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  • 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 »
  • Photos: Governor, Pope meet at the Vatican Wednesday Play Video

    January 18, 2017 1:54 PM

    VATICAN CITY – The Vatican released pictures of Governor John Bel Edwards interacting with Pope Francis Wednesday. Photos published by the Vatican indicate the meeting happened on January 18th. It's not clear at what time the meeting happened – the Vatican is about 7 hours ahead of local Baton... more »
  • All LSP patrol troopers will wear body cameras in 2017 Play Video

    December 21, 2016 12:17 PM

    BATON ROUGE – All Louisiana State Police patrol troopers will wear body cameras in 2017, law enforcement leaders announced on Wednesday. Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards announced the iniative in a joint press conference at the Governor's mansion Wednesday afternoon. Edwards said LSP will purchase 1,500 body cameras in... more »
  • Here's how to attend the Trump event in Baton Rouge Friday

    December 6, 2016 6:14 PM

    BATON ROUGE – President-elect Donald Trump will speak to a crowd of people at the Dow Chemical aircraft hangar at the Baton Rouge airport Friday afternoon. Organizers revealed details of the event to WBRZ.com first. People will likely be asked to park away from the hangar and will walk... more »
  • Update on Shelter at Home and FEMA mobile home processes Play Video

    September 22, 2016 6:03 AM

    BATON ROUGE – State and federal emergency officials released new information Thursday about post-flood disaster housing options. GHOSEP said that the purpose of the meeting was to address immediate housing needs for residents impacted by last month's historic flooding. Many residents have complained that the federal government response... more »
  • Salvation Army to open distribution center Monday in Gonzales

    August 28, 2016 12:40 PM

    GONZALES - The Salvation Army will open a distribution center in Gonzales on Monday, Aug. 29. The distribution and limited case management center will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be located at 218 E Bayou Narcisse St. in Gonzales. Food, water, toiletries, and limited... more »
  • How to mark yourself SAFE on Facebook

    August 15, 2016 2:01 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Facebook users living in areas affected by the severe flooding can now let their loved ones know that they are safe. The feature is only activated in serious events with possible loss of life. The safety check was activated during the Paris terror attacks as well... more »
  • Yuengling Lager finally makes its way to Louisiana

    August 1, 2016 5:37 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Yuengling Lager has finally made its way to select locations in the state with some of those sellers receiving their supply on Monday. It makes Louisiana the 19th state where suds from "America's oldest brewery" can now be purchased. Restaurants and stores in Baton Rouge... more »
  • While Baton Rouge teeters, mayor appears absent

    July 9, 2016 10:09 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The governor stressed teamwork in a news conference Friday, and said state leaders are working with Baton Rouge city officials despite a noticeable absence of Mayor Kip Holden. Holden, who first commented in a quick phone conversation with WBRZ the night of Alton Sterling's death -... more »
  • La. governor orders flags at half-staff for Florida mass shooting victims

    June 13, 2016 1:54 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Flags will fly at half-staff at Louisiana public buildings to honor the victims of a weekend mass shooting in Florida, Governor John Bel Edwards announced Monday. Edwards said the American flag will fly with the state flag at half-staff until sunset Thursday. Sunday, hours after the... more »
  • Baker named #1 safest city in La.

    April 8, 2016 4:20 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Baker has been named the safest city in the state by BackgroundChecks.org . Baker tops a list of ten cities the web site ranked. The website is a public safety focused organization committed to increasing public safety, community involvement, transparent government, and education. The site’s list was compiled... more »
  • Baton Rouge is a political hotbed Thursday; three events to be streamed on WBRZ.com

    February 11, 2016 6:53 PM

    BATON ROUGE - For the second time this year, the capitol city will be buzzing with political activity Thursday evening. First, Governor John Bel Edwards is set to discuss the state's budget crisis and sell his plan on fixing it in a rare state-wide address. The governor will appear... more »
  • Livingston Parish plays key role in galactic discovery confirmed Thursday Play Video

