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• Driver faces suspended license, late fee after canceling card for fraudulent activity Play Video

  April 18, 2024 4:44 PM

  PONCHATOULA - One woman says her husband's license is suspended over a late fee that occurred while paying off an installment plan with the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles. Maddison Aikman says their trouble started when they noticed fraudulent charges on their debit card in January 2023. It was... more »

• Mega-health care merger paused after backlash

  September 25, 2023 5:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A plan for an Indiana-based health care corporation to acquire Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana has been put on hold after policy-holders, politicians and others raised concerns. BCBS Louisiana on Monday said it will withdraw its plan to be absorbed by Elevance Health --... more »

• Incoming insurance commissioner: State regulations need a hard look Play Video

  August 30, 2023 12:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana's next insurance commissioner said he will focus his attention on making sure Louisiana is competitive with neighboring states as he addresses a shortage of companies providing coverage. Appearing Wednesday on "2une In," Tim Temple said that will require a hard look at the role of... more »

• Restore Louisiana assistance deadline Tuesday; representatives say phones busy, try online

  August 1, 2023 11:11 AM

  The deadline to apply for the Restore Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Program is Tuesday, Aug. 1, and the hotline is experiencing a high volume of calls. The program is designed to provide financial assistance to those affected Hurricanes Laura, Delta, Ida, or the May 2021 severe storms. The deadline is... more »

• Plan to lure more insurers to Louisiana passes House, heads to Senate

  February 1, 2023 6:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The House on Wednesday approved bills to spend up to $45 million to encourage insurance companies to return to the state and to prevent firms that went bankrupt or were declared insolvent from using the money. The House Appropriations Committee approved the two bills Tuesday before... more »

• Delivery driver blindsided by 'ride-share' insurance policy, on the hook for $25K repair bill Play Video

  December 27, 2022 4:32 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - One woman is in a tough spot after her accident claim was denied by her car insurance carrier. The company tells her it's because of what she was doing while the accident happened. The front of Karen Soileau's SUV is unrecognizable. The impact of her hitting... more »

• Woman fears body shop didn't repair her wrecked vehicle to meet insurance company's specifications Play Video

  September 1, 2022 3:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A woman is trying to sort out what happened to her car after she took it to a repair shop following an accident. Lyntorius Moore says the shop didn't follow the list of approved repairs from her insurance company, and instead gave her back a vehicle... more »

• Neighbor's tree falls through home months after woman first called worried about it Play Video

  August 1, 2022 4:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE - One woman is thankful to be alive after her neighbor's tree came crashing through her bedroom over the weekend. Charlie Albert first contacted 2 On Your Side about the tree in March, fearing it would fall during the next storm. On Saturday, there was just enough... more »

• Louisiana-based insurer GoAuto acquired by out-of-state buyer

  May 26, 2022 1:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE - GoAuto, a Louisiana-based company touting its low-cost insurance and known for its ubiquitous television commercials, has been bought up by an equity firm based out of Pennsylvania. Milestone Partners announced the acquisition Thursday, saying that it had obtained GoAuto and its technology platform, Adaptive Information Technologies.... more »

• Neighbor's tree concerning to homeowner; what to do in similar situation Play Video

  March 11, 2022 3:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE - There is a tree hanging over a woman's house, and she's concerned it could fall -- but that tree isn't rooted on her property. She called 2 On Your Side for help. Charlie Albert moved into her Baton Rouge home in 1979. She says she's watched... more »

• Man faked getting hit by Tesla, car's back-up camera caught him lying Play Video

  September 7, 2021 6:41 PM

  SLIDELL - A man was arrested after pretending to be hit by a car and reporting the incident to the police. Slidell Police Department said Arthur Bates Jr filed a police report around 4 p.m. Sept. 3 that stated he had been hit by a Tesla, was hurt, and... more »

• High water not going down; St. Gabriel organizes transit services for people trapped at home Play Video

  May 25, 2021 11:37 PM

  SAINT GABRIEL - Two weeks since flooding rain and rising water, people still trapped on the other side of flooded streets can get assistance coming and going from the St. Gabriel government. City officials posted on its social media Tuesday (June 1), people living in... more »

