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Friday PM Forecast: Severe threat over, now looking forward to a nice weekend Play Video
March 8, 2024 7:36 PM
Rain will taper off on Friday night, setting us up for a cooler and drier weekend with lingering clouds. Temperatures gradually rebound next week, but rain will be hard to come by for the next little while. Tonight & Tomorrow : The severe weather threat has come to... more » -
LSU student arrested after PMAC break-in; he was busted in November for theft at Tiger Stadium
March 7, 2024 12:47 PM
BATON ROUGE — Police arrested an LSU student from Metairie on a burglary charge this week after finding basketball shoes and volleyball jerseys stolen from the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in his apartment. Last November, LSU Police had charged the man with stealing items from Tiger Stadium across the street.... more » -
Sunday PM Forecast: Near-freezing early Monday, followed by a temperature turnaround Play Video
February 18, 2024 5:56 PM
Baton Rouge could see its first freeze of the month on Monday morning, but winter isn’t sticking around for long. The upcoming week looks warm and largely dry. Tonight & Tomorrow : The winter chill will be with us on Sunday night. Clear skies and light winds will allow... more » -
LSU AgCenter gives advice on how to prepare your plants for the upcoming cold snap
January 12, 2024 10:03 AM
BATON ROUGE - AgCenter professionals with LSU have advised homeowners and plant owners ahead of next week's frigid weather. Temperatures are expected to drop below 30 degrees with wind chills even lower, and there are ways to prepare your home and your plants ahead of the snap. Read... more » -
Heisman hopeful Daniels gets farm field tribute Play Video
December 7, 2023 5:13 PM
BATON ROUGE - The familiar "Heisman pose" is on display in a farm field outside Baton Rouge as LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels aims to secure the biggest individual honor in college football. Sunshine Quality Solutions, a local John Deere dealer, carved the likeness using a tractor guided by a... more » -
Teen escapee captured at apartment near LSU campus Play Video
December 5, 2023 1:58 PM
BATON ROUGE - One of two teenagers who broke out of the juvenile detention facility in Baton Rouge in late November was taken into custody during an operation at an apartment complex near the LSU campus early Tuesday afternoon. Multiple Baton Rouge police units, sheriff's deputies and at least... more » -
Mulkey: Angel Reese back with the team
November 29, 2023 2:49 PM
BATON ROUGE - Angel Reese will return to the LSU women's basketball team after a four-game absence, head coach Kim Mulkey said on Wednesday. Reese has been suspended -- staying at home while the team has gone on trips in recent days -- for undisclosed reasons. Kim... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: A dry/seasonable Saturday; showers possible for Sunday travel Play Video
November 24, 2023 6:16 PM
If you have the opportunity to choose which day to get outside over the weekend, Saturday is the day! Despite a chilly start, afternoon highs will be rather comfortable. It’ll also be dry, which bodes well for the LSU game. However, Sunday will bring forth some changes. Another round of... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: A pleasant weekend, followed by a strong storm system Play Video
November 17, 2023 6:42 PM
A weak cold front will sweep the clouds aside just in time for the LSU game. Although the weekend looks pleasant, a strong disturbance arrives early next week. This system brings beneficial rain, but also a chance for strong to severe storms. Tonight & Tomorrow : We’ll continue to... more » -
Burrow out for the season, Bengals coach says
November 17, 2023 2:46 PM
CINCINNATI - Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow will miss the rest of the 2023 season due to a wrist injury, the team's coach said on Friday. The announcement comes after doctors reviewed the results of a MRI on the former LSU Tiger's wrist earlier in the day. They determined... more » -
No settlement: Former sports administrator, LSU fail to reach agreement ahead of trial
November 6, 2023 6:23 PM
BATON ROUGE - A settlement conference on Monday failed to produce a deal that would head off a looming trial pitting a former LSU sports administrator against the university. Sharon Lewis is suing the school in federal court, alleging discrimination and wrongful termination. The case stems from her reporting... more » -
Former LSU athletics department executive wins court fight to compel testimony from university president
November 3, 2023 7:06 PM
