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• DOTD planning overnight lane closures on I-10 in Gonzales this weekend

  August 1, 2023 4:44 PM

  GONZALES - Starting Wednesday, nightly roadwork along I-10 is expected to slow traffic in Ascension Parish. DOTD says it plans to close the left lane of I-10 West at the LA 30 overpass from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. starting Wednesday. The closure will happen again at that same... more »

• Pool contractor responds following news story, makes repairs Play Video

  July 3, 2023 3:59 PM

  DARROW - After weeks of silence, a man says he's finally tracked down the pool contractor he hired. It happened after a 2 On Your Side story aired in June . Todd Couvillion says it all happened fast. "The very next morning," he said. Couvillion had been... more »

• Man says sinkhole repairs created water leak, city says leak was there before Play Video

  May 16, 2023 4:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man's sinkhole problems have turned into a water leak problem. Mike Burnett says after the city made repairs to one problem, they created a new one. The city isn't so sure that's the case and have been denying their involvement. It's why Burnett contacted 2... more »

• Elevator trouble at retirement community worries family of tenants Play Video

  April 12, 2023 3:37 PM

  UPDATE As of May 5, the elevator has been repaired. Family of loved ones thanks 2 On Your Side for the assistance, more than two months after it became an issue. In that time, several tenants injured themselves going down the stairs. PORT ALLEN - An elevator has been... more »

• Large erosion, drainage project wrapping up following 2 On Your Side report Play Video

  July 20, 2022 4:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A busted drainage pipe causing major erosion, sinking sidewalks, and street flooding has been repaired. Last month, 2 On Your Side reported about the issue in Sherwood Forest and Wednesday learned the project was so big it required repairs in several locations. Greg Arthur says... more »

• Man says van being held hostage by repair shop, wants refund Play Video

  April 15, 2022 3:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man took his van to a transmission shop almost two years ago, and it's still there. He's officially tired of waiting and contacted 2 On Your Side to help get it back. Walker Estes, who is Deaf, said through an interpreter that his 2015 Nissan... more »

• Sinkhole, drainage pipe repaired after two-year wait Play Video

  April 6, 2022 3:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - After two years, a sinkhole in Azalea Lakes has been repaired. It was last April when 2 On Your Side first visited with homeowners about the growing hole. Then again in February , when the Parish said it might be another year before work is done. ... more »

• Tigerland bridge soon to be closed for months-long replacement Play Video

  November 3, 2021 11:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Annie Pugh has lived in Tigerland for 12 years, so she's used to traffic in the area, especially along the bridge on Bob Petit Boulevard running over Bayou Fountain. "I use the bridge for my school bus and for personal use as well," Pugh said. "It's... more »

• Ascension asking residents to report lingering power outages

  September 7, 2021 5:20 PM

  Ascension Parish officials are asking residents still being affected by outages to report ongoing outages in their area. Parish President Clint Cointment said on Tuesday that the parish government has set up an online form for Ascension residents to report areas still without power. That form can be found... more »

• Storage units filling up while homeowners look to renovate their flooded homes Play Video

  May 23, 2021 2:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE – People are still recovering from the Monday night storms. Many homeowners that flooded are seeking out storage units while they renovate their homes. “You just have to put one foot in front of the other and keep going. That’s all you can do,” said Tom Trivette. ... more »

• Tech repair shop experiencing supply issue due to coronavirus Play Video

  March 10, 2020 6:20 PM

  ST. AMANT - Tech repair shops might be feeling the effects of the coronavirus. One of them, Carl's Computer Care LLC in St. Amant, says phone and computer parts manufactured in China are scarce, and prices are going up. "Everything's changing right now, it's not just us," owner Carl... more »

• Veteran featured in On Your Side reports continues having issues with flood-damaged home Play Video

  February 24, 2020 6:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A WWII veteran has had his share of issues getting back into his home following the 2016 flood. It was in 2018 when 2 On Your Side first met Sam Moran at his home on Hanks Drive. Then, he was fighting with Restore Louisiana-appointed contractors to make... more »

• Work on street corner two years ago not quite fixed following job Play Video

  July 19, 2019 6:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Tucked away near a dead-end street, is a mess left behind by a mystery crew more than two years ago, and Vernon Pitcher says he's tired of looking at that mess. "The water's continually running as I said, it's been running for two weeks," said Pitcher.... more »

• Apartment complex mends fence with orange netting, homeowner not happy Play Video

  December 12, 2018 6:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A fence separating homes and an apartment complex fell down in August and it's still not repaired. Angie Courville called 2 On Your Side because she's tired of waiting for someone to give her an answer. "We just need to have our privacy back," said Courville.... more »

• Late start at Donaldsonville schools continues Play Video

  October 18, 2018 11:36 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE - There are no plans to change the later start time for the five Ascension Parish schools on the west side of the Mississippi River, according to a spokesperson Thursday. Employees need the extra hour to detour around the damaged Sunshine Bridge near Donaldsonville, but the late start time... more »

