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  • Businesses distributing 'Live like Allie' bracelets in memory of slain LSU student

    September 26, 2022 4:03 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Businesses throughout the capital area are handing out bracelets honoring LSU student Allie Rice as police continue to search for her killer . Family and friends launched the campaign "Live Like Allie" in remembrance of the 21-year-old LSU senior. The group's Facebook page said the yellow... more »
  • Developer plans rooftop bar for Government Street

    June 23, 2022 1:15 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Plans for a rooftop bar where a vacant and blighted building on Government Street now stands are one step closer to reality. The East Baton Rouge Parish Planning Commission voted 8-0 Tuesday to approve a zoning change for the project, which has been pitched by developer... more »
  • Former Champion Insurance headquarters on Government Street sells in multimillion dollar deal

    June 3, 2022 2:56 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The former headquarters of Champion Insurance on Government Street has been sold as part of a multimillion-dollar deal. Mathew Laborde, president and CEO of Elefin Realty, which brokered the deal, on Friday confirmed the sale. The state sold the property to CHL Endeavors for $3.3... more »
  • Clothes dryer causes house fire near Government Street, says BRFD

    January 16, 2021 6:09 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A house located off of Government Street caught fire Saturday morning due to a clothes dryer. Around 8:20 a.m. the Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to the 450 block of Finchley near Government Street in regards to a house fire. When firefighters arrived on scene... more »
  • Thousands received free food, masks at Saturday's Government Street drive-thru event Play Video

    November 1, 2020 1:08 AM

    BATON ROUGE - This October 31 many locals opted on giving back instead of simply celebrating. On Saturday, a slew of capital city volunteers used 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to participate in a drive-through boxed food and mask giveaway sponsored by a partnership between East Baton Rouge Parish... more »
  • Baton Rouge's downtown library hosts soft opening Friday morning Play Video

    June 17, 2020 1:58 PM

    BATON ROUGE - After a chaotic two-year stretch rife with construction issues and legal battles , the River Center Branch Library in downtown is nearly ready for its first visitors. On Wednesday, the East Baton Rouge Parish Library system shared photos of the finished interior at its newest location... more »
  • Teen accused of shooting at people outside of Jim and Lu's corner store, arrested

    December 6, 2019 11:46 AM

    BATON ROUGE – Authorities say they've arrested one person in connection with a shooting just outside of Jim and Lu’s Corner Store that left one person seriously injured. Detectives say 18-year-old Damon Parnell Cain is in custody for two counts of attempted second-degree murder. According to a police... more »
  • Police investigating daytime mugging in hip Baton Rouge neighborhood

    September 19, 2019 6:41 PM

    BATON ROUGE – A man doing yard work was mugged in a Government Street neighborhood around lunchtime Thursday. Police said they were investigating the armed robbery of a person in the 200 block of Richland Avenue. Police were called to the area around 12:45 Thursday afternoon. Police said... more »
  • Officials find source of Garden District drainage issues Play Video

    September 19, 2019 4:46 PM

    BATON ROUGE - An area hit hard by a June rain event is learning about a possible source of the problem. The Garden District in Baton Rouge had major street flooding. Water flooded cars and a handful of homes as a result. "Cars are flooding, some houses are... more »
  • History revealed under facade at shopping center Play Video

    June 6, 2018 6:03 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Drivers and shopping customers along Jefferson Highway have recently noticed a piece of history uncovered by a construction crew. Old signs from years ago have reappeared on the facade of Goodwood Shopping Center, bringing back memories. Ronny Rodriguez of Hammerhead Contractors, LLC says his crew uncovered... more »
  • City trying to figure out how to deal with stopped buses on a two-lane Government Street

    February 1, 2018 6:13 PM

    BATON ROUGE – There are no designs on paper to allow buses to pull off of Government Street once the highway is trimmed from four lanes to one travel lane in each direction, though officials are hoping to fix an issue that could lead to annoying congestion and frustrated drivers.... more »
  • Government Street road diet pushed back a few weeks Play Video

