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• Too early to say whether Omicron surge will impact Baton Rouge Mardi Gras, mayor says Play Video

  January 4, 2022 9:16 AM

  BATON ROUGE - It's too soon to tell whether the statewide surge in Omicron cases will upend Mardi Gras plans in East Baton Rouge, parish officials said during a news conference Tuesday. Though the city-parish won't commit to a decision on whether the festivities will return, Mayor Sharon Weston... more »

• La. reports 9,930 new COVID cases; Governor urges citizens to modify New Years celebrations

  December 31, 2021 11:28 AM

  BATON ROUGE - According to The Office of Governor John Bel Edwards as of Friday (December 31) morning, Louisiana has 9,930 new COVID-19 cases. The state also counts 8 new deaths, 881 COVID-related hospitalizations, and 34 patients on ventilators. These new figures bring the total of Louisiana's COVID-related... more »

• COVID-related flight cancellations continue at start of new week

  December 27, 2021 7:28 AM

  The increasing number of Omicron cases continues to affect travel plans across the globe. According to BBC News , over 1,400 flights have been cancelled worldwide on Monday morning. BBC News cites the FlightAware data tracking website as saying that most of the canceled flights are in the... more »

• 48 people on Royal Caribbean cruise that docked in Miami test positive for COVID

  December 20, 2021 9:46 AM

  Royal Caribbean says despite its implementation of anti-COVID protocol, at least 48 people on board a ships that docked in a U.S. port over the weekend tested positive for coronavirus. According to CNN , The Symphony of the Seas, which is the world's biggest cruise ship, returned to Miami... more »

• Pilot makes emergency landing after passenger assaults flight attendant, air marshal

  December 10, 2021 4:28 AM

  OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma - When a passenger aboard an airplane assaulted a flight attendant and an air marshal who attempted to intervene, the pilot had to make an emergency landing so that the passenger could be apprehended by police. According to CNN , the incident occurred aboard a Delta... more »

• CDC investigates new Delta-related coronavirus variant, AY.4.2

  October 21, 2021 6:42 AM

  A subtype of the Delta variant, called AY.4.2, is causing an increasing number of infection cases in the United Kingdom. AY.4.2 is still "very rare" in the US, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). "It is well below 0.05 percent of all our sequenced... more »

• Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is effective for children ages 5 to 11 Play Video

  September 20, 2021 7:19 AM

  Pfizer and BioNTech reports Monday that its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective for children ages 5 to 11 and that the company intends to seek emergency authorization in the coming weeks. According to CNN , Pfizer's Phase 2/3 trial revealed that its vaccine generated a "robust" antibody response... more »

• Southeast La National Wildlife Refuges Complex announces changes to hunting program in select locations

  September 10, 2021 12:56 PM

  The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announced Friday that it has opened new or expanded hunting and sport fishing opportunities across 2.1 million acres, the largest expansion of outdoor recreation opportunities in recent history. The increased recreational access, which covers 88 National Wildlife Refuges (NWRs) and one National... more »

• New study reveals J&J booster shot prompts significant increase in immune response

  August 25, 2021 7:19 AM

  Pharmaceutical giant, Johnson & Johnson announced Wednesday that new research reveals booster doses of its COVID vaccine trigger a significant spike in antibodies, according to CNN . The company said people who received a booster dose six to eight months after an initial shot saw an increase in antibodies,... more »

• University of Louisiana System to mandate COVID vaccines for enrolled students

  August 24, 2021 9:29 AM

  The University of Louisiana System announced Monday that all students enrolled in its nine institutions will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. This mandate impacts students enrolled in: -Grambling State University -Louisiana Tech University -McNeese State University -Nicholls State University -Northwestern State University -Southeastern Louisiana University -University... more »

• France, Iceland among countries added to CDC's updated COVID 'travel risk' list

