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• James misses Heat practice for personal matter

  April 17, 2013 10:25 AM

  MIAMI - LeBron James was not with the Miami Heat for their final regular-season shootaround on Wednesday morning. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said the league's reigning MVP was tending to a personal matter. James was not expected to play Wednesday against the Orlando Magic. He has spent part of the... more »

• Bad break in the schedule for Hornets

  March 29, 2013 10:25 AM

  UNDATED - The New Orleans Hornets are the lucky team to face the Miami Heat after the Heat suffered their first loss after that 27-game winning streak. Tonight in the Crescent City the Hornets are playing host to the Heat, who were beaten by the Bulls in Chicago two nights... more »

• Bulls shock Heat, ending 27-game winning streak

  March 28, 2013 9:12 AM

  CHICAGO - The Chicago Bulls have ended Miami's quest to break the NBA record for consecutive wins. The 101-97 final ended the Heat's winning streak at 27, six short of the mark set by the 1971-72 Lakers. Luol Deng paced the undermanned Bulls with 28 points in 44 minutes... more »

• Heat take the night off before looking for No. 19

  March 11, 2013 10:33 AM

  UNDATED - Now that the Chicago Blackhawks have lost, the Miami Heat are the hottest team in sports. The club led by LeBron James won its 18th straight game last night, beating Indiana 105-91. The Heat are now 47-14, just one win shy of tying San Antonio for the most... more »

• NBA champion Miami Heat to visit Obama Monday

  January 23, 2013 3:20 PM

  WASHINGTON - The White House says the Miami Heat will get personal congratulations from the basketball-fan-in-chief on their NBA championship. President Barack Obama plans to host the team at the White House Monday. The White House says he also will recognize their support of the military. The players plan... more »

• Heat-Hawks set the pace

  December 10, 2012 10:30 AM

  UNDATED - The marquee game of the night in the NBA will be played in Miami as the Heat play host to Atlanta. In the NBA's Southeast Division, Miami stands on top with a record of 13-5, while the Hawks are 12-5. Atlanta is red-hot, having won 9 of... more »

• World matched record for hottest September

  October 15, 2012 10:42 AM

  WASHINGTON - The globe last month matched a record for the hottest September. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Monday that September was 60.2 degrees Fahrenheit worldwide, which is 1.2 degrees above normal. That matches 2005 for the hottest September. Records go back to 1880. For most of the... more »

• July in US was hottest ever in history books

  August 8, 2012 10:50 AM

  WASHINGTON - This probably comes as no surprise: Federal scientists say July was the hottest month ever recorded in the contiguous United States. The average temperature for the Lower 48 last month was 77.6 degrees. That breaks the old record from July 1936, during the Dust Bowl, by two-tenths of... more »

• Partly cloudy, isolated storms this afternoon

  July 24, 2012 1:13 PM

  This afternoon will be a hot one with the high temperature in the mid 90s and the heat index being as high as 100 to 105 degrees! Scattered showers and thunderstorms may help cool us down though. Heavy rain, strong winds, and frequent lightning can be expected with some storms.... more »

• Look for scattered storms this afternoon

  July 23, 2012 12:41 PM

  Expect today to be a hot one with a high of 93. Scattered thunderstorms will start to pop-up as we move later into the afternoon. These storms could have heavy rain, gusty winds, and frequent lightning. The heat and humidity will continue on your afternoon commute home with scattered... more »

• Football players battle heat Play Video

  July 3, 2012 1:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - High school athletes in Louisiana face a dual challenge, beating their opponent and beating the heat. Local coaches share the playbook to safety and success with WBRZ anchor Rosa Flores. more »

• Feeling the heat could mean injury

  June 27, 2012 10:30 PM

  Triple digit numbers temperatures can be a health hazard if you're not careful. On Wednesday people across the city were looking for ways to beat the heat. And Mike Chustz with EMS told News 2 it's the right thing to do. First Responders across the area have... more »

• Local agency helping elderly cool off Play Video

  June 27, 2012 5:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Hot temperatures have some seniors and disabled persons wondering where relief from the heat will come from. "I can't sleep at night, it's so darn hot," said Chester Philips, whose AC went out earlier this month just as things were heating up. Philips is a retired... more »

