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• Boy, 10, struck by falling bullet on New Year's Eve

  January 3, 2022 1:05 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - A child was struck in the face by a falling bullet while watching fireworks from his backyard on New Year's Eve. The boy's friends and family told WWLTV the incident happened around 10 p.m. Friday while 10-year-old Fabian Rivera was sitting on a swing set at... more »

• Man, 69, killed by barrage of gunfire while inside his home

  July 4, 2021 9:01 PM

  PONCHATOULA - A drive-by shooting left a man dead early Sunday morning. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office found 69-year-old Harry Hughes dead in his home on North 11th Street. Investigators believe several shots were fired into the home from the street. Deputies said Hughes had multiple gunshot wounds.... more »

• Man accused of storing 16 tons of fireworks at home, including devices that later blew up and injured 17

  July 4, 2021 5:48 PM

  LOS ANGELES (CNN) - A California man faces federal charges after allegedly transporting tons of explosives from out of state, including devices that later exploded in a police bomb disposal truck, injuring 17 people, authorities said. Arturo Ceja III was arrested Saturday by special agents from the Bureau of... more »

• Kenilworth parade rolls despite showers moving in Play Video

  July 3, 2021 11:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Heavy rain right before the Kenilworth Parade raised a lot of concerns, but it could not keep this year's event from rolling on as scheduled. "Just like America is forever resilient, we are resilient, pulling through the rain for the parade today," said Parade Chairman Paul... more »

• Downtown business owners expect big crowds from weekend holiday events Play Video

  July 3, 2021 5:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Concerts, live music and Fourth of July firework shows are back in downtown Baton Rouge. After many cancellations last year due to the pandemic, business owners are now looking forward to a much-needed boost in sales. Fred Taylor owns Poor Boy Lloyd's, and he's banking... more »

• Hundreds celebrate Fourth of July at False River Play Video

  July 4, 2020 11:25 PM

  It was a patriotic post-pandemic party on False River. "We were locked in the house for three and a half months, so it was liberating," said Kusum Mishra. "I'm not saying we are going crazy or wild. We are maintaining our distance, we are wearing our mask and all... more »

• 3-year-old child dies by drowning in Port Allen

  July 4, 2020 7:14 PM

  PORT ALLEN - A 3-year-old child drowned Saturday afternoon. Around 5 p.m. officials received a call in regards to a child in distress in Port Allen. Emergency crews transported the child to a hospital. The child was pronounced deceased at the hospital. Details are limited. This is... more »

• Accidental shooting near Airline Highway claims one life

  July 4, 2020 6:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Emergency crews responded to a fatal shooting near Airline Highway Saturday afternoon. At 6 p.m. deputies responded to the 4000 block of N. Fuller Place. Thomas Edelen, 18, was pronounced dead at the scene. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, the victim... more »

• WATCH: President Trump, First Lady celebrate Independence Day at South Dakota's 2020 Mount Rushmore Fireworks Celebrations Play Video

  July 3, 2020 9:22 PM

  KEYSTONE, Sd. - President Donald Trump and the First Lady will watch the South Dakota’s 2020 Mount Rushmore Fireworks Celebrations on Friday. On Friday, July 3rd President Trump and Melania Trump will celebrate the 4th of July in South Dakota to view the huge fireworks display at Mt. Rushmore... more »

• COVID-19 causes an increase in fireworks sales this year Play Video

  July 3, 2020 7:35 PM

  PLAQUEMINE - James Jones, who lives in Iberville Parish is stocking up on a lot of fireworks this year. He is planning a backyard display just for his kids. "I got two little bitty twin girls, who are two years old. They are going to... more »

• Victim in 2017 shooting dies; charges upgraded for alleged gunman

  October 31, 2019 8:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Charges have been upgraded for an alleged shooter after a victim died almost two years after being shot. Jonathan Price, 27, died on October 8th from medical complications stemming from a 2017 drive-by shooting on Flora Lane. Price was standing in front of his home when... more »

