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DCFS whistleblower says she was fired after raising concerns over child safety Play Video
October 9, 2023 5:49 PM
BATON ROUGE - A Department of Children and Family Services Child Welfare Specialist said she was terminated last week after telling higher-ups about problems she was witnessing and documented them in emails. Watch live newscasts here Dr. Monica Fabre is the President of the NAACP chapter in Pointe... more » -
After interim CEO's abrupt exit, CATS names new leader to oversee bus system
August 29, 2023 6:13 PM
BATON ROUGE - About a week after CATS lost its second CEO in under two years , the Baton Rouge bus system has installed a new leader to head up its operations. The CATS Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to name Theo Richards its newest CEO. In a statement,... more » -
Nursing home with history of problems once again under microscope after resident dies Play Video
June 1, 2023 5:39 PM
NEW ROADS — A nursing home with a history of problems is once again at the center of controversy after a family alleges their loved one died due to the neglect she endured there. Brad Guerin said he began documenting problem after problem at Pointe Coupee Healthcare, after visiting... more » -
Baton Rouge opens hotline for businesses impacted by new road projects
October 20, 2021 12:42 PM
BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge has opened a phone line for businesses that may be disrupted by several projects getting underway in the capital area. The city-parish said the MOVEBR Rapid Response team will handle calls from local businesses impacted by projects that are part of the MOVEBR... more » -
Recall petition filed for second councilmember in wake of Ascension drainage vote
August 3, 2021 6:06 PM
PRAIRIEVILLE - A push to recall a handful of politicians involved in a vote removing Ascension President Clint Cointment from overseeing the parish's drainage efforts targeted another councilmember this week. On Tuesday, the Secretary of State's Office confirmed a recall petition was filed for Councilman Aaron Lawler. The... more » -
Ascension residents file petition to recall councilman after controversial drainage vote
July 21, 2021 5:23 PM
ASCENSION PARISH - Residents disgruntled over a vote to remove Ascension President Clint Cointment from overseeing the parish's drainage efforts have launched a recall campaign targeting Councilman Corey Orgeron. The East Ascension Drainage District — which is made up of parish council members —voted 6-4 to remove Cointment during... more » -
DA says crimes among juveniles on the rise, holding parents accountable not easy Play Video
July 20, 2021 5:47 PM
BATON ROUGE - As Baton Rouge is set to surpass last year's record murder rate, prosecutors handling juvenile cases in East Baton Rouge Parish are also watching cases involving juveniles committing heinous crimes increase. In other states, District Attorney Hillar Moore said parents can be held criminally liable for... more » -
Residents exploring potential recalls after explosive drainage board meeting in Ascension Play Video
June 29, 2021 7:42 PM
ASCENSION PARISH - Daylight brought more heat following an explosive meeting in Ascension Parish Monday evening. Now, some residents aren't done voicing their opinions. "The citizens of Ascension are tired of being ignored. Our feelings, our thoughts, our wishes are just nothing to several members of the council,"... more » -
City hall location creating fiery political spat in Central Play Video
February 22, 2021 6:33 PM
CENTRAL - A heated political fight is brewing between at least three Central councilmembers and Mayor David Barrow over where the new proposed city hall should be located. Mayor Barrow said he asked to be part of the discussions last year but was intentionally left out. It involves... more » -
NAKAMOTO: Leaked training documents show arrested La. trooper lacked 'core values' to be state policeman Play Video
February 9, 2021 12:56 PM
BATON ROUGE- Training academy documents obtained by the WBRZ Investigative Unit through sources at State Police show one of four state troopers arrested Monday in an excessive force probe should never have been allowed to graduate from the State Police academy. CLICK HERE: WBRZ and Chief Investigator Chris... more » -
INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Pages of redacted records highlight lack of transparency at Louisiana State Police Play Video
November 11, 2020 4:47 PM
BATON ROUGE - Despite a three-year-old case being closed and not under criminal investigation, it took Louisiana State Police two months to make records related to that case available to the WBRZ Investigative Unit. Now, it's what was missing from those documents that has watchdogs calling for more transparency. ... more » -
