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• DA Hillar Moore seeks to declare A.M. Food Mart on Highland Road a 'nuisance' Play Video

  September 9, 2025 11:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE - District Attorney Hillar Moore wants the A.M. Mart convenience store off of Highland declared a nuisance. In a letter Moore sent to the owner of A.M. Mart Ibrahim Khoder, it states that BRPD has responded to more than 250 incidents at the store, with 41 of... more »

• Tuesday AM Forecast: South Louisiana stuck in classic summertime pattern, More areas to monitor in Tropics Play Video

  August 19, 2025 6:12 AM

  Daily storm coverage backs off a bit through midweek, but the heat and humidity does not! Another Heat Advisory will be in effect Tuesday as less of the region will see nature's "air conditioning", aka afternoon storms, this afternoon. Today & Tonight: Tuesday starts off sunny and warm before... more »

• Friday AM Forecast: More storms through Saturday, Hot temps return Sunday Play Video

  July 25, 2025 4:55 AM

  Keep an eye out for passing storms today and Saturday as the weekend begins unsettled but dries out by Sunday. Summer heat makes a strong comeback to start the new week. Today & Tonight: Friday will bring more widespread showers and thunderstorms. Rain will start near the coast early... more »

• East Baton Rouge Parish School System installing advanced cameras on buses Play Video

  June 25, 2025 7:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge school system is investing over $3 million to install cameras on school buses. In April, the school system signed with Michigan-based Pro Vision Solutions to install cameras. The cameras are designed to capture activity inside the bus, along with one camera on... more »

• Friday AM Forecast: Daily storm threat continues, Warm and muggy between showers Play Video

  June 13, 2025 5:13 AM

  The main weather story continues to be daily rounds of thunderstorms as we move into Father's Day Weekend. Those with outdoor plans should watch out for passing storms while continuing to find ways to stay cool in the Louisiana heat! Today & Tonight: With an upper-atmosphere disturbance from Texas... more »

• Former Councilwoman responds to audit findings at Jewel J. Newman Community Play Video

  May 28, 2025 11:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE - After taking office in January, District 2 Councilman Anthony Kenney requested an internal audit of the Jewel. J Newman Community Center. The audit released earlier this month found city-parish property missing, unaccounted for, or shipped to locations other than the center. The findings go back... more »

• Thursday AM Forecast: Hot, humid and rain-free into the weekend Play Video

  May 15, 2025 4:37 AM

  A stretch of hot, sunny weather has arrived in the Capital Region, with temperatures reaching the low 90s for the first time this year and humidity making it feel even warmer. Today & Tonight: After a cloudy and warm start in the 70s early Thursday, breezy south winds will... more »

• Friday PM Forecast: Sunshine wins the weekend; rising rivers prompting alerts Play Video

  April 11, 2025 5:39 PM

  A calm, comfortable, and dry spring forecast is expected through the weekend. Little change is expected to the local weather next week, but the Storm Station will be keeping a closer eye on the rising Mississippi River around that time. Tonight & Tomorrow: The northwest wind that kicked up... more »

• Tuesday AM Forecast: Foggy mornings to sunny days on repeat, Staying dry through weekend Play Video

  February 25, 2025 4:27 AM

  Early morning fog will turn to sunny and warm afternoons today and tomorrow. Look for daily highs over the next 7 days in the 70s. Today & Tonight: Visibilities around the region early Tuesday could be as low as 0.25 miles at times due to fog development. A DENSE... more »

• Thursday AM Forecast: Foggy Thursday morning commute, Storms possible Friday morning Play Video

  December 26, 2024 5:18 AM

  Fog during the morning commute will limit visibilities for those heading back to work today. An unsettled pattern will return late Thursday as a round of showers and storms move across the region. Today & Tonight: A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for all southeast Louisiana parishes... more »

• Tuesday AM Forecast: Dry for pre-holiday travel, Strong cold front brings changes on Thanksgiving Play Video

  November 26, 2024 4:37 AM

  After starting the week with record-tying heat, Tuesday will feature cooler conditions before another warm day on Wednesday. A strong front on Thanksgiving is making for a turkey of a forecast; timing will be key with this system as it will bring showers to the area and much cooler air.... more »