• Power out to thousands in Baton Rouge

  June 27, 2012 3:00 PM

  UPDATE 4:00 p.m. - Entergy says power is back for people living in this area. Anyone that still doesn't have electricity should report their outage by calling 1-800-968-8243 (1-800-9OUTAGE). BATON ROUGE - The power is out to thousands in Baton Rouge during the hottest time of the day today.... more »

• Obama congratulates Miami Heat on finals win

  June 22, 2012 3:17 PM

  WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama has called the Miami Heat head coach to congratulate the team on its NBA championship. Obama made the call from Air Force One while traveling in Florida for campaign events. The White House says the president complimented coach Erik Spoelstra on the performance of... more »

• The heat remains, all eyes on the Gulf

  June 22, 2012 9:01 AM

  The forecast will remain warm and dry for the next seven days as South Louisiana's weather pattern will continue to be dominated by a large high pressure system centered just off the east coast. This area of high pressure will serve to push temperatures into the low 90s as... more »

• Heat evens NBA Finals, 1-1

  June 15, 2012 11:03 AM

  OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma City Thunder finally faced a deficit even Kevin Durant couldn't rescue them from. Another slow start put Oklahoma City down 16 almost from the start, and even Durant's 16-point fourth quarter wasn't enough to rally the Thunder back in a 100-96 loss to the... more »

• Celtics top Heat, lead series 3-2

  June 6, 2012 2:54 AM

  MIAMI - Kevin Garnett finished with 26 points and 11 rebounds, Paul Pierce hit a 3-pointer over LeBron James with just under a minute left and the Boston Celtics moved one win away from an Eastern Conference title by beating the Miami Heat 94-90 on Tuesday night. Pierce scored... more »

• Economic figures drive Dow down, heat Presidential debate

  June 1, 2012 4:15 PM

  WASHINGTON - The stock market is down and the presidential rhetoric is heating up in the wake of some disappointing economic data that came out today. The Labor Department says U.S. employers added 69,000 jobs in May. That's the far fewer than had been expected and with downward revisions of... more »

• Heat takes 2-0 series lead over Celtics with OT win

  May 31, 2012 10:21 AM

  MIAMI - LeBron James scored 34 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Dwyane Wade scored 23 and the Miami Heat pulled off the biggest playoff comeback in franchise history to beat the Boston Celtics 115-111 in overtime on Wednesday night. Mario Chalmers scored 22 for the Heat, who took a... more »

• Record heat takes aim at Indy 500 fans, drivers

  May 27, 2012 11:37 AM

  INDIANAPOLIS - Tens of thousands of fans are arriving at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for what could be the hottest Indianapolis 500 on record. Temperatures were forecast to climb into the mid-90s during Sunday's race, and many fans brought ice, extra water and misting fans with them for the "Greatest... more »

• Heat close out series with Pacers

  May 25, 2012 7:46 AM

  INDIANAPOLIS - Dwyane Wade scored 41 points, LeBron James added 28 and Miami finished off the Indiana Pacers, sending the Heat back to the Eastern Conference finals with a 105-93 victory in Game 6 on Thursday night. Miami wrapped up the best-of-7 series and will face either Boston or... more »

• "Lin-sanity" and the Knicks lose to the Heat

  February 24, 2012 8:48 AM

  The "Lin"-sanity may have quelled a bit following Miami's trouncing of the New York Knicks 102-88. Chris Bosh scored 25 points, Dwyane Wade added 22 and LeBron James almost had a triple double as Miami's defense clamped down on Jeremy Lin as the Heat stretched their winning streak to eight... more »

• Tips to stay warm without breaking the bank Play Video

  January 12, 2012 5:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE- For most people, the cold means it's time to turn the thermostat up, but that tends to put a chill down their spine when the utility bill arrives. According to Robert Theriot, owner of Theriot's Heating and air, simply maintaining your heater can save you money and... more »