BATON ROUGE - A former LSU Athletics Department executive who is suing the university has won a round in federal court and may proceed with the deposition of school president William F. Tate, IV. Sharon Lewis -- a former associate athletics director -- claims she was subjected to discrimination... more » -
Logs pulled from LSU lakes project to be sold at auction Play Video
November 2, 2023 2:52 PM
BATON ROUGE - Weeks into the LSU lakes project , crews continue to pull out old leaves, branches, and something worth a lot of money from the water and mud below. This week, excavators are floating on City Park Lake pulling out sediment and debris. Some of that could... more » -
Amazing video shows up-close look at paratroopers landing in Tiger Stadium for LSU-Army game Play Video
October 23, 2023 1:34 PM
BATON ROUGE - Incredible video shared by LSU shows a first-person view of the Silver Wings Parachute Team dropping into Death Valley ahead of the Tigers' matchup with Army. The team of military-trained parachute specialists landed in Tiger Stadium ahead of LSU's 62-0 rout of the Black Knights. ... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: Near-record highs leading up to LSU homecoming Play Video
October 20, 2023 5:39 PM
We aren’t necessarily done with the 90s just yet. Highs may hit the 90° mark on Saturday, which is within reach of the record. These above-average temperatures stick around into next week, along with limited rain chances. Expect little to no drought relief for the last full week of October.... more » -
Southern Jags rallying around former football star & assistant coach diagnosed with pancreatic cancer Play Video
October 16, 2023 12:49 PM
BATON ROUGE - Sean Wallace, a highly decorated football player and assistant coach at Southern University, has been blindsided by a stage four pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Those close to Wallace, a safeties coach for the Southern Jags, say the disease was found recently after Wallace went to an urgent... more » -
Alex Box Stadium set to host 'Savannah Bananas' on 2024 tour
October 5, 2023 10:41 PM
BATON ROUGE - The clown princes of baseball, the "Savannah Bananas," will make their first-ever appearance in a collegiate stadium when they play a 3-game set in March at Alex Box Stadium. The team has exploded in popularity in recent years, bringing a Harlem Globetrotters-type approach to the diamond,... more » -
LSU president, coaches, athletic director on list of potential witnesses in federal lawsuit
October 4, 2023 3:22 PM
BATON ROUGE – A settlement conference has been ordered in a lawsuit pitting a former LSU Athletics Department executive against the university, but if that case does go to trial, we now know who could be called as witnesses. On Tuesday, court records show, a federal judge ordered attorneys... more » -
State will allow individual parishes to opt out of statewide burn ban Play Video
September 27, 2023 4:37 PM
BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office is set to ease restrictions considering the statewide burn ban, which has been in effect since August 14. Under new rules starting Friday, September 29, individual parishes can choose to opt out of the ban. Fire chiefs also have the... more » -
Seimone Augustus, Drew Brees among 2024 inductees into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame
September 27, 2023 11:45 AM
Legends Seimone Augustus and Drew Brees are among the nine newest members of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame inducted into the class of 2024. The Hall of Fame announced its newest members Wednesday. Augustus and Brees will join big names such as Billy Cannon, Les Miles, and Shaquille... more » -
LSU QB Jayden Daniels earns SEC Offensive Player of the Week honors
September 25, 2023 2:59 PM
BATON ROUGE - LSU's Jayden Daniels earned SEC honors this week after leading the Tigers to a 34-31 win over Arkansas. In Saturday's win, Daniels became just the sixth player in FBS history to pass for 10,000 yards and rush for 2,000 yards in a college career. The honor... more » -
LSU's Reese, Dunne featured on cover of Sports Illustrated
September 13, 2023 11:31 AM
BATON ROUGE - Two of the biggest names in LSU sports are also two of the biggest moneymakers in collegiate athletics -- and are the focal point of a new cover story by Sports Illustrated. Basketball star Angel Reese and gymnast Olivia Dunne are noted by the magazine as... more » -
Man arrested after allegedly raping LSU student in her dorm room Play Video
September 12, 2023 8:00 AM
BATON ROUGE - Police arrested a man Monday after he allegedly raped an LSU student in her dorm room. The LSU Police Department said it arrested Vishal Bhardwaj, 26, on Monday. Bhardwaj and the student had been in her dorm room on Saturday night when they began talking about... more » -
