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• House panel rejects bill to place damage caps in most civil lawsuits Play Video

  April 9, 2026 1:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A bill that would have placed a cap on general damages in civil lawsuits was blocked 5-4 by a House committee. House Bill 526, authored by Rep. Kellee Hennessy Dickerson, R- Denham Springs, sought to place a $500,000 cap on civil damages, which did not include... more »

• Southeast Louisiana recovers from storm damage after 6 tornadoes blow through the region overnight Play Video

  March 12, 2026 1:36 PM

  HAMMOND — At least six tornadoes hit southeast Louisiana as severe weather blew through the region, leaving thousands temporarily without power on Wednesday night, according to the National Weather Service. The NWS confirmed tornadoes in the following areas: - North-northeast of Greensburg - Between Kentwood and Mount Hermon -... more »

• NEW: Damage surveys confirm two additional tornadoes in Capital Area from weekend storms Play Video

  February 15, 2026 11:49 PM

  Additional survey crews assessed damage across southern Louisiana on Tuesday that was left behind by weekend storms. Officials determined that two tornadoes tracked through portions of Ascension and St. James Parish. This brings the total number of tornadoes within the Storm Station coverage area to four, after two tornadoes were... 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 »

• Baton Rouge Fire quickly puts out early morning house fire along North 36th Street off North Acadian Play Video

  October 29, 2025 7:52 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Firefighters worked to put out a house fire off North Acadian Thruway in Baton Rouge on Wednesday morning. The fire, which started around 5:36 a.m. along North 36th Street, engulfed the home in flames, Baton Rouge Fire Public Information Officer Billy Zachary told WBRZ. "Several... more »

• Damage survey confirms two tornadoes from weekend storms in the area

  October 27, 2025 2:18 PM

  A National Weather Service survey team confirmed two tornadoes in Livingston and Tangipahoa Parishes from storms early Sunday. The full damage survey summary was released on Tuesday by the National Weather Service. Their findings are listed below. Whitehall, LA: EF-0 Tornado • Estimated Peak Wind: 75 mph ... more »

• Sinkhole repairs made, city identifies dozens more 'in progress' Play Video

  October 13, 2025 4:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A sinkhole forming along a concrete-lined canal was repaired over the summer following a 2 On Your Side report. Bridget Lee has been calling the city since March 2023 about the hole that had formed in her backyard. "I don't have a sinkhole anymore, it's gone,"... more »

• Three tornadoes responsible for damage in Tangipahoa Parish early Monday

  October 6, 2025 1:40 PM

  A National Weather Service survey team confirmed three tornadoes occurred in Tangipahoa Parish early Monday morning. A band of mini-supercell (rotating) thunderstorms in a tropical air mass moved through the region between 3 and 6 a.m. CDT. The following data is preliminary; further updates may be needed pending additional analysis.... more »

• Internet connectivity stalled following cease-and-desist from Parish Pres. Havard over water troubles Play Video

  September 24, 2025 4:13 PM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE - After being awarded state-issued grants, Cablesouth Media and Swyft Fiber have been busy expanding internet services to rural areas of the country, including in West Feliciana Parish. In May, Parish President Kenny Havard issued the company a cease-and-desist letter over repeated damage to parish water lines. ... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Cold front setting up a stormier stretch Play Video

  September 22, 2025 4:43 PM

  Get comfortable with more rain and storms; they will gradually become more numerous in the coming days as a cold front moves in. Once it passes, summer’s grip will loosen. Tonight & Tomorrow: Afternoon thunderstorms will quiet down in a hurry into the evening. A mostly clear sky will... more »

• Water leaking from neighbor's property leaves homeowner unsure about path forward Play Video

  September 18, 2025 4:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A house off of Millerville Road is leaking water onto the property of the home next door. Unsure of what to do, Veronica Perry contacted 2 On Your Side about the issue. Perry moved to Fairwood Estates a decade ago. Then, her neighbor had scaffolding on... more »

• 'Take the time to document it:' Attorney advises Tangipahoa residents following Roseland explosion Play Video

