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  • Tuesday AM Forecast: Spookishly chilly Halloween forecast Play Video

    October 31, 2023 5:02 AM

    Grab a jacket to go with those Halloween costumes today, temperatures are quite chilly behind the cold front that passed through yesterday. Winds are also elevated which could pose an issue; we’re looking at fire weather concerns through midweek. Beyond Halloween, overnight lows venture into the 30s for a couple... more »
  • Monday PM Forecast: Trick-or-treaters will want to dress warm Play Video

    October 30, 2023 6:27 PM

    Cooler weather has finally arrived! Jackets (and perhaps heavy coats) will be needed over the next several days as temperatures continue to plunge. Wind will also be an issue, and we’re looking at fire weather concerns through midweek. Beyond Halloween, overnight lows venture into the 30s for a couple of... more »
  • BRPD offers tips for a safe Halloween

    October 30, 2023 4:24 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department is sharing some tips to help keep trick-or-treaters, pets and others safe this Halloween. Costume Safety: -Ensure costumes are made of flame-resistant materials. -Make sure costumes fit well to prevent tripping or falling. -Use reflective tape or stickers... more »
  • Thursday PM Forecast: Heat remains this weekend; Becoming chilly next week Play Video

    October 26, 2023 6:30 PM

    Temperatures continue to be well above-average through the weekend, with highs in the upper-80s to near 90°. However, all eyes are upon our next cold front which arrives just in time for Halloween. That will set us up for a chilly start to November. Tonight & Tomorrow : We... more »
  • Wednesday AM Forecast: Unseasonably warm for now; Big pattern changes leading up to Halloween Play Video

    October 25, 2023 7:28 AM

    Fortunately, fog is much less of a concern for the Wednesday morning commute. We’re left with warm and breezy conditions for the rest of the day. That's a theme which remains through the weekend. That said, a cold front is on the horizon which appears to bring a big pattern... more »
  • Thursday PM Forecast: showers possible to start the weekend Play Video

    October 27, 2022 5:47 PM

    A storm system will bring a 12 to 18 period when showers and thunderstorms will be possible late Friday into Saturday. Drier weather is expected for the second half of the weekend. Next 24 Hours: Another mainly clear and quiet night is ahead. Low temperatures will bottom out in... more »
  • Halloween weather has had a few tricks over the years

    October 26, 2022 6:39 PM

    Over the years, weather on Halloween in Baton Rouge has been mostly cooperative. It looks as though 2022 will be a treat for candy collectors as well. The warmest Halloween on record was a just a few years ago when afternoon high temperatures hit 88 degrees in 2016. Back... more »
  • A pumpkin carving contest that took place 30 feet underwater

    November 1, 2021 7:20 AM

    KEY LARGO, Florida - Over the weekend in Florida, underwater diving met the craft of transforming a large, savory fruit into art during Sunday's underwater pumpkin carving competition. The odd, Aquatic-Halloween themed contest garnered international attention as dozens of divers in Key Largo plunged to a location 30 feet... more »
  • Origins of 'All Saints Day' and related observances Play Video

    November 1, 2021 6:09 AM

    Following the October 31 festivities associated with the secular holiday commonly known as Halloween is the commemoration of a holy day observed by members of the Catholic Church and other religions. The devout mark Monday, November 1 as All Saints' Day and use it to honor the lives of... more »
  • Thursday PM Forecast: another breezy day with stubborn clouds Play Video

    October 28, 2021 6:57 PM

    Fall-like conditions certainly have arrived in the Capital City! Halloween weekend will remain cool but with less wind and clouds. Next 24 Hours: Breezy conditions will continue overnight. Winds will be out of the northwest at 10-15mph. With a good bit of cloud cover persisting, low temperatures will stop... more »
  • From candy collection to the polls, cool and quiet weather is ahead Play Video

    October 30, 2020 5:49 PM

    A stretch of beautiful weather and an extra hour of sleep are ahead. What more could we want? The Next 24 Hours: Expect clear skies and calm winds overnight—ideal conditions for what is called “radiational” cooling which means warmth from the day will radiate back into the atmosphere. The... more »
  • CDC guidelines for Trick or Treating, other Halloween-related activities Play Video

    October 30, 2020 6:04 AM

    According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) COVID Data Tracker , a total of 8,834,393 people in the US are battling coronavirus. But the organization says that as the fight against COVID continues, not all holidays and special events need to be canceled, only adjusted to... more »
  • This morning the first 40s, looking ahead to more of these Play Video

    October 29, 2020 6:05 PM

    The Baton Rouge area is set to enjoy a long, pleasant stretch of fall weather that sets up beautifully for trick-or-treating and will carry through Election Day. The highlights include no rain and this fall’s first shot at readings in the 30s. The Next 24 Hours: After hitting the... more »
  • Boo At the Zoo! kicks off Saturday at BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo

    October 16, 2020 6:23 AM

    BATON ROUGE - BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo is inviting the public to a night of safe and health-conscious celebration during its annual Boo At the Zoo! Halloween event. Beginning Saturday, the Zoo is inviting guests to drop by in their best costumes and take family photos throughout its Fall... more »
  • Parishes release guidance about upcoming Halloween activities amid COVID