• K-9 dog dies while searching for suspect

  August 29, 2011 5:37 PM

  THIBODAUX, La. - A Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office K-9 dog collapsed and died while searching for a suspect over the weekend. Sheriff Craig Webre says that "Possum" died during the search for a suspect who police said was fighting with a state trooper shortly after midnight Saturday. WDSU-TV... more »

• Playground dangers due to heat

  August 24, 2011 6:55 PM

  BAKER - The heat is on, and some surfaces you may not think twice about can be blisteringly hot. Safety experts say any surface above 120 degrees can burn your child's skin, which can include any outside surfaces that get direct light like playground equipment and seats. The... more »

• Football players skip pads in the heat

  August 11, 2011 3:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Today is the first day high school football teams can wear full pads in their workouts, but at Parkview Baptist the players are skipping that for a lighter, cooler practice. "There are days where we'll go out in just shoulder pads and shorts, there are days when... more »

• 3 kids left in hot car, brain-damaged, blinded

  July 15, 2011 5:16 PM

  NEW ROADS - The Pointe Coupee Parish sheriff says a 26-year-old woman was booked with attempted second-degree murder and cruelty after allegedly leaving her three small children in a hot car so long they were blistered, brain-damaged and blind. Sheriff Beauregard "Bud" Torres III said Friday that one child... more »

• Rule kicking in to stop electricity cutoffs

  July 12, 2011 4:16 AM

  BATON ROUGE- A state utility regulator says a rule is kicking in that prevents electric utilities from cutting off customers when the heat index is at least 105 degrees. The same rule by the Public Service Commission also stops electricity and natural gas cutoffs when winter temperatures drop below... more »

• Watered-down child safety device bill approved

  June 6, 2011 5:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE- The Louisiana House Transportation Committee approved a bill backing the use of new safety devices for day care vehicle, but only after lawmakers made the devices non-mandatory. The goal of the bill was to require the use of devices aimed at preventing children from being left in... more »

• Record-breaking heat likely today

  June 3, 2011 3:29 AM

  BATON ROUGE- The record-breaking temperatures are expected to continue today in the Baton Rouge area. Temperatures are expected to reach 100 degrees today. This would break the record set back in 1958 of 96 degrees. On Wednesday and Thursday, temperatures soared past 100 degrees--breaking previous records. There's... more »

• Heat dangerous in South Louisiana

  June 2, 2011 11:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE- The region is no stranger to heat, even the dangerous kind. But that doesn't keep some people from forgetting the basics and ending up in scary situations. Its part of the reason why Baton Rouge EMS took 30 heat related calls in May. And, Thursday ambulances responded... more »

• LeBron gets best of Kobe in Heat win

  December 25, 2010 10:44 PM

  LOS ANGELES -- LeBron James and Kobe Bryant ran their mouths while they jogged downcourt, not quite making eye contact during an unpleasant conversation in the closing minutes. "Just asked him what he got for Christmas," James said. Although the two superstars wouldn't reveal what angry words they... more »

• Power restored at Brookstown Elementary

  December 15, 2010 8:38 AM

  BATON ROUGE - School officials said that maintenance workers were able to get the power back on at Brookstown Elementary, after a malfunction caused the school to lose power and heat yesterday. Chris Trahan with EBR Schools said Brookstown would still be opening two hours late because of the... more »

• Hornets trump Heat 96-93

  November 5, 2010 11:35 PM

  Emeka Okafor evoked memories of his dominant college days and helped Chris Paul get the best of his buddy, LeBron James. Okafor had a season-high 26 points and 13 rebounds, Paul had 13 points, 19 assists and five steals, and New Orleans remained unbeaten with a 96-93 victory over the... more »

• Fire damages kitchen, carport area of home

  October 5, 2010 9:11 PM

  A fire heavily damaged a kitchen and carport area of a home on East Coronado Drive earlier today. Authorities said they believe the fire started because a pot was left unattended. The residents were eating when they noticed the fire. They were able to get out of the house... more »

• 18 Oreg. football players hospitalized after camp

  August 22, 2010 10:12 AM

  Eighteen Oregon high school football players have been hospitalized after they experienced painful swelling in their arms during a fall camp. Three of the McMinnville High School athletes required surgery this week. They were experiencing "compartment syndrome," which led to triceps swelling and pain. Authorities say the cause is not... more »

