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• Baton Rouge home along Amite River destroyed in overnight fire

  June 6, 2022 10:39 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A home burned down along the Amite River near the Ascension-East Baton Rouge late Sunday night. The St. George Fire Department said crews arrived at the blaze on Kendalwood Drive shortly after midnight. There, they found the home had been "fully taken" by flames. Photos... more »

• Wrong-way driver on I-40 kills motorcyclists from Louisiana in fiery crash

  May 13, 2022 1:39 PM

  MULBERRY, Ark. - A fiery crash on I-40 in Arkansas killed four and injured six Thursday, and at least three of the four killed were from southeast Louisiana. Witness reports say a white truck was going east in the westbound lane of the interstate and crashed into a group... more »

• Five hurt after Sunday night shooting in Baldwin

  April 18, 2022 8:41 AM

  BALDWIN - Five people were hurt Sunday night after gunfire erupted in a small, rural neighborhood. The St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office first investigated the shooting around 10:30 p.m. on Rosebud Road in Baldwin. Initially, the sheriff's office found four people shot at the scene. Several hours later,... more »

• Nearly half of Louisiana has gotten a COVID shot; hospitalizations trending down

  August 23, 2021 1:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Nearly half of Louisiana's total population has gotten at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine as of Monday. According to the Louisiana Department of Health, 69,754 additional shots were administered over the weekend, with nearly 34,000 of them administered in people getting their first dose... more »

• La. COVID hospitalizations drop below 3,000 Friday; nearly 6,000 new cases reported

  August 20, 2021 1:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana reported a small decrease in hospitalizations Friday, bringing the statewide total back below 3,000 after health workers saw a weeks-long surge in new patients. Despite seeing incremental drops on Thursday and Friday, the number of patients hospitalized across the state —2,999— is still much higher... more »

• Population boom in Ascension Parish Play Video

  August 15, 2021 10:12 PM

  DUTCHTOWN - Brian Schuetee moved his family from Baton Rouge to the Dutchtown area of Ascension Parish about ten years ago because of the lower property taxes and schools. "The school system here far exceeds what they offer in public schools in Baton Rouge, so we don't have to... more »

• COVID infections continue to surge Wednesday; more than 1,500 in hospitals statewide

  July 27, 2021 12:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Coronavirus cases and hospitalizations climbed even higher in Louisiana on Wednesday, with more than 1,500 people now hospitalized with the virus statewide. The state reported yet another 4,699 new cases Wednesday, with a positivity rate of about 15.51 percent on new tests. The Louisiana Department... more »

• Louisiana reports more than 5k new COVID cases Wednesday Play Video

  July 21, 2021 1:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE - On Wednesday, Louisiana reported one of the largest single-day increases in new coronavirus cases since the onset of the pandemic. A total of 5,388 new cases were reported in the Louisiana Department of Health's newest daily update. The positivity rate on those tests was around 16.35... more »

• Baton Rouge General reports influx of COVID patients this week as hospitalizations surge statewide

  July 21, 2021 12:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Local health workers are reporting a new spike in coronavirus-related hospitalizations as Louisiana sees a new surge in cases spurred by infections in unvaccinated patients. Baton Rouge General said Wednesday that its number of patients hospitalized with the virus leapt to 54, up from 33 on... more »

• Governor: Louisiana has lost 'months of progress' in COVID fight Play Video

  July 16, 2021 3:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Governor John Bel Edwards painted a dire picture for Louisiana's fight against the coronavirus Friday, telling reporters the state has lost several months' worth of progress in a matter of weeks. The governor's news conference came as the state grapples with a surge in new cases,... more »

• More than 60 ducks removed from Baton Rouge neighborhood, given new homes Play Video

  July 1, 2021 12:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Dozens of gregarious ducks that invaded an East Baton Rouge subdivision have found new homes where they can spread their wings. Homeowners say people have been gradually plucking up the waterfowl from the neighborhood on Summa Court and giving them new places to live since Monday,... more »

• La. reports 367 positive COVID cases in those who've been fully vaccinated

  April 22, 2021 5:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE - State health officials said Thursday that Louisiana has now seen more than 300 coronavirus cases in people with the vaccine, though it's still a small fraction of those who've been fully vaccinated. As of Thursday, Louisiana was reporting a total of 367 "breakthrough" cases in people... more »

• Fewer fans allowed in Superdome for remaining 2020 Saints games

  December 10, 2020 12:39 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - City officials said the New Orleans Saints are expected to cut current fan attendance in half for their remaining home games this season as COVID-19 cases surge in the area. On Thursday, the city confirmed that fan attendance will be cut down to 3,000 starting with... more »