• Repeat flooders using lessons from 2016 as another recovery effort begins Play Video

  May 24, 2021 10:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Cluttered curbs and piles of debris dotting driveways tell the story of last Monday's flooding. For Shawana Taylor-Walker, it's a story she knows all too well. "Is it inconvenient," Taylor-Walker asks herself. "Yes, it is. Is it going to be stressful? Yes, it is. But I'm... more »

• In Bayou Pigeon, insurance adjusters and homeowners wait for water to recede Play Video

  May 24, 2021 7:24 PM

  BAYOU PIGEON - Iberville Parish emergency officials say it will be weeks before the high water recedes and the extent of the damage can be determined. "This is the worse flood ever. I've never seen the water this high at my house in 40 years," Bayou Pigeon homeowner Mitch... more »

• Insurance companies could drop newer policy holders following historic 2020 hurricane season Play Video

  February 26, 2021 6:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Following a record season last year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is considering moving the start of the hurricane season to May 15. Tropical storm Arthur started the 2020 season forming in mid-May. Before it was over, Louisiana was hit five times. Now, some homeowners... more »

• Overpayment notice sent in error, woman does not owe $15,000 after all Play Video

  February 9, 2021 4:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE - There's a new concern for people on unemployment in Louisiana. A $15,000 repayment bill sent in error to someone who's been out of work because of the pandemic. It comes as hundreds still complain to 2 On Your Side about their troubles with the Louisiana Workforce Commission.... more »

• Unemployment issues continue; LWC says backlog is zero Play Video

  February 8, 2021 6:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Friday, the Louisiana Workforce Commission published a news release that said the 30,000 identity verification backlog reported on January 8 has been cleared. Last week, over the weekend and into Monday, 2 On Your Side continued to receive emails and calls from claimants waiting to hear back... more »

• Call backlog slowly improving for Workforce Commission, thousands still waiting Play Video

  January 20, 2021 6:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The state is finally offering some answers after thousands of people were cut off from their unemployment benefits pending a fraud investigation. There are still thousands of claimants waiting to hear back from someone at the Louisiana Workforce Commission, but 2 On Your Side learned Wednesday... more »

• Louisiana homeowners should expect rate increases after active hurricane season Play Video

  October 30, 2020 8:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE - November 30, the final day of hurricane season can't come soon enough for Louisianians after a record five named storms have hit the state this year. But even after hurricane season ends, homeowners will still feel its effects when it comes to their insurance policies. ... more »

• State grapples with high cost of widespread unemployment, even with federal help Play Video

  August 11, 2020 9:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Days after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to continue federal unemployment aid at $400 per week, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards says the state is working through how to implement it. "We know that we have a lot of workers who are unemployed, continued... more »

• Unemployed worry about bills; questions hover over executive orders Play Video

  August 10, 2020 6:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE - There are unanswered questions about what's next following President Donald Trump's executive orders on stimulus payments, unemployment, and evictions. Monday, 2 On Your Side spoke with a man whose life has been turned upside down since the start of the pandemic and could use some answers.... more »

• La. insurance chief believes car insurance rates will drop Play Video

  July 3, 2020 5:45 PM

  Low car insurance rates are on the horizon for drivers across Louisiana. By the end of the year, insurance commissioner, Jim Donelon expects those premiums to drop. "I am extremely optimistic that we will see net reductions in premium costs between now and the end of the... more »

• Different hazards require different insurance coverage

  May 19, 2020 10:43 AM

  With the many and significant threats to property posed by a tropical cyclone, call your insurance company or agent now, before the season. Ask for an insurance check-up to make sure you have enough homeowners insurance to repair or even replace your home. Don’t forget coverage for your car or... more »

• Louisiana insurance moratorium to expire mid-May Play Video

  April 23, 2020 6:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Thousands of Louisiana citizens have filed for unemployment due to the coronavirus. To address the statewide public health emergency, several emergency rules have been issued by the Department of Insurance. One of them deals with a moratorium on cancellation of insurance policies and non-payment of insurance... more »

• Additional 275 people answering unemployment calls, wait time still hours for some Play Video

