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• Wednesday PM Forecast: Conquering the cold, warmup arrives just in time for spring Play Video

  March 18, 2026 4:17 PM

  A warming trend is officially underway. With zero rain in the forecast, it's all systems geaux for car washes, gardening, or a trip to the ballpark this weekend. Tonight & Tomorrow: Plants are no longer in danger from a frost or freeze. Still take a jacket in the morning,... more »

• A great shift in the Pacific is likely to impact the upcoming hurricane season

  March 18, 2026 2:20 PM

  The Pacific Ocean is heating up, and El Niño appears ready to take the driver’s seat as the peak of hurricane season kicks into high gear. If this pattern develops fully, it may pump the brakes on the number and intensity of hurricanes in the Atlantic during the upcoming season.... more »

• WATCH: Governor's office presents findings from Louisiana Task Force on Fatherhood Engagement Play Video

  March 18, 2026 10:29 AM

  BATON ROUGE — On Wednesday, Gov. Jeff Landry and other officials shared findings from the Louisiana Task Force on Fatherhood Engagement. The task force, which was created during the 2025 Louisiana Legislative Session, spent seven months "engaging with hundreds of fathers across the state and with leaders of state... more »

• Smart glasses could be restricted with proposed law Play Video

  March 16, 2026 7:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Technology is infiltrating face-to-face interactions, as smart glasses gain popularity and become more discreet. One Louisiana lawmaker wants to ensure that everyone involved in recorded conversations is aware. As the market for wearable technology expands, State Rep. Laurie Schlegel, R-Metairie, says she’s concerned about the invasion... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Protect tender plants, FREEZE WARNING in place Tuesday morning Play Video

  March 16, 2026 4:45 PM

  A FREEZE WARNING has been issued for East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Ascension, Assumption, Iberville, East Feliciana, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, St. James, Tangipahoa, and West Feliciana Parishes, as well as Amite and Wilkinson Counties from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. Tuesday. With spring already starting to show... more »

• Silver Alert: 63-year-old man from Kenner missing, state police say

  March 16, 2026 6:39 AM

  KENNER — State Police issued a Silver Alert late Sunday night for a missing Kenner man. Albert James Lee, 63, was last seen near the intersection of West Esplanade Avenue and Loyola Drive around 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, LSP said. He was wearing a gray sweatshirt, red sweatpants, red... more »

• ALL CLEAR from severe weather; big-time cooldown underway Play Video

  March 15, 2026 7:27 PM

  The Tornado Watch was cancelled a few hours early for all parishes/counties in the Storm Station coverage area. There is no longer any threat of severe weather locally. As overnight storms continue pulling away, a brisk northwest wind has already started ushering in a significant cooldown for the Gulf... more »

• Sunday AM forecast: Strong storms tonight and another blast of winter cold Play Video

  March 15, 2026 8:10 AM

  Warm Sunday before late-night storms and a sharp cool down. A fast-moving line of storms arrives late Sunday night, followed by much colder air early next week. Today and tonight: Sunday will start quietly across the Capital Region with partly to mostly cloudy skies and a... more »

• Two arrested in Tangipahoa dog-fight operation Play Video

  March 13, 2026 5:00 PM

  ROSELAND - Two people were arrested in connection with a dog-fighting operation discovered at a convenience store property, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office. On Wednesday, deputies announced they were searching for three people in connection with the operation. They have now arrested two men, 52-year-old Alfred Lott... more »

• Louisiana's alligator farms raise the reptiles for meat, skins and conservation

  March 13, 2026 1:01 PM

  ABBEVILLE (AP) — Jacob Sagrera unrolls an alligator skin and lays it flat on a metal table, brushing off flecks of salt. He holds it up to the light, looking for blemishes, and gives it a score. That score will help a tannery an ocean away prepare it to be... more »

• Ever wondered where your money goes when you pay for an inspection sticker? Play Video

  March 12, 2026 8:09 PM

  LOUISIANA - With the Louisiana Legislature in session, a state lawmaker is once again trying to rid the state of vehicle inspection stickers. House Bill 838, filed by Representative Larry Bagley, calls for the removal of inspection sticker requirements. Under the bill, only commercial vehicles and school buses would... more »

• Southeast Louisiana recovers from storm damage after 6 tornadoes blow through the region overnight Play Video