• Tuesday AM Forecast: Drying up today, Much cooler tomorrow Play Video

  November 19, 2024 5:22 AM

  Showers and storms that rolled through the Capital Area overnight will quickly be replaced by dry air on Tuesday. A second front will deliver the coolest air yet of the season on Wednesday. Today & Tonight : A few lingering showers and isolated instances of standing water on roadways... more »

• Friday AM Forecast: Sunny and dry weekend, Eyes on colder conditions next week Play Video

  November 15, 2024 4:42 AM

  Pleasant conditions this weekend for outdoor activities. Moisture creeps back in at the start of next workweek ahead of strong cold front. Tropical Storm Sara has formed in the Caribbean Sea. For the latest track and forecast, scroll to the tropics section below to read more. Today &... more »

• Wednesday AM Forecast: Temperatures heating up, No relief from rain Play Video

  October 23, 2024 4:40 AM

  Near record warmth this week is partially due to the the continued dry spell the Capital Region has experienced this month. Today & Tonight : Wednesday will start off with cool conditions as temperatures overnight fell into the low 50s. Clear skies will dominate again today with ample sunshine... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Another Heat Advisory Tuesday, Pattern shift arrives by end of week Play Video

  July 15, 2024 3:50 PM

  The extreme summertime heat continues with some relief in sight. A weak front arriving Thursday brings much needed rain and a dip in temperatures for the weekend. Tonight & Tomorrow: Another warm and steamy summer night ahead as temperatures will struggle to fall lower than 80° for some. Tuesday... more »

• Wednesday AM Forecast: A few nice days before storm chances return Play Video

  March 6, 2024 5:59 AM

  After a stormy start to the week, Wednesday and Thursday will be very nice days with sunshine and warm temperatures. By Friday, more storms arrive to southern Louisiana. Today & Tonight : Mainly clear skies and calm winds early Wednesday has allowed fog to form and visibilities to be... more »

• Friday AM Forecast: Partly sunny and breezy today, Wet and breezy tomorrow Play Video

  December 15, 2023 6:50 AM

  Above average temperatures, gusty winds, and mainly dry today. For the first half of your weekend, we will have scattered showers around but by Sunday mostly sunny and dry conditions move in. Today & Tonight : Friday starts off mainly sunny. Throughout the day, clouds will gradually begin to... more »

• Saturday PM Forecast: Dry and mild conditions return Play Video

  December 2, 2023 8:55 AM

  After much needed rain the past few days, Sunday will see lingering clouds around with mild conditions in place. No rain is expected over the next week. Tonight & Tomorrow : As cloud cover lingers into the overnight hours, temperatures remain a bit mild and will dip into the... more »

• Class-action lawsuit alleges Entergy lied about stability of its power grid

  September 20, 2021 12:50 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - A lawsuit filed on behalf of Entergy customers accuses the massive power provider of failing to prepare its system for a major hurricane, leaving hundred of thousands in the dark after Hurricane Ida. The suit, filed over the weekend in Orleans Parish, alleges "grossly inadequate maintenance... more »

• Parents question COVID outbreak data at schools; LDH says districts are not required to report cases

  August 19, 2021 6:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A day after the state health department began reporting coronavirus cases among students in schools, health officials told parents who believe cases are under reported to contact specific school districts. According to data released Wednesday (Aug. 19), fewer than 400 students in parishes surrounding Baton Rouge... more »

• DSNAP applications open for some La. residents affected by May flooding

  June 17, 2021 6:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The state received federal approval to take applications from households that need food security in the wake of last month's severe flooding . The areas approved for the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program include the following zip codes: Ascension Parish : 70734, 70737, 70769... more »

• St. Francisville man killed in Sunday night wreck after running into pole, flipping car

  May 31, 2021 4:40 PM

  SULPHUR - A man was killed after crashing his car into a utility pole Sunday night. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. on Swisco Road. According to reports, Dylan Alford, a 27-year-old St. Francisville resident, veered off the roadway, running into the pole and flipping his car multiple times.... more »

• Police: Driver dies after crashing into abandoned car on interstate, toppling over guardrail

  May 23, 2021 8:09 PM

  TANGIPAHOA PARISH - A driver died Sunday after crashing into another car on the interstate and toppling over the guardrail into the water. The incident occurred just before 1 a.m. on Interstate 55 near Manchac. According to reports, the victim was driving northbound when they suddenly swerved onto the... more »