  April 9, 2020 6:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE - When Lance Albarado was laid off from his job about a three weeks ago due to the coronavirus, he had no idea accessing unemployment aid would be so difficult. He filed for unemployment online and says he was denied. Since then, he's been trying to get... more »

• Travel changes happening amid coronavirus Play Video

  March 11, 2020 6:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The country is approaching a busy travel season and now many travelers are wondering what to do because of the coronavirus. Normal travel insurance will not cover travelers for things like fear of the coronavirus, but companies and vendors are working with people and offering flexibility.... more »

• Parish pothole crushes car, woman's wallet Play Video

  November 1, 2019 6:23 PM

  GONZALES - A woman attending a sporting event at Lamar Dixon hit a pothole in the center's public parking lot. Mary Douget filed a claim with the parish's insurance company only to learn that the parish won't be covering the cost. She was leaving the parking lot near the... more »

• Customer says mobile home was dropped, wants a new one Play Video

  January 15, 2019 6:44 PM

  ST. AMANT - A new mobile home was delivered to a lot and then damaged by the installation crew. The woman who bought it says she was expecting a brand new trailer and that's what she should have - not a damaged one. Wanda James used FEMA funds and... more »

• Senator Bill Cassidy announces FEMA will resume sales of flood insurance

  December 28, 2018 7:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy announced Friday that FEMA will resume sales of new flood insurance policies. Cassidy says the agency will reverse its decision to suspend sales of new flood insurance policies during the partial government shutdown. Officials say policies in effect on or before... more »

• Homeowner says garbage truck broke mailbox, she wants it fixed Play Video

  August 31, 2018 6:08 PM

  UPDATE Cathie Youngkin tells 2 On Your Side's Brittany Weiss she received a check in the mail from Republic Services over the weekend for $485 and plans to replace the mailbox. CENTRAL - There's a busted mailbox in Central and the homeowner says she knows who is responsible. Cathie... more »

• Insurance company requesting itemized receipt from jailed contractor Play Video

  August 22, 2018 6:26 PM

  GREENWELL SPRINGS - A homeowner is having trouble with her insurance company, which tells her it won't release her supplemental insurance money without an itemized receipt. There's only one problem: the person who might have that receipt is behind bars. Vanessa Clymer says it's been a year-long battle and... more »

• OMV fines collected surpasses $115 million Play Video

  June 19, 2018 7:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - It's been awhile since the state starting mailing out letters to collect fines for lapsed car insurance in Louisiana. Since those letters started going out in 2015, the Office of Motor Vehicles has collected about $115 million and the money is still coming in. There were... more »

• Insurance planning tips for hurricane preparedness Play Video

  June 1, 2018 3:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The first day of hurricane season is also a good time to get organized. That includes knowing what your insurance covers and what it doesn't. Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says it's best to be prepared and get those policies in order now before the storm enters... more »

• Auto body shop fighting insurance company over used parts Play Video

  February 8, 2018 6:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE - There's an insurance fight brewing and it's got an auto body shop owner, fighting for the customer. Owner of Miles Paint and Body, Chip Elkins, says he's been in the car business for years. Quite often, he says he's stuck fighting an insurance company's decision to... more »

• Used Motor Vehicle Commission investigating woman's car purchase Play Video

  January 29, 2018 6:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A used car purchase turned into one big headache for a Baton Rouge woman. Thalia Duplantier says what she's got is not what she intended to buy. She purchased a used car at ABC Auto on Florida Blvd. and financed it, but says after looking the... more »

• Mortgage company slow to release money, rebuilding at standstill Play Video

  November 21, 2017 6:13 PM

  UPDATE: On Dec. 1 James Keener told 2 On Your Side he had received two checks in the mail from Union Pacific Financial totaling $27,414.53, which is the amount Keener had been requesting to move forward with his construction. BATON ROUGE - A man says he can't move... more »

• Appeals process begins for man fighting for insurance money Play Video

  November 13, 2017 6:03 PM

  WALKER - A man who tore his house down is battling with FEMA and his insurance company for the money he says he deserves. Paul Ortego told 2 On Your Side Friday he'd soon be filing an appeal with FEMA. He's been staring at a pile of dirt on... more »

