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  • After reports of gunfire, LSU says campus-wide alert was a false alarm

    September 25, 2023 3:22 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A campus-wide security alert that warned students and faculty to avoid an LSU apartment complex turned out to be a false alarm, the school said Monday afternoon. The school initially reported around 2 p.m. that city and campus police were investigating reports of gunfire at West... more »
  • Authorities respond to 2 separate shootings in Baton Rouge Wednesday afternoon

    September 13, 2023 1:20 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Emergency responders were called to two separate shootings in Baton Rouge on Wednesday afternoon, one at a hotel and another at an apartment complex. One shooting was reported around noon at the Woodspring Suites hotel on N Harrell's Ferry Road near I-12. Sources said one person... more »
  • Wreck partially shuts down Airline Highway in Ascension Parish

    July 25, 2022 10:47 AM

    GONZALES - A wreck involving multiple vehicles shut down a portion of Airline Highway Monday morning. The crash was first reported around 9 a.m. on Airline at LA 30. Photos from the crash scene showed a vehicle with significant damage and a large trailer blocking the intersection. The... more »
  • Troopers search for hit and run vehicle that left one person hospitalized

    September 25, 2021 11:55 AM

    AMITE - State troopers are searching for a hit and run vehicle that left a motorcyclist hospitalized. Troopers were called to the scene Wednesday night on LA Hwy 16 in front of Tall Timber’s Truck Stop. The crash occurred when a white SUV traveling eastbound on LA Hwy... more »
  • Woman dead after wreck involving fire truck in Denham Springs Sunday Play Video

    June 13, 2021 7:43 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - An elderly woman is dead after a crash involving a fire engine and two other vehicles in Livingston Parish Sunday. Denham Springs Police said the crash happened late Sunday morning on Pete's Highway. Officials believe the fire truck rearended a trailer being towed by one of... more »
  • Mother ticketed in crash that sent 4 kids to hospital Monday, was driving with suspended license Play Video

    May 24, 2021 3:54 PM

    LOBDELL - A mother is being ticketed for allegedly causing a crash that sent her, her four children, and another driver to the hospital Monday. In all, six people were hurt in the crash on US 190 Monday afternoon, according to the West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office. Deputies... more »
  • Pedestrian killed in East Baton Rouge hit and run

    May 9, 2021 4:18 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Troopers arrested a man for a hit and run that caused the death of one victim. Brandon Hedges, 43, died of accident-related injuries after he was transported to a local hospital. The incident happened Saturday just after 11 p.m. on LA Highway 327 south of LA... more »
  • One dead after 'tragic accident' aboard party bus, second victim remains critical

    February 8, 2020 11:01 AM

    SORRENTO – One of two people who leapt from a party bus on Airline Highway over the weekend has died in the hospital. The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating. The two males, who are brothers, jumped off the back of the bus on Airline Highway south of... more »
  • Central Fire Department extinguishes early morning apartment fire

    December 26, 2019 11:40 AM

    CENTRAL - A small electrical fire broke out at a Greenwell Springs Road apartment just before 6:30 a.m., Thursday morning. Firefighters with Central Fire Department responded to the incident and were able to safely extinguish the blaze. No injuries were reported and the apartment sustained only minor damage.... more »
  • Questions mount over former councilman's downtown Baton Rouge bars Play Video

    August 21, 2018 6:38 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A woman working at Huey's Bar, owned by former Baton Rouge Metro Councilman John Delgado claims she has been left saddled with debt after she was injured on the job. The WBRZ Investigative Unit found Delgado does not have workman's comp insurance on the two bars that... more »
  • One airlifted to hospital after single-vehicle crash in Walker

    October 29, 2017 11:13 PM

    WALKER - Police say one person was transported to an area hospital after a single-vehicle crash on Florida Boulevard Sunday night. Police say the crash occurred on Florida Boulevard near LA 449. According to the Walker Police Department, the driver was taken to a hospital via Airmed. The... more »
  • Two injured in crash involving ATV

    August 3, 2017 9:33 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Police responded to a crash involving an ATV and another vehicle that sent two people to the hospital. BRPD officers responded to the scene on Jones and Fairchild Streets around 7:15 p.m. According to investigators, two people riding on the ATV were injured after they... more »
  • Deputy Bruce Simmons given $65,000 to help pay for medical expenses