• Community members work to save homes from flood damage in Iberville Parish Play Video

  May 22, 2021 4:36 PM

  PIGEON - Most of the roads in Bayou Pigeon were impassable Saturday afternoon due to high water. The homes alongside the road were already taking on several inches of water by mid-morning and the water wasn't showing any signs of slowing down. "I'm 65 years old and I ain't... more »

• Weather-related school closures

  May 18, 2021 12:43 AM

  Due to severe weather on Monday, a number of schools in Baton Rouge and surrounding areas will be closed Tuesday, May 18. Much of the area experienced severe flooding and standing water may be an issue before school would have started Tuesday. Click HERE for the latest from the... more »

• Geismar neighborhood shows flooding, brewing storm clouds

  May 17, 2021 10:20 PM

  GEISMAR - With heavy Monday night rainstorms, many areas are experiencing flooding. In one neighborhood, a trash can floated down the flooded street. I pic.twitter.com/frF0PkQC0G — Stephanie Fox (@StephYorkLA) May 18, 2021 Another video taken by a resident shows clouds rotating, an ominous storm warning... more »

• Police: Man in Santa hat arrested for school bus theft

  May 3, 2021 5:54 PM

  LAKE ARTHUR - A man wearing a Santa hat was accused of stealing a school bus Thursday. Police arrested 34-year-old Cody Wade Moore after they obtained surveillance camera footage of the scene at Lake Arthur High School. The footage showed a man wearing a red shirt, khaki pants... more »

• Police: Car crash that killed three was caused by road rage

  April 18, 2021 4:58 PM

  AVONDALE - Police believe a Saturday car crash in Jefferson Parish that killed three and left one in critical condition was caused by road rage. The multi-car accident happened just before 6 p.m. on LA 18 near LA 541. Officials say Paul Ferrara, 49, was closely following a... more »

• WATCH: Baton Rouge bishop, mayor and other community members attend vigil for missing LSU student Play Video

  April 11, 2021 11:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Hundreds gathered in prayer and song at the Sunday night vigil for missing LSU student Kori Gauthier. Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, Bishop of Baton Rouge Michael Duca, Opelousas Mayor Julius Alsandor and LSU interim president Tom Galligan attended the vigil, along with Gauthier's family... more »

• La. phone hotline will help people schedule COVID vaccines: Here's the number

  April 8, 2021 3:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The state opened a hotline Thursday (April 8) that will help people schedule COVID vaccines and answer COVID-related vaccine health questions. The hotline is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. The hotline, at... more »

• Officials searching Mississippi River for missing worker after hit-and-run crash

  January 15, 2021 3:00 PM

  DESTREHAN, La. - Police are searching for a driver who crashed through a construction zone early Thursday morning, sending a worker plummeting from a bridge into the Mississippi River. The crash happened around 1 a.m. on I-310 along the Hale Boggs Bridge in St. Charles Parish. Police said a... more »

• Former Gov. Edwin Edwards back at home after weekend in hospital

  December 26, 2020 4:15 PM

  Former governor Edwin W. Edwards is back at home after he was admitted into the hospital over the weekend for non-COVID reasons. The four-term former governor was admitted into the hospital over the weekend for testing, a source told WBRZ. He was at Ochsner LSU Health Medical Center... more »

• State confirms 27 total deaths tied to Hurricane Laura, clean-up efforts

  September 5, 2020 5:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE— The Louisiana Department of Health announced one additional death connected to Hurricane Laura on Wednesday, bringing the state’s current death toll to 27. A 58-year-old in Rapides Parish died of a heat-related illness while inside a trailer with no electricity. Below are details on... more »

• Iberville Parish Sheriff hospitalized with COVID-19

  July 30, 2020 5:14 PM

  PLAQUEMINE - Sheriff Brett Stassi is among the 1500 people hospitalized with coronavirus in Louisiana. Stassi, the popular Iberville Parish Sheriff, spoke on the phone from his hospital room with WBRZ's Chris Nakamoto Thursday afternoon. Stassi was hospitalized earlier in the week after having trouble breathing. A positive... more »

• Report: Offshore Shell workers with coronavirus airlifted from oil platform in Gulf of Mexico