  August 10, 2021 7:51 AM

  The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday updated its guidance on which countries pose the highest COVID risk to travelers. While the CDC recommends being fully vaccinated before embarking on international travel, it suggests totally avoiding places that are labeled as, "Level 4: COVID-19 very... more »

• Vaccination numbers break records as fight against COVID-19 continues Play Video

  August 9, 2021 8:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE - As COVID-19 cases run rampant across the state, more and more people are looking to the vaccine for protection. Maverick Resner, 18, is one of them. He got his first dose of the Pfizer vaccine at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center on Monday. "It was... more »

• Zachary Police Department closed to public until further notice

  August 6, 2021 9:30 AM

  ZACHARY - As south Louisiana battles an increasing number of COVID cases, officials in one community are taking the extra precaution of closing the local police department. The Zachary Police Department announced Friday, via its Facebook page , that its Administrative offices are closed until further notice. According... more »

• CNN reportedly fires unvaccinated employees for going to office

  August 6, 2021 6:58 AM

  ATLANTA, Georgia - Due to their unvaccinated status, several workers at CNN's headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia are suddenly without a job Friday morning, according to BBC News . The news outlet says three employees were fired for entering the office without receiving a COVID vaccine. CNN chief Jeff... more »

• Moderna says its COVID vaccine provides 93% effectiveness for six months

  August 5, 2021 8:37 AM

  On the heels of Pfizer's announcement that its vaccine will soon receive full approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), pharmaceutical company Moderna is informing the public that new studies show its COVID-19 vaccines are 93% effective for six months after a person receives a second dose. The... more »

• U.S. Women's Soccer Team makes historic Olympic win

  August 5, 2021 7:25 AM

  TOKYO, Japan - The United States Women’s National Team defeated Australia 4-3, Thursday, earning the bronze medal in women’s football at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. It's #bronze for @USWNT in the women's #football - their sixth Olympic medal! #StrongerTogether | #Tokyo2020 | @FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/l0wFK3vsfo — Olympics (@Olympics) August... more »

• Barack and Michelle Obama cancel former president's elaborate birthday bash

  August 4, 2021 11:02 AM

  MARTHA'S VINEYARD, Massachusetts - A former president's birthday bash that's been in the works for months and would have included some of the world's most well-known faces has been cancelled at the last minute. According to TMZ , Barack and Michelle Obama had been planning on welcoming nearly 500... more »

• Mask mandate returns as Louisiana battles spike in COVID cases

  August 4, 2021 10:09 AM

  BATON ROUGE - As of Wednesday, the state of Louisiana is under a reinstated mask mandate until the first of September. The order, issued by Governor John Bel Edwards, requires that both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals age five and older wear a face mask that properly covers their mouth... more »

• OLOL welcomes Disaster Medical Assistance Team to help with COVID surge Play Video

  August 2, 2021 10:02 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A number of Louisiana hospitals are struggling to meet the needs of the dozens of virus patients who've been checking in during the most recent resurgence of COVID-19. But healthcare workers at Our Lady of the Lake (OLOL) in Baton Rouge are now hoping they'll be... more »

• More Americans are being vaccinated; CDC reports significant 24-hour period increase Play Video

  July 26, 2021 6:55 AM

  According to a White House official, an increasing number of people in the United States are being vaccinated. Ronald Klain, the White House Chief of Staff announced Sunday, via his Twitter account , that The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a significant jump in the number of... more »

• Rapid spread of delta variant forces Livingston Parish to close government offices Play Video

  July 22, 2021 9:19 AM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - Just as the state settles back in to pre-pandemic life, COVID strikes back with a rapid rise in cases. The delta variant is quickly spreading into communities and affecting families and businesses alike. The outbreak forced Livingston Parish to shut down its government offices Thursday. ... more »

• East Baton Rouge leaders address public with COVID update Tuesday

  July 20, 2021 9:39 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Leading U.S. health experts continue to advise the public to be vaccinated against COVID-19 if at all possible, as cases of novel coronavirus are once again on the rise. Locally, officials are issuing similar warnings and working to keep citizens updated. East Baton Rouge... more »