• Airline says heat may be factor in 7 puppy deaths

  August 17, 2010 2:31 PM

  Heat might have killed seven puppies that died in the cargo hold of an American Airlines jet this month, that's according to a spokeswoman for the airline. The airline is defending the situation, saying the flight complied with company policy that prohibits shipping animals in hot weather. American... more »

• Organization provides free fans to senior citizens

  August 3, 2010 5:24 PM

  Some senior citizens in East Baton Rouge can stay cool for free. The East Baton Rouge Council on Aging has been giving away fans so seniors can beat the heat since June. Joe Wilson is a Baton Rouge native but moved to Oregon and lived there for many years.... more »

• Power consumption up but not a threat

  August 3, 2010 4:57 PM

  Entergy Louisiana officials say power consumption normally goes up by about 35 percent from the spring to the summer. They say it could be even higher this year because of the extreme heat. Entergy rep Jeff Holeman says more than 50 percent of a typical bill involves AC use.... more »

• Dog in Hot Car Honks to alert Owner

  July 13, 2010 9:14 PM

  A dog trapped in a car in 90-degree heat in Pennsylvania honked the horn until he got his owner's attention to let him out. The owner ran an errand and forgot Max the Labrador was in the car when she got home. She says she heard the horn sound several... more »

• LeBron's "Decision" watched by nearly 10 million people

  July 12, 2010 9:23 AM

  The Nielsen Co. estimated that 9.95 million people watched LeBron James announce on ESPN that he's leaving Cleveland to play for the Miami Heat, making it the third-most-watched program on cable television this year. "The Decision" that aired Thursday night ranked behind the 12.3 million who watched the NFL... more »

• Sources say LeBron favors Miami

  July 8, 2010 4:28 PM

  Though the world does not officially know what jersey LeBron James will sport in the fall yet, sources are reporting that "King" James is leaning toward the Miami Heat. James is set to make his big announcment on ESPN tonight at 8 p.m. in a one-hour special called "The... more »

• Wade and Bosh to Miami

  July 7, 2010 12:43 PM

  NBA superstars Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh announced that they will team up and sign with the Miami Heat. Although they are both expected to get the maximum amount of money allowable under the league's collective bargaining agreement, contracts cannot be signed until Thursday. With the possible addition of... more »

• East Coast Heat Wave

  July 5, 2010 11:07 AM

  There's no relief coming right away for temperatures that are high even for July in parts of the Northeast and mid-Atlantic region. In the nation's capital, the snowcones being sold to Fourth of July visitors along the Mall were nearly as big an attraction as the fireworks. Forecasters... more »

• Beating the heat in Baton Rouge

  June 9, 2010 6:10 PM

  With temperatures rising quickly and the heat index well into triple digits, it's time to start thinking about different ways to beat the heat. Several folks around Baton Rouge spent their day searching for a place to grab a quick snowball. At Ninja Snowballs, a mobile snowball stand, crews... more »

• Raccoon sparks power outage

  November 13, 2009 11:26 AM

  A raccoon caused a power outage in downtown Baton Rouge that left many people without heat overnight. An Entergy spokesman says the raccoon got into the substation on River Road, which caused about 1,000 customers to lose power around 3:30 a.m. Friday. It was restored around 5 a.m. Another outage... more »

• 2 Your Health for Sept. 24

  September 24, 2009 5:47 PM

  A Tylenol recall, heat treatments for cancer, vitamin D deficiency and why hand washing offers little protection against swine flu are all discussed in this 2 Your Health report. more »

Tagged Blogs

• Very hot with a better chance of rain this week...

  July 11, 2011

  By Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum Short Term Forecast : If you thought this weekend was hot, you were right! It looks like the heat will continue for this work week as well, but we will have a better chance of rain each day. The ridge of high pressure remains to... more »

• The steamy weather continues...

  April 21, 2011

  By Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum Short Term : Once again, we will not have much relief from the unseasonably warm temperatures across Southeast Louisiana. The only relief could come from a stalled front that is located along the I-20 corridor. This front will have plenty of showers and thunderstorms along... more »