  May 27, 2020 1:23 PM

  Shell confirmed Wednesday that it's in the process of airlifting nine of its offshore workers out of the Gulf of Mexico after they showed symptoms of the coronavirus. The company told CBS News that five of the workers were hospitalized with the virus, and another four were exhibiting symptoms.... more »

• Louisiana legislature poised to expand access to medical marijuana Play Video

  May 25, 2020 10:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Less than a year after medical marijuana became legally available in Louisiana, lawmakers were on the verge of expanding access for some patients who currently don't meet the requirements to obtain a physician's recommendation. "It's legal now," Rep. Larry Bagley said. "There's no reason to restrict... more »

• Free COVID-19 testing sites in Livingston Parish

  May 24, 2020 10:31 PM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - Most of the towns in Livingston Parish will offer free COVID-19 testing beginning on Tuesday, May 26. The parish has partnered up with the Louisiana Department of Health(LDH), the Office of Public Health and the Louisiana National Guard to offer Livingston Parish residents free testing. ... more »

• Police ID person killed during officer-involved shooting in Lafayette Play Video

  February 10, 2020 11:49 PM

  LAFAYETTE - Louisiana State Police are investigating a shooting involving two Lafayette Police Officers and 40-year-old Jeremy Todd Baham. The initial investigation revealed that on Monday evening, two officers with the Lafayette Police Department were dispatched to an apartment complex located in the 1000 block of Kaliste Saloom Road... more »

• Woman faked medical emergency to escape rapist

  February 8, 2020 7:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police say a woman was able to escape the man who raped her and held her against her will by faking an emergency medical issue. According to the police report, Thursday evening the victim was walking on Avenue B Street when 56-year-old Troy Knighten drove up... more »

• Man abducts former girlfriend and tortures her for 5 hours, according to police

  January 30, 2020 11:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police arrested a man on Wednesday for kidnapping and tormenting his on-and-off-again girlfriend. On the morning of January 11, 2019, Tevin Howard, 28, sent his ex-girlfriend threatening messages via text and social media. She responded and told Howard that she... more »

• Man arrested for trying to kill police officer during traffic stop

  January 24, 2020 11:58 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A police officer almost died on duty while trying to apprehend a male with warrants during a traffic stop. Yesterday Jamon Evans was pulled over by BRPD on the 3100 block of Bogan Walk near Park Elementary School. The officer stopped Evans for illegal tint and... more »

• Local young hunters charged with illegal hunting

  December 12, 2019 3:49 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE – A pair of young hunters were charged with hunting violations in Concordia Parish, game wardens revealed Thursday. Jonathan Spillman, 19, of Prairieville, and a juvenile were cited for hunting deer during illegal hours, possession of illegally taken deer, hunting deer from a public road, discharging a firearm... more »

• State tech workers spending Black Friday, holiday weekend fixing ongoing hack issues

  November 28, 2019 2:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE – State workers were given a reprieve Thursday from the ongoing efforts to restore government networks crippled by hackers nearly two weeks ago. Employees spent Thanksgiving at home but some will report back to state offices Friday. The Division of Administration said its technical team that’s... more »

• Yikes! Massive alligator gar found in park lagoon

  March 8, 2019 1:01 PM

  METAIRIE – Talk about the catch of the day – a huge alligator gar was found dead in a suburban New Orleans community lagoon this week. Workers posted on the park’s website the fish was found dead but people have reported seeing it swimming in the lagoon, which is... more »

• Baton Rouge woman wins big on 'Wheel of Fortune'

  December 28, 2018 11:02 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge native tried her luck on a famous game show and won thousands of dollars. Chelsea Milazzo took home $18,550 on the "Wheel of Fortune." Milazzo is an LSU graduate, a sales representative, a high school cheerleading coach, and fitness instructor. Milazzo... more »

• Cleo Fields appears to be setting up run for state senate

  August 27, 2018 5:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Infamous Louisiana politician Cleo Fields appears to be setting up a run for Louisiana Senate – a potential return to the state capitol for Fields, who unsuccessfully argued against term limits in state court a decade ago, forcing his departure from elected office. A flier soliciting... more »

• State trying to get owed child support paid with temporary initiative

  August 20, 2018 4:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE – State authorities are relaxing the requirements for a delinquent child support payors to have their driver’s license reinstated but the changes are only temporary. Until September 28, people delinquent on child support who have had their license suspended can have the suspension removed when they pay... more »