• EBR Mayor: No large events in immediate future; could return later in year Play Video

  May 20, 2020 9:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Days after entering 'Phase One,' East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome says the return of large events, like sports and concerts, isn't feasible at this time. "I cannot see us having any big events in May, June, or July at this time," Broome said. ... more »

• Crawfish Tracker: Prices dive even lower

  April 2, 2020 3:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Amid all the craziness in our daily lives right now, at least finding reasonably priced crawfish is about as easy as it's ever been. According to WBRZ's Crawfish Price Index, the average price of boiled crawfish has fallen to $3.71 per pound in the capital area... more »

• CDC recommends that gatherings should be limited due to coronavirus

  March 16, 2020 12:39 AM

  The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention is urging mass events and large gatherings to be canceled. The CDC tweeted Sunday afternoon advising event organizers to cancel events that involve 50 or more people amid the COVID-19 outbreak. New: Starting immediately and for the next 8 weeks,... more »

• Filmed locally on the USS Kidd, see the trailer for Tom Hanks' new WWII epic Play Video

  March 5, 2020 1:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Nearly two years after filming took over the USS Kidd WWII museum in downtown Baton Rouge, the world is getting its first look at Tom Hanks' new passion project 'Greyhound.' Written by and starring Hanks, the movie follows the commander of the titular Navy destroyer as... more »

• Amid outcry, new tarp placed over exposed body at Hard Rock collapse site

  January 22, 2020 3:48 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Hours after officials said it would be too dangerous to attempt to place another cover over a dead body at the unstable Hard Rock collapse site, the city appears to have done just that. The ongoing saga concerning the downtown New Orleans hotel took a morbid... more »

• Police identify 55-year-old man killed in motorcycle crash in Walker

  August 17, 2019 6:04 PM

  WALKER- Louisiana State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle on Hwy 1024. The crash occurred shortly before 5 p.m. Saturday on Hwy. 1024 East of Hwy. 449. It took the life of 55-year-old James Evans of Walker. Police say Evans was driving westbound on LA... more »

• SU students helped desegregate NASA, worked on Apollo 11 Play Video

  July 20, 2019 11:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Today marks 50 years since Apollo 11 when the first men landed on the moon. It took years of work to reach the remarkable moment in space and it's thanks to the contributions of many people. In a Hidden Figures sort of way, some of those people... more »

• Local Vietnam veterans honored with monument Play Video

  May 4, 2019 11:25 PM

  ZACHARY - Dozens gathered despite the rain Saturday morning to honor local Vietnam veterans at the Port Hudson National Cemetery. "We were expecting a lot more, but you know what, as long as long as the vets turn out and have a good time, that's fine with me," Zora... more »

• Stolen vehicle crash leaves police officer and another hospitalized; juvenile in custody

  March 10, 2019 6:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE- A police chase involving a stolen vehicle and a juvenile ended in a crash that left a police officer and another person hospitalized. The wreck happened around 10 a.m. Sunday at the 4700 block of Prescott Road near Beechwood Drive. BRPD says they were assisting the... more »

• Contractors already unemployed at Georgia-Pacific Play Video

  January 14, 2019 12:05 AM

  BATON ROUGE- When Georgia-Pacific announced layoffs last week, officials said employees would be released in March, but contractors say they have already been let go. A contract worker told WBRZ that he and his fellow employees were shocked when they were told to pack up and leave with no-warning.... more »

• Lines out the door at Honey Baked Ham on Christmas Eve Play Video

  December 24, 2018 6:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE- It's that time of year, Christmas time and there are lines everywhere especially at Honey Baked Ham on Florida Boulevard. “They were here when the doors open and they will be here until the doors closed,” said Marlisa Hill, a Honey Baked Ham team member. Hill... more »

• 20 hurt in overnight crash involving bus, 18-wheeler on I-10

  January 7, 2018 6:31 AM

  PORT ALLEN - A number of people were reportedly taken to multiple hospitals after a crash involving an 18-wheeler, a party bus and at least one other vehicle on I-10 East early Sunday morning. The incident was reported sometime after 2 a.m. between Grosse Tete and Port Allen. Authorities... more »

• Speeders endangering pets, pedestrians in BR neighborhood Play Video

  November 5, 2017 11:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - For residents living on Capitol Heights Avenue, a speeding car is a typical sight. However, the zooming vehicles are causing safety concerns for joggers, bikers and pets. Residents John Reed and Melissa Kennedy said they walk down Capitol Heights often. “Sometimes the cars are going... more »