• It's too hot, resident at senior living apartment wants AC fixed Play Video

  August 14, 2018 6:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Some residents living at a senior living apartment building off Hooper Road say they've been having trouble getting their air conditioning concerns addressed. One resident says her air conditioner was out for three weeks before it was repaired. Tuesday morning, 2 On Your Side met Yvonne... more »

• Louisiana capitol doors to reopen this summer Play Video

  March 14, 2018 8:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE- The front doors of the state capitol have been shut for two years now as repair crews waterproof and reset limestone panels on the building's exterior. The 86-year-old structure is the tallest building in Baton Rouge and the work being done is more than routine maintenance. ... more »

• Central announces road projects Play Video

  February 21, 2018 10:46 PM

  CENTRAL - Mayor Junior Shelton's administration announced the following road projects on its Facebook page Wednesday: FROM THE DESK OF MAYOR JR. SHELTON One of the largest expenditures that can be made by a municipality is for roads. Planning, building, and maintaining roads can become an enormous cost.... more »

• Mobile home moving company helps homeowners following 2 OYS story Play Video

  October 31, 2017 6:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A Homeowner who has been staring at his empty house for months is now that much closer to moving in, thanks to 2 On Your Side and a mobile home moving company that stepped in to help. In March, Joan and Ronnie Stephens hired a crew... more »

• Private bridge damaged by flood, owner can't afford to fix Play Video

  October 9, 2017 7:26 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - A private bridge over a parish-maintained canal was damaged during the August 2016 flood. The owner can't afford to fix it herself. Reva Beck has to park on one side of the canal and walk over the rickety bridge to her house. She says it's in... more »

• Fewer than 30 homes fixed under state program, but more repair jobs on the way Play Video

  August 1, 2017 12:04 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Governor John Bel Edwards toured a flood damaged home Monday that was recently repaired through his Restore Louisiana program. It's one of 28 houses repaired during the pilot stage of the long-term disaster program. "If you compare this disaster to others here in Louisiana and around the... more »

• Front doors at Louisiana Capitol stay closed another year Play Video

  July 19, 2017 9:36 PM

  The front doors at the Louisiana Capitol have been closed for about two years as of summer 2017. BATON ROUGE- It was supposed to be a simple waterproof job on the exterior of the Louisiana Capitol but inspectors found a more serious problem. Not that waterproofing the exterior... more »

• Home warranty company not providing results homeowner expects Play Video

  June 28, 2017 6:26 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - A homeowner with a home warranty can't seem to get her air conditioner fixed. It's been out for two weeks and inside her home it's north of 80 degrees. Dawn Sorapuru thought getting a home warranty through American Home Shield would protect her, but instead she says... more »

• Man accused of not completing repairs for 75-year-old after paid $20,000

  June 1, 2017 4:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A man has been arrested after police say he failed to complete repair work on a 75-year-old woman's home following the August flood. The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested 51-year-old Donald Tolliver on charges of home improvement fraud and theft of assets of an aged/disabled person.... more »

• Road repaired, repaved following 2 On Your Side report Play Video

  May 5, 2017 5:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A street is being torn up and repaved following a 2 On Your Side report. The City-Parish is repaving Marilyn Drive since it's deteriorating. Weeks ago, a Baton Rouge SSO Program project wrapped up along the street. Residents living along Marilyn Drive watched the project from... more »

• State Licensing board talks contractor fraud

  April 27, 2017 9:16 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Yet another chance for flood victims to ask questions, but this time, the answerer is different. The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors will be on hand Thursday at Dutch Physical Therapy in Denham Springs, to talk contractor fraud. Thursday is the second of a... more »

• Water company won't bend to homeowner's demands Play Video

  April 12, 2017 6:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Nearly a year after a water main break, a Baton Rouge homeowner says he's still waiting for the Baton Rouge Water Company to repair his driveway. Years ago, Gary Bishop stained and veined the driveway himself. The water main goes under the driveway and a section... more »

• State flood assistance survey now open Play Video

  April 9, 2017 3:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Restore Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Program survey opened to all homeowners affected by the March and August 2016 floods Monday. This homeowner assistance program will help flooded homeowners with rebuilding assistance and some reimbursement. The initial survey was made available for all flood-impacted homeowners on... more »

• Pesky hole, safety hazard fixed on Park Blvd Play Video

  March 14, 2017 3:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A hole in the street is repaired and residents living along Park Boulevard are excited to see change. For over a year, people living along Park Boulevard near Tulip Street have been avoiding part of the intersection. As of Tuesday morning, traffic can move smoothly again... more »