BRPD: Men accused of raping unconscious teens after buying them drinks; assault was caught on video
September 11, 2023 6:25 PM
BATON ROUGE - Two men, including a now-fired middle school football coach, are suspected of illegally giving drinks to a pair of underage women and then raping those same women in a parking lot after they blacked out. The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested 24-year-old Donald Johnson on Sunday... more » -
Feds add Baton Rouge's toxic Capitol Lakes to list of priority environmental projects
September 8, 2023 3:43 PM
BATON ROUGE - The beleaguered Capitol Lakes were formally added to a list of sites being prioritized by the federal government to receive funding to help decontaminate them. The Environmental Protection Agency announced Friday that the three lakes were added to the National Priorities List, a collection of environmental... more » -
Bond reduced for defendant in Brooks rape case; videos shown at hearing
August 31, 2023 10:43 PM
BATON ROUGE - A judge on Thursday lowered the bond for one of four defendants in the Madison Brooks rape case -- but only after prosecutors showed videos that could play a significant role in the upcoming trials. Desmond Carter has remained in custody since he was charged earlier... more » -
Lawsuit update: Judge's ruling means the hunt for Les Miles must continue
August 31, 2023 5:51 PM
BATON ROUGE - A ruling from a federal district court judge extends a legal game of hide-and-seek tied to a lawsuit against LSU by a former athletics department employee. Sharon Lewis sued the university and a number of individuals associated with the school in 2021, listing accusations of discrimination,... more » -
No barbecue at the tailgate? Governor asks football fans to pause grilling on game day Play Video
August 30, 2023 1:24 PM
BATON ROUGE - Louisiana leaders are suggesting that football fans adjust their game day rituals as the state continues to warn residents of the risk for rapidly spreading wildfires. The message came Wednesday as Governor John Bel Edwards and other state officials gave an update on the wildfires that... more » -
Former LSU standout Ja'Marr Chase files for restraining order against woman
August 17, 2023 6:00 PM
LOS ANGELES - Former LSU standout Ja'Marr Chase, who now plays for the Cincinnati Bengals, has filed for a restraining order after he claims a woman harassed him and his mother. Numerous media outlets report that Chase took his concerns to the courts in Southern California on Wednesday. The... more » -
Months after LSU student's death, workers begin overhaul of shuttered Reggie's property Play Video
August 17, 2023 12:51 PM
BATON ROUGE - A small construction crew was spotted at Reggie's bar on Thursday, the now-shuttered venue that lost its liquor license after the death of LSU student Madison Brooks . Permits filed with the city-parish suggest the construction is related to renovations to the bar's patio. Video captured... more » -
More than 1,000 new LSU graduates celebrate at summer commencement
August 11, 2023 1:59 PM
BATON ROUGE - A record number of summer graduates received their LSU "digital diplomas" on Friday, when 1,039 degrees were awarded in commencement exercises on campus. School officials said the graduating class represents 48 parishes and 48 states -- along with 39 countries. “In addition to being our... more » -
LSU names new director of Tiger Marching Band
July 24, 2023 11:22 AM
BATON ROUGE - With little fanfare, LSU announced a new director of the Golden Band from Tigerland, just weeks after its previous director announced his resignation. Simon Holoweiko, who works as the Associate Director of Bands, will take over directorial duties, according to new information published on LSU's website.... more » -
INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Two out of four finalists for LSU top cop job have checkered pasts Play Video
July 20, 2023 4:30 PM
BATON ROUGE - The WBRZ Investigative Unit uncovered major concerns for two of the finalists for the LSU Police Department's top job. The four finalists are Thedrick Andres, Terence Calloway, Shanni Durall, and Marshall Walters. WBRZ found big problems for Andres and Calloway that sources said the school... more » -
LSU baseball stars Tre' Morgan, Gavin Dugas picked Monday in MLB Draft; 6 Tigers selected so far
July 10, 2023 2:30 PM
Tre' Morgan and Gavin Dugas were the latest Tigers selected in the 2023 MLB Draft on Monday. Morgan was selected 88th overall by the Tampa Bay Rays, and Dugas was picked at No. 165 later that same afternoon, joining No. 2 overall pick Dylan Crews with the Washington Nationals.... more » -
Former LSU Tiger, NFL tight end declares big win in fight against cancer
