime. And it’s why, after hundreds of clients, countless hours of news stories and millions of... more » -
Ascension Parish preparing ahead of hurricane season, still recovering from 2021 Play Video
May 26, 2022 11:39 AM
ST. AMANT - Back in 2021 when Hurricane Ida made landfall, many areas of the state were heavily damaged, including Ascension Parish. This year, people in Ascension are not waiting until a storm is brewing in the Gulf of Mexico to prepare for impacts. Many buildings were damaged... more » -
Baton Rouge mayor creates job of neighborhood boss to focus on housing strategy
May 12, 2022 2:51 PM
BATON ROUGE - Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced the first Director of Community Revitalization for East Baton Rouge on Thursday. Marlee Pittman will serve on the committee designed to help keep Baton Rouge neighborhoods clean and sustainable as well as help restore them from disasters. The Office of... more » -
LSU no longer planning implosion for Kirby Smith demolition Play Video
April 6, 2022 5:48 PM
BATON ROUGE - Kirby Smith, the infamous 60s-era dorm, won't go down with the fanfare everyone was hoping for. LSU canceled plans for an implosion of the dorm site, WBRZ learned Wednesday, and has opted for a less entertaining send-off of the dormitory. Watch WBRZ newscasts online here... more » -
Legacy broadcast business leaders announce retirements after 30+ years at WBRZ
March 31, 2022 10:53 AM
BATON ROUGE - Staples of south Louisiana advertising and business circles will retire from WBRZ after spending more than three decades with WBRZ, the city’s only family-owned news station. Jeff Smith, an account executive in WBRZ’s sales department, retired Thursday (March 31). As a leading salesman, Smith helped organize... more » -
2022 St. Jude Dream Home tickets sold out; countdown to prize drawing June 10
March 4, 2022 4:37 PM
BATON ROUGE - Tickets for chances to win this year's St. Jude Dream Home have officially sold out. The Dream Home will be given away, live on WBRZ Channel 2, June 10. Tickets sold out in about six and a half weeks, the fastest sell-out in the contest's... more » -
Sylvia's Christmas special, the Yule Log and more: See WBRZ's Christmas programming here
December 24, 2021 12:20 PM
BATON ROUGE – WBRZ and WBRZ Plus will broadcast and stream various Christmas-related shows Sunday, Christmas Day. Starting at 7 a.m., the Yule Log will be seen burning on WBRZ Plus. The Yule Log will be seen on WBRZ Plus’ broadcast channel on Cox 11, Eatel 2 and with... more » -
Recycling crew drove Santa through Baton Rouge Thursday Play Video
December 23, 2021 5:40 PM
BATON ROUGE – Santa came into town early … riding on the back of a Republic Services recycling truck. Santa was spotted on Ginger Place Drive off Hoo Shoo Too and surprised kids who were outside Thursday afternoon. Children of grandparents in the neighborhood like to wait outside... more » -
Volunteers from Ascension and Livingston parishes serving hot meals to tornado victims in Kentucky Play Video
December 21, 2021 5:39 PM
MAYFIELD, Kentucky - The devastation in Mayfield, Kentucky, is overwhelming. "These people are still staying in shelters whether it's at schools or at VFW Halls or wherever but, the devastation in Mayfield, Kentucky, is just more than you could ever imagine," said St. Amant fire chief, James LeBlanc. ... more » -
'Feed The Fleet' supports community of Dulac
December 21, 2021 5:03 AM
TERREBONNE PARISH - Ida was second only to Katrina as the most damaging and intense recorded hurricane to make landfall in Louisiana. After making landfall in the state on August 29, 2021, it left thousands without electricity, proper shelter, running water, and other much-needed supplies for weeks. During... more » -
Supply chain issues, inflation spice up prices for Christmas crawfish Play Video
December 20, 2021 5:33 PM
BATON ROUGE - Crawfish for Christmas! But, like everything else, blame the ongoing supply chain and inflation for higher prices - possibly for much of the crawfish season. Stream WBRZ newscasts : Click HERE Monday, a few days before Christmas, crawfish were the must-have at Tony's Seafood in... more » -
La Dept of Health to hold fun, family-friendly vaccination event at Quarters
November 18, 2021 12:37 PM
BATON ROUGE - Now that a number of pandemic-related restrictions have been lifted, many Louisianans are flocking to healthcare providers for COVID vaccines, and to a variety of in-person recreational events. According to a Thursday news release from The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), this weekend local officials are... more » -
Amid homicide spike, EBR using millions in federal aid to address gun violence Play Video
October 26, 2021 11:14 PM
BATON ROUGE - Having already surpassed the record for homicides in a year, city-parish leaders plan to spend $14.2 million on curbing violence in the latest batch of funding from the American Rescue Plan. "Policing, stopping gun violence programs," Darryl Gissel, Chief Administration Officer for the city-parish, said. "There... more » -
WBRZ anchors Brittany Weiss and Michael Shingleton welcome first baby