• Man defaults on OMV payment plan, owes thousands Play Video

  November 7, 2017 6:58 PM

  NEW ROADS - A man paying off a fine for late car insurance payments defaulted on those payments and now he owes thousands of dollars. Carlton Goodman tells 2 On Your Side he signed an agreement with the Office of Motor Vehicles and planned to pay the fines all... more »

• Mold creeping back into flood-damaged home, new buyer wants answers Play Video

  September 15, 2017 7:00 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - A flood victim is reliving the August 2016 flood all over again after she found mold growing up the walls. Kristi Hunt says she bought a house in February after her apartment flooded. She was told then, that less than an inch of water got inside... more »

• Buyer beware of flood-damaged vehicles Play Video

  September 6, 2017 7:02 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - The used car market can be tough to navigate. Hank Keith says he had no idea what he was getting into after he bought his 2004 Dodge Ram. Keith tells 2 On Your Side he doesn't remember signing anything that said he was buying a flood-damaged... more »

• New Prairieville fire rating could save you money Play Video

  September 1, 2017 6:30 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - Some Ascension Parish residents might want to check with their insurance providers for possible savings. The Property Insurance Association of Louisiana (PIAL) has raised the Prairieville Fire Department's rating from a four to a three. It means the city's protection has improved and it could also mean... more »

• Proof of loss deadline approaching for those with flood insurance Play Video

  August 24, 2017 6:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE- An important deadline is coming up if you had flood insurance but don't feel like you were compensated fairly by your insurance company. This week, Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon asked the feds for another extension for the National Flood Insurance Program's proof of loss deadline. Currently, this affects... more »

• NFIP policyholders have two weeks to submit Proof of Loss forms

  August 16, 2017 1:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The National Flood Insurance Program policyholders affected by the August 2016 floods have until Friday, Sept. 1 to submit a Proof of Loss form. More than 29,600 NFIP claims have been filed for the August 2016 floods. To date, there are less than 135 claims left... more »

• Outreach events planned for flood victims in Baton Rouge area

  June 25, 2017 9:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A series of outreach events has been planned for the Baton Rouge area in order to help flood victims get the assistance they need. Three outreach events have been scheduled on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday due to the high volume of flood-impacted homeowners visiting the Baton... more »

• Private companies approved to write flood insurance in LA, list attached Play Video

  June 13, 2017 5:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE- For decades, private insurance companies avoided writing what's called first dollar coverage after it became too risky in Louisiana and across the nation. However, investors from around the world have sparked a renewed interest in the marketplace, according to Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon. The benefit could mean more... more »

• Fourth extension for flood victims to submit Proof of Loss forms

  May 5, 2017 10:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE - National Flood Insurance Program policyholders have another chance to submit Proof of Loss forms for damage stemming from the August flood. The deadline to submit Proof of Loss forms was extended to Friday, September 1, 2017. FEMA representatives say the additional time allows policyholders to... more »

• Storage unit renters refunded following 2 On Your Side report Play Video

  April 27, 2017 6:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A storage company decided to reimburse two renters after their contents were destroyed. Both Lynette Elps and Donnis White reached out to 2 On Your Side last week. White was the focus of a 2 On Your Side report last Thursday . Following the report, each... more »

• Second disaster hits family within a year, waiting on insurance Play Video

  April 21, 2017 6:33 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - First flood then fire. Two disasters a Denham Springs man has lost nearly everything to. During the night of Valentine's Day, John Cooper Fore says his paradise in the making burnt to a crisp. It was a design project years in the making his family had... more »

• Insurance company paying up following 2 On Your Side report Play Video

  April 19, 2017 6:16 PM

  BAKER - A man's house is being fixed thanks to 2 On Your Side. Mike Burnette's Baker home was pushed off of its pilings during the August flood. The rushing current from the Comite River nudged the house about an inch and a half making it uneven. He lives... more »

• Minister's prayers answered following call to 2 On Your Side

  March 9, 2017 6:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The last few months have been difficult for John Green. He lost his wife in a car accident and then his car insurance company gave him the run around after he filed a claim. The back and forth went on for weeks, but came to a... more »