After 13 deaths, Pointe Coupee nursing home targeted by statewide strike team Play Video
May 11, 2020 5:13 PM
NEW ROADS- A strike team made up of investigators from the Louisiana Department of Health, the Attorney General's Office, National Guard and the Federal Health Standards Agency all paid a visit to Pointe Coupee Healthcare last week. Data released by the Louisiana Department of Health indicated there were 17 deaths... more » -
National group alarmed at Plaquemine nursing home conditions Play Video
July 4, 2019 6:48 PM
PLAQUEMINE - Families for Better Care, a non-profit group dedicated to improving quality in nursing homes is alarmed at what the WBRZ Investigative Unit exposed inside Iberville Oaks. Leaders are calling for immediate changes. "No one needs to suffer and die from neglect in a nursing home ever," Director Brian... more » -
Computer bug wreaks havoc on Baker utility department servers Play Video
April 4, 2019 5:49 PM
BAKER- Thousands of residents who pay their utility bills with cash in Baker can't do so because the system is infected with a bug. IT Director Trinard Franklin said the problem was discovered last week after hackers encrypted the information on one of the city's two servers. A fix was... more » -
State investigating daycare after misbehaving toddler allegedly locked in bathroom Play Video
March 22, 2019 5:49 PM
UPDATE: The state wrapped up its investigation, and as of May 22, 2019, no deficiencies were found. BATON ROUGE - The Department of Children and Family Services has launched an investigation into Creative Children's Learning Center after an employee alleged a teacher put a crying toddler in a locked... more » -
'Insider trading' allegations over who got lucrative work deals at Southern University Play Video
March 13, 2019 5:20 PM
BATON ROUGE- For the past several months the WBRZ Investigative Unit has been digging into questionable contracts at Southern University for work around campus. What was uncovered shows a pattern of cronyism and nepotism when the university awarded contracts without following their own procurement procedures. "If it smells like... more » -
Relief coming for residents in Donaldsonville over sewer problems Play Video
November 15, 2016 6:40 PM
DONALDSONVILLE- A major sewer project is about to get kicked off in the city of Donaldsonville in an effort to upgrade the infrastructure there. For years, residents have complained about overflowing sewage whenever it rains. Recently, Mayor Leroy Sullivan said the city received $7.1 million dollars from DEQ to upgrade... more » -
Mayor blames the news for town's negative financial audit Play Video
October 31, 2016 5:40 PM
WHITE CASTLE- A scathing report released by auditors hired by the Town of White Castle details a host of problems the town needs to fix immediately. Some of the problems have been highlighted in reports from the WBRZ Investigative Unit over the past year. We tried to get Mayor Jermarr... more » -
Residents concerned over debris-related health issues
September 15, 2016 9:46 PM
BATON ROUGE - Residents say they are getting frustrated at possible health risks created by flood debris. "You can taste it, you can smell it," auto body shop owner Timothy Matthews said. Matthews' shop is located near the intersection of Sherwood Forrest Blvd. and Choctaw Drive, right across... more » -
Local body shop sees increase in work from 'direct repair shops' Play Video
January 18, 2016 6:44 PM
BATON ROUGE- Some local body shops are beginning to see an old problem crop up again, and it could put you at risk. The State Attorney General sued over this very issue two years ago, and it appears the problem is still out there. It involves insurance companies sending you... more » -
Investigative Unit: Scathing audit at BRCC shows glaring problems Play Video
October 1, 2015 6:29 PM
BATON ROUGE- The results of an audit conducted by out of state investigators is complete, and it shows glaring problems need to be fixed at Baton Rouge Community College. All of this stems from questionable credentials that were issued by BRCC involving a multi-million dollar federal grant that was... more » -
Questions raised over hiring of convicted police officer Play Video
August 25, 2015 6:43 PM
WHITE CASTLE- Questions are being raised tonight after a convicted law enforcement officer in Port Allen managed to get hired in White Castle. Jasmione Clark just started on the force with White Castle Police. He has convictions tied to excessive force against citizens. Court records show he also violated... more »