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Home elevation trouble, neighbor caught in the middle Play Video
March 6, 2024 5:39 PM
DENHAM SPRINGS — There is a home in Denham Springs that's being elevated, a requirement made by FEMA following the 2016 flood. While the work is ongoing, the contractor ran into a problem and part of the house is bowing, leaning onto the property next door. The woman living next... more » -
Letter nearly derailed home sale, 2 On Your Side helped solve trouble Play Video
December 14, 2023 3:53 PM
BATON ROUGE - Time was running out for a homeowner trying to sell their house, but a call to 2 On Your Side helped solve her dilemma. Robin and Larry Kelly feared they would miss their closing date. The 2016 flood came back to haunt them, almost delaying their... more » -
WATCH: Coach Brian Kelly previews LSU's season-opener
August 28, 2023 11:21 AM
BATON ROUGE - LSU Head Coach Brian Kelly held his first game preview of the 2023 regular season Monday, looking ahead to the Tiger's season-opener against Florida State this weekend. The game will air at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 3 on WBRZ, Channel 2. Subscribe to the WBRZ YouTube... more » -
River's changing course threatens to swallow Denham Springs neighborhood Play Video
February 21, 2023 12:09 PM
DENHAM SPRINGS - Several homes along the Amite River are at risk of being swallowed up by the fast-moving current. It's a problem that has escalated in the last several weeks. LaWanda Tinsley and her husband built their dream home along the Amite River in 1998. Back then, the... more » -
Documents hacked during home sale, seller out more than $160K Play Video
December 28, 2022 3:53 PM
BATON ROUGE - A title company says it might be dealing with an expert hacker, but the home seller is out thousands of dollars. He wants to know what happened to his mortgage payoff. Christopher Talbot says the last few months have been tough. He's had anxiety and sleepless... more » -
The Fleur-De-Lis Report: Saints look to clean up last week's miscues ahead of week two game against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers
September 18, 2022 10:03 AM
The New Orleans Saints are back home in the Dome taking on Tom Brady and the Tampa Buccaneers in week two. Last week, the Saints escaped Atlanta with a win despite being down 16 points in the fourth quarter. Much of this week’s practice focused on cleaning up several areas... more » -
Man charged with murdering fleeing teenage burglar rejects plea deal
March 18, 2022 12:24 PM
ZACHARY - A homeowner accused of executing a 15-year-old he caught burglarizing his house and then moving the body to someone else's property has rejected an offer from prosecutors that would have guaranteed him a lighter sentence. Court records show 63-year-old Terry Flanagan, who faces a charge of second-degree... more » -
Dogs, hedgehog rescued from Baton Rouge house fire
March 2, 2022 3:28 PM
BATON ROUGE - Firefighters had to run into a burning home to rescue multiple pets Wednesday. The Baton Rouge Fire Department said the fire started around 10:30 a.m. on Lobelia Avenue, just off Choctaw Drive. Investigators later determined the flames were sparked by a "mechanical malfunction" in a vehicle... more » -
Saints will travel to London in 2022
February 28, 2022 10:17 AM
NEW ORLEANS - The Saints will play one of their games overseas this coming NFL season. The league unveiled this week the teams which will play in its annual series of international games. This season will mark the Saints' third trip to London. The @saints are back... more » -
Homeowner shot armed intruder in Denham Springs
February 28, 2022 8:32 AM
DENHAM SPRINGS - A homeowner shot an armed suspect who entered their residence early Monday morning, according to sheriff's deputies. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office reported the shooting happened around 6 a.m. on Hammack Road near LA 16. The department said the property owner shot the suspect, who was... more » -
Family of 4 killed in Slidell house fire
January 19, 2022 7:44 AM
SLIDELL - Four people, including two small children, were killed after their home in St. Tammany Parish caught fire early Wednesday morning. Firefighters responded to the blaze around 1:30 a.m. in the Eden Isles subdivision in Slidell. The St. Tammany Parish Fire Department said the fire was out by... more » -