July 4, 2023 11:01 AM
BATON ROUGE - A former LSU football standout who went on to play in the NFL says the cancer he was diagnosed with earlier this year is in full remission. Foster Moreau announced the good news on Twitter. After a few tumultuous months, I’ve been blessed with... more » -
Welcome the national champion Tigers home on Tuesday; celebration planned for Wednesday
June 26, 2023 11:36 PM
The Tigers are headed back to Baton Rouge with a new NCAA Championship trophy on Tuesday. Fans can welcome the team back at 1:30 p.m. at Alex Box to greet the team as they return home. A championship celebration will be held Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Players, coaches... more » -
SEC announces 2024 LSU football opponents
June 14, 2023 7:13 PM
BATON ROUGE - The 2023 season is still months away, but LSU now knows who it will play as it takes aim at a league title in an expanded Southeastern Conference in 2024. The SEC on Wednesday announced a full slate of matchups -- but not dates -- for... more » -
What now? Here's what you need to know ahead of Game 2
June 11, 2023 11:32 AM
BATON ROUGE - The big stories on Saturday were the dominance of the Tigers on the mound and at the plate -- along with the epic delay for storms that never came. So what's next for the Baton Rouge baseball Super Regional? Game time is set for 5... more » -
ExxonMobil pumping $2M into LSU initiatives
June 6, 2023 10:17 PM
BATON ROUGE - ExxonMobil and the ExxonMobil Foundation are providing a seven-figure boost to several LSU initiatives, including key aspects of the university's "Scholarship First Agenda." The $2 million investment will be distributed across areas including carbon capture research, scholarships and mentorship programs for students and student career preparation... more » -
SEC reveals football schedule plan after OU, Texas join, but it's not the final word
June 1, 2023 6:18 PM
SANDESTIN BEACH, Fla. - The Southeastern Conference has devised a short-term football scheduling plan that will incorporate two new member schools into the equation. A final "long-term" format, officials said, has yet to be determined. The conference will grow to 16 teams when The University of Texas and University... more » -
Attorney questions rape counts for defendant in Brooks case
May 5, 2023 10:49 AM
BATON ROUGE - The attorney for a man accused of raping LSU student Madison Brooks wants prosecutors to explain their case. On Wednesday, a Baton Rouge grand jury indicted Casen Carver on one count of first degree rape and one count of third degree rape. Carver was one... more » -
'Bama player 'alert and doing well' after collapse at Alex Box Stadium
May 1, 2023 12:15 PM
BATON ROUGE - A University of Alabama baseball player who collapsed during Sunday's game at LSU is "alert and doing well," the school says. Mac Guscette, the Crimson Tide's catcher, was taken to a hospital after he was struck in the neck by a wild pitch that bounced under... more » -
INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Man sought after LSU shootout had been arrested in deadly Grambling shooting Play Video
April 26, 2023 12:35 PM
BATON ROUGE - Multiple sources confirmed to the WBRZ Investigative Unit on Wednesday that a man wanted by police for a shooting on LSU's campus this week had been arrested after a mass shooting at Grambling State University two years ago. Arrest documents revealed that on Sunday, April 23... more » -
'You've been served': Lawyers catch up with Shaq in FTX lawsuit
April 17, 2023 1:51 PM
BATON ROUGE - After months of failed efforts, attorneys representing a group suing Shaquille O'Neal and other celebrity endorsers of the now-bankrupt FTX crypto platform have served the basketball superstar with legal papers. The Moskowitz Law Firm announced its success on Sunday evening. UPDATE: Plaintiffs in the... more » -
Reese will join teammates for White House visit
April 7, 2023 11:57 AM
UPDATE: The White House released a statement Friday afternoon saying that President Biden formally invited the Tigers for a visit to celebrate their win. The president also called Angel Reese personally to congratulate her on the win. "This afternoon, the President spoke to LSU Tigers Women’s Basketball Head Coach... more » -
Tiger fans snapping up championship gear Play Video
April 3, 2023 10:54 AM
BATON ROUGE - The rush began before the team had even left the arena. Tiger fans began showing up at Baton Rouge-area sporting goods stores to snag the first batches of apparel celebrating the women's basketball team's first-ever national championship. Dick's Sporting Goods near the Mall of Louisiana... more » -
LSU-Iowa breaks Women's Final Four attendance record
April 2, 2023 5:53 PM