    October 14, 2020 4:40 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Ahead of Halloween, the East Baton Rouge mayor’s office issued a stern warning about close gatherings where COVID may spread easily. “I encourage our residents to use good judgement,” Mayor Sharon Weston Broome said in a statement Wednesday. Trick-or-treat hours in the city limits of... more »
  • Guests of Louisiana's haunted houses required to mask up, social distance Play Video

    October 2, 2020 8:12 AM

    BATON ROUGE - For many in Louisiana's capital region, the Halloween season involves finding the perfect spooky costume, trick-or-treating, and visiting the region's haunted houses. But this year, with coronavirus still a very real threat to large gatherings of people, officials are warning celebrants to curb certain seasonal activities... more »
  • Joe Burrow receives letter from Billy Cannon's family day before Heisman announcement

    December 13, 2019 3:01 PM

    NEW YORK - Joe Burrow is slated to become just the second athlete in LSU history to win the Heisman Trophy, and the family of the man who pulled it off 60 years ago gave the QB one final show of support on the eve of the award ceremony. ... more »
  • Group wearing Halloween masks lurk through Ascension neighborhood Play Video

    October 31, 2019 3:49 PM

    PRAIRIEVILLE – The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating reports of nuisance burglaries where home surveillance cameras recorded three people wearing freaky masks as they walked through a neighborhood overnight this week. Thursday, the sheriff’s office said detectives were still gathering information and did not have specific information about... more »
  • If you like it cold, Halloween will be a treat Play Video

    October 31, 2019 7:22 AM

    A Halloween cold front will leave behind the chilliest air mass so far this fall season. Generally quiet weather will persist into early next week. Wednesday at 1pm it was 85° with a HEAT INDEX of 90°. 18 hours later, the temperature has fallen 37° with a WIND... more »
  • Halloween: a chilling weather forecast Play Video

    October 30, 2019 7:19 AM

    A cold front will bring showers and thunderstorms through Thursday morning. On the other side, temperatures will plummet to their lowest readings so far this fall season. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible through Wednesday with an increase in coverage expected late.... more »
  • Rain giving way to coolest temps so far this fall Play Video

    October 29, 2019 7:11 AM

    A frontal system will cause unsettled weather through at least the first half of Halloween. A sharp drop in temperatures will follow the cold front on Thursday with the coolest air of the young fall season anticipated. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: A warm front will lift north... more »
  • Pat Shingleton: "Toads, Spiders and Snakes and a Perfect Storm"

    October 29, 2019 12:02 AM

    Wildlife and Weather’s Halloween edition reported that in some locations of the United States, toads, spiders and snakes will begin their underground migration. Toads might be a key ingredient in witches’ brew but a healthy toad population is a good sign of low pollution in your backyard. Spiders might be... more »
  • Warm start to the week, monitoring storm threat for Halloween Play Video

    October 29, 2018 7:20 AM

    Warm weather will persist through Tuesday. We will be monitoring a cold front which could bring showers and a few strong thunderstorms by trick-or-treat time on Halloween. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: It will feel like a repeat from Sunday, as another sunny and warm day will grace... more »
  • Beautiful weather on the Bluff, looking ahead to Halloween Play Video

    October 26, 2018 7:06 AM

    The threat for rain has ended. Pleasant weather is expected right through the first half of next week. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Expect skies to clear early on Friday with ample sunshine by afternoon. Thanks to northwest winds of 5-10mph behind a cold front, high temperatures will... more »
  • Tales of paranormal activity surrounding the Old State Capitol Play Video

    October 21, 2018 12:11 AM

    BATON ROUGE- Tales of paranormal activity throughout Louisiana have been passed down through the decades, some of those hauntings right here in Baton Rouge including at the Old State Capitol “We get it all the time. It's the first question we get from school kids when they enter the... more »
  • Weather to provide a great evening for trick-or-treating Play Video

    October 31, 2017 6:42 AM

    After a dry Halloween, rain will return to the forecast for the rest of the week. Milder temperatures are on the way as well. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Halloween will bring mostly sunny skies and seasonable temperatures. Expect high temperatures in the mid to upper 70s with... more »
  • Dry, milder through Halloween Play Video

    October 30, 2017 7:01 AM

    Monday and Halloween will remain sunny, but some showers return to the forecast midweek. The chill will get out of here for the week ahead. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Your new week starts on a chilly note, but ample sunshine and a wind shift to the south... more »
  • Police investigating person seen wearing 'Scream mask' in Zachary

    October 20, 2017 12:41 PM

    ZACHARY – Police are investigating a reported sighting of someone wearing a mask from the movie “Scream” who was seen standing in a field, looking at people recently. There was only one report, police told WBRZ Friday, but officers are looking into the situation. Police said a woman... more »
  • Survey says Louisiana's favorite Halloween candy is...