    July 24, 2017 12:51 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Organizers of the Motorman 5K fundraiser presented Deputy Bruce Simmons with $65,000 Monday to help with the wounded officer's medical bills. The fundraiser, which aimed to help Deputies Nick Tullier and Bruce Simmons pay for medical expenses, was held May 21. About a thousand people turned... more »
  • Victim identified in deadly S. Harrell's Ferry Road crash

    June 8, 2017 9:43 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The victim of a deadly crash on South Harrell's Ferry Road has been identified. According to BRPD, 20-year-old Christopher Levy died in the crash that occurred on Thursday around 8 p.m. Levy was driving a 2000 Ford Mustang that was occupied by two other people.... more »
  • UPDATE: Drag racing leads to fatal crash on Airline Hwy. Friday night

    May 5, 2017 11:49 PM

    BATON ROUGE - State Police say drag racing led to a fatal crash on Airline Hwy. where one person was killed and two others were injured. Sources say the crash occurred around 10:30 p.m. on Airline Highway near Barringer Foreman Road. The crash took the life of 20-year-old... more »
  • 13-year-old dies after shooting at Greenwell Springs apartment complex Play Video

    May 5, 2017 8:47 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Sheriff's Deputies have confirmed a 13-year-old his died after a Friday night shooting at a Greenwell Springs Road apartment complex. EBRSO officials say the shooting happened at the Mallard Crossing apartments in the 11300 block of Greenwell Springs Road. Officials say the victim was shot... more »
  • Florida Blvd. reopens following head-on crash

    May 5, 2017 8:26 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Crews are responding to a head-on crash that left multiple people injured on Florida Blvd. The crash happened after 7:15 p.m. on Florida Blvd. near McGehee Drive. Sources on scene say at least two people have been transported to the hospital, at least one of... more »
  • School bus crash in LaPlace sends 14 students to hospital with minor injuries

    May 5, 2017 5:53 PM

    LAPLACE – The St. John Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating a Friday afternoon crash that involved a school bus and pick up truck. The crash occurred around 2:30 p.m. in the 1700 block of St. Andrew's Boulevard in LaPlace. The bus was carrying 28 students at the time of... more »
  • Victims in Thursday Livonia crash identified as married couple Play Video

    April 27, 2017 7:44 PM

    LIVONIA - Two victims in a crash on Hwy 190 in Livonia Thursday have been identified. The 3-car crash happened just east of the city limits around 6:30 p.m. Livonia Police tell News 2, the wreck claimed the lives of Daniel and Ramonia O'Brien, a married couple from... more »
  • BRFD: House fire started from woman smoking cigarette on couch

    April 26, 2017 9:45 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Firefighters put out a house fire that was started when a resident noticed a fire in her sofa. Firefighters responded to a house fire in the 1900 block of Tennessee Street around 4:45 p.m. According to Baton Rouge Fire Department officials, the fire was caused... more »
  • 2-year-old hospitalized following crash on Hwy. 19

    April 26, 2017 8:16 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A 2-year-old is among those transferred to the hospital following a crash on Hwy. 19. According to Baton Rouge Police Department officials, the crash happened on Hwy. 19 near Thomas Road. BRPD officials say a 2-year-old female inside one of the vehicles was transferred to... more »
  • Two hurt in 4-Mile Bridge crash that closed US 190 Play Video

    April 20, 2017 11:33 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Louisiana State Police say one person suffered "serious injuries" and another person was hurt in a wreck at the 4-Mile Bridge that shut down US 190 in both directions. The crash happened just before 10:30 p.m. Thursday night. AirMed was called to the scene to fly... more »
  • One hospitalized in crash on Harding Boulevard

    April 18, 2017 1:11 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Authorities are responding to a crash on Harding Boulevard that left one vehicle overturned Tuesday. The crash occurred near the RaceTrac gas station on Harding Boulevard around noon. Sources say one victim was transported to the hospital in stable condition. This is a developing story.... more »
  • Crews extinguish blaze at flood-damaged home

