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• 'Keeps getting worse:' Flooding around interstate construction concerns nearby businesses, residents Play Video

  May 13, 2026 5:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE - On Tuesday, WBRZ reported that some businesses on Kalurah Street near the Perkins Road overpass had flooded several times recently during rain events. It's something they haven't experienced before and question drainage along the I-10 widening project. On Wednesday, 2 On Your Side met with a... more »

• Louisiana Legislative Auditor flags DCFS for over 300 cases involving policy concerns

  April 25, 2026 4:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Legislative Auditor flagged the Department of Children and Family Services for more than 307 cases involving a lack of communication, decisions regarding child placement, and other policy concerns. Most frequently reported issues include 123 reports of "lack of communication" by a DCFS case worker,... more »

• Resident battles parish over drainage woes: 'They're trying to make water go uphill' Play Video

  April 16, 2026 4:49 PM

  GONZALES - An Ascension Parish resident reached out to 2 On Your Side regarding an ongoing drainage issue. Rhonda Gaughan says the parish's response to her complaints is to continue digging the ditch in front of her home deeper and deeper. "However, water does not go uphill," said Gaughan.... more »

• 2 On Your Side: When it rains, it pours on Wendy's employees in Gonzales Play Video

  January 14, 2026 5:35 PM

  GONZALES - Several employees at a fast food restaurant in Ascension Parish say they are dealing with cleanliness issues at their store. After receiving an unsatisfactory response from corporate, they reached out to 2 On Your Side. Lisa Bowlin is a shift manager at the Wendy's near the Tanger... more »

• Oil glut brings relief at the pump, raises questions about Louisiana jobs Play Video

  December 19, 2025 6:43 PM

  PORT ALLEN - A worldwide glut in oil production has caused prices to drop, bringing relief to drivers at the gas pump but raising concerns about the long-term impact on Louisiana’s energy industry. Gas prices are projected to fall to around $2.80 a gallon, the lowest level since 2020,... more »

• Sen. Cassidy worries about RFK's anti-vaccine rhetoric; fears it could ultimately taint Trump's legacy Play Video

  January 30, 2025 1:53 PM

  WASHINGTON — Sen. Bill Cassidy, the powerful chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, said that if Robert F. Kennedy Jr. carries his previously held anti-vaccine rhetoric into his post as the prospective Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and people die as... more »

• State Police will investigate Elayn Hunt misconduct allegations following WBRZ Investigative Unit report Play Video

  August 26, 2024 12:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Gov. Jeff Landry announced Monday he has asked state police to investigate the Department of Corrections—specifically allegations of a rampant drug problem at Elayn Hunt Correctional—following a report by WBRZ's Investigative Unit. "Some of the allegations in the reporting that's been done on activities that have... more »

• Incorrect bills traced to one meter reader, customer issues continue in Plaquemine Play Video

  July 5, 2024 3:57 PM

  PLAQUEMINE - The City of Plaquemine says a number of incorrect utility bills were traced back to one meter reader and that meter reader is no longer with the city. The city says the bills have been sorted out, but some utility customers who have reached out to 2... more »

• New development in Prairieville brings concerns about flooding and traffic Play Video

  October 20, 2023 5:06 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE- A new development that's being built off Highway 73 in Ascension Parish is bringing with it concerns over flooding and traffic. Watch live newscasts here Delaune Estates is nearing the construction phase. The roads are all paved, and it appears workers could start building homes any day... more »

• Jefferson Terrace residents share their concerns with city-parish leaders Play Video

  May 25, 2021 11:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE- For the first time since last week's flood, fed-up residents got to share their concerns with city-parish leaders directly. The meeting was planned before the flood, but since so many homes were affected, drainage became the topic of discussion. Residents held a neighborhood meeting with Metro... more »

• Complaint filed against AG Jeff Landry over allegations of misconduct, Landry disputes claims Play Video

  March 9, 2020 5:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE- The NAACP hand-delivered a complaint Monday against Attorney General Jeff Landry to the Louisiana Office of Disciplinary Counsel. The complaint alleges misconduct on the part of Landry for his ties to companies that did business with a man who was convicted for visa fraud. Landry has denied... more »

• St. Gabriel residents voice disapproval over proposed rail yard along River Road Play Video

  February 10, 2020 11:38 PM

  ST. GABRIEL - Residents in St. Gabriel have voiced their concerns about a potential rail yard along River Road. It was standing room only in the small meeting room at the city's community center on Monday night. And residents there did not shy away from their opinions. The meeting... more »

• Central residents demand action after nearly flooding again over the weekend Play Video

  January 29, 2018 2:50 PM

  CENTRAL- Dozens of residents in Central are demanding answers from City leaders Monday after their homes nearly flooded again over the weekend. WBRZ's Chef Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus said the area received between 4-5 inches on Saturday according to rain gauges in the area. That rain fell in a period... more »

• Traffic and flooding top residents concerns over new development Play Video

  December 5, 2017 6:49 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE- Concern in brewing tonight about a brand new development planned for the corner of Old Jefferson Highway and Highway 42 in Ascension Parish. The Meadows at Oak Grove Subdivision will have 212 residential lots and nearly eight acres available for commercial development. Residents like Michael Donovan are worried about... more »

• Flooding concerns linger over concrete wall planned for new I-10 widening project Play Video

  August 14, 2017 7:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Residents in the Santa Maria subdivision are sounding the alarm this evening, after the state announced part of the I-10 widening project between Baton Rouge and Prairieville will include a concrete wall. That wall turned into the subject of litigation following the August 2016 flood in... more »