    January 22, 2018 11:44 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Work was set to begin Tuesday on the Government Street Road Diet, according to city-parish officials. However, recent freezing weather pushed the start date back a few weeks, according to Fred Raiford, the director of transportation and drainage for East Baton Rouge Parish. The diet would... more »
  • Government Street diet to begin in January Play Video

    November 17, 2017 9:28 PM

    BATON ROUGE- The smell of free food and live music filled the air Friday night in Mid City where people gathered for White Light Night. The annual event showcases local artists and musicians along one of Baton Rouge's main arteries, Government Street. It could also be the last major... more »
  • New development coming to former Electric Depot site on Government St. Play Video

    May 17, 2017 7:54 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The former Electric Depot site on Government Street will soon be transformed into a six-acre development that will include new restaurants, places to live and even a bowling alley. Developer of the project, Dyke Nelson, said that the tenants coming to the location are very "compatible"... more »
  • Government Street reopens after overturned car removed Play Video

    May 10, 2017 8:18 AM

    BATON ROUGE – Parts of Government Street were closed Wednesday morning as crews worked to clear an overturned vehicle. The crash happened near the intersection of Government Street and South 10 th Street. Baton Rouge Police and firefighters responded to the scene. Police say injuries do not appear to... more »
  • Police: man charged with 4th DWI after hit-and-run on Government St.

    April 25, 2017 10:06 AM

    BATON ROUGE – Police say a 29-year-old was charged with his fourth DWI offense Monday after he struck a car on Government Street and fled the scene Monday. Charles Fendley, 29, was charged with hit-and-run, careless operation and fourth offense operating a vehicle while intoxicated. According to the... more »
  • Separate crashes close parts of Government St.

    March 7, 2017 4:34 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Two separate crashes, one involving an East Baton Rouge Parish school bus, closed parts of Government Street in Baton Rouge Tuesday. Westbound traffic was diverted at Jefferson Highway as crews worked to clear one wreck. Photos from the scene show two cars with damage to their... more »
  • Fire station on Government Street gets a facelift Play Video

    February 20, 2017 11:29 AM

    BATON ROUGE - A well-known downtown Baton Rouge building is getting a facelift. It is the first time in over 40 years the Robert A. Bogan fire station on Government Street has received any attention. It has not been remodeled since it opened in 1975. Assistant Chief of... more »
  • Government St. lane will close Saturday for sewer improvements

    January 26, 2017 2:56 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Traffic officials say parts of Government Street will have one lane closed Saturday as crews work on sewer improvement construction. The lane closure will go into effect Saturday, Jan. 28, at 7 a.m. for the eastbound direction between S. 20 th and S. 22 nd streets.... more »
  • Five Mid-City businesses robbed, gun pointed at owner's head Play Video

    December 29, 2016 12:20 AM

    BATON ROUGE- A store owner in a flourishing part of town said she's lucky to be alive after facing off with an armed robber. Maria Saia peeled out of her parking lot at Anthony's Italian Deli Friday night as a gunman gave chase. "It's very scary, that we're even... more »
  • All lanes now open on I-110 NB

    October 21, 2016 7:53 AM

    BATON ROUGE - All lanes are now open on I-110 northbound. Friday morning, two right lanes were blocked on I-110 northbound past Florida Boulevard due to a car on fire. News 2's Ashley Fruge is monitoring the roadways. We will have updates on WBRZ.com and Twitter . more »
  • Suspect flees on foot after robbing Government St. store

    August 6, 2016 9:51 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Police say one suspect fled on foot after robbing a dollar store on Government Street Saturday afternoon. According to Baton Rouge Police, the incident happened at 5652 Government Street around 6:54 p.m. Saturday. Details are limited at this time but police said the suspect grabbed an... more »
  • BPRD looks to ID suspect in Tuesday morning armed robbery