    March 2, 2017 8:57 PM

    CENTRAL - Firefighters put out a blaze at a house on Greenwell Springs Road that was under construction following the August flood. Central Fire Department officials say they responded to the blaze in the 14100 block of Greenwell Springs Road shortly after 7:30 p.m. When firefighters arrived, they... more »
  • 2 people shot in car on Finch Street

    February 16, 2017 11:32 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Two people are being taken to the hospital after a shooting on Finch Street in North Baton Rouge. According to a BRPD spokesperson, the shooting happened around 9 p.m. in the 2500 block of Finch Street. Officers say a male and a female victim suffered... more »
  • Firefighters respond to trash fire near L'Auberge Casino Play Video

    February 3, 2017 11:00 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Firefighters responded to a fire on River Road right outside of Baton Rouge city limits. The fire occurred at a recycling center on the 12000 block of River Road, close to the L'Auberge Hotel & Casino. Here's another shot of the fire on River... more »
  • Crash on North Foster Drive sends four to the hospital

    February 2, 2017 9:31 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Crews are treating multiple crash victims following an accident on North Foster Drive. Sources say four people are being transported for various non-life threatening injuries. The crash occurred on North Foster Drive and Fairfield Avenue. Stay tuned for updates. more »
  • Central firefighters respond to 2-alarm fire on Frontier Drive

    January 26, 2017 10:42 PM

    CENTRAL - Firefighters extinguished a 2-alarm fire on Frontier Drive in Central Thursday. Central Fire officials say the fire happened at a home in the 7100 block of Frontier Drive near Lariat Avenue around 8:30 p.m. A Central Fire Department spokesperson told News 2 the two-story home was... more »
  • French Settlement flood victim's home destroyed in fire Play Video

    January 26, 2017 8:16 PM

    WALKER - Firefighters are still working to figure out what sparked a house fire in rural Livingston Parish Thursday night. The home burned completely to the ground. The intense flames damaged a second home too. People who live along Aydell Lane told our Brett Buffington homes in the... more »
  • One taken to hospital following Old Scenic Hwy crash

    January 20, 2017 11:13 PM

    BAKER - Rescue crews worked to cut a person out of their car following a crash on Old Scenic Hwy. JUST IN: Here's a picture of the crash scene on Old Scenic. One person has been taken to the hospital. @WBRZ pic.twitter.com/66gESZ9lyG — Brett Buffington (@BrettBuffington) January 21,... more »
  • One injured in shooting on Heidel Avenue

    December 24, 2016 11:41 PM

    BATON ROUGE - One person has been transported to the hospital after a shooting on Heidel Avenue. Officials say it happened around 9:30 in the 6000 block of Heidel Avenue near E. Brookstown Drive. The victim was transported to the hospital to be treated for undisclosed injuries. Officials... more »
  • Two people injured in shooting near North Boulevard

    December 22, 2016 11:17 PM

    BATON ROUGE - BRPD is investigating a shooting that left two people injured near North Blvd. According to BRPD, it happened around 9:30 p.m. near North Blvd. and 14th Street. Officials say the two victims suffered from non-life threatening injuries. Police say they do not have any... more »
  • 28-year-old dead following shooting on Victoria Drive Wednesday night

    December 21, 2016 10:04 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge Police Detectives are investigating a shooting on Victoria Drive that left one man dead Wednesday night. BRPD confirmed on Thursday that 28-year-old Keifer Johnson was found on the roadway in a trailer park located in the 3500 block of Victoria Drive around 9 p.m. Johnson... more »
  • Father arrested after 4-year-old child dies from 'play fighting' Play Video

    December 13, 2016 11:27 AM

    BATON ROUGE – A 25-year-old man has been arrested after his four-year-old child that he was "play fighting" with died from his injuries. Kristopher Carter, 25, was arrested on one count of negligent homicide. Around 7 a.m. on Nov. 30, homicide detectives responded to Oschner Medical Center in... more »
  • Child in critical condition after Hooper Road crash

    December 1, 2016 5:37 PM

    BATON ROUGE – State Police say a child is in critical condition and three other people were hurt after a crash on Hooper Road in Baton Rouge Thursday afternoon. According to Louisiana State Police, the multi-car crash happened at the intersection of Hooper Road and Corlett Drive around 4:20... more »
  • First responders tending to 3 car crash on Burbank Drive