October 19, 2021 10:26 AM
BATON ROUGE – The WBRZ family has grown! Early Tuesday, WBRZ anchors Brittany Weiss and Michael Shingleton welcomed their first child to the world, Parker Alexander Shingleton. Parker was born at 12 a.m. Tuesday, October 19. He weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces and was 19 ¾ inches tall.... more » -
Late Gov. Edwin Edwards memorialized this weekend: See coverage here
July 16, 2021 1:34 PM
BATON ROUGE - Louisiana's only four-term governor will be memorialized in events throughout the weekend at both the New State Capitol and Old State Capitol. Scroll to the bottom of this article to watch WBRZ coverage. Gov. Edwin Edwards died earlier this week. Edwards was nearing his 94th... more » -
Congratulations, Sylvia! WBRZ anchor named Baton Rouge's favorite in annual awards
July 1, 2021 11:58 AM
BATON ROUGE – Legendary WBRZ anchorwoman Sylvia Weatherspoon was recognized as a member of the Best of 225 this week. Sylvia’s approaching her thirtieth year at WBRZ soon! In the July edition of 225 magazine, Sylvia was named the Best Local TV News Personality by readers. The 2021... more » -
July 4th Freedom Mile hits the streets for 8 a.m. run through downtown Sunday
June 28, 2021 4:31 PM
BATON ROUGE – Another Independence Day tradition will return as normally re-emerges as the pandemic eases. The annual Freedom Mile, a one mile run from the New State Capitol to the Old State Capitol returns on Independence Day morning 2021. The Freedom Mile is the oldest running event in... more » -
West Baton Rouge in serious need of volunteer firefighters Play Video
June 27, 2021 8:27 PM
PORT ALLEN - The West Baton Rouge Fire Department has a serious shortage of manpower and they are asking parish residents to step up. "We're actually at an all-time low in volunteers," Capt. James Hartley said. Hartley says the shortage is concerning for the fire department because they... more » -
WBRZ, 104.5 ESPN radio award ESPY to a local volunteer coach: Watch on-demand here
June 23, 2021 1:13 PM
BATON ROUGE - WBRZ and 104.5 ESPN are highlighting volunteer coaches who overcame the coronavirus shutdown to continue vital sports mentorship to young athletes since March 2020. Many nominations were submitted throughout June and July. Finalists were featured on WBRZ News 2 at 4:00 the week of July 5,... more » -
WBRZ's Fireworks on the Mississippi: Watch it again here Play Video
June 15, 2021 5:57 PM
BATON ROUGE – America will celebrate a 4th of July like no other this year – with less trepidation after the coronavirus subdued gatherings throughout 2020 – and WBRZ will help the Greater Baton Rouge area revel in normalcy. Watch a rebroadcast of the fireworks on WBRZ Ch 2... more » -
Community members work to save homes from flood damage in Iberville Parish Play Video
May 22, 2021 4:36 PM
PIGEON - Most of the roads in Bayou Pigeon were impassable Saturday afternoon due to high water. The homes alongside the road were already taking on several inches of water by mid-morning and the water wasn't showing any signs of slowing down. "I'm 65 years old and I ain't... more » -
2MAD: Glen Oaks High School Security Dads to make and give away 1,000 meals Play Video
April 10, 2021 12:24 AM
BATON ROUGE - Glen Oaks High School fathers and community members will wake up at 4 a.m. on Saturday to start preparing their large-scale food giveaway. The Glen Oaks High School Security Dads are hosting the event, making and giving away 1,000 free meals to help families and children... more » -
Amazon worker and neighborhood kids enjoy playful game of basketball Play Video
March 21, 2021 4:32 PM
BATON ROUGE - An Amazon worker and three middle school boys enjoyed a friendly game of basketball over the weekend. WBRZ received a heartfelt video from an unknown homeowner of three 7th grade boys who play basketball for Saint Aloysius and an Amazon employee playing basketball on a beautiful... more » -
Must-see TV: No parade? No problem! 'Wearin' of the Green' TV special Saturday on WBRZ
March 12, 2021 10:35 AM
BATON ROUGE – The city’s iconic St. Patrick’s Day celebration will continue in 2021, although it won’t include thousands upon thousands of people lining the streets of Hundred Oaks and the Perkins Road Overpass area – that’ll come later. In 2021, amid a city lockdown on event permits and... more » -
1980s-era BRPD chief has died, city says
February 24, 2021 5:50 PM
BATON ROUGE – Former Baton Rouge Police Chief Wayne Rogillio died, the city announced Wednesday. He was a police officer for more than three decades, joining the ranks in 1962 and serving as chief for seven years starting in 1985. In 2018, Rogillio and his wife were involved... more » -
Amazing sunset basks frozen Baton Rouge in last-minute light Monday evening Play Video
February 15, 2021 6:52 PM
BATON ROUGE - A frozen Monday ended with a stunning sunset over South Louisiana. Freezing temperatures caused power outages and road closures. Issues were expected to linger into Tuesday. Click HERE for the latest from WBRZ Weather . See the Monday evening sunset by clicking the video... more » -
