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• New storm restoration charge coming to Entergy customers' bills Play Video

  January 19, 2023 4:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE - We all knew we'd be paying for it eventually. The Louisiana Public Service Commission has approved more Entergy restoration costs. Entergy will be financing another $1.5 billion in storm costs using low-cost bonds. That's on top of the $3.6 billion already approved. The costs are related... more »

• Garbage costs going up, parish considering options Play Video

  December 7, 2022 4:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Pay more, get less. It's not exactly an enticing sales pitch, but in East Baton Rouge Parish it may be the new reality when it comes to garbage collection. The cost of just about everything is going up these days. The price of a new garbage... more »

• La. oil producers warn that increasing domestic production won't be an instant fix Play Video

  March 8, 2022 11:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Calls for a ban on Russian energy imports were replaced Tuesday with calls for increased energy independence as another spike in rapidly rising fuel costs is imminent. "We could probably get fairly close to being energy independent again on our continent," Mike Moncla, president of the... more »

• Crawfish Tracker: Mudbugs are here, if you're willing to pay up

  February 18, 2022 3:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Another year, another pricey start to crawfish season. The price for boiled crawdads in the capital area is averaging around $6.14 by the pound, even more expensive than this same time last year . Live crawfish will set you back about $4.71 per pound on average.... more »

• Summer sizzle felt in the form of utility bills, DEMCO explains Play Video

  July 23, 2021 5:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Some people are fired up after their utility bills doubled compared to last month. DEMCO customers sounded off on Facebook about what's happening and called 2 On Your Side for help. This month, DEMCO customers received bills in the mail with a different look and different... more »

• Renewal of CATS property tax to appear on fall 2021 ballot

  May 11, 2021 5:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Voters will decide whether to renew the Capital Area Transit System's property tax in the fall election. The renewal of the 10-year millage is set to appear on the ballot for the Oct. 9 election for voters within the city limits of Baker and Baton Rouge.... more »

• Livingston Parish announces town hall meeting after homeowners panicked by warning letters

  April 29, 2021 6:26 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - Parish officials will host a town hall meeting next week to try and quell concerns stirred up by warning letters sent out to some Livingston-area homeowners. The town hall is scheduled for May 3 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Livingston Parish Council Chambers, located... more »

• City buses will resume charging fares in May

  April 22, 2021 11:37 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Capital Area Transit System will begin collecting fares for the first time in over a year. CATS announced Thursday that the free rides around the area will come to an end starting May 16. The usual fare for most trips is $1.75. The service... more »

• Parish officials make final push to have Ascension voters approve sewage sale Play Video

  April 19, 2021 8:46 PM

  Monday marks the end of a large-scale campaign to convince Ascension Parish residents that going private is the right thing to do. Meetings, ads, and billboards all advertising the need for voters to approve the sale of the parish's sewage system to NWI. "This is a no-brainer," councilmember... more »

• Metro council approves another pay raise for BRPD officers

  March 24, 2021 7:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Parish officials approved a pay raise for Baton Rouge police officers Wednesday, the second for the department's personnel in a matter of months. The East Baton Rouge Metro Council passed the three-percent raise for BRPD employees during Wednesday's meeting. The mayor's office said the raise... more »

• Crawfish Tracker: Little change in capital area prices to close out February

  February 26, 2021 3:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE - There wasn't much shake-up in the local crawfish market this week, with mudbugs staying fairly pricey at most places throughout the area. According to the WBRZ Crawfish Price Index , the average price for boiled crawfish in the Baton Rouge area is still about $6 per... more »

• Oversight board wants independent investigation into Entergy's new meters, surging power bills Play Video

  February 26, 2021 1:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana's Public Service Commission is asking for a third-party investigation into Entergy's new smart meters after customers reported pricey spikes in their electricity bills . The commission's call for an independent investigator comes as Entergy is still conducting its own investigation into the meters. Last month,... more »

• City finds company to install smart parking meters downtown, needs approval Play Video

  February 10, 2021 6:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE – New parking meters are close to becoming a reality in downtown, which means drivers could soon say goodbye to their coin bags. The city, introducing the item at Wednesday’s metro council meeting, is looking to hire the company ‘FlowBird’ to provide and install new smart parking... more »

• Crawfish season off to a pricey start in capital area Play Video

  February 4, 2021 6:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE – It's that time of year again. WBRZ is tracking the price of boiled crawfish around the city. They are on the higher end right now, at least $6 per pound for boiled at many places. But when the warm weather sticks around, prices are likely to... more »

• Small businesses warn prices could go up with minimum wage increase Play Video

  January 26, 2021 6:42 PM

  Baton rouge – Small business owners fear the push to nearly double the federal minimum wage to $15 will be too costly. Democrats in the U.S. House and Senate introduced plans to phase-in an increase over the next four years Tuesday. “Everybody’s cost will go up, we’ll absorb some... more »

• LSU warns of 'significant' revenue losses: 'Tens of millions' because Tiger Stadium won't be filled

  August 7, 2020 3:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE – LSU warned of the financial toll the coronavirus could have on athletics Friday. In a letter to Tiger Athletic Foundation donors, Scott Woodward revealed TAF has created a new fund that allows fans to make donations directly to support scholarships, healthcare and academic support for student-athletes.... 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 »

• Bridge repairs held up without federal funding Play Video

  August 31, 2017 6:13 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - A year since the flood here and people are getting restless about why some highway repairs haven't been done. There's a roadblock in Livingston Parish and some people feel like they've been forgotten. A bridge in Denham Springs on River Road near Hwy. 16 has been... more »

• Avian flu causes turkey prices to skyrocket

  November 12, 2015 8:45 AM

  BATON ROUGE- If you're planning to buy a huge turkey for Thanksgiving dinner this year, you may need to shell out a few extra buck. According to Purdue University, the price of turkey is up 15 to 20 cents a pound this year. The price hike is due to... more »