• US Surgeon General warns public to remain on guard against virus

  July 20, 2021 7:34 AM

  Though more U.S. citizens are being vaccinated, officials are struggling to fight increasing rates of COVID-19 cases and the Surgeon General warns that now is the time to be cautious, according to CNN . "There have been multiple times when we have been fooled by COVID-19, when cases went... more »

• American Academy of Pediatrics recommends masks for in-person students age 2 and up

  July 19, 2021 1:13 PM

  Parents of young students may decide to include masks on their 'school supply' lists, should they choose to follow new guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics. The AAP announced Monday that it supports in-person learning but suggests that everyone on campus over the age of two, whether vaccinated... more »

• Gov. John Bel Edwards to address uptick in COVID cases during Friday news conference Play Video

  July 16, 2021 9:33 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A recent spike in U.S. COVID cases has triggered a variety of responses from states across the country. The increase motivated officials in California's Los Angeles County to reissue a mask mandate. Click here to watch the news conference live Due to increased... more »

• Baton Rouge OMV temporarily closes due to COVID-19 precautions

  July 12, 2021 6:26 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge (Independence Boulevard) Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) location will be closed Monday, July 12, and Tuesday, July 13. In a news release issued over the weekend, the OMV tied the closure to COVID-19 precautions. The office is scheduled to reopen Wednesday,... more »

• CDC, FDA say COVID booster shots are unnecessary at this time

  July 9, 2021 9:48 AM

  As one of the world's most prominent pharmaceutical companies warns that a booster shot may be needed to protect people from novel coronavirus variants, the federal government says otherwise. According to two leading federal agencies, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention... more »

• About 100 new patients hospitalized with COVID-19: delta variant increasing case numbers Play Video

  July 8, 2021 6:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A new warning came from state health officials as a stubborn strain of the coronavirus causes a spike in hospitalizations. The state is ramping up its vaccination efforts as the Delta Variant sweeps through Louisiana. It's putting more people in the hospital since the state got... more »

• CDC: Delta becomes dominant coronavirus variant in US

  July 7, 2021 9:23 AM

  The delta variant of the novel coronavirus, also known as B.1.617.2, has become the dominant strain in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ABC News reports. Data updated by the CDC on Tuesday evening revealed that this highly contagious variant was estimated to... more »

• As clean-up drags on, capital area looks ahead to the next storm Play Video

  May 28, 2021 3:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE - It's often a tough job to clean up following a hurricane. Homeowners, business owners, and crews are navigating downed trees and power lines. In Friday's 183 Days of Hurricane Season piece, 2 On Your Side's Brittany Weiss tells us what's at stake for people responding after a... more »

• Insurance companies could drop newer policy holders following historic 2020 hurricane season Play Video

  February 26, 2021 6:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Following a record season last year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is considering moving the start of the hurricane season to May 15. Tropical storm Arthur started the 2020 season forming in mid-May. Before it was over, Louisiana was hit five times. Now, some homeowners... more »

• Storm debris collection starts Monday in EBR Play Video

  October 16, 2020 6:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE - People in East Baton Rouge Parish are getting impatient over storm debris from Hurricane Delta. The city-parish starts debris pick-up next week, but Republic Services says customers who aren't waiting are causing problems. It's been a week since Hurricane Delta blew through Louisiana, knocking out power... more »

• Home finally elevated in Gonzales after repeat flooding Play Video

  October 12, 2020 5:34 PM

  GONZALES - Before Hurricane Delta made landfall Friday, a man in Gonzales says his prayers were answered. Lawrence Perkins lives on Moran Road and says he's flooded four times. The repetitive destruction was stressful and worrisome. Perkins says he wasn't sure if he'd wake up and step in water... more »

• Debris seen across the region as Saturday morning sunlight shows Delta's impacts Play Video