• Unusual July cold front to move through Tuesday Play Video

  July 22, 2019 7:29 AM

  We start this week just like any other mid-summer week with the persistent heat and humidity coupled with scattered showers, a few thunderstorms and the potential for localized heavy rain, but some actual relief is in sight. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Expect another round of showers and... more »

• Heat returns, increasing showers this weekend Play Video

  July 18, 2019 6:48 AM

  Around the United States, big heat will be the big story for the remainder of the week. Many large metropolitan areas from the Midwest to East Coast face high temperatures near 100 degrees with even higher “feels-like” temperatures. Locations from Oklahoma City to Omaha to Kansas City to St. Louis... more »

• Hot holiday weekend ahead Play Video

  July 3, 2019 7:09 AM

  Rain chances will decline after Wednesday. Meanwhile, heat will increase. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: For the second straight day, expect more clouds than sun with isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms to develop. The clouds may help in two regards. First, they will keep highs from getting... more »

• Warmer up top drier down low, more action into next week Play Video

  July 13, 2018 7:16 AM

  Friday and Saturday will continue a trend of less active afternoons in terms of showers and thunderstorms. Thursday’s forecast for isolated action was good. A caveat is that while geographically only about 20 percent of the forecast area saw rain as expected, a large part of the population received rain... more »

• Not as many showers as Wednesday, Chris transitioning Play Video

  July 12, 2018 7:11 AM

  A large portion of the forecast area received rain on Wednesday with nearly 3 inches falling in parts of St. Helena, Livingston, Iberville, Assumption and St. Mary Parishes. This left a little to be desired in the rain coverage forecast as widespread activity overachieved from the anticipation of scattered showers... more »

• Rain coverage to increase, Chris becomes cat. two hurricane Play Video

  July 11, 2018 7:07 AM

  As expected, Tuesday featured fewer showers and thunderstorms and therefore warmer temperatures. Only about 10 percent of the 13 Parish, 3 County forecast area picked up precip. Rain coverage will come right back up on Wednesday and Thursday. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: After a... more »

• Up and down rain chances, two waves in the tropics Play Video

  July 5, 2018 6:56 AM

  The next in a series of disturbances in the atmosphere will move across the region Thursday leading to another uptick of showers and thunderstorms. Beyond that, rain coverage will come up again over the weekend due to a stalled front of all things. The Independence Day forecast panned out well... more »

• Law enforcement cracking down on 4th of July drunk driving Play Video

  July 2, 2018 6:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Each year July 4th is a time to spend with family and friends, but Louisiana law enforcement say it's also one of the deadliest holidays of the year due to impaired driving. The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission says 2012 through 2016, 37 people died on Louisiana... more »

• New video shows Deputy Nick Tullier operating a wheelchair

  March 22, 2017 5:37 PM

  HOUSTON, Tx. - East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Deputy Nick Tullier's family posted a new video Wednesday showing him operating a wheelchair as he continues his recovery. In an update, Tullier's father says the hospital had to remove a "central line" IV that was causing an infection. His father goes... more »

• Nick Tullier visited by Sheriff Sid Gautreaux, Sgt. Bruce Simmons

  March 18, 2017 6:45 PM

  HOUSTON, Tx. - Several members of the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office traveled to Houston, Texas to visit Deputy Nick Tullier Friday. The visitors included Sheriff Sid Gautreaux and Sgt. Bruce Simmons among others. A Facebook post showed the visitors standing alongside Tullier in his wheelchair. Tullier was... more »

• Slain Officer Matthew Gerald inducted into Central High Hall of Fame Play Video

  October 8, 2016 12:04 AM

  CENTRAL- Central High School honored one of the officers killed in July's attack on law enforcement at their football game Friday. Officer Matthew Gerald graduated from Central back in 1994. During halftime of the school's football game against Walker High, Gerald was officially inducted into the Central High School Hall... more »

• Police to increase patrols for July 4th weekend

  July 1, 2016 11:48 AM

  BATON ROUGE – State Troopers and law enforcement are reminding residents and visitors to be safe while traveling on the road for the fourth of July weekend. In 2015, celebrations during the weekend turned tragic for six families after fatal crashes that took the lives of their loved ones. Other... more »