    February 10, 2016 4:05 PM

    LIVINGSTON - It's almost unimaginable to think a seven-mile drive north of I-12 and the Livingston exit will take you to the home of where scientists have proven a 10 0 -year-old scientific phenomenon. Thursday, scientists from across the country gathered at the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory in Livingston... more »
  • Chevron expected to cut hundreds of jobs in Covington and Lafayette

    February 5, 2016 10:50 AM

    BATON ROUGE- Chevron North America issued a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Friday, announcing possible layouts at five of their offices in Covington and Lafayette. In a news release sent out today, the company said it's refocusing its efforts on increasing its efficiency and cutting costs due to the... more »
  • Report says nearly half of La. residents struggle to make ends meet

    January 27, 2016 2:14 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A new report from the United Way says nearly half of the people living in Baton Rouge, along with 40 percent of homes in Louisiana, are hovering in an area where they're not quite in abject poverty but not quite able to keep their heads above water... more »
  • WBRZ camera records potentially dangerous cloud formation Play Video

    January 21, 2016 10:55 PM

    PORT ALLEN - A weather phenomenon was captured on video Thursday. As a line of severe weather moved east across West Baton Rouge, WBRZ reporter Brett Buffington was recording video of the sky. At the WBRZ weather office, meteorologists were tracking the system with the National Weather Service when... more »
  • Gas prices falling to record lows Play Video

    January 18, 2016 11:07 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Fuel prices could drop to pre-Katrina levels by the end of the week. Prices at the pump fell as the trading price of a barrel of crude continued to drop. With an already large supply, the amount of crude on the market will thicken as Iran... more »
  • Take a look at nighttime Louisiana from space

    January 6, 2016 11:18 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The capital region's bright lights are the center of an image tweeted by astronaut Scott Kelly on the International Space Station Tuesday. Kelly used the hashtag "year in space" when he shared the image. While he called attention to New Orleans, shown as the cluster... more »
  • Carnival season rolls into season Wednesday night

    January 6, 2016 10:36 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - The Carnival season got off to a musical start as the Phunny Phorty Phellows rolled down St. Charles Avenue Wednesday night. The gaggle parades each Twelfth Night, Jan. 6. In 2016, as they do each year, the group ro de a street car as festival goers... more »
  • Lawsuit filed to block removal of Confederate monuments

    December 17, 2015 10:53 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - Four hours after the mayor signed a city ordinance into law that removes Confederate monuments, a lawsuit was filed to block the removal. The Louisiana Landmarks Society, Foundation for Historical Louisiana, Monumental Task Committee and Beauregard Camp No. 130 challenged the city council's vote to remove... more »
  • Report: Life of 'Pistol' Pete to become another feature film Play Video

    December 15, 2015 10:49 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A filmmaker and NBA star are teaming up to put the life of LSU great "Pistol" Pete Maravich on the big screen. It is the second movie about the basketball legend in the last two decades. This time, filmmaker Brett Rapkin will work with NBA All-Star... more »
  • Edwin Edwards admitted to hospital with pneumonia

    November 25, 2015 3:39 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Louisiana's most infamous politician was admitted into an area hospital for pneumonia, a source close to the family revealed Wednesday. Doctors were treating Edwin Edwards with antibiotics. Edwards' condition quickly improved, WBRZ learned. Sources said the former governor has already returned to his witty self, asking... more »
  • Blue Bell ice cream to return to Louisiana on Dec. 21

    November 24, 2015 12:43 PM

    BRENHAM, Texas - Lovers of Blue Bell ice cream are preparing to scream for ice cream once again as the brand readies for its to return to Louisiana in about four weeks. The Texas-based company announced Tuesday that it would begin “phase four” of its reopening process with deliveries... more »
  • Tom Cruise filming in downtown Baton Rouge

    November 23, 2015 9:51 AM

    BATON ROUGE- Filming for the movie "Jack Reacher 2" starring Tom Cruise will close downtown streets today. Police said North Street will close between the River and the state parking garage from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Police officers will be around to direct people through the area. No parking... more »

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