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Downed powerlines blocking highway in Gonzales Monday morning
July 17, 2023 11:33 AM
GONZALES - A utility pole broke along a highway in Gonzales early Monday morning, blocking the roadway and knocking out power for hundreds in the area. Gonzales Police said South Burnside Avenue was first closed at Orice Roth Road around 6 a.m. According to Entergy, a utility pole fell... more » -
Street lights along Burbank repaired, replaced following calls to 2 On Your Side Play Video
July 5, 2023 3:34 PM
BATON ROUGE - The evening ride is a little brighter along Burbank Drive these days. The City-Parish says after a 2 On Your Side story in May and several updates about lights that failed to turn on at night, changes are being made. The lights at some intersections... more » -
Lighting at the I-10 and I-12 split out for duration of flyover project Play Video
January 3, 2023 3:04 PM
BATON ROUGE - Construction has turned off the lights in one busy area of the interstate through Baton Rouge. It'll be dark for months at the I-10 and I-12 split as crews work to complete the College Drive flyover. The Department of Transportation and Development says it had to... more » -
Hard-to-reach equipment slowing down repairs in Baton Rouge neighborhood, Entergy says Play Video
June 17, 2022 1:05 PM
BATON ROUGE - A neighborhood in Baton Rouge has been without power for roughly a day as Entergy has struggled to reach damaged equipment. The power company said the outage started around 2 p.m. Thursday and was initially attributed to downed powerlines in the Plantation Trace area. Entergy said... more » -
Nearly ten percent of DEMCO customers across the state still without power
September 8, 2021 5:43 PM
DEMCO said Sunday that 91 percent of customers had their power restored, and there are still 9,645 outages across the state. The power company said 99 percent of customers in East Baton Rouge Parish have been restored. DEMCO also said that customers in Tangipahoa Parish could be without... more » -
A glimmer of hope in New Orleans as Entergy begins power restoration
September 1, 2021 7:22 AM
NEW ORLEANS - On Wednesday morning, Entergy Louisiana announces that it is making progress in responding to widespread outages in New Orleans. Shortly after midnight, Entergy crews were able to restore power to some customers in Eastern New Orleans with generation supplied by the New Orleans Power Station. ... more » -
Strange lights seen in sky above Baton Rouge, most likely from SpaceX test program
May 30, 2021 11:34 PM
BATON ROUGE - Many area residents were shocked by seeing a long string of lights in the night sky. The incident was reported after 10 p.m. on Sunday. It’s happening. I am full on being that person... did anybody in Baton Rouge or maybe in the whole... more » -
MOVEBR program issues updates on traffic signal synchronization Play Video
December 16, 2020 11:09 AM
BATON ROUGE - A Wednesday morning news release from Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome's Office stated that the MOVEBR program has released an update on its synchronization of traffic signals. The release went on to describe the project's aim to provide equipment upgrades, software improvements, and double the... more » -
Baton Rouge designer among dozens selected to decorate White House for Christmas Play Video
November 30, 2020 10:21 PM
WASHINGTON - Dozens of trees, hundreds of feet of garland, and too many lights to count were unveiled Monday at The White House as part of the 2020 Christmas display. A Baton Rouge designer was among the dozens of volunteers who brought the theme, "America the Beautiful" to life.... more » -
Driver escapes unscathed from nasty crash
December 25, 2018 4:30 PM
BATON ROUGE- The driver of a car that was nearly torn in half by a utility pole walked away unscathed from the crash on Christmas. The wreck was just after lunch on Lobdell Boulevard near Harry Drive. A WBRZ news crew recorded video of the pole splitting the... more » -
Gonzales neighborhood showcases dazzling light display Play Video
December 24, 2018 10:29 PM
GONZALES – A neighborhood in Gonzales is brightening up people's spirits the day before Christmas. Houses in the 'Old Dutchtown' neighborhood are decked out in Christmas lights. Every night you'll find cars driving slow, some even stopping to get a glance at the brightness. “We just decided we... more » -
Electrician will climb the New Bridge to fix lighting issue Play Video
July 26, 2018 12:34 PM
BATON ROUGE – A stoic electrician will have to climb the New Bridge to check the electrical system that has caused outages of the decorative lights over the river. For weeks, there have been sporadic black holes in the shimmering lights attached to the I-10 bridge structure. Last month,... more » -
Intersection of Airline and Siegen to undergo maintenance Sunday morning
August 16, 2017 6:35 PM
BATON ROUGE - Traffic signals on Airline Highway near Siegen Lane will flash early Sunday morning for repairs. The repairs will take place from 6:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Louisiana State Police will be at the site to control traffic. Louisiana DOTD says drivers should expect moderate... more » -
Mayor Broome to hold series of meetings on road tax plan Play Video
August 13, 2017 6:41 PM
BATON ROUGE - In order to have better roads and transportation in East Baton Rouge Parish, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome says taxes may have to increase, but she wants your input before anything is finalized. For the next month, she will be holding a series of public meetings around... more » -
City to upgrade street lights near Trevor J. Sims Bridge Play Video
August 2, 2017 1:36 PM
BATON ROUGE - The area near the Trevor J. Sims Memorial Bridge is going to get a little brighter after the city makes a few upgrades. The City of Baton Rouge will add brand new, energy-efficient LED lighting along a stretch of North Boulevard, from 10th Street to 19th... more » -
Blue light bulbs out of stock at local businesses following police shooting Play Video
July 29, 2016 10:54 PM
Many local stores say they have consistently become sold out of blue light bulbs, purchased by residents looking to honor the officers who died in the Baton Rouge police shooting. "People everyday are looking for them since Mr. Matt's funeral," Charles Creed, an employee at a local hardware store... more » -
Baton Rouge couple tributes Christmas display to son Play Video
December 13, 2015 9:33 PM
BATON ROUGE - One Baton Rouge family lights up their home each year, but the reason behind it is what stands out the most. Every year Donna and Rene Esnard cover their yard and home along Hundred Oaks Avenue with thousands of Christmas lights. And every year, their display gets... more »