Companion Animal Alliance working to find solution to shelter overflow Play Video
October 23, 2021 6:42 PM
BATON ROUGE - A local animal shelter is bursting at the seams, and workers are overwhelmed trying to find homes for pets. Every kennel at Companion Animal Alliance is filled with a furry friend or more. "We have 177 dog kennels available, and we currently have 262 dogs... more » -
Homeowner's property sinking due to years-old sewer issue, City-Parish says it's not responsible Play Video
October 11, 2021 6:07 PM
BATON ROUGE - A woman says a work crew may have done more harm than good when they tried to fix her sinking yard. Now she's facing serious issues with her home. Barbara Davis feels like she's being ignored and no one will help her. "They don't care.... more » -
Prairieville home completely destroyed by fire
September 11, 2021 5:21 PM
PRAIRIEVILLE - A man woke up from a nap to find his home on fire and had to jump out of a back window to safety. Prairieville Fire Department said a home at 16438 Highway 929 caught on fire Saturday afternoon. Fire officials said the man was the... more » -
New affordable housing breaks ground at condemned Brandywine site Play Video
August 26, 2021 6:38 PM
BATON ROUGE - It's been known as the poster child of blight, but the Brandywine Condominiums are about to get a facelift. "We have a blight issue in Baton Rouge, this was one of the big eye sores, highly publicized. Often times, we do go in as a city-parish... more » -
Afghan refugee worries about family left in the Taliban takeover Play Video
August 19, 2021 8:56 PM
WATSON - Afghan refugee Fahim Jamil is living the American dream after being forced to flee his country 20-years ago, but the co-owner of Casa Maria Mexican Grill in Watson can't stop thinking about his homeland "I was shocked. I was shocked about how they took over," Jamil said.... more » -
Man found guilty of attempted murder; shot niece in stomach
August 6, 2021 1:34 PM
TANGIPAHOA PARISH - A man was arrested in August for shooting his niece in the stomach was found guilty of attempted murder Monday. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said 41-year-old Willie London was arrested August 12, 2022. According to reports, London and his niece got in a fight August... more » -
Homeowner killed after confronting teen who climbed through upstairs window to see daughter Play Video
July 18, 2021 8:33 PM
ZACHARY - Police said a father was shot and killed after he confronted a teenager who snuck into his home to see his daughter Sunday morning. Watch late-breaking, new details about this case on WBRZ News 2 newscasts Monday: Stream the news here. Police Chief David McDavid said... more » -
BRPD officer suspended for multiple warrantless searches dating back to 2017
June 29, 2021 3:36 PM
BATON ROUGE - A police officer demoted after a strip search of a teenager led to a $35,000 lawsuit settlement with the city is serving three suspensions, all related to warrantless searches. Disciplinary documents say officer Ken Camallo was suspended for three incidents that happened in 2020, 2019 and... more » -
Man allegedly shot ex-wife 4 times on day of child custody hearing
June 29, 2021 12:57 PM
HOUSTON, Tex. - A man allegedly cut the power to his ex-wife's home before he broke in and shot her four times, all on the same day they were scheduled to appear in court for a child custody hearing. The Harris County Sheriff's Office said the attack happened around... more » -
Storage units filling up while homeowners look to renovate their flooded homes Play Video
May 23, 2021 2:50 PM
BATON ROUGE – People are still recovering from the Monday night storms. Many homeowners that flooded are seeking out storage units while they renovate their homes. “You just have to put one foot in front of the other and keep going. That’s all you can do,” said Tom Trivette. ... more » -
Woman shot after finding burglar outside her home; sheriff's office identifies possible suspect Play Video
May 10, 2021 12:18 PM
UPDATE: The suspect linked to this shooting and burglary, KeJuan Kentrell Jenkins, has been arrested by US Marshalls, as of Friday, May 21. Click here for details. *** DENHAM SPRINGS - A burglar shot and wounded a woman in a Livingston Parish neighborhood after she found the thief... more » -
Driver crashes into Glen Oaks home
April 24, 2021 7:13 PM