    August 2, 2016 6:20 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Detectives are looking to identify a man behind the armed robbery of a Government Street convenience store that happened in the early morning hours of Tuesday. Police said a male suspect entered the business, located in the 5300 block of Government Street, at around 2:45 a.m.... more »
  • Government Street to get a makeover; work not to start for another year Play Video

    May 31, 2016 7:54 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Government Street in Baton Rouge is set to get a makeover, but it will be another year before work begins. The street will be reduced from four lanes to three between I-110 to Lobdell. Designated left turns to be added in the middle to reduce congestion... more »
  • Developer chosen to remake old Entergy site

    May 27, 2016 2:00 PM

    BATON ROUGE – City officials have chosen who will redevelop an abandoned Entergy site on Government Street in Baton Rouge. The East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority announced Friday that Weinstein Nelson Development was chosen to remake the site. Weinstein Nelson Development proposed using the site into a blend... more »
  • BRFD responded to Government Street washateria fire

    May 13, 2016 7:16 PM

    BATON ROUGE- The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a reported fire at a washeteria Friday afternoon. The washeteria where the fire broke out, Doc’s Wash & Dry, is located in the 2500 block of Government Street. Doc's & Dry was one of the washeteria's where a rash of... more »
  • BRPD identified person killed from early morning fatal crash

    May 12, 2016 3:55 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge Police have identified the person killed from the crash that happened around 2:15 a.m. 21-year-old Evan Junker was ejected from his vehicle after losing control and striking a guard rail. The car was overturned. The accident caused the closure of I-110 North near... more »
  • EBR Redevelopment Alliance to meet with developers about old Entergy site Play Video

    April 7, 2016 8:01 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority is asking developers to reinvent the historic Entergy site on Government Street. Interested developers can tour the Entergy buildings and submit their proposals Thursday at 10 a.m. at the site, located of Government St. The state is investing $12... more »
  • Developers sought for Gov't Street power plant site; construction is a year away

    March 31, 2016 4:43 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Redevelopment Authority has started soliciting plans from developers about what to do with a Mid City eyesore: the old electricity facility on Government Street. “ The redevelopment of this property has the potential to serve as a gateway linking to downtown, which is experiencing a... more »
  • BRPD identifies suspect in Government Street bank robbery

    January 14, 2016 5:05 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Police have identified a suspect wanted in connection with the robbery of the Chase bank on Government Street in Baton Rouge earlier this week. 51-year-old Gregory Chisolm, of New Orleans, is now wanted for the Jan. 12 armed robbery. Baton Rouge Police detectives said Chisolm... more »
  • Woman charged with DWI after falling asleep in car, blocking traffic

    December 27, 2015 4:29 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Police say a 43-year-old woman was charged with DWI after she fell asleep behind the wheel, blocking traffic Sunday morning. Baton Rouge Police said other drivers found Roslyn Jack sleeping behind the wheel of her car on Government Street around 2:30 a.m. Police believe she... more »
  • 'Road diet' meeting set for Thursday

    December 17, 2015 8:57 AM

    BATON ROUGE- Traffic officials are expected to give an update on a road project in Baton Rouge. The Department of Transportation and Development has been working on the Government Street "road diet" for a more than a year. DOTD wants to shrink Government down to three lanes between I-110 and... more »
  • Yard signs fight speeding drivers Play Video

    December 2, 2015 10:24 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Yard signs around Captial Heights ask drivers to slow down and enjoy the neighborhood; the Capital Heights Neighborhood Association hopes people will get the message. Capital Heights Neighborhood Association President Tyler Hicks says he knows people that are fed up with speeders. "We heard a... more »
  • Man seriously injured after stepping into traffic

    September 28, 2015 4:44 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Police said a man was severely hurt after he stepped into traffic on Government Street Monday afternoon. Baton Rouge Police said the incident happened before 2 p.m. in the 3400 block of Government. Police said they were told the man walked into the street not at... more »

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