• BRFD investigating house fire on Lobelia Avenue Play Video

  May 28, 2017 5:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Fire Department is investigating after a fire was reported at a home on Lobelia Avenue Sunday. The fire was reported shortly before 4:30 p.m. in the 2500 block of Lobelia Avenue. Curt Monte with BRFD says crews believed that the home was abandoned... more »

• Contractor arrested after fraud forces elderly BR man to sell home

  May 20, 2017 5:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police say an elderly Baton Rouge man was forced to sell his flood-damaged home after he was allegedly scammed by a Texas contractor. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, 45-year-old David Kite was arrested Friday after he allegedly took thousands of dollars from a 71-year-old... more »

• LSP: Two people killed in Terrebonne Parish crash

  April 15, 2017 12:21 PM

  DULAC - Two people were killed in a single-vehicle crash on LA 57 near Dulac in Terrebonne Parish early Saturday morning. According to State Police, Troopers began investigating the single-vehicle fatal crash on LA 57 shortly before 3:30 a.m. Through the initial investigation, State Police discovered a 2003... more »

• Two hurt in shooting on Highland Road

  April 1, 2017 11:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred on Highland Road Saturday night. Sources say two victims were shot on Highland Road near East Buchanan Street. The two victims were reportedly transported to the hospital in stable condition. There are currently no details on a possible... more »

• Cajun Navy looks to aid flood victims still struggling to rebuild Play Video

  April 1, 2017 10:56 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - During the flood, Burney Morgan's home in Denham Springs was hit by four feet of water. To he get back into his house, he applied for the state's Shelter at Home program. The program allows victims to stay in their homes while they try to rebuild.... more »

• Two pedestrians struck by vehicle on Plank Road Play Video

  March 20, 2017 9:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Two people were struck by a vehicle on Plank Road Monday night. The crash happened around 8 p.m. Sources confirmed the two people were hit on Plank Road at Lorraine Street. Both were transported to the hospital in stable condition. This is a developing... more »

• Nearly 2,000 people given a free ride home on St. Patrick's Day

  March 20, 2017 3:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Nearly 2,000 people were given a free ride home from St. Patrick's Day festivities in Baton Rouge. According to the Dudley DeBosier law firm, 1,900 people signed up for the firm's "Free Cab Ride Home" program, which offers free rides to people in the Baton Rouge... more »

• Five children, three adults injured in 18-wheeler crash on I-110

  March 7, 2017 9:47 PM

  GONZALES - Eight people were hurt in a crash involving an 18-wheeler on I-110 North at Airline. Sources say all eight were taken to a hospital with non life-threatening injuries. Traffic still appears to be passing at the Airline exit. This story will be updated with more information... more »

• 22 additional charges filed against Endymion crash suspect

  February 28, 2017 2:14 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - 22 additional charges have been filed against the suspect in the Endymion parade crash that hospitalized 21 people Saturday night. According to a report from WWLTV, 25-year-old Neilson Rizzuto is facing 12 new counts of vehicular negligent injury and 10 counts of first-degree vehicular negligent injuring.... more »

• Giant gator surprises visitors at Polk Nature Discovery Center

  January 16, 2017 12:48 PM

  POLK COUNTY - A video of an enormous alligator in Florida is garnering nationwide attention on social media. Visitors of the Polk Nature Discovery Center were captivated when the giant reptile walked right in front of them, and they just had to stop and film the animal. Kim... more »

• State sells 'Road Diet' for Government Street Play Video

  December 17, 2015 8:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development made its "Road Diet" pitch to the public Thursday evening. The state hopes to sell the idea of a three-lane Government Street. It's an idea that will have two travel lanes - one in each direction - and a... more »

• Heavy traffic bogs down Baton Rouge highways

  November 29, 2015 7:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Traffic for miles is what drivers witnessed all day, Sunday. People heading back home after Thanksgiving, to fans going back to their state after the LSU v. Texas A&M game, the interstates were packed with drivers. "Baton Rouge is usually pretty bad. We've done this a few... more »

• Baton Rouge residents remember victims in Paris attacks

  November 15, 2015 8:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Dozens of people decided to spend their Sunday afternoon downtown honoring deceased victims of the Paris, France attacks. More than one hundred people were killed Friday evening at various places throughout the city, during a terrorist attack. People in Baton Rouge did their part to remember the... more »

• Work to begin on Zachary bridge that's been out for 2 years Play Video

  November 6, 2015 6:26 PM

  ZACHARY - Construction will begin on the Milldale Road Bridge in Zachary at the beginning of next year. According to city-parish officials, the hold up has been waiting on federal funds as well as the acquisition process to be complete. They said the purchase of nearby land had to be... more »