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Sunday PM Forecast: No issues for New Year's Eve celebrations, rain returns into 2024 Play Video
December 31, 2023 6:36 PM
The weather poses no issues for any New Year’s Eve celebrations. That said, a few showers are possible on New Year's Day as our next cold front arrives. That marks the beginning of an unsettled weather pattern that will be with us for the rest of the week. Tonight... more » -
Fireworks cap off Baton Rouge 4th celebration
July 5, 2023 12:03 AM
BATON ROUGE - People flocked to downtown Baton Rouge and lined the west bank of the Mississippi River Tuesday night for the nightcap to this year's Fourth of July festivities -- the annual pyrotechnic display high above the Capital City. The show began at 9 p.m., wrapping up a... more » -
Man dies after mortar shell malfunctions, explodes in tube
July 5, 2021 4:24 PM
SALAMONIE TOWNSHIP - A man died in a fireworks accident when a mortar shell malfunctioned and exploded in the tube. First responders arrived at the scene in Salamonie Township, Indiana around 12:20 a.m. on July 4 and said they found Steven Sims, 41, with critical injuries to his abdomen.... more » -
Man accused of storing 16 tons of fireworks at home, including devices that later blew up and injured 17
July 4, 2021 5:48 PM
LOS ANGELES (CNN) - A California man faces federal charges after allegedly transporting tons of explosives from out of state, including devices that later exploded in a police bomb disposal truck, injuring 17 people, authorities said. Arturo Ceja III was arrested Saturday by special agents from the Bureau of... more » -
Downtown business owners expect big crowds from weekend holiday events Play Video
July 3, 2021 5:12 PM
BATON ROUGE - Concerts, live music and Fourth of July firework shows are back in downtown Baton Rouge. After many cancellations last year due to the pandemic, business owners are now looking forward to a much-needed boost in sales. Fred Taylor owns Poor Boy Lloyd's, and he's banking... more » -
City of Walker celebrates Independence Day Play Video
July 4, 2020 11:33 PM
WALKER - Despite the rain and COVID-19, the 4th of July celebration at Sidney Hutchinson in Walker still went on as scheduled. The park holds about 30,000 people, but only 200 up for the fire works show, so there was no problem with social distancing. The Mayor of... more » -
Hundreds celebrate Fourth of July at False River Play Video
July 4, 2020 11:25 PM
It was a patriotic post-pandemic party on False River. "We were locked in the house for three and a half months, so it was liberating," said Kusum Mishra. "I'm not saying we are going crazy or wild. We are maintaining our distance, we are wearing our mask and all... more » -
WATCH: President Trump, First Lady celebrate Independence Day at South Dakota's 2020 Mount Rushmore Fireworks Celebrations Play Video
July 3, 2020 9:22 PM
KEYSTONE, Sd. - President Donald Trump and the First Lady will watch the South Dakota’s 2020 Mount Rushmore Fireworks Celebrations on Friday. On Friday, July 3rd President Trump and Melania Trump will celebrate the 4th of July in South Dakota to view the huge fireworks display at Mt. Rushmore... more » -
COVID-19 causes an increase in fireworks sales this year Play Video
July 3, 2020 7:35 PM
PLAQUEMINE - James Jones, who lives in Iberville Parish is stocking up on a lot of fireworks this year. He is planning a backyard display just for his kids. "I got two little bitty twin girls, who are two years old. They are going to... more » -
Freedom Mile run will open Independence Day activities in downtown Baton Rouge next week
June 27, 2019 5:25 PM
BATON ROUGE – Runners are gearing up for next week’s 4th of July Freedom Mile in downtown. The annual event is put together by the Club South Runners group and BASF. A series of one-mile races and a half-mile run for kids and parents will wind through downtown... more » -
Fire Marshals shutdown eight fireworks stands for illegal sales
December 30, 2018 9:18 PM
BATON ROUGE- The State Fire Marshal’s Office has issued cease and desist orders to eight fireworks stands in five parishes for illegal fireworks sales. Deputies shut down illegal sales at retail stands in Sabine, Lafayette, Acadia, St. Martin, and Iberia parishes. They also shut down a large warehouse in... more » -
Relive the final act of WBRZ's Fireworks on the Mississippi here Play Video
July 4, 2018 10:49 PM
BATON ROUGE – The 49th annual showing of WBRZ’s Fireworks on the Mississippi rocketed into the air late Wednesday night. It’s an annual 4th of July tradition in Baton Rouge. The fireworks show attracts thousands of people on either side of the river. Each year, 4,000 fireworks... more » -
A Forecast for Fireworks and Freedom Play Video
July 4, 2018 7:05 AM
As a storm system moves west, showers and thunderstorms will decrease in coverage but still remain scattered for the latter half of the week. Temperatures will not change much. Tuesday’s forecast was good but not great. Though all of the forecast area was pegged to pick up rain, there were... more » -
WATCH: WBRZ's Annual 4th of July Fireworks on the Mississippi Play Video
July 4, 2017 11:53 AM
BATON ROUGE – Tuesday night, fireworks exploded over the Mississippi River as the annual 4th of July tradition continues. WBRZ's Fireworks on the Mississippi sponsored by the USS Kidd and the Baton Rouge clinic was an evening-long event. Festivities started at 4 p.m. Tuesday. The fireworks display went off... more » -
No surprise, heat and humidity through the 4th Play Video
July 3, 2017 7:36 AM
A hot and humid pattern will continue for most of the week. Rain chances will be slim to nil, at least until the weekend. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: The week will begin hot and humid with partly to mostly sunny skies. High temperature near 93 degrees and... more » -
WATCH: Thousands enjoy WBRZ's fireworks show, largest in state Play Video
July 4, 2016 9:44 PM
BATON ROUGE - Thousands of people enjoyed the annual WBRZ fireworks show on the Mississippi River Monday. "It means a lot to us. It means everything, that we can live in a free country and do everything that we do," volunteer Chad Ford said about the Independence Day... more » -
Ascension fireworks vendors say sales are down due to weather Play Video
December 28, 2015 6:38 PM
ASCENSION - Local fireworks vendors say sales are down because of recent bad weather leading up to New Year's Eve. Eric Roussel, who owns several stands in Ascension Parish, says sales have dropped 50 percent every day in comparison to last year. "Because of the weather I believe,... more »