  August 24, 2025 4:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Attorneys in the capital region are urging those impacted by Friday's explosion in Roseland to document damages as the fallout continues. WBRZ spoke to Misti Bryant, managing attorney at Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys. She said their office has already received calls from people in Tangipahoa Parish... more »

• Fighting cancer: 'We shouldn't have to fight insurance, too' Play Video

  August 18, 2025 4:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE - After being denied by his insurance company multiple times, one man decided not to wait for a cancer treatment that could buy him more time or possibly eliminate his cancer. James and Rebecca Corkern are now encouraging others not to give up. In January 2021, James... more »

• Tuesday's Health Report: Damaged blood vessels could lead to condition called vascular dementia Play Video

  April 8, 2025 5:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Damaged blood vessels can deprive your brain of vital oxygen and nutrients, which could lead to a condition called vascular dementia. "It's affecting the cables that connect the brain cells. And so our brains are working not at full speed,” Mayo Clinic neurologist Stephen English said.... more »

• DOTD: Damage on Mississippi River Bridge column is cosmetic, no structural issues Play Video

  April 2, 2025 4:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Columns under Interstate 10 on the Mississippi River Bridge have seemingly been cracked since March 2021 and are still structurally sound, a Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development said Wednesday. The issue with the column, which is located near Nicholson Drive near the approach to the... more »

• EF-0 tornado confirmed in Livingston Parish after Monday storms Play Video

  March 31, 2025 4:45 PM

  A National Weather Service (NWS) survey team determined that an EF-0 tornado touched down near Holden as thunderstorms roared through the region on Monday. Numerous severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings were needed in advance of the rough weather between 4 – 9am. The tornado was rated EF-0 with... more »

• Two tornadoes confirmed in the Capital Area from Mardi Gras storms Play Video

  March 5, 2025 1:42 PM

  A National Weather Service (NWS) survey team determined that two tornadoes touched down in the Capital Area from storms on the afternoon of Mardi Gras. The first tornado struck Ascension Parish just east of Darrow, causing damage to four well-built homes . According to the survey, "...front porch pillars... more »

• No injuries reported after Tuesday morning house fire in Hammond

  February 25, 2025 8:34 AM

  HAMMOND - Firefighters are investigating the cause of a house fire that happened Tuesday morning. The fire happened shortly after 6 a.m. on Sunset Acres. No injuries were reported and the fire was contained to the home. Investigators were on the scene Tuesday morning working to determine the... more »

• LSU campus' power restored after brief outage; firefighters perform three elevator rescues

  February 24, 2025 1:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A power outage was reported on LSU's campus before being resolved within an hour on Monday. LSU officials were sparse with details but said that they were aware that was a disruption to electrical service. In a statement sent to faculty and students, an LSU... more »

• Taking the necessary steps to protect your property if a pipe bursts Play Video

  January 23, 2025 4:53 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - With cold weather events in south Louisiana often come plumbing emergencies. A busted water line is not something anyone wants to wake up to, but it was the reality for one homeowner in Denham Springs Wednesday. AccuTemp tells 2 On Your Side they are responding to... more »

• Extra large pothole damages restaurant customer's car, driver seeking responsible party Play Video

  January 17, 2025 4:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE - There is a large pothole in a fast food restaurant chain's driveway that one customer ran into and damaged her car. Nakirsha Edwards rolled over the hole when she was leaving Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen on Greenwell Springs Road in November. The pothole is in the driveway... more »

• Entergy asking to collect new hurricane fee to recoup costs from Francine Play Video

  January 8, 2025 3:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Entergy has asked the Public Service Commission if it can put an additional fee on bills to recover costs from Hurricane Francine. The proposed fee would be 80 cents for every residential customer using 1,000 kwh, beginning in March 2025. At a Public Service Commission... more »

• Monday AM Forecast: Quiet end to the year, Cooler air arrives on New Years Day Play Video

  December 30, 2024 5:25 AM

  The final days of 2024 will see foggy early morning conditions and mostly sunny and mild afternoons. The next chill will arrive to the area just in time for the new year. Today & Tonight: A Dense Fog Advisory is in place Monday morning until 9am for Parishes... more »