  October 10, 2020 9:40 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Saturday morning showed widespread debris covering lawns and streets. Trees were reported down in most area parishes. Click HERE for the weekend forecast. Click HERE for the latest on power outages. Some streets were closed or impassable because of debris. Shingles... more »

• Livingston sheriff's deputies survey damage, find trees on roads and homes late Friday

  October 10, 2020 1:11 AM

  LIVINGSTON - Sheriff's deputies were out overnight Friday helping to clear debris. Large trees toppled onto highways and homes as heavy winds from Delta pushed through the region. Winds are expected to significantly decrease overnight and become more calming Saturday. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office shared images... more »

• New Roads braces for area's strongest winds later Friday

  October 9, 2020 3:47 PM

  NEW ROADS – The National Guard staged emergency response crews here as the city prepared for hurricane-force wind gusts late Friday. Click HERE for the latest storm information from the WBRZ weather team. Click HERE to watch WBRZ streaming live online. WBRZ reporter Bess Casserleigh reported from... more »

• Flash flooding inundates suburban streets, water reported in more than two dozen area homes Play Video

  October 9, 2020 10:22 AM

  CENTRAL – Northern East Baton Rouge Parish neighborhoods experienced overnight flash flooding that trapped people inside homes because streets were filled with water. In a number of places, people reported water had crept into their homes. On social media, at least one person reported water made it inside... more »

• Pointe Coupee, New Roads prepare ahead of Delta Play Video

  October 8, 2020 7:11 PM

  NEW ROADS - Final storm preps are happening in Pointe Coupee Parish and the City of New Roads Thursday before Hurricane Delta reaches Louisiana. Schools have closed ahead of the storm, and students there will participate in virtual learning on Friday. These last few days have been all about... more »

• SEC: This weekend's LSU, Missouri game will be played in Missouri

  October 6, 2020 10:18 AM

  BATON ROUGE – The SEC announced Wednesday that the weekend LSU game set for Tiger Stadium will be played in Missouri. NEWS | The Missouri at LSU football game scheduled for Saturday night in Baton Rouge has been moved to Columbia, Missouri due to Hurricane Delta, it was... more »

• Delta becomes tropical storm after blowing through La. Play Video

  October 5, 2020 7:16 AM

  Click HERE for our latest weather coverage on weekend conditions. TROPICAL STORM DELTA: (See forecast cone here) As of 1am Saturday , Tropical Storm Delta was moving north northeast at 15mph with maximum sustained winds of 60mph . Delta made landfall in Creole, Louisiana around 6:01pm Friday evening. ... more »

• Delta Airlines donates over 200,000 pounds of food to U.S. relief agencies

  April 7, 2020 10:48 AM

  With so few people flying due to the global pandemic, Delta Airlines has a lot of food items that could easily just lay around, uneaten. But instead of allowing it to go to waste the company is providing more than 200,000 pounds of food to hospitals, community food banks... more »

• Delta planning to offer larger plane to fly LSU fans from Baton Rouge to Peach Bowl

  December 11, 2019 2:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Delta plans to add a special, larger aircraft to its fleet to fly LSU fans from Baton Rouge to Atlanta for the Peach Bowl at the end of the month. An MD 88, a 148-foot, near 148-passenger plane, will be added to Friday outbound service from... more »

• Suite-mates of Max Gruver speak on his tragic death Play Video

  September 16, 2017 10:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Max Gruver’s suitemates and neighbors describe him as “warm,” “inviting,” and “energetic.” “I really wish I could’ve gotten the chance to know him better,” said Nick Ashton, who lived a few doors down from Gruver in LSU’s South Hall. “I didn’t feel uncomfortable talking to him.”... more »

• Passenger gets entire plane to himself on flight

  June 24, 2016 6:58 PM

  NEW ORLEANS – A lucky Delta Airlines passenger got on a flight and had the entire plane to himself. Steven Schneider was flying home to Atlanta on Tuesday, June 21 when he arrived to an empty gate area for his flight at the Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans.... more »