    October 31, 2016 11:51 AM

    Louisiana's favorite Halloween candy is Swedish Fish, according to a survey that looked at Halloween candy preferences by state. Influenster.com , a retail review web site, surveyed more than 40,000 web site users to find out which Halloween candies are the most popular in each state. The candy... more »
  • Hottest Halloween?

    October 31, 2016 6:49 AM

    THE FORECAST: After the record-breaking heat yesterday, it's very possible that we could break the Halloween heat record today. Today and Tonight: Your Monday will bring morning fog followed by an unseasonably warm afternoon. Skies will be sunny with high temperatures in the upper 80s. Overnight will be... more »
  • Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office to host 'Boo and the Badge'

    October 26, 2016 1:17 PM

    ST AMANT – The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s office is teaming up with St. Amant Middle School and local firefighters to host “Boo and the Badge” Monday, Oct. 31. The event will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 31 at St. Amant Middle School at 44317... more »
  • Trick-or-treating times announced for parishes

    October 21, 2016 2:37 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Officials have announced trick-or-treat times for residents for Halloween. Some areas for trick-or-treating may be closed due to repairs still be conducted or debris still being picked up since the August flood. The following are the times for trick-or-treating on Tuesday, Oct. 31.: *Parishes are... more »
  • Mississippi county bans clowns until after Halloween

    October 20, 2016 10:50 PM

    DEKALB, Miss. - A Mississippi county has had enough of the creepy clown craze, at least until after Halloween. Kemper County supervisors this week banned people from wearing any clown costume, mask or makeup in public. The local law carries a $150 penalty, and it will be lifted Nov. 1.... more »
  • Local creepy clowns just clowning around; No charges filed yet

    September 30, 2016 1:21 PM

    PAULINA - One of two people who spooked shoppers at a supermarket in St. James Parish earlier this week by wearing creepy clown costumes has been identified, the sheriff's office said. Monday evening the St. James Parish Sheriff's Office posted a picture of the two clowns . Deputies wrote... more »
  • Sheriff's office investigating local case of creepy clowns Play Video

    September 27, 2016 10:26 AM

    PAULINA - The St. James Parish Sheriff's Office asked people to report sightings of others dressed in scary Halloween costumes who may walk through businesses. Monday evening the department posted a picture of two people dressed as anything but happy clowns in a grocery store. Deputies wrote the... more »
  • Gonzales, Baker to go on with Trick-or-Treating plans on Halloween

    October 31, 2015 4:15 PM

    GONZALES - Officials in Gonzales are monitoring weather conditions but say plans for trick-or-treating are still scheduled to go on from 6:00 to 8:00 pm tonight. The city of Baker will also go on with trick-or-treating plans from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Many cities and parishes chose to... more »
  • Extra patrols during Halloween Play Video

    October 30, 2015 11:07 PM

    WALKER - Livingston Parish called in extra patrols to monitor trick-or-treating Friday. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office and Walker Police Department both had additional patrols to keep the peace and search for offenders. Halloween was changed to Friday because of the forecast predicting bad weather. In Walker, officers... more »
  • BR Halloween Parade moves start time to 9:30 a.m.

    October 30, 2015 8:06 AM

    BATON ROUGE- The Baton Rouge Halloween Parade start time has been moved up due to weekend weather concerns. The parade will now begin at 9:30 a.m. in downtown Baton Rouge. Festival organizers met with local weather experts, BRPD and the mayor's office before making the final decision to move the... more »
  • Halloween Havoc?

    October 30, 2015 7:21 AM

    Clouds will build on Friday in advance of a storm system that will bring heavy rain and thunderstorms over the weekend. Local rivers are falling below flood stage. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Expect clouds to increase throughout the day as the next storm system organizes to... more »
  • Neighborhood divided over trick-or-treat signs instructing parents to provide veggies

    October 29, 2015 3:03 PM

    NEW BRITAINURGING, Conn. - There are mixed reactions among a community in Connecticut where a neighbor has taken upon themselves to tell the neighborhood to hand out vegetables and healthy snacks rather than traditional Halloween candy this weekend. Bright orange posters went up in a community near Lincoln Elementary... more »
  • Vandals target previous home of convicted serial killer Play Video

    October 28, 2015 11:15 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Halloween vandals seem to have targeted the house where a convicted serial killer once lived. Overnight, Terri Lemoine said someone stole Halloween decorations from her yard. Lemoine lives on Burgin Road, in the home where Sean Vincent Gillis lived. Gillis is suspected of killing eight women... more »
  • Many trick-or-treating hours moved to Friday Play Video

    October 28, 2015 12:37 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Multiple parishes and municipalities moved their official trick-or-treat hours Wednesday because of expected bad weather. East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Kip Holden's office said official trick-or-treat hours for the city and unincorporated areas will be Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The mayor-president said the strong... more »
  • BRPD 'Boo With The Blue' Thursday night

    October 29, 2014 3:52 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department announced plans for their "Boo with the Blue" Halloween event Tuesday. Organizers said there will be a haunted house, food, games, costume contest, music and more. Children and their parents can also see special equipment used by the police department,... more »

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