• Donaldsonville still recovering one month after tornado Play Video

  March 8, 2017 9:14 AM

  DONALDSONVILLE - One month after devastating tornadoes ripped through South Louisiana, residents of one small town are struggling to get back on their feet. The city and parish cleaned the streets of debris almost overnight, but it appears most of the rebuilding process stopped there. Out of around... more »

• Have storm damage? Here's what you need to know

  February 8, 2017 5:05 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE - The State of Louisiana is sending disaster assessment teams to the areas hit by Tuesday’s tornadoes. Several hundred homes and commercial buildings were either damaged or destroyed. For people who are now trying to figure out what they should do next, the Louisiana Department of Insurance... more »

• INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: City leaders admit "mistake" cost thousands of dollars Play Video

  January 31, 2017 5:36 PM

  GONZALES- Taxpayers are on the hook for nearly a quarter of a million dollars to repair the flooded out City Hall in Gonzales. Despite being in a flood zone, city leaders opted out of carrying flood insurance. City leaders said they never imagined the building would flood. "It never flooded,"... more »

• FEMA will not duplicate benefits of insurance

  January 19, 2017 10:57 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Flood survivors must not accept the same benefits from more than one source, also known as the duplication of benefits, FEMA officials say. Federal and state agencies responding to disasters are prohibited from duplicating the benefits of insurance companies or other public or private entities. FEMA cannot... more »

• Legally blind teacher works, can't get disability assistance Play Video

  January 16, 2017 6:43 PM

  GONZALES - An Ascension Parish school teacher has gone partially blind, it's a side effect from a brain aneurysm. Almost overnight the simple tasks Carla Duplechin performed on a daily basis, like getting dressed or driving, are now impossible to do by herself. Duplechin says she's been an... more »

• Lapsed car insurance fine strikes nerve with flood victim Play Video

  January 10, 2017 6:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Office of Motor Vehicles fines drivers for expired or lapsed car insurance. Dr. Daniel Burch is facing a $125 fine for not renewing his insurance on time, but says he never missed an insurance payment before and this bill struck a nerve. "It just... more »

• Man's house pushed off piers, flood insurance won't cover damage Play Video

  January 9, 2017 5:48 PM

  BAKER - A homeowner says flood water pushed his house off its pilings and now he's having trouble getting the money from his insurance company to make it right. Mike Burnette didn't get any water inside his house during the August flood, but the water created a big problem... more »

• Flood victims frustrated with mortgage companies, AG offering help Play Video

  December 30, 2016 6:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Flood victims continue to feel frustration when it comes to mortgage companies releasing their insurance money. Some have called 2 On Your Side for help, but now a state office is stepping in. The State Attorney General's Office says it will help put pressure on mortgage... more »

• Flooded home not considered total loss by FEMA, creating insurance issues Play Video

  December 7, 2016 6:34 PM

  CENTRAL - A homeowner thought he was covered by insurance when his home flooded in August. Now he's learned that's not exactly the case. Like many others, Herb Cornelius bought a home and purchased flood insurance. His home received 50 inches of water during the flood. The house is... more »

• Tips for understanding the flood insurance claim process

  October 13, 2016 10:59 AM

  BATON ROUGE – State and federal officials are encouraging residents to monitor their insurance claims process after reporting their losses following the August flood. Residents have 120 days from the date of their loss to file a claim in they are a National Flood Insurance Program policyholder in Louisiana.... more »

• Houma woman arrested in insurance fraud scheme

  October 12, 2016 10:23 PM

  HOUMA - Louisiana State Police have arrested a woman accused of fraudulent insurance claims dating back to 2014. 38-year-old Shanta Simmons was arrested Wednesday morning. In March, investigators in the insurance fraud/auto theft unit in Houma were contacted by fraud investigators with Progressive Insurance Company concerning fraudulent claims... more »

• Local regulations may prompt flood insurance help

  October 4, 2016 10:46 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Residents who have had homes or businesses damaged by the August flood may be required to meet certain building requirements before repairs start to reduce future flood damage, according to FEMA officials. The National Flood Insurance Program Standard Flood Insurance Policy provides Increased Cost of Compliance... more »