• Police: man shot at victims over money owed for car repairs

  February 4, 2017 3:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police say a man faces attempted murder charges after he reportedly shot at someone over money owed for a car repair. The incident happened on around 2 a.m. on Dec. 2, 2016. According to arrest records, Baton Rouge Police officers responded to Kleinpeter Road in reference... more »

• Plumbers busy repairing pipes following freezing temperatures Play Video

  January 9, 2017 5:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The recent severe cold weather translated into overtime for plumbers trying to repair damaged pipes. One plumber, Joseph Pickens, said that the company he works with, Tiger Plumbing, received several calls about broken pipes following the freezing temperatures. The company received so many calls, in fact,... more »

• Two more Livingston Parish schools ready to reopen Play Video

  January 3, 2017 10:53 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS- Teachers were putting the final touches on their classrooms Tuesday at Denham Springs Freshman High. Students are set to return for the first time since the flood. Principal Ken Magee said that even though it's not perfect, it's good to be back. "It might not look... more »

• No time frame to reopen Alligator Bayou Road Play Video

  October 17, 2016 10:47 PM

  ST. GABRIEL- Iberville Parish President Mitch Ourso isn't sure how long repairs will take on Alligator Bayou Road south of Baton Rouge. Iberville and Ascension Parishes made five flood relief cuts in it during the August floods. "If we didn't make the road cuts then I'm scared to say... more »

• Shelter at Home expensive for tax payers Play Video

  October 3, 2016 11:57 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS- Louisiana's Shelter at Home program spends an exorbitant amount of money on basic home repairs. For example, to purchase and install a $38 toilet, federal and state taxpayers are charged $344. $985 for a $200 window air conditioner and $850 for a $97 kitchen sink. The cost... more »

• It will now cost just $29 to fix a cracked iPhone

  September 8, 2016 1:32 PM

  NEW YORK — For those prone to cracking iPhone screens, Apple just made the blow a little easier on your wallet. Following its iPhone 7 announcement on Wednesday, the company made a few adjustments to its AppleCare+ warranty plan. Most notably, it dropped the price for repairing a... more »

• Hiring illegal contractors has its risks Play Video

  September 1, 2016 5:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Paying workers under the table for home repairs may be the quickest option for flood victims but it can be costly in the long run. Louisiana requires contractors be certified to protect customers from shaddy work or outright theft. The state keeps a list of qualified contractors... more »

• AT&T still working to restore service

  August 16, 2016 8:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE – AT&T crews are working to repair damage to the flooded Baton Rouge switching center, but have restored the majority of wireless customers by rerouting traffic to a nearby facility, according to company officials. Technicians and engineers are continuing to work around the clock to complete further restoration.... more »

• Sidewalk to get fixed following calls from WBRZ Play Video

  August 2, 2016 7:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A hole in the sidewalk has some Baton Rouge folks concerned, especially since the start of school is about a week away. The hole has been there for weeks, but will soon be fixed after WBRZ started making phone calls Monday. The hole, near the... more »

• Canal Street sinkhole in New Orleans fixed, street to re-open Tuesday

  June 14, 2016 12:25 PM

  NEW ORLEANS – Lanes of Canal Street in downtown New Orleans are set to reopen Tuesday afternoon following the repair of a sinkhole that formed in April. A major sinkhole formed near the foot of Canal Street between Harrah's casino and Canal Place shopping center. The sinkhole formed on April... more »

• LA 1 bridge to be rebuilt Play Video

  May 13, 2016 7:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE- The state says that it will build a new bridge since LA 1 over the Intracoastal Canal is the worst in the state, according to officials. Traffic is currently a huge problem drivers have to endure in the area. " Well they (drivers) would just like to be... more »

• Repairs to begin on closed I-10 West access ramp near Sorrento

  April 28, 2016 4:24 PM

  SORRENTO - State Senator Eddie Lambert says work will begin soon to repair the US 61 northbound access ramp to I-10 westbound near Sorrento. The ramp has remained closed since October 2015 after a construction vehicle with an over-height load collided with the ramp’s structure. “According to the... more »

• Tips to avoid scams as cleanup & repairs begin

  March 18, 2016 12:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness released a list of tips from the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office to residents impacted after the severe weather about scams that might be attempted during clean up and repair work, as there is an increased risk for scams... more »

• LSU fixes holes in bathroom stalls after Walker city prosecutor arrested for soliciting sex

  February 10, 2016 6:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU maintenance workers have repaired a pair of holes in the restroom stall walls of Tureaud Hall on the Baton Rouge campus following an incident last week in which a City of Walker prosecutor was arrested for reportedly soliciting sex through one of the holes. LSU... 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 »

• School roof repair finished under the wire Play Video

  August 24, 2015 5:35 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - The Livingston Parish School System used a loophole to get emergency repairs done to fix a roof on the cafeteria at Gray's Creek Elementary School. The school board suspended the public bid law to get $200,000 worth of repairs done before school started. Every summer the... more »