BATON ROUGE - A driver crashed into a home Saturday afternoon. The incident happened just before 3 p.m. in the 5800 block of Glen Oaks Drive. Authorities say the driver of the car had a medical condition that caused the accident. The driver was taken to a local... more » -
Travel agencies seeing spike in vacation interest as more people get vaccinated Play Video
March 29, 2021 6:10 PM
BATON ROUGE – With more and more people getting vaccinated, people are eager to start venturing out again. Travel agencies say they're busy booking summer vacations, and the upcoming trips are giving people something to look forward to. “You can hear it in their voice. Even at the end... more » -
Dozens of families in mobile home park without water for over a week Play Video
March 8, 2021 12:39 AM
BATON ROUGE - The Riverland Mobile Home Park located off north Airline Highway in Baton Rouge is filled with families with small children who have been without running water for more than nine days. "Not ever have we been without water like this," Riverland resident, Melanie Fitzgerald... more » -
Home in Country Club of Louisiana goes up in flames
February 23, 2021 11:18 PM
ST. GEORGE - Around 7 p.m. Tuesday evening, St. George fire units were dispatched to a reported house fire in the Country Club of Louisiana. Firefighters worked quickly to control the flames, which were burning through the garage roof and breezeway. The $750,000 home suffered serious heat, smoke and... more » -
Crews respond to fire at apartment complex along Essen Lane
January 1, 2021 2:29 PM
BATON ROUGE - Authorities responded to a fire reported at an apartment complex in East Baton Rouge Friday afternoon. Firefighters were called to the Chateaux Dijon apartments along Essen Lane near I-10 around 12:45 p.m. Authorities say the fire began in the bathroom from a heater, burning through... more » -
'Letters of Love' arrive at assisted living facility to lift residents' spirits
December 23, 2020 6:37 PM
BATON ROUGE – The COVID-19 vaccine won't be given out in nursing homes, and assisted living facilities in time to let families gather with their loved ones for Christmas this year. It’s another tough holiday for residents who have gone months without hugging their family members. Even though residents... more » -
Woman falls victim to Craigslist rental scam, warns others about phony house listings Play Video
December 3, 2020 6:19 PM
BATON ROUGE - A woman who put her trust in a guy she found on Craigslist is now out $1,500. Genell Smalls says she had been saving up to move her family of six to a nicer neighborhood, but instead was scammed and is now in a bit of... more » -
State Police: Burglar killed in deputy-involved shooting in Tangipahoa Parish
November 20, 2020 3:19 PM
ROBERT - State police are investigating a shooting involving a sheriff's deputy that left a suspected burglar dead Friday. A Louisiana State Police spokesperson said the shooting happened around 6 a.m. Friday. on Coleman Road in Robert. According to the agency, a deputy with the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's... more » -
Property reassessments going out; homeowner concerned over huge increase Play Video
August 26, 2020 1:08 PM
BATON ROUGE - This week, East Baton Rouge Parish residents will receive a property tax reassessment in the mail. The tax assessments happen every four years and lets homeowners know what their property is valued in 2020 and what it was valued at in 2019. The numbers could also mean... more » -
Audit of City-Parish reveals multiple challenges, including theft of over $70k in equipment Play Video
August 3, 2020 7:54 AM
BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Legislative Auditor's Office filed a telling report that revealed serious concerns in relation to to East Baton Rouge City-Parish's Office of Community Development (OCD) and its administration of the federally funded HOME program during 2019 in addition to other issues within City-Parish offices. According... more » -
Trailer engulfed in flames injures one person
May 23, 2020 10:37 PM
ST. GEORGE - Firefighters responded to a travel trailer engulfed in flames Saturday evening. Around 6:50 p.m. the Baton Rouge and St. George Fire Departments were dispatched to a trailer on fire at the Cedarcrest Southmoor Mobile Home Park. When officials arrived on scene they found a person... more » -
Baton Rouge Zoo announces plans to start reopening next week
May 12, 2020 2:44 PM
BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Zoo will officially begin allowing visitors back starting Monday, May 18. BREC officials announced Tuesday that the zoo will first open to 'Friends of the Zoo' members only from May 18 to May 20. All guest will be allowed back starting May 21... more » -
Certain medical procedures, dental visits allowed starting next week Play Video
March 22, 2020 2:54 PM
BATON ROUGE – The governor issued a statewide stay at home order. The order is now in place after starting at 5 p.m. Monday, March 23, through April 30. However, Gov. John Bel Edwards plans to update state emergency orders allowing for non-emergency medical procedures to resume Monday, April... more » -
17 people displaced after St. George Fire Crews battle apartment fire on Jade Avenue
March 22, 2020 7:18 AM
ST. GEORGE - St. George Fire Officials, with the help of BRFD, responded to an apartment fire shortly after midnight Sunday morning on the 1300 block of Jade Avenue. According to officials, crews arrived to find heavy fire coming from the front balcony of a two story building within... more » -
Amid COVID-19 outbreak, Ascension Parish family holds birthday party for loved one in nursing home Play Video
March 20, 2020 9:43 PM
GONZALES - At Ascension Oaks Nursing and Rehab Center, Cecil Vaughn is recovering from a stroke. For the many months he's been there, family visits have been a constant. "My mom is here every day and she spends most of the days with him," Cecil's daughter Becky Smith said.... more » -
Deputies uncover missing trailer hitches in Livingston Parish
March 7, 2020 5:27 PM
LIVINGSTON PARISH - If you're missing a trailer hitch contact the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office. Deputies found a group of individuals looking to take trailer hitches from others. Over the past couple of months officials learned about individuals targeting vehicles with hitches in the Denham Springs, Juban &... more » -
Firefighter injured while responding to house fire
February 23, 2020 6:42 PM
BATON ROUGE - Another vacant house was set on Sunday and a firefighter was injured while working to extinguish it. Around 2:50 p.m., firefighters responded to 2554 Cable Street near 110 Interstate in reference to a house fire. Upon arrival, first responders found the house engulfed in flames... more » -
Police: Florida boy stabbed 5-year-old sister multiple times, arrested for attempted murder
January 28, 2020 11:40 AM
OCALA, Fla. - A 9-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder after he allegedly stabbed his 5-year-old sister multiple times. Authorities in Ocala, Florida responded to an apartment complex Monday afternoon to reports of a stabbing involving juveniles, according to WFTV . Once police... more » -
Thieves ransack home of African-American museum's murdered founder Play Video
December 12, 2019 4:59 PM
BATON ROUGE- Baton Rouge Police are searching for thieves who broke into the home of murdered icon Sadie Roberts-Joseph. Inside, they stole a 60-inch television and a laptop, broke figurines, and ransacked the place. Her son, Jason Roberts, made the discovery Wednesday when he showed up at his mother's house... more » -
Teens allegedly stole guns, cash in burglary spree targeting multiple neighborhoods
December 10, 2019 6:00 PM
DENHAM SPRINGS - Three accused of breaking into more than a dozen cars in neighborhoods near their own apartment were booked into jail. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office says Cain Soileau, Calvin Cockerham and Sean Sattler, all 18 years old, are accused of targeting vehicles in several locations around... more » -
Parish workers caught breaking into Livingston home while on the clock; more than a dozen guns stolen Play Video
December 3, 2019 1:09 PM
LIVINGSTON - A pair of parish employees were busted after police tied them to multiple break-ins committed while they were supposed to be working. According to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office, Kelby Henderson and Adam Church are accused of two different burglaries targeting the same home on Nov. 25... more » -
LSU throws up 'Burreaux' billboards after QB's final game in Tiger Stadium
December 3, 2019 12:26 PM
BATON ROUGE - LSU is setting up billboards featuring its star quarterback to celebrate one of the team's greatest seasons in school history. On Tuesday, the university announced billboards featuring no text and an image of Joe Burrow. The ad portrays the quarterback in the now-famous "Burreaux" jersey he... more »