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  • People call attention to garbage trucks dropping fluids on neighborhood streets Play Video

    October 24, 2022 4:33 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The streets in Azalea Lakes are spotted with what looks like oil spots. Barry Boudreaux pointed them out in front of his driveway, next door and down the street from his house on Lake Iris Avenue. "It's either oil or transmission fluid, you can drive all... more »
  • Gas pump mix-up has victim fighting for insurance money to fix car Play Video

    August 29, 2022 3:07 PM

    PLAQUEMINE - In June, a woman pulled up to the pump to fuel up her car, and unbeknownst to her, the oil company servicing Plaquemine Truck Stop accidentally put diesel in the regular tank. Ever since, it's been a battle for Elia Anthony trying to get reimbursed for the... more »
  • Person airlifted after 18-wheeler flipped, blocked highway in Central for hours

    May 21, 2022 5:50 PM

    CENTRAL - A person was taken to a hospital by helicopter after an 18-wheeler flipped Saturday morning and shut down a highway for hours. The crash, which involved at least one other vehicle, happened around 9 a.m. on Wax Road at Banway Drive. First responders had to free the... more »
  • Already-decreasing gas prices to go down even more Play Video

    March 31, 2022 6:48 PM

    PLAQUEMINE - Drivers filling up their tanks at the Circle K in Plaquemine on Thursday noticed the price of gas going down since its recent spike, but they say it's still too high. "Last week it was $4.20 here, but still terrible," driver Paul Plaster said. "I only... more »
  • As some states mull gas tax suspension, La. expert warns of mixed results Play Video

    March 10, 2022 11:36 PM

    BATON ROUGE - As the cost to fill up your tank continues to rise, more and more states are considering suspending state gas taxes aimed at providing drivers some relief. Louisiana, though, is not among them. Maryland became the latest state Thursday to take action, moving to suspend... more »
  • State expected to see hundreds of millions more in revenue as oil prices skyrocket Play Video

    March 9, 2022 11:47 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The high cost of oil is likely to bring in hundreds of millions more in revenue than previously forecast for Louisiana during the upcoming fiscal year. For decades, oil and gas production has been Louisiana's bread and butter, especially when it comes to the state budget.... more »
  • Gas prices hit new all-time high in Baton Rouge; Louisiana reports record-high average statewide

    March 9, 2022 9:10 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The average cost of gas in the Baton Rouge area has eclipsed the record previously set nearly 14 years ago. On Wednesday, AAA reported the average fuel price in the capital area — and across Louisiana — is now higher than it was in 2008, when... more »
  • La. oil producers warn that increasing domestic production won't be an instant fix Play Video

    March 8, 2022 11:32 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Calls for a ban on Russian energy imports were replaced Tuesday with calls for increased energy independence as another spike in rapidly rising fuel costs is imminent. "We could probably get fairly close to being energy independent again on our continent," Mike Moncla, president of the... more »
  • No end in sight as fuel prices continue to skyrocket Play Video

    March 7, 2022 6:37 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Many people were stunned on Monday when they saw that gas had risen to almost $4 a gallon at a Shell station on Evangeline Street. "Something needs to be done immediately, because you got to decide if you want to eat or if you want to drive.... more »
  • Ukraine crisis not entirely to blame for steeper fuel prices Play Video

    March 3, 2022 11:29 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The price for a gallon of gas in the capital city continues its daily climb. According to AAA, the average cost for a gallon of regular unleaded gas Thursday in East Baton Rouge parish was $3.53, above the statewide average of $3.48. Thursday's Baton Rouge average... more »
  • 'Top Priority': Biden aims to get gas prices, other costs under control Play Video

    March 1, 2022 11:28 PM

    BATON ROUGE - As filling up your tank continues to get more expensive, President Joe Biden said it was his "top priority" to get prices under control during Tuesday's State of the Union. Several gas stations across Baton Rouge Tuesday advertised $3.39 per gallon for regular unleaded gas. A... more »
  • Louisiana to see increasing gas prices, other economic effects from crisis in Ukraine Play Video

    February 24, 2022 6:23 PM

    The crisis in Ukraine is halfway across the globe, but financial experts say we will feel the effects here. It all starts at the gas pump and spreads from there. On Thursday, the national average gas price was $3.54 per gallon -- $0.01 higher than Wednesday. The cost of... more »
  • City-Parish, Housing Authority partner to improve EBR's wastewater system

    November 29, 2021 5:54 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Officials in East Baton Rouge (EBR) are collaborating to encourage residents to actively protect the local environment. They're even planning to give some residents environmentally-friendly tools. The program that will make such tools and related sustainability education available to residents will be announced Monday morning... more »
  • Interior Department releases review of federal oil and gas leasing program

    November 26, 2021 2:11 PM

    The Department of Interior on Friday released a report on oil and gas drilling on federal land that promotes an increase in leasing fees and consideration of climate change in leasing decisions. According to CNN , the report seems to sidestep climate concerns and does not recommend a halt... more »
  • Birds found with oil on them following Hurricane Ida are rehabilitated and released