DALLAS - Sunday's championship showdown between LSU and Iowa has set a new high water mark for attendance at the Women's Final Four. During the game, officials announced the official figure of 19,482 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. The 2023 tournament had already broken several marks... more » -
Fans in a frenzy as LSU Tigers aim for first national title
April 2, 2023 3:00 PM
BATON ROUGE - At the team hotel, they packed the lobby for a send-off. At the American Airlines Center, they were gathered outside to welcome them. And at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, lines formed early so they could get the best seats for the official watch party. In... more » -
Headed to Dallas? Here's how much resale tickets are going for
March 29, 2023 3:59 PM
DALLAS - LSU fans who don't already have tickets to Friday night's Final Four double-header will be paying a steep price in the secondary market. Online brokerage sites on Wednesday showed plenty of resale options, but nothing below the $200 mark. That was the threshold WBRZ found on several... more » -
Grand jury set to hear case involving Madison Brooks; video may play key role Play Video
February 13, 2023 4:58 PM
BATON ROUGE- In two days, a grand jury will convene in Baton Rouge to hear the case against three men booked with the alleged rape of LSU sophomore Madison Brooks. A fourth suspect who was arrested is underage, and his case is being handled in juvenile court. Grand... more » -
Suspect in Madi Brooks case booked in separate rape investigation; bond set at $250K
January 27, 2023 11:50 PM
UPDATE: The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office announced Friday that Washington's bond was set at $250,000. ----- LIVINGSTON PARISH - A man accused of raping Madison Brooks the night she died in a traffic accident is back in jail, accused of raping a girl in Livingston Parish when he... more » -
LSU star gymnast asks fans to 'be respectful' after wild Utah scene
January 9, 2023 3:52 PM
BATON ROUGE - The nation's most recognizable college gymnast is asking fans to take things down a notch and to "be respectful" to others after an overzealous crowd turned out for the season's first competition in Utah. LSU's Olivia Dunne took to social media, hoping to prevent a repeat... more » -
'Walk-On's' founder steps down as CEO, will focus on Chairman role
January 4, 2023 3:52 PM
BATON ROUGE - The co-founder of Baton Rouge-born "Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux" will relinquish his CEO position and transition to Chairman of the Board, the company announced on Wednesday. Brandon Landry has designated Scott Taylor as his CEO successor. Taylor has held the post of president and chief operating officer... more » -
Joe Burrow Foundation issues challenge to Baton Rouge fans
November 29, 2022 1:24 PM
BATON ROUGE - Local fans of former LSU quarterback Joe Burrow are being challenged to "Do Good" and show their spirit in a friendly fundraising competition with Burrow's NFL home town of Cincinnati. The Joe Burrow Foundation is partnering with "Where I'm From Apparel" for the campaign, dubbed, "From... more » -
LSU student featured on Monday's 'Wheel of Fortune'
November 21, 2022 10:39 AM
BATON ROUGE - A senior at LSU will spin for prizes and glory on an episode of "Wheel of Fortune" that will air Monday evening. Some personal news: I will be appearing on @WheelofFortune tonight, where I’ll be representing the best school in the world: @LSU For those... more » -
Snow dusts Arkansas stadium ahead of LSU kickoff Saturday
November 12, 2022 10:13 AM
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas - Grounds crews worked early Saturday morning to clear snow from the field at Razorback Stadium. Hard to believe it was 80 on Wednesday as our Grounds Crew works this morning to clear snow from Broyles Field at Razorback Stadium. pic.twitter.com/lr4XzZYoP4 — Hunter Yurachek (@HunterYurachek) November... more » -
LSU ruck march honors veterans; center provides resources to military community Play Video
November 11, 2022 2:24 PM
BATON ROUGE - Friday morning, veterans and active military walked in a ruck march around LSU's campus to honor all veterans. The second-ever march culminated with 22 seconds of silence for veterans who have ended their own lives. There are about 300 students at LSU either serving or transitioning... more » -
LSU student allegedly raped at gunpoint inside dorm; accused attacker gets $250K bond Play Video
November 2, 2022 6:54 PM
BATON ROUGE – A suspected rapist was arrested by LSU Police on Wednesday, weeks after he allegedly raped an LSU student in her dorm room at gunpoint. According to an email sent to LSU parents and students, the rape happened Oct. 9 in Herget Hall. Arrest documents say... more »