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• Baton Rouge man arrested in hit-and-run that killed cyclist along Winbourne Avenue Play Video

  June 8, 2026 5:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man was arrested in connection with the death of 26-year-old Tyrese Singleton, who was struck and killed while riding his bike along Winbourne Avenue. According to police, a dark-colored SUV struck Singleton on May 31 and drove away. On Friday, Baton Rouge Police arrested... more »

• Family believes relative was targeted in fatal hit and run crash Play Video

  June 1, 2026 12:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist on Winbourne Avenue early Sunday morning. According to officers, the crash occurred around 1:40 a.m. when what detectives believe was a dark colored SUV traveling westbound along Winbourne Avenue struck a... more »

• Deputies ask for help finding suspect in hit-and-run crash that killed 63-year-old bicyclist Play Video

  May 6, 2026 12:23 PM

  ST. GEORGE — Approximately two months after a 63-year-old bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash, the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office says it has been unable to identify a suspect and is asking for the public's help. Herschel Brown, 63, was hit by a car while riding his... more »

• Gonzales chief of staff says citation for hit-and-run crash was 'misunderstanding' Play Video

  April 15, 2026 1:10 PM

  GONZALES - After receiving a summons for a hit-and-run crash with an Entergy truck, Gonzales Chief of Staff Wade Petite says the situation was "a misunderstanding." Gonzales Police officers issued a misdemeanor summons at his home on Tuesday evening for a hit-and-run. Earlier in the day, Petite said... more »

• After asking public for help, Central Police Department identifies man who connected to hit-and-run

  April 13, 2026 11:20 AM

  CENTRAL — The Central Police Department asked the public for help identifying a man who may have information related to a hit-and-run on Monday. The following picture was captured on April 8, around 5:30 p.m. at the Shell gas station on Joor Road. According to Central Police, the minor... more »

• 32-year-old bicyclist killed in Hammond hit-and-run crash; deputies ask for help identifying driver Play Video

  March 10, 2026 12:57 PM

  HAMMOND — A bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Hammond over the weekend, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said. TPSO deputies said Shawn Paul Schech, 32, was riding his bike eastbound along Old Covington Highway just after midnight on Sunday when he was struck by a car... more »

• Annual 'Light the Night for Chris Run' honoring fallen officer, firefighter set for Thursday Play Video

  March 10, 2026 12:31 PM

  ZACHARY — The City of Zachary's annual "Light the Night for Chris Run," honoring fallen police officer and firefighter Chris Lawton, will take place Thursday night. Runners and spectators are encouraged to bring glow sticks, flashlights or "anything else that shines" to honor Lawton. The run will begin... more »

• Church Point Road closed after hit-and-run crash in Gonzales leaves powerlines across roadway

  March 1, 2026 2:01 PM

  GONZALES — Church Point Road in Gonzales is currently closed after a hit-and-run crash caused power lines to fall on the roadway. According to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office, a white Chevy pickup truck with heavy front-end damage involved in the crash was last seen traveling toward Highway 431.... more »

• Man arrested in Brusly after fleeing from Addis Police Play Video

  February 28, 2026 2:09 PM

  BRUSLY — A man was arrested by officers with the Brusly Police Department on Friday after originally fleeing from officers with the Addis Police Department. According to officers, an arrest warrant was issued for Torray Claypole after he fled from Addis Police on foot in connection with multiple felonies.... more »

• Baton Rouge Police Department identifies 1-year-old who was killed after being run over at gas station Play Video

  February 22, 2026 10:37 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department announced that its traffic homicide unit is investigating the death of a 1-year-old who fell out of a pickup truck before being run over by the vehicle at a gas station near the old Cortana Mall on Friday. According to the... more »

• Man accused in deadly Livingston Parish hit-and-run has bond revoked Play Video

  February 10, 2026 4:51 PM

  LIVINGSTON - The man accused of a hit-and-run that killed a Livingston Parish woman will stay behind bars after a 21st JDC judge revoked his bond on Tuesday. 31-year-old Brandon Chenevert was arrested in December on drug charges while he was out on bond for the Denham Springs hit-and-run... more »

• 2une In Previews: Inaugural Fried Chicken Festival 5K Run/Walk in New Orleans Play Video

  September 24, 2025 8:41 AM

  NEW ORLEANS — The National Fried Chicken Festival is returning to New Orleans next month. Along with the showcase of fried chicken from more than 40 restaurants, the event will also be hosting an inaugural 5K Run/Walk along the New Orleans lakefront. The run/walk is planned as a... more »

• State troopers, LDWF agents cite eight for DWI over two-day 2025 Tickfaw 200 Poker Run

  May 8, 2025 1:39 PM

  TICKFAW — Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents and Louisiana State Police troopers made eight drunken driving arrests of boaters over the two-day 2025 Tickfaw 200 Poker Run. Agents and troopers did vessel patrols in the area because waterways are so busy during the annual event. On... more »

• Central Police searching for driver involved in hit-and-run Play Video

  April 30, 2025 5:15 PM

  CENTRAL — Central Police are searching for a driver involved in a hit-and-run earlier in the month. Police said that the hit-and-run happened on April 11 shortly after 9 p.m. on Blackwater Road near the Blackwater Bayou. Investigators said that the fleeing vehicle was likely a black 2018-2022 Honda... more »

• Law enforcement pursuit through West Baton Rouge Parish ends in crash Play Video

  April 29, 2025 6:10 PM

  PORT ALLEN - A person was taken into custody after leading deputies on a chase through West Baton Rouge Parish. The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office said deputies spotted a stolen car along La. 1 near American Way around 4 p.m. When deputies tried to stop the car,... more »