    September 17, 2021 1:11 PM

    Two birds who were found covered in oil following Hurricane Ida have been rehabilitated and released by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. They are among dozens found at a Belle Chasse refinery in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. The birds were released at the Bayou... more »
  • Hurricane Ida's impact on gas prices in Louisiana

    September 7, 2021 6:57 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Experts say Hurricane Ida's upset to the oil and refining industry last week was relatively swift and slight. According to Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy , a decrease in gas prices may be just around the corner. De Haan said, "With... more »
  • ExxonMobil Refinery to make major reinvestment in Baton Rouge

    June 9, 2021 10:18 AM

    BATON ROUGE - On Wednesday, ExxonMobil Baton Rouge Refinery Manager David Oldreive announced the company’s final investment decision for more than $240 million in capital improvements at the ExxonMobil Baton Rouge Refinery. The suite of projects will improve processing capability, increase flexibility for meeting market demand, advance overall site... more »
  • Several people hurt after explosion at gas well along Louisiana coast

    May 25, 2021 5:01 PM

    MORGAN CITY - Several workers were hurt after a natural gas well near the coast of Louisiana erupted into flames. Texas Petroleum Investment Company said the incident happened at a well in the Belle Isle Field. The company said the situation first began Sunday while workers were attempting to... more »
  • As Colonial Pipeline remains offline, 'spotted' fuel outages possible at La. gas pumps Play Video

    May 10, 2021 10:27 PM

    BATON ROUGE - By the afternoon commute Monday, 'No Gas' signs or bagged fuel pumps appeared sporadically at gas stations across the capital area, four days after a ransomware attack has shut down the Colonial Pipeline . "We're starting to see spotted outages, and that's going to continue to... more »
  • Massive container ship blocking Suez Canal for nearly one week finally dislodged

    March 29, 2021 6:01 AM

    The massive container ship that was blocking the Suez Canal for nearly a week has been fully dislodged, Egyptian officials told CNN on the afternoon (local time) of Monday, March 29. Late Monday morning, tugs were working to free the bow of the ship after dislodging the stern earlier... more »
  • Metro council backs Exxon's tax break, pushing company closer to massive refinery upgrades in Baton Rouge

    February 24, 2021 6:22 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Metro Council approved a tax exemption for ExxonMobil, paving the way for a potential overhaul of its Baton Rouge refinery. The metro council vote, which happened at Wednesday's meeting, was the last hurdle for Exxon to get its ITEP status. The item... more »
  • Halting of Keystone pipeline project will impact jobs in Louisiana Play Video

    January 23, 2021 7:17 PM

    President Biden's decision to put a stop to the Keystone Pipeline decision could affect many jobs in Louisiana. The Biden Administration has already kicked off with several executive orders since Biden became the 46th President of the United States. One of those includes putting a halt to the... more »
  • Biden reportedly plans 'to cancel' Keystone XL Pipeline on his first day in office

    January 19, 2021 6:29 AM

    President-elect Joe Biden has indicated that he will cancel the controversial Keystone XL Pipeline on his first day in office. According to the BBC, enviornmentalists and Native American groups had long protested the construction of the pipeline that was expected to bring oil nearly 1,200 miles from the Canadian... more »
  • BP to slash oil production by 40% and focus on green energy

    August 4, 2020 8:37 AM

    Oil and gas giant, BP is planning to significantly reduce its oil and gas production and pour billions of dollars into clean energy as part of a major strategic overhaul unveiled on Tuesday alongside a huge second quarter loss and dividend cut. According to CNN , the London-based company... 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 »
  • ExxonMobil makes cuts, keeps Gulf Coast investments amid virus pandemic

    April 7, 2020 9:39 AM

    ExxonMobil, a multinational oil and gas corporation headquartered in Texas, announced Tuesday that it plans to reduce its 2020 capital spending by 30 percent and lower cash operating expenses by 15 percent as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on the economy. The company's chairman and chief executive... more »
  • Routine oil change results in bad change, car won't run Play Video

    January 1, 2019 6:27 PM

    ZACHARY - A woman went in for a routine oil change only to learn minutes later she didn't get what she paid for. Tanya Perkins says her daughter brought their 2010 Suzuki in for an oil change at the Zachary Walmart on December 22, 2018. The oil change was... more »
  • Cannabis store opening in Baton Rouge Play Video

    August 11, 2018 1:41 AM

    BATON ROUGE - A health store with cannabis-only products is coming to the capital region next week. Aurora 225 CBD & Hemp will be located on the corner of Highland Road and Airline Highway. "All of our products come from hemp so you don't need any medicinal license or... more »
  • Women and minorities encouraged to join Louisiana Medical Marijuana industry Play Video

    May 8, 2018 11:57 PM

    BATON ROUGE- One industry advocacy group attending the country's largest marijuana business convention in New Orleans this week held a presentation in the capital city Tuesday night. The group, Women Grow, encourages women and minorities to become leaders in the emerging industry. "We want them to have an equal... more »
  • Legislators to vote on revised gas tax hike Play Video