PHOTOS: Greater BR, South La. freezes over - Your pictures
February 15, 2021 7:42 AM
Click HERE to stream WBRZ newscasts live. Click HERE for the latest from the WBRZ Weather team. Submit images to WBRZ through email: news@wbrz.com or tag WBRZ on Twitter and Facebook. Here are pictures from The Water Campus on the Mississippi River. Lots of ice, sleet... more » -
Veteran TV journalist Lee Polowczuk to retire, Trey Schmaltz named top news boss at WBRZ
February 10, 2021 12:04 PM
BATON ROUGE – Trey Schmaltz has been elevated to WBRZ’s Director of News, overseeing news programming with the retirement of veteran newsman Lee Polowczuk. Polowczuk and his wife Susan, a former TV reporter, anchor and public relations executive, will spend their retirement with their son’s family and two young... more » -
Friday is Pat Shingleton day, mayor declares Play Video
January 28, 2021 5:00 PM
BATON ROUGE – Friday, January 29, will be known as Pat Shingleton day! EBR Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome issued a proclamation honoring Pat for his four decades of service to weather forecasting and his efforts to better the community. Pat Shingleton will retire from daily weather reports Friday, January... more » -
WBRZ to broadcast Pat Shingleton's local game show as he retires Friday Play Video
January 28, 2021 2:50 PM
BATON ROUGE – To celebrate Pat Shingleton’s retirement from the WBRZ weather team this week, a rarely seen episode of his (locally) infamous TV game show We Play Baton Rouge will be rebroadcast unedited at 10:35 Friday night during the hour-long late news on WBRZ Plus. Click HERE to... more » -
Time for 'cultural unity,' Baton Rouge private school says while addressing students' offensive social media post
January 20, 2021 5:02 PM
BATON ROUGE - Organizations continue to grapple with offensive or abhorrent remarks amid ongoing political and cultural divides. Wednesday, Parkview Baptist was the latest to address social media posts featuring students using offensive language. Monday, on Martin Luther King Day, students were seen in a picture message with the... more » -
Pat Shingleton delivers final forecast after 40 years at WBRZ Play Video
January 19, 2021 4:43 PM
BATON ROUGE – Grandparents will tell you, it’s a life-changing moment when you become one. Pat Shingleton agrees, and it’s one of the reasons why, after more than 40 years of forecasting the weather in Baton Rouge, he’s decided to retire from daily appearances on television. Pat delivered his... more » -
WATCH: Dog, owner reunited after pet stolen with truck in Baton Rouge Play Video
January 12, 2021 6:03 PM
BATON ROUGE - Though Sheriff's deputies are still looking for a vehicle that was stolen in East Baton Rouge with the owner's pet still inside, the pet has been found. The owner of a dog named 'Honey' took to Facebook Wednesday (Jan. 13) with the good news: A good... more » -
Man injured, later arrested in explosives incident at group home Thursday
December 24, 2020 4:15 PM
BATON ROUGE - A man was booked into jail early Christmas morning after a bizarre situation involving reports of gunfire and what appeared to be homemade explosives. Joseph Paul Mobley, 22, was booked into jail for possession and manufacturing of a bomb. Mobley was arrested after being treated... more » -
St. Jude Dream Home tickets have sold out Play Video
December 11, 2020 4:49 PM
BATON ROUGE – Tickets for the 2021 St. Jude Dream Home have sold out as of 8 a.m., Friday. With the purchase of a $100 ticket, entrants were given the chance to win the $635,000 Dream Home in the posh Pointe-Marie planned community off River Road nestled among the... more » -
Legendary BR restaurant owner, LSU football player Ruffin Rodrigue has died Play Video
November 25, 2020 10:49 AM
BATON ROUGE – Restaurateur Ruffin Rodrigue,53, has died, sources told WBRZ. Rodrigue’s mark on the food industry can be found in Baton Rouge and Lafayette staples: Ruffino’s. He also owned other enterprises. Rodrigue was an LSU football player like his father. “Whether it’s the food we serve... more » -
Alex Trebek, 80, died Sunday
November 8, 2020 12:43 PM
Alex Trebek, the 80-year-old host of the popular TV show Jeopardy! died Sunday. Producers announced his death on social media Jeopardy! is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends. Thank you, Alex. pic.twitter.com/Yk2a90CHIM —... more » -
Get important storm updates on TV, streaming here
October 6, 2020 12:40 PM
See the latest storm forecast - click here to read and watch the updated report Stream WBRZ newscasts, breaking news and weather advisories Click HERE to stream WBRZ Plus, live anytime on WBRZ.com Stream the 24-hour WBRZ weather channel Click HERE to watch the weather stream... more » -
Exiting top La. COVID doc in tell-all WBRZ interview: Football stadiums shouldn't have fans Play Video
October 1, 2020 10:48 AM
Watch WBRZ News 2 Thursday for the tell-all interview with Dr. Alex Billioux BATON ROUGE – A new month brings big changes for high-profile Dr. Alex Billioux who, since the onset of the COVID crisis, has been the state’s very visual and top doctor spearheading the state health department’s... more »