    October 20, 2016 8:49 PM

    BATON ROUGE - First responders are on the scene of a 3 car accident on Burbank Drive. It happened before 7:30 p.m. near the 10000 block of Burbank Drive. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office and Louisiana State Police are on the scene. Traffic has been delayed because... more »
  • At least 16 injured after obstacle collapses at Warrior Dash event Play Video

    October 8, 2016 4:33 PM

    ST. FRANCISVILLE – Authorities say at least 16 people were injured after an obstacle collapsed at the Warrior Dash event in St. Francisville Saturday afternoon. First responders say 11 people were transported from the scene with "a wide range of injuries from minor to serious." Three people were airlifted... more »
  • Police investigating late night shooting near Baton Rouge nightclub

    September 17, 2016 2:40 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Police are investigating a shooting outside of a nightclub that sent three people to the hospital. A BRPD spokesperson says it happened last night in a parking lot near the Allure Nightclub on Bennington Avenue. Three people were transported to the hospital, two with non-life... more »
  • Popeye's chicken behind LSU WR's 30 lbs. weight gain

    August 10, 2016 3:33 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Travin Dural’s entree of choice during his convalescence from hamstring surgery last off-season was, you might say, an off menu item as far as the LSU training table was concerned. Popeyes fried chicken. He found it side-sticking good. “Yeah, Popeyes was putting a lot of... more »
  • Wreck closes both lanes of US 190 at Livonia

    August 4, 2016 5:50 PM

    LIVONIA - Both lanes of US 190 inside the city limits of Livonia are closed due to a crash with injuries. Traffic is not passing through in either direction. The closure is expected to remain in effect for up to two hours. Motorists are advised to seek alternate... more »
  • Truck driver injured after falling into pit at Walker landfill

    August 2, 2016 6:51 PM

    WALKER - Officials say a truck driver was injured after he fell into a pit at a Walker landfill on Tuesday. The incident happened at Woodside Landfill. Officials reported the driver fell into a solidification pit and received heat burns as a result. Liquid waste is loaded into the... more »
  • Parks behind big jump in trampoline injuries, study says

    August 1, 2016 7:44 PM

    Injuries at trampoline parks have soared in recent years, according to a study published Monday in the journal Pediatrics. Trampoline injuries lead to nearly 100,000 emergency room visits a year, according to estimates from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System. The majority of the injuries... more »
  • Man dies after shooting on West Brookstown Drive

    July 29, 2016 2:26 PM

    BATON ROUGE – A man has died following a shooting that took place on Tuesday on West Brookstown Drive. Raymond Bailey, 24, died from gunshot injuries on Thursday night, according to BRPD. Police responded to the 4400 block of West Brookstown Drive around 10:30 p.m. and found Bailey lying... more »
  • Central Fire Department addresses recent injuries in rivers Play Video

    July 1, 2016 11:23 PM

    CENTRAL - The Central Fire Department is warning residents to practice safety around rivers, after two separate diving injuries during the week. Since the beginning of the year, there have been five reported injuries involving people jumping or diving into the Amite and Comite Rivers. One of those resulted in... more »
  • Medics recovering after drunk driver crashed into wreck

    June 30, 2016 11:47 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Two EMTs and an officer injured after a suspected drunk driver plowed through the scene of a wreck early Sunday morning are recovering well. First responders were at the scene of an accident on I-10 East at the 10/12 split at around 1:30 a.m. Sunday when... more »
  • Paramedic describes chaotic scene after getting hit by alleged drunk driver Play Video

    June 27, 2016 5:13 PM

    BATON ROUGE- A paramedic for Acadian Ambulance talked about surviving a crash that sent six people to the hospital. John Piker's shift was about to end when Piker and his partner came across a vehicle that was involved in a separate wreck at the I-10/12 split in Baton Rouge... more »
  • Deputes: Caregiver didn't help elderly woman after fall

    June 17, 2016 11:38 PM

    ASSUMPTION - Deputies arrested a caregiver who they say failed to act when an elderly woman fell and was injured. The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office says 30-year-old Valencia R. Benjamin was a caretaker for the woman. Several employees and caretakers in charge of caring for the woman were... more »

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