  March 12, 2026 1:36 PM

  HAMMOND — At least six tornadoes hit southeast Louisiana as severe weather blew through the region, leaving thousands temporarily without power on Wednesday night, according to the National Weather Service. The NWS confirmed tornadoes in the following areas: - North-northeast of Greensburg - Between Kentwood and Mount Hermon -... more »

• U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon backs doubling funding for LA GATOR

  March 11, 2026 4:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Amid debates over whether to fund Louisiana’s own school choice voucher program, LA GATOR, U.S. Secretary of the Department of Education Linda McMahon publicly supported a proposal to double program funding. “Every child deserves access to an education that works for them,” McMahon posted on X... more »

• Louisiana DOTD to test 'air taxis,' other new aviation technologies under new federal program

  March 11, 2026 2:40 PM

  HOUMA — State officials will take part in the testing of new and emerging aircraft technologies, such as "air taxis," as part of a new Federal Aviation Administration program, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced Wednesday. According to DOTD, aircraft tech that will be tested in the... more »

• State leaders push bill limiting certain university public records Play Video

  March 11, 2026 2:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE - State Senators approved a bill in committee that would restrict access to certain university public records, including executive applicants, private donor information and so-called proprietary research information. On Wednesday, State Sen. Mark Abraham spoke in front of the Senate and Governmental Affairs committee about a bill... more »

• Lawmakers consider 'stolen valor' bill to criminalize falsely representing as military member

  March 11, 2026 12:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A bill that would make it a crime to falsely claim to have served in the military is making its way through the Louisiana Legislature. Senate Bill 51, authored by state Sen. Caleb Kleinpeter, "creates the crime of fraudulent representation of military service or awards," commonly... more »

• 'Pass the Torch' scholarship application opens for Baker, Scotlandville high school students Play Video

  March 11, 2026 7:42 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Graduating seniors at Baker High School and Scotlandville High School have an opportunity to earn a $1,000 scholarship. It's the "Pass the Torch" scholarship, an initiative designed to recognize and support outstanding graduating seniors. You must demonstrate academic commitment, active community involvement, and a strong desire... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: Severe threat going up as next round of storms arrives Play Video

  March 10, 2026 6:16 PM

  Another wave of showers and thunderstorms will target the Capital Region late Wednesday, a few of which could be on the strong to severe side. A cold front follows close behind, clearing out the storms and setting up a crisp finish to the week. Tonight & Tomorrow: Expect a... more »

• Louisiana lawmaker proposes naming new Mississippi River bridge after President Trump Play Video

  March 10, 2026 4:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A proposed bill, if passed, would name a new bridge over the Mississippi River after President Donald Trump. House Bill 221, sponsored by Rep. Michael Echols, R-Monroe, would dub the bridge the "President Donald J. Trump Expressway." The highly anticipated bridge will connect La. 1... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Incoming front to bring more storms and pause streak of warmth Play Video

  March 9, 2026 3:28 PM

  The warm, muggy pattern remains locked in for a few more days until the next big rainmaker arrives late Wednesday. A cold front follows close behind, clearing out the storms and setting up a crisp finish to the week. Tonight & Tomorrow: Isolated afternoon showers and storms will gradually... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Dense fog starts the week, midweek rainmaker to break warm spell Play Video

  March 8, 2026 7:27 PM

  A moisture-loaded ground will trigger dense fog across the area on Monday morning. Once that burns off, the warm and muggy pattern will continue. The next big rainmaker around midweek will seek to end the warm spell, with a noticeable cooldown trailing close behind. Tonight & Tomorrow: A quieter... more »

• Parade organizers host fundraiser for Clinton Mardi Gras shooting victims Play Video

  March 7, 2026 6:30 PM

  CLINTON - Organizers of Clinton's Mardi Gras in the Country Parade hosted a fundraiser on Saturday, March 7, for the victims of the January parade shooting. Members of the Feliciana Family and Friends Mardi Gras Committee sold lunch plates just steps away from where the shooting happened five weeks... more »

• State says changes made following child starvation case that would've made workers visit child's home Play Video

  March 6, 2026 6:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE - During a meeting with the Select Committee on Women and Children, the DCFS Secretary Rebecca Harris said new rules about incidents being reported would've made a worker visit the home of a child who starved to death in Ascension Parish. Harris said they implemented what they... more »

• 'It is not a safe product for your kids:' AG Liz Murrill discusses lawsuit against Roblox Play Video

  March 6, 2026 4:09 PM

  LIVINGSTON - Attorney General Liz Murrill spoke outside of the Livingston Parish Courthouse on Friday to talk about the state's lawsuit against Roblox. Murrill said they came out of the courthouse after arguments from Roblox to dismiss the lawsuit. She said she expects a decision from the judge sometime... more »