• Family wants cemetery to replace missing headstone vase Play Video

  December 23, 2024 4:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A woman is looking for answers after a vase from her grandmother's headstone went missing. A new vase for Paige Askin's grandmother's headstone will cost about $500. She doesn't think she should have to spend the money, so she contacted 2 On Your Side. Askins... more »

• Cyclist contacts 2 On Your Side over bridge support concerns Play Video

  October 31, 2024 4:38 PM

  ZACHARY - Ben Ross has ridden his bike all around East Baton Rouge Parish. His cycling has even taken him under bridges, where he says he's found some interesting things. On Tuesday morning, Ross went below the bridge on Angus Avenue in Zachary. There, he knocked on support pillars.... more »

• Local car dealer partners with LSU fraternities to collect supplies for Hurricane Helene victims Play Video

  October 7, 2024 10:35 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Brian Harris dealerships are partnering with several LSU fraternities to collect much-needed supplies for the victims of devastating Hurricane Helene. The groups are collecting canned goods, water gallons, clothing, toiletries, and other necessities to help victims get back on their feet. Donations will be collected... more »

• FEMA opens applications for assistance for homes were damaged by Francine but still habitable

  October 1, 2024 10:58 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Residents whose homes were damaged during Hurricane Francine but can still live safely in it may qualify for up to $300 from FEMA and the state government to assist with cleanup, FEMA announced Tuesday. Clean and Sanitize Assistance is available to those in parishes designated for... more »

• Supplies rushed to communities isolated by Helene as death toll rises to at least 107

  September 30, 2024 10:43 AM

  ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A crisis unfolded in western North Carolina as officials rushed to get more water, food and other supplies to flood-stricken areas without power and cellular service Monday, three days after Hurricane Helene ripped across the U.S. Southeast. The death toll from the storm reached the triple... more »

• Family speaks after firefighters save dog in house fire; say Quebec Drive fire left them 'in pure shock' Play Video

  September 19, 2024 5:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE - East Side Fire Department officials called Wednesday's house fire on Quebec Drive a "total loss," attributing the cause to a kitchen fire. "A young lady was cooking on the stove and accidentally fell asleep, luckily she woke up in time to get out of the house,"... more »

• Small Business Administration setting up recovery center in Morgan City

  September 19, 2024 10:10 AM

  MORGAN CITY - The federal small business administration is setting up a recovery center Thursday to help business owners recover from the damage caused by Hurricane Francine. “Due to the severe property damage and economic losses inflicted on Louisiana businesses, we want to provide every available service to help... more »

• Temple says insurance industry should be able to absorb latest storm Play Video

  September 13, 2024 5:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE - In the days following Hurricane Francine, people are on the ground and in the air taking a look at the damage left behind and the recovery ahead. They are also discussing the impact on the insurance industry and how it might affect insurance premiums. Louisiana Department... more »

• Vacant home ruled total loss after early-morning fire Play Video

  September 10, 2024 7:01 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A vacant home was destroyed an early-morning fire started in its attic. The Baton Rouge Fire Department said the fire was called in shortly after 3 a.m. to a home on Tuscacora Street. Heavy flames were coming from the roof. The fire was contained to... more »

• House attracting unwanted visitors, neighbors scared Play Video

  July 10, 2024 4:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A house in a neighborhood off of Bluebonnet Boulevard near I-10 is causing trouble and unwanted traffic. The situation has gotten so bad, that people are afraid to go outside and enjoy their street. Cory Bech lives a few houses from what he calls a scene... more »

• Two tornadoes, plus a swath of straight-line winds confirmed from Tuesday's storms Play Video

  June 5, 2024 9:47 AM

  The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed that two tornadoes hit portions of Louisiana and Mississippi from Tuesday's storms, along with a separate area of extensive straight-line wind damage An EF-1 tornado was confirmed in Tangipahoa Parish to the east of Kentwood. The tornado had peak winds around 100... more »

• Broadmoor resident relieved after city removes dead tree threatening home Play Video

  May 31, 2024 3:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A dead tree that was threatening a woman's home has been taken down. The city's drainage department removed the tree Friday morning. Julia Walen reached out to 2 On Your Side in April about the tree after she had spent months trying to get the parish... more »

