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• Carnival announces data breach where the information of nearly 6 million people may have been leaked Play Video

  May 31, 2026 11:49 AM

  MIAMI — The Carnival Corporation announced the detection of a data breach that occurred in April, where personal information, including names, addresses, phone numbers and passport numbers, may have been leaked. According to Carnival, on April 14, the company's IT security team identified unauthorized activity involving an employee's account.... more »

• France detains nearly 800 people following violent clashes as Paris Saint-German wins Champions League

  May 31, 2026 9:25 AM

  PARIS (AP) — French police detained 780 people involved in violent clashes in Paris and other French cities that erupted Saturday night after Paris Saint-Germain won the Champions League title. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said 57 officers were wounded, with most suffering minor injuries, as football fans set... more »

• Landry signs new policy to allow for continued healthcare for released inmates Play Video

  April 15, 2026 2:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Governor Jeff Landry signed a policy on Wednesday that would allow people who are incarcerated to be approved for Medicaid while they are in custody, enabling them to have prescription medications in hand when they are released. During Wednesday's press conference, Landry was joined by Louisiana... more »

• Two injured in Saturday night shooting on Louise Street

  March 29, 2026 6:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Two people were injured in a Saturday night shooting on Louise Street. According to emergency officials, the shooting occurred around 9 p.m. on Louise Street near Hickory Street, injuring two people. They were transported to a local hospital in an unknown condition. more »

• Iranians grapple with whether to flee the country because of the war

  March 14, 2026 1:22 PM

  KAPIKOY BORDER CROSSING, Turkey (AP) — After bombs exploded near her home in the eastern Iranian city of Golestan, hairdresser Merve Pourkaz decided to leave. Pourkaz, 32, said she traveled nearly 1,500 kilometers (932 miles) to an alpine border crossing in the hopes of reaching the safety of the... more »

• Deputies arrest four in fatal shooting of 8-year-old along San Juan Drive Play Video

  March 9, 2026 12:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Less than 24 hours after the fatal shooting of an 8-year-old boy, deputies arrested four people in connection with the child's death. Neighbors in the area remain shaken, saying they never expected this kind of violence in their own front yards. East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's... more »

• Two arrested after leading Assumption Parish deputies on chase following attempted traffic stop Play Video

  March 6, 2026 3:43 PM

  AMELIA — Two people were arrested after leading deputies with the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office on a pursuit on Wednesday, following an attempted traffic stop. According to the sheriff's office, deputies attempted to stop a vehicle on U.S. 90 near Amelia after it committed a traffic violation. Deputies said... more »

• Bar shooting in Austin leaves 3 dead, including the suspect, and 14 injured Play Video

  March 1, 2026 9:33 AM

  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Three people were killed, including the alleged gunman, and 14 others were wounded in a mass shooting at a popular bar in the Texas capital of Austin, authorities said Sunday. Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said at a news conference early Sunday that police received... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Freeze Warning tonight, fire danger easing in coming days Play Video

  February 23, 2026 3:24 PM

  The coldest night of the week is just ahead with freezing temperatures in the forecast. A fast warmup will follow, just ahead of another cool front that arrives later in the week. Tonight & Tomorrow: Clear skies and calm winds will set up a cold night across the Capital... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Cold nights ahead, fire weather danger continues Play Video

  February 22, 2026 7:19 PM

  The new workweek will bring a continuation of the fire weather danger along with the threat of freezing temperatures. Both impacts will be short-lived, however. Tonight: Clear skies and a northerly breeze will send overnight lows into the mid-30s across the Baton Rouge Metro, with a few spots near... more »

• BRPD officers looking for two who robbed convenience store at gunpoint Play Video

  February 11, 2026 3:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge Police officers are searching for two people who robbed a convenience store at gunpoint in January. BRPD said the two robbers went into a store along Choctaw Drive near North Acadian Thruway on the night of Jan. 19. The pair approached the employee... more »

• Ascension and Iberville teachers learn about carbon capture at LSU

  February 6, 2026 7:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Teachers from Ascension and Iberville parishes gathered at the LSU Petroleum Engineering Research, Technology and Training Laboratory on Friday to implement the Tapia Carbon Project. The Tapia Carbon Project is a classroom program that focuses on how humans impact the environment through carbon capture and storage.... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: Let the sunshine roll into the weekend Play Video

  February 4, 2026 5:52 PM

  The chilliest air of the next week will settle into the Capital Area over the next 24 hours. After that, the weather will only improve and be cooperative for a busy weekend of outdoor events. Tonight & Tomorrow: Now behind a cold front, temperatures will tumble moving into Thursday... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: From ice-cold nights to near 70 degrees Play Video