• Gov. Jeff Landry: Oil spill near Port Fourchon caused by cargo transfer hose transfer Play Video

  March 6, 2026 9:48 AM

  PORT FOURCHON — The Marine Safety Unit Houma responded to a crude oil leak at the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port facility near Grand Isle on Feb. 26. The oil leak was caused by a material failure in a cargo transfer hose, causing the release of 750 oil barrels, according... more »

• BTR holding tri-annual disaster simulation exercise to test emergency preparedness on Saturday

  March 6, 2026 7:03 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport is conducting its tri-annual disaster simulation exercise on Saturday. The exercise, hosted by BTR Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting, in coordination with participation from agencies like fire, law enforcement and emergency medical services. The simulation is a federally required emergency... more »

• LSP investigating after Gonzales Police officer shoots person in Ascension Parish Play Video

  March 6, 2026 6:29 AM

  GONZALES — Louisiana State Police troopers are investigating after a Gonzales Police officer shot a person along South John Avenue in Ascension Parish. According to LSP, an officer with the Gonzales Police Department conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of South John Street and Orice Roth Road in... more »

• Behind the Counter Act could increase penalties for threats, violence against workers Play Video

  March 5, 2026 7:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Harsher penalties could be on the way for people who disrupt businesses and their employees. This comes after a restaurant owner was shot for allegedly giving someone the wrong order last month. It is one of the stories that motivated State Rep. Dixon McMakin, R-District... more »

• Pedestrian crashes remain a major concern among Louisiana Highway Safety Commission Play Video

  March 5, 2026 6:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE - In the Baton Rouge area, there have been more than a dozen pedestrian crashes so far in 2026. Some have been with serious injuries, and one was fatal on March 3. In Louisiana, there are an average of 1,400 pedestrian crashes a year. That's according to... more »

• 72-year-old Baton Rouge man gets plea deal deadline in child porn case after 2022 arrest Play Video

  March 5, 2026 11:23 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A 72-year-old massage therapist arrested on child porn and sexual abuse of an animal charges will go to trial in September. Kevin Lynn Brooks' trial was set in Louise Hines' 19th JDC courtroom during a Thursday meeting concerning a potential plea in Brooks' case. Brooks was... more »

• Landry: Settlement with major oil company will give state access to 150,000 acres for coastal projects Play Video

  March 5, 2026 10:53 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Gov. Jeff Landry met with the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Governor's Advisory Council on Thursday, where he said the state was "words away" from settling ongoing litigation with oil and natural gas company ConocoPhillips, an agreement he says will help Louisiana unlock "billions of dollars in... more »

• Three injured in multi-car crash on I-10 eastbound near Washington Street Play Video

  March 5, 2026 9:54 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Three people were taken to the hospital after a Thursday morning crash on I-10 eastbound near Washington Street. Officials told WBRZ that the three people were injured in the 7:34 a.m. crash. Video taken at the scene showed four vehicles — two sedans and two... more »

• State education officials tout report citing Louisiana as national standard for how schools are graded Play Video

  March 5, 2026 9:42 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Louisiana education officials said Thursday that the state has been named the national standard for how schools and school systems are graded. According to education nonprofit ExcelinEd's 2026 Education Policy Playbook, Louisiana is the state exemplar for school and system accountability, citing the state for its... more »

• Louisiana lawmaker renews push for free breakfast in schools Play Video

  March 4, 2026 7:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The fight against childhood hunger comes with a high price. One Louisiana lawmaker wants all public schools to serve free breakfast, but some worry about the cost. Statewide, about one in five kids live in a household where they don't know where their next meal will... more »

• Man who allegedly met Louisiana teen on Roblox, encouraged girl to commit suicide, arrested Play Video

  March 4, 2026 2:03 PM

  THIBODAUX - An Alabama man was booked into a Louisiana jail after he met a teen girl on Roblox and the two exchanged inappropriate messages, including some where he allegedly encouraged the teenager to commit suicide. The FBI arrested Landen Westfall, 24, following a months-long investigation sparked by a... more »

• One person taken to hospital in stable condition after crash at intersection of Highland Road, Pecue Lane

  March 4, 2026 1:48 PM

  ST. GEORGE — One person was taken to the hospital after a Wednesday afternoon crash at the intersection of Highland Road and Pecue Lane. St. George Fire officials said that Highland was closed as a result of the wreck, which was first reported around noon. By 12:40 p.m., the... more »