• Downed tree crushes house, 2 cars, brings down power line Play Video

  May 31, 2024 9:06 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The resident of a home had to crawl out of their house after a tree fell on it, crushing two cars and bringing down a powerline in the process. The tree fell sometime overnight on Tecumseh Street off of Chippewa Street. Officials on scene told... more »

• Fire in Wilbur Street home's attic leaves two people displaced Play Video

  May 27, 2024 1:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A fire in the attic of a home left two people displaced Monday morning. The Baton Rouge Fire Department said the fire started in the attic of a home on Wilbur Street off Badley Road. Smoke was coming from the rear of the home and firefighters... more »

• Damage surveys confirm additional tornadoes from Monday, May 13th

  May 23, 2024 6:27 PM

  On the heels of last week's severe weather, the National Weather Service (NWS) completed another round of damage surveys. The NWS has determined that three additional tornadoes touched down from storms on the night of Monday, May 13th, 2024. Two of those tornadoes tracked through portions of Iberville Parish, while... more »

• Drought decline, experts warn of falling tree hazards ahead of hurricane season Play Video

  May 21, 2024 11:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE, LA -- Experts warn that this season brings added importance to maintaining, trimming or even removing trees around your property. The reasons can be traced back to last summer. A significant, near record breaking drought left the Capital Area with less than half the average summer rainfall... more »

• Multiple utility poles broken on Arnold Road; DEMCO estimates power will be restored Saturday AM Play Video

  May 17, 2024 6:54 PM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - A series of utility poles were snapped in half in Denham Springs after a tree toppled onto powerlines during a round of severe storms Thursday night. Friday afternoon, residents in the Robinwood subdivision off of Arnold Rd. were playing outside, picking up debris in their yards... more »

• EF-1 tornado confirmed to have struck St. James Parish Thursday night

  May 17, 2024 6:32 PM

  A National Weather Service (NWS) Survey team determined an EF-1 tornado, estimated to have peak winds of around 105 mph caused damage across portions of St. James Parish. This tornado touched down along Highway 44 between White Hall and Romeville, doing damage before lifting just east of... more »

• MORE STORM PHOTOS: Livingston Parish sees damage from storms for the second time in a week Play Video

  May 17, 2024 2:32 PM

  LIVINGSTON — Portions of Livingston Parish saw damage from severe thunderstorms for the second time in a week late Thursday and early Friday. The town of Livingston on Friday posted a number of photographs showing damage at a park. more »

• St. James Parish assessing damage after likely tornado runs through communities Play Video

  May 17, 2024 10:46 AM

  ROMEVILLE — The Romeville area of St. James Parish appears to have suffered the worst from severe weather that rolled through the metro area overnight. Residents spent their Friday cleaning up the mess left behind from Thursday night's severe weather. Radar images from the storm suggested that a tornado... more »

• PHOTOS: Storm damage from Thursday, May 16 Play Video

  May 17, 2024 9:54 AM

  Another round of severe weather hit southeastern Louisiana Thursday night, leaving roads and schools closed and the National Weather Service speculating about a possible tornado in St. James Parish . Trees fell across roadways, power outages left schools closed and residents without electricity, including those who had only had... more »

• 'Suspected tornado' hits Romeville, St. James Parish area Play Video

  May 17, 2024 8:33 AM

  ROMEVILLE - St. James Parish officials said a "suspected tornado" hit the area after a night of severe weather that left roads and schools closed across southeastern Louisiana. "Some homes were impacted and there are trees down," the parish sheriff's office said, "there are trees down. No injuries or... more »

• Survey confirms one tornado, widespread straight-line winds in Capital Area during Monday night storms Play Video

  May 14, 2024 8:17 PM

  LIVONIA - A National Weather Service (NWS) survey team determined an EF-0 tornado, estimated to have peak winds of around 85mph caused damage across portions of southern Pointe Coupee Parish. This tornado began just north of Thorpe Road along LA-78 around 6:43pm and moved north-northeast causing scattered tree and powerline... more »