  February 1, 2026 5:34 PM

  Expect “improvements” in temperature as the new workweek begins. Such a warming trend will eventually give way to showers ahead of the next cold front, which arrives around midweek. Tonight & Tomorrow: Clear skies and generally light winds will set up another cold night, though not as frigid as... more »

• Saturday PM Forecast: Widespread hard freeze incoming, thaw coming soon Play Video

  January 31, 2026 5:50 PM

  The coldest point of this Arctic blast is here. Continue protecting people, pets, plants, and pipes for the time being. A thaw arrives in the Capital Area early next week. An EXTREME COLD WARNING remains in effect through 10 a.m. Sunday across all of southeast Louisiana and southwest Mississippi.... more »

• 5 people, including 1 child, injured in Mardi Gras parade shooting in East Feliciana Parish Play Video

  January 31, 2026 2:00 PM

  CLINTON — According to officials, five people, including a six-year-old, were injured in a shooting that took place in front of the East Feliciana Parish Courthouse on Saturday. The shooting, which took place during the Mardi Gras in the Country Parade, left a child and another person in critical... more »

• Saturday AM Forecast: Bitter cold and hard freezes ahead Play Video

  January 31, 2026 10:42 AM

  The Arctic outbreak has surged south, and temperatures have already crashed. Nighttime lows will remain below freezing for an extended period of time moving forward. While no precipitation impacts are expected, the cold itself should not be taken lightly. Take Saturday, for instance, when temperatures will only rise above freezing... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: 2025 ends with a chill, temperature rebound into 2026 Play Video

  December 30, 2025 5:33 PM

  2025 will wrap up on a chilly note, with both highs and lows staying below average. A warmup is expected after the New Year, along with a front arriving late in the week that could bring some rain. Tonight & Tomorrow: Clear skies and calm winds will set up... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Winter returns to end 2025 with subfreezing mornings Play Video

  December 29, 2025 6:34 PM

  2025 will end on a chilly note, with subfreezing temperatures likely during the final mornings of the year. Heavy coats will be needed, pets should have adequate shelter, and plants will need protection. While pipes should generally be okay, it’s still a good idea to take precautions ahead of Wednesday... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Extended freeze tonight with hard freeze possible Play Video

  December 14, 2025 7:18 PM

  A COLD WEATHER ADVISORY will be in effect from 9 p.m. Sunday through 9 a.m. Monday for the entire region. This means that temperatures or wind chills will drop low to pose a risk of hypothermia if proper precautions aren’t taken. Morning lows will fall into the mid-20s for much... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Freeze Watch posted as the coldest air yet edges closer Play Video

  November 9, 2025 5:44 PM

  Use remaining time to prepare for the upcoming cold — most will see lows in the 30s starting Monday morning. Take precautions to protect plants, as frost and freeze conditions appear increasingly likely. Ensure pets will have access to warmth and dig out the winter coats. Also, disconnect garden hoses,... more »

• Missing person search ends in tragedy after man takes own life after police find him

  April 24, 2025 11:15 AM

  ZACHARY — After a two-day search, Zachary Police said that they found a missing person before he took his own life after dozens of law enforcement units responded to his home. Zachary officers said that Rohn Ashley, 56, went missing on Tuesday after police received reports of a domestic... more »

• Monday's Health Report: Exercise can help counter onset of 'age-related conditions' Play Video

  February 3, 2025 5:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE — There is no magic pill to reverse the aging process. But if you want to counter the biological mechanisms that drive age-related conditions, like the accumulation of senescent cells, you will need to exercise. "Just being more active throughout your day appears to be sufficient to... more »

• Deputies find Hammond man missing since start of December

  December 28, 2024 11:12 AM

  HAMMOND — Deputies have found a man last seen at the beginning of December in Hammond. Before he was found, Tangipahoa Parish deputies said 34-year-old Andrew Monistere was last seen by family on Dec. 4 when he left his mother's house on North Billville Road. Deputies said he... more »

• 3 people displaced after house fire off Old Hammond Highway Play Video

  November 22, 2024 5:38 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Three people have been displaced from a home on Stonegate Court after it caught fire late Thursday night. Firefighters arrived at the house off Old Hammond Highway just after 11 p.m. and found the detached carport and an outside vehicle on fire. Two adults and a... more »

• 'Swamp People' star Troy Landry cited with alligator tagging violations in St. Mary Parish

  October 4, 2024 5:32 PM

  MORGAN CITY — Famed alligator hunter and "Swamp People" star Troy Landry was cited for the improper tagging of alligators during a September operation conducted by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Landry, 65, was cited Sept. 19 on two counts of failing to tag an alligator upon... more »

• 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 »