• St. Gabriel Police: 88-year-old man dead after crash along Nicholson Drive that left two others hurt Play Video

  March 4, 2026 1:36 PM

  ST. GABRIEL — St. Gabriel Police said that an 88-year-old man died in a car crash along Nicholson Drive, which also hospitalized two other people. Nolan Boudreaux from Sunshine was taken to the hospital after the Tuesday afternoon crash near the intersection with La. 74. After being taken to... more »

• Crawfish industry facing labor shortage due to federal immigration caps, state agriculture head says Play Video

  March 4, 2026 12:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The crawfish industry is facing a labor shortage due to federal immigration caps as the state enters the start of the harvesting season, Commissioner of Agriculture Mike Strain said in a House committee meeting on Tuesday. Most of the seasonal workers employed by the state’s crawfish... more »

• WBRZ Investigative Unit: Elayn Hunt lieutenant arrested, allegedly didn't report inmate's cell phone Play Video

  March 4, 2026 11:53 AM

  ST. GABRIEL - An Elayn Hunt lieutenant has been accused of not reporting that an inmate had a cell phone inside the facility, according to WBRZ sources. Paula LeBlanc, 40, was booked into the Iberville Parish Jail for malfeasance in office on Wednesday. Sources told WBRZ that LeBlanc... more »

• Terrebonne deputies looking for suspects in attempted murder investigation, including one from Baton Rouge Play Video

  March 4, 2026 11:27 AM

  GRAY — Deputies in Terrebonne Parish are searching for four people, including a Baton Rouge man, wanted in connection with an attempted murder. Dwayne Gaint Jr., 24, from Baton Rouge, is wanted on attempted first-degree murder charges following a Feb. 8 shooting in Gray, Louisiana. Two others, New... more »

• State insurance commissioner is focusing insurance discounts for fortified roofs Play Video

  March 4, 2026 9:48 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple is working with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners to establish a targeted discount rate for homeowners who install a fortified roof. The benchmarks will be minimum discounts on homeowner policies that insurance providers are required to meet unless they can... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: I-12 WB near Essen Lane reopens after crash; congestion approaching Airline Highway Play Video

  March 4, 2026 6:58 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Three lanes of westbound traffic on I-12 are closed near Essen Lane due to a crash. The crash was first reported around 5:36 a.m. Emergency response vehicles responded to the scene following the crash. By 7 a.m., the roadway had reopened. Traffic was congested... more »

• As carbon capture industry grows, some remain hesitant toward new tech Play Video

  March 3, 2026 7:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Carbon capture sequestration has sparked debate in Louisiana, with lawmakers introducing bills to regulate the industry. While Louisiana has more carbon capture projects than any other state, some are concerned about how it could permanently alter the state's environment. Others argue that it's just a necessary... more »

• One dead, two others taken to hospital in wreck along Nicholson Drive in St. Gabriel Play Video

  March 3, 2026 2:33 PM

  ST. GABRIEL — A wreck in St. Gabriel resulted in one person dying and two others being sent to the hospital, police officials said Tuesday. One of the three people was airlifted to a hospital, but is in stable condition, according to Acadian Ambulance officials. The two others were... more »

• BRPD searching for suspect accused of stealing 80-year-old woman's car along North 27th Street Play Video

  March 3, 2026 1:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department is searching for a person accused of stealing an 80-year-old woman's car while it was under her carport. According to police, the incident happened on Feb. 14 in the 1400 block of North 27th Street. The suspect demanded the woman's keys... more »

• Louisiana education department says it is addressing special education concerns from federal review Play Video

  March 3, 2026 1:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Education said Tuesday it is working to address concerns raised in a federal review regarding its special education programs. A 2024 review by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs found that the state did not meet federal standards... more »

• BRPD says man, woman arrested in 2023 murder investigation are accused of killing woman's boyfriend Play Video

  March 3, 2026 12:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police arrested a man and woman for the 2023 murder of the woman's boyfriend. According to arrest documents, Walneisha Richardson and her boyfriend Joshua Phillips got into an argument in October 2023 over a SIM card in her cellphone, and she said that Phillips... more »

• Two Istrouma High employees on admin leave after gun goes off in classroom Play Video

  March 3, 2026 12:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Two employees at Istrouma High are currently on administrative leave while the school investigates how a gun got onto campus and went off in a classroom . The East Baton Rouge Parish School System said the principal, a teacher and an office clerk were put on... more »