• No work, no food stamps if lawmakers agree Play Video

  February 26, 2018 7:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Able-bodied adults without dependents who don't have jobs (ABAWDs) are not supposed to receive food stamps long-term according to federal rules. However, Louisiana's governor can request the rule be waived because the state has a higher than average unemployment rate. For the better part of a decade,... more »

• Free flu shots available next week Play Video

  January 25, 2018 1:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE – No cost flu shots will be available to the more than 55 parish health units in Louisiana. The shots will be available Wednesday, January 31, from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The vaccine is available to anyone who has not received a vaccine this flu... more »

• Sandbags available this weekend

  October 5, 2017 6:22 PM

  CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST FORECAST Ascension Parish 7th District Fire Department on Roddy Road St. Amant Fire Department Station 60 on Stringer Bridge Road Geismar Fire Department at 12171 Highway 73 5th Ward Fire Department on Highway 22 Prairieville Fire Department at 14517... more »

• Court filings allege Lafayette man organized kidnapping of estranged wife

  August 19, 2017 7:17 PM

  LAFAYETTE - New court filings in Lafayette kidnapping suspect Michael Handley's divorce case allege he organized the plot to abduct his estranged wife. Last week, authorities captured Handley at a Slidell motel. According to KATC-TV , Handley is still in the Lafayette Parish jail with a $266,000 bond. ... more »

• La. passengers aboard cruise ship experiencing problems in Gulf of Mexico

  August 11, 2017 5:38 PM

  NEW ORLEANS – Passengers from Louisiana with access to the internet shared pictures and messages about their cruise ship breaking down in the gulf this week. A message thread from one passenger started Thursday with a post about being “at a dead stop in the middle of the gulf.”... more »

• 2 ill in both EBR, Livingston with West Nile

  August 3, 2017 5:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE – There are two people sick with the West Nile virus in East Baton Rouge. The state released its most recent count of people ill. In all, 14 people across Louisiana are sick with some form of West Nile. In addition to EBR, there are two... more »

• Woman attempts to walk out of BR Walmart with over $800 in stolen items

  June 3, 2017 9:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A woman was arrested after she allegedly stole over $800 worth of items, including a 43-inch television, from a Walmart on N. Mall Drive Friday. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, 35-year-old Amanda Craven was arrested around 6:40 p.m. after she attempted to leave... more »

• Alligator seen near home, others spotted Monday

  April 17, 2017 6:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Alligators seemed to be on the move Monday in various areas of South Louisiana. Among the sightings and calls for help was a situation outside a home on Plains-Port Hudson Road. Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to a home east of Hwy. 61 between 3 p.m. and... more »

• Masses crowded as Christians gather for Easter Sunday

  April 16, 2017 11:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Pews were filled, leaving only room to stand. It's Easter Sunday mass at St Joseph's Cathedral where Catholics have gathered to celebrate Jesus' resurrection. Nebe Kadair had to kneels in prayer on the floor, the only open spot he could find. "Today, Easter Sunday is... more »

• Video shows possible tornado near Alexandria

  April 2, 2017 4:37 PM

  ALEXANDRIA - Central Louisiana has already experienced severe weather in the area, and more is expected to continue into the night. According to KALB-TV, confidence is growing that widespread severe weather will hit central Louisiana Sunday afternoon through much of Sunday night. Video submitted to KALB shows... more »

• 19 horses killed when semi driver from La. flips rig

  March 2, 2017 5:00 PM

  GREENVILLE, Mississippi - A man from Louisiana was behind the wheel of a horse rig when it overturned, killing more than a dozen livestock in Mississippi. KNOE TV reported the driver is from Bastrop, Louisiana. Bastrop is in the Monroe area. The driver survived the crash, the TV station... more »

• La.'s weather predicting nutria contradicts Groundhog Day forecast

  February 2, 2017 10:30 AM

  NEW IBERIA – Louisiana's Cajun weather rodent did not see his “shadeaux” Thursday., insinuating a longer Spring for the Bayou State. According to The Daily Iberian newspaper in Iberia Parish, nutria Pierre C. Shadeaux appeared from his habitat under heavy fog early Thursday to decipher the weather forecasters apparently... more »