• Seven arrested following vandalism at old East Feliciana Middle School

  May 3, 2024 3:10 PM

  East Feliciana deputies have arrested seven people after a classroom was vandalized at the old East Feliciana Middle School. The school is located on Highway 67, north of Clinton. Deputies say they received a video from an anonymous source that showed the vandalism that happened overnight on April... more »

• National Weather Service confirms second tornado from Wednesday morning storms Play Video

  April 10, 2024 3:08 PM

  POINTE COUPEE PARISH - A National Weather Service (NWS) Survey team determined a EF1 tornado, estimated with peak winds of around 100mph caused damage across southern portions of Morganza. This tornado began across rural areas south of Morganza Highway 1, moving northeast causing damage to homes and trees at the... more »

• Victim in police chase that ended in crash looking for help repairing home Play Video

  March 25, 2024 4:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A woman's home was hit by a teen driving a stolen car at the end of a police pursuit. Her front porch is now propped up by jacks and doesn't have a working gas meter. Thankfully, Connie Bailey wasn't injured in the incident, but her home... more »

• Home elevation trouble, neighbor caught in the middle Play Video

  March 6, 2024 5:39 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — There is a home in Denham Springs that's being elevated, a requirement made by FEMA following the 2016 flood. While the work is ongoing, the contractor ran into a problem and part of the house is bowing, leaning onto the property next door. The woman living next... more »

• Squirrels damage utility equipment, homeowner contacts 2 On Your Side for permanent fix Play Video

  January 10, 2024 4:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A woman's internet goes in and out because squirrels are damaging the equipment behind her house. The problem has been going on since 2014, and Andrea LaFaver says it's about time the utility company made some permanent changes. "Sometimes our Internet is down, it's about... more »

• National Weather Service confirms EF-0 damage near Labadieville Play Video

  January 9, 2024 12:15 AM

  LABADIEVILLE - The National Weather Service determined that an EF-0 tornado touched down in Assumption Parish on Monday afternoon. The NWS storm survey stated that wind speeds peaked around 80 miles per hour. The tornado was on the ground for about one minute, tracking 0.8 miles. The survey... more »

• Donaldsonville councilman wants pile driving project to stop until changes are made Play Video

  December 19, 2023 3:52 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE - A city councilman is suggesting a pile driving project stop until changes are made. It's a project 2 On Your Side has been reporting on since last week. At a community meeting Monday night, Donaldsonville councilman Rev. Charles Brown suggested issuing a cease and desist to the... more »

• 50 Years Ago: tornadoes cut through Capital City, much of Louisiana

  December 4, 2023 10:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE - 50 years ago Monday, a strong tornado touched down in the Capital City before tracking 39 miles to Amite City, injuring 3 and causing over $2 million in damage. The twister was one of several to touch down across the state. On December 3, 1973, a... more »

• Utility claims company does 'bare minimum' to make repairs after pole falls on house Play Video

  October 26, 2023 4:47 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - A woman's home damaged by an AT&T transformer has been repaired months after it fell through her roof. Christine Sloan contacted 2 On Your Side late last year. A Penske truck driving through her neighborhood in Denham Springs ran into a wire pulling it down and... more »

• 'Who is responsible?' So far, homeowners footing bill for damage done by trash truck Play Video

  October 24, 2023 5:32 PM

  ALSEN - Republic Services says it is not responsible for pulling down a utility wire causing thousands in damages to homes in April . "I don't understand why they won't take responsibility for it," homeowner Gwen Jones said. The truck was driving down Old Rafe Meyer Road in... more »

• Livingston Parish lifts burn ban, joining handful of other capital area parishes

  October 17, 2023 2:45 PM

  The Livingston Parish government has lifted its parish-wide burn ban, joining a handful of others in the capital area to do so after getting the OK from the state. Livingston Parish will officially lift the ban starting 6 p.m. Tuesday. Other parishes to do so in the region include... more »

• One person hurt after elderly woman accidentally drove car through Baton Rouge bank

  October 3, 2023 5:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An elderly woman crashed her car though a brick wall after she mixed up her gas and brake pedals outside of a Chase bank Tuesday. The crash was reported shortly after 3 p.m. at the corner of Jones Creek Road and Shenandoah Avenue. Witnesses reported the... more »