• One hospitalized following accidental shooting along College Drive in Baton Rouge Play Video

  March 3, 2026 8:28 AM

  BATON ROUGE — One person was hospitalized after an accidental shooting along College Drive early Tuesday morning. Officials said that around 1:15 a.m., first responders arrived at 2225 College Drive and transported one person to a nearby hospital in stable condition. Baton Rouge Police said that the shooting... more »

• State officials announce $140 million fund to prepare sites for corporations looking to buy, lease land Play Video

  March 3, 2026 7:59 AM

  BATON ROUGE — On Tuesday, Gov. Jeff Landry and LED Secretary Susan Bourgeois announced a $140 million state investment to prepare sites for corporations looking to buy or lease land. Landry said the project would be called "Louisiana FastSites," saying it would be a way to prepare sites for... more »

• Legislative leaders skeptical of bills to provide local control of carbon capture projects Play Video

  March 3, 2026 7:34 AM

  BATON ROUGE — State Senate President Cameron Henry and House Speaker Phillip DeVillier both expressed concern Monday about a spate of bills that might give communities veto power over carbon capture projects in their areas. The push for a local option follows growing concerns of residents, landowners and environmentalists... more »

• St. James Parish schools still remain partially segregated 60 years after Brown v. Board, reports say

  March 3, 2026 7:15 AM

  NEW ORLEANS — Six decades after St. James Parish residents sued to end racial segregation in district schools, a federal judge found that inequalities remain, The Advocate reports. U.S. District Judge Darrel James Papillion found Friday that the school district failed to comply with parts of a 2017 order... more »

• Lipsey's breaks ground on new office and distribution center along Highland Road Play Video

  March 3, 2026 7:03 AM

  ST. GEORGE — Lipsey's is opening a new office and distribution center in St. George. The new facility broke ground along Highland Road next to Ruffino's on Friday. Lipsey's was founded in 1953 as S&S Wholesale, a wholesale hunting and fishing distributor. By 1993, it changed its name... more »

• Albany man killed in I-10 accident that snarled traffic near Grosse Tete for hours Play Video

  March 3, 2026 6:22 AM

  GROSSE TETE — State Police said Tuesday that an Albany man was killed when his box truck rear-ended an 18-wheeler on Interstate 10 eastbound near Grosse Tete. The victim was identified as Phillip Scott, 51. Troopers said traffic had stopped in the area because of ongoing construction. "For... more »

• Louisiana lawmakers look ahead to legislative session starting next Monday Play Video

  March 2, 2026 7:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana lawmakers have already filed more than a thousand bills for the upcoming legislative session, covering topics from economic incentives to improved infrastructure and better schools. Lawmakers said they're tired of seeing people leave Louisiana for opportunities in other states, and that this legislative session is... more »

• Guard: Some of 1,000 Louisiana soldiers overseas are within striking distance of Iran Play Video

  March 2, 2026 5:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A leader of the state Military Department told lawmakers Monday that some of the 1,000 Louisiana soldiers deployed overseas are within striking distance of Iranian missiles. Maj. Gen. Michael Greer, the assistant adjutant general of the Louisiana National Guard, told members of the House Appropriations Committee... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Keep rain gear close as the week progresses Play Video

  March 2, 2026 3:29 PM

  The taste of May in early March isn’t going anywhere, anytime soon. Humidity will soon join the party, bringing in a notable uptick in the number of showers and storms each day. Tonight & Tomorrow: Although skies will stay mostly clear early on, clouds will increase overnight. Don’t be... more »

• Ralph Abraham named Letlow's campaign chair week after citing 'family obligations' when leaving CDC Play Video

  March 2, 2026 2:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Former congressman and CDC Principal Deputy Director Ralph Abraham will be the campaign chair of Rep. Julia Letlow's Trump-backed campaign for U.S. Senate. Abraham, who also served as Louisiana Surgeon General, left the CDC in February. When he stepped down, he cited family obligations. "Julia... more »

• LSU Tiger Girl Sianna Armstrong recovering from facial reconstruction surgery following car crash Play Video

  March 2, 2026 1:01 PM

  SHREVEPORT — LSU Tiger Girl Sianna Armstrong is recovering after being involved in a crash in Shreveport on Feb. 17, with her family saying that she underwent a 15-hour facial reconstruction surgery. Armstrong was visiting her family in Dallas to celebrate her upcoming 20th birthday during Mardi Gras break.... more »