• FAQs about the National Flood Insurance Program

  September 19, 2016 3:54 PM

  Q: I have a homeowner's insurance policy. Why would I buy flood insurance? A: Flood damage is not typically covered by a homeowner's insurance policy. Q: If my home is flooded, won't federal disaster assistance pay for my damages? A: Not necessarily. Most forms of federal disaster... more »

• FEMA says flood insurance rates remain unchanged after flood

  September 15, 2016 2:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE – According to FEMA, last month's flood will not cause flood insurance to rise above already scheduled annual increases. The agency says that last month's severe flooding does not trigger remapping of flood zones or changes in base flood elevations. If residents' home or businesses were damaged and... more »

• FEMA extends deadline to file proof-of-loss claims for flood victims

  September 13, 2016 10:08 AM

  BATON ROUGE – FEMA has granted an extension for Louisiana National Flood Insurance Program policyholders to file their proof-of-loss claims. The extension allows policyholders 120 days from the date of their loss to file a flood insurance claim. The extension doubles the 60-day deadline that the Louisiana National Flood... more »

• Insurance commissioner request Proof of Loss filing extension

  September 8, 2016 11:50 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon said he is asking FEMA to extend the filing deadline for Louisiana policyholders impacted by the historic flooding. According to a statement Thursday, Donelon said FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program requires homeowners to file a “Proof of Loss” form within 60 days... more »

• FEMA extends grace period to renew flood insurance policies in affected parishes

  August 22, 2016 5:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE – FEMA announced that the grace period to renew flood insurance policies has been extended to 120 days for affected Louisiana parishes. The grace period has been extended to 120 days and applies to the 20 declared disaster parishes: Acadia, Ascension, Avoyelles, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Evangeline,... more »

• Emergency Rule 27: Insurance during a disaster

  August 22, 2016 11:48 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon has issued what is known as Emergency Rule 27 - an order to protect residents who live in parishes that will receive a Major Disaster Declaration from the federal government because of the flood. Here is what it means for you:... more »

• OMV to send out more fines to drivers with lapsed car insurance Play Video

  June 28, 2016 7:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE – More fines are coming from the Office of Motor Vehicles for drivers with expired car insurance. The OMV plans to send out thousands more later on this year and will likely begin in September. The fines can range from $125 dollars to $650 for each offense. Since... more »

• Are you covered? The answer is a call away

  May 17, 2016 7:39 AM

  With the many and significant threats to property posed by a tropical cyclone, call your insurance company or agent now, before the season. Ask for an insurance check-up to make sure you have enough homeowners insurance to repair or even replace your home. Don’t forget coverage for your car or... more »

• Insurance adjusters survey damage in Livingston Play Video

  February 25, 2016 5:51 PM

  LIVINGSTON - Insurance adjusters continued to survey storm damage Thursday in the town of Livingston. Alex Prokop with Safeco Insurance will visit at least 15 homes this week in Livingston after an EF-2 tornado damaged at least 30 structures Tuesday afternoon. Prokop says insurance adjusters try to put customers at... more »

• Drop-off old, unwanted prescriptions at newly installed disposal boxes Play Video

  February 10, 2016 6:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Secure boxes have been installed at area police and sheriff headquarters in an effort to curb prescription drug abuse. "T here is a misconception that just because it's prescribed by a doctor, that makes it safe," Kandyce Cowart, the manager of federal investigations at Blue Cross/Blue... more »

• Feds: Switch plans, save on health insurance

  October 30, 2015 3:47 PM

  CHICAGO- "It pays to shop" is the message from the government, two days before the start of the third sign-up season under President Barack Obama's health care overhaul. The Department of Health and Human Services released data Friday on next year's prices in the insurance markets established by the law.... more »

• Sorrento Police have options to stay open Play Video

  November 14, 2013 4:24 PM

  SORRENTO - The Sorrento Police Department has one offer on the table to provide insurance to keep the department open. The town of Sorrento is currently considering the only liability insurance quote they have of $67,692. That's nearly $40,000 more than the department's current insurance, which is set to... more »