    May 30, 2017 4:29 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Louisiana lawmakers are set to vote on a revised proposal for a statewide gas tax hike. The proposal, which was originally presented as a 17 cent tax hike, would charge an additional 10 cents per gallon for gasoline purchases in the state. The amount was decreased... more »
  • Gas tax could increase 20 cents per gallon Play Video

    April 6, 2017 6:48 PM

    BATON ROUGE- The lack of funding for road work in Louisiana is causing more than just frustration on the highway. Business groups said Thursday it's hurting the Baton Rouge area economy. "We have a very unique example recently where the LA 1 Bridge across the river was posted [closed... more »
  • Proposed pipeline provokes heated debate Play Video

    February 8, 2017 11:29 PM

    NAPOLEONVILLE - Discussions over a proposed Louisiana pipeline got heated as environmentalists and oil and gas workers weighed the pros and cons. The Bayou Bridge Pipeline would stretch from Lake Charles to St. James Parish, transporting crude oil. It would join dozens of other pipelines that already run through the... more »
  • Three injured in blast at 'small' oil facility

    January 20, 2017 3:39 PM

    WHITE CASTLE - Three workers sustained injuries after an explosion at an oil storage tank facility Friday. The blast happened at a group of storage tanks on River Road downriver from White Castle but before Donaldsonville. Sources said the incident was in the 33000 block of La. 405. A... more »
  • EPA report: Some oil leaked from facility during August flood

    August 31, 2016 4:35 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - The EPA said displaced oil containers discharged between 300 and 600 gallons of unused motor oil into a neighborhood during the August 2016 flood event. The information comes after a federal inquiry into complaints from neighbors who live around Lard Oil Company on Florida Avenue in... more »
  • Coast Guard responds to oil spill in Gulf of Mexico

    May 12, 2016 11:37 PM

    NEW ORLEANS -- On Thursday, the US Coast Guard responded to a crude oil spill from an underwater Shell pipeline. Shell officials said they believe about 2,100 barrels of oil were released as a result of the spill. Authorities said Shell has isolated the leak and shut down production... more »
  • Oil company to pay fines over 3 Atchafalaya oil spills

    April 23, 2016 3:27 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - Federal prosecutors say a Lafayette-based oil company has agreed to pay more than $700,000 in fines in connection with three crude oil spills in the Atchafalaya River basin. The U.S. Justice Department announced Friday it had entered a consent decree with ORB Exploration LLC. The company is... more »
  • Energy leaders host 2016 Oil and Gas Industry Day Play Video

    April 5, 2016 6:55 AM

    BATON ROUGE- Several state leaders are the 2016 Oil and Gas Industry Day Tuesday to discuss one of Louisiana's most important industries and some of the problems facing it. The oil and gas industry accounts for one out of every six jobs in the state. Recently, the industry has been... more »
  • UPDATE: St. Mary Parish lifts shelter advisory following spill

    March 28, 2016 8:47 PM

    ST. MARY PARISH - Louisiana State Police Haz Mat lifted the shelter advisory in place for residents after an oil spill in Bayou Teche near the Adeline Bridge occurred on Monday night. Highway 87 is now open, accoriding to the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office. The portion of Bayou... more »
  • Standoff between state House, Senate impeding progress Play Video

    March 2, 2016 1:22 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Tuesday at the capitol, discussions over raising sin taxes stalled again, but lawmakers did make a last minute decision to approve a one cent sales tax increase. For a 3rd consecutive day, Louisiana's House of Representatives refused to take an action on two tax increases - cigarettes... more »
  • Boom to bust: Crude oil costing families Play Video

    February 23, 2016 12:30 AM

    MORGAN CITY- Going to the gas pump isn't the pain it used to be. Many drivers are loving the cheaper prices, but dropping oil prices are placing a burden on residents in places like Morgan City that rely heavily on the oil and gas industry. Offshore workers are being laid... more »
  • State economist: La. entering recession Play Video

    February 10, 2016 11:24 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The economic outlook of the state took a dramatic, somber turn Wednesday morning when revenue estimators met at the capitol. The deficit for the current fiscal year grew to almost $1 billion. It had hovered around $750 million until Wednesday. The fiscal year ends at the... 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 »
  • Randy Anny, wife plead not guilty to fraud, conspiracy Play Video

    September 3, 2015 12:49 PM

    SORRENTO - A Sorrento Council member and his wife pleaded not guilty to federal charges they illegally claimed thousands of dollars of Gulf oil spill recovery money. Randy Anny and his wife Barbara entered their pleas in federal court in Baton Rouge Thursday morning. They both face charges of... more »
  • Crews working to contain oil after tugs collide on river

    February 14, 2013 10:55 PM

    BATON ROUGE- The Coast Guard and other emergency responders are on the Mississippi River, working to contain an oil spill after some tugboats collided. An official with the USCG told WBRZ News 2, a tug and barge was docked, off loading an oil product when another tug and barge... more »
  • La. to see millions from Transocean settlement

    January 3, 2013 3:47 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - Louisiana lawmakers trumpeted the fact that the state will see hundreds of millions of dollars as part of the federal government's $1.4 billion settlement with Transocean today over the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The final terms of the settlement require Transocean, which owned the drilling rig... more »

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