• Charges upgraded for suspected hit-and-run driver after victim dies in hospital Play Video

  April 21, 2025 3:19 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — After a woman died from injuries she sustained in a March hit-and-run, Louisiana State Police said Monday that charges were upgraded for a man accused in the Denham Springs crash. Brandon Chenevert was arrested after two anonymous tips identified him as the driver in the hit-and-run.... more »

• Woman accused of killing 22-year-old, injuring three others in Plank Road hit-and-run arrested Play Video

  April 7, 2025 12:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A woman accused of killing one woman and severely injuring another in a hit-and-run crash along Plank Road is now in police custody. Taquencya Harris, 34, was arrested Monday for allegedly killing 22-year-old LaDerica Stewart and injuring Stewart's cousin Di'Arbonee Smith in a March 30 hit-and-run... more »

• Family members turn to social media hoping to find answers in fatal hit-and-run crash on Plank Road Play Video

  April 2, 2025 6:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge family said social media responded quickly to help solve a fatal hit-and-run crash on Plank Road that happened over the weekend. LaDerica Stewart, 22, was struck and killed in the crash. Her cousin Di'Arbonee Smith and two others were injured. Family members... more »

• 2une In Previews: 7th Annual Gumbo Run Play Video

  January 29, 2025 12:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Scotlandville Magnet High School is hosting its seventh annual Gumbo Run for those wishing to spend a weekend morning with some exercise and good food. The run, which happens on Saturday, Feb. 8, serves as a fundraiser for the school as well as an opportunity to... more »

• Pedestrian hit, killed after hit-and-run crash on O'Neal Lane on Monday night

  November 26, 2024 3:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A pedestrian is dead after a hit-and-run crash on O'Neal Lane Monday night, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. BRPD says the crash occurred in the 2800 block of O'Neal Lane after 11 p.m. Monday. A pedestrian, whose information was not provided by police, was... more »

• Last of four inmates who escaped Tangipahoa Parish Jail in May found, arrested in Hammond home Play Video

  November 20, 2024 4:36 PM

  HAMMOND — The last of four inmates who escaped the Tangipahoa Parish Jail in May was arrested by deputies Wednesday. Jamarcus Cyprian, 20, was arrested at a Hammond-area home after being on the run since mid-May after breaking through a corroded piece of fence and crawling out of the... more »

• Ascension Parish detectives seeking information on vehicle believed to be involved in hit-and-run

  October 1, 2024 5:48 PM

  GONZALES - Detectives with the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office are seeking information on a vehicle believed to be involved in a hit-and-run that took place September 14. According to detectives, a red truck is suspected to be involved in a hit-and-run accident that took place along Highway 621 and... more »

• Wednesday's Health Report: Weekend exercise can help keep those on time crunch active, healthy Play Video

  August 14, 2024 5:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Exercise is key to a healthy lifestyle. For those on a time crunch, stacking weekly exercises into a couple of days comes with the title "weekend warrior." "Things like running, jogging, high-intensity workouts, ideally, the more that you can do, the better," Wes Troyer, a doctor... more »

• Noah Lyles wins Olympic 100 by five-thousandths of a second, among closest finishes in Games history

  August 4, 2024 4:51 PM

  SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Noah Lyles won the Olympic 100 meters by .005 seconds Sunday, waiting some 30 seconds after the finish of an excruciatingly close sprint to find out he’d beaten Kishane Thompson of Jamaica. The word “Photo” popped up on the scoreboard after Lyles and Thompson dashed... more »

• Toddler struck in hit-and-run on Harry Drive, brought to hospital in stable condition Play Video

  July 26, 2024 3:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A toddler was brought to the hospital Friday after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run on Harry Drive, Baton Rouge Police said. The two-year-old was struck by a vehicle on Harry Road near North Carrollton Avenue and was found unconscious in the street. The... more »

• Deer Run developers, Livingston Parish settle differences over subdivision; judge closes case Play Video

  July 26, 2024 2:45 PM

  LIVINGSTON — The developers of the proposed Deer Run development in Livingston Parish and parish officials who stopped work on the project this year reached an agreement to resolve their dispute Friday, and the federal judge who had scheduled a trial for next week called it off and closed the... more »

• Livingston council to discuss lawsuit claiming parish skirted zoning regulations for Deer Run subdivision Play Video

  June 26, 2024 2:42 PM

  LIVINGSTON — At a meeting on Thursday, the Livingston Parish Council is expected to discuss a federal lawsuit filed against the parish by a contractor who claimed the parish skirted zoning regulations to unfairly target the development of a Denham Springs subdivision. The proposed 2,000-acre Deer Run development along... more »

• Construction worker recovering after being struck by car on Nicholson Drive; driver still not located Play Video

  June 24, 2024 5:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A concrete worker is recovering in the hospital after being struck by a vehicle in a work zone along Nicholson Drive. The incident happened around 3 a.m. on Friday, June 21. The victim, an employee at Quality Concrete, was setting up a job in a closed... more »

• Rep. Garret Graves says he won't seek re-election this year after lawmakers alter district

  June 14, 2024 3:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE — U.S. Rep. Garret Graves said Friday he will not seek re-election to Congress. Louisiana lawmakers this year sacrificed Graves' seat after federal courts told the state to create a second minority-majority district. Their mapmaking effort involved protecting seats for House Speaker Mike Johnson and Majority Leader... more »

• Central Police searching for man who damaged gas station with truck, drove off Play Video

  May 20, 2024 1:40 PM

  CENTRAL — Central Police are searching for a man wanted for a hit-and-run that damaged a gas station earlier in May. Police were called to Romero's Food Mart on Joor Road on May 10 after the store owner said that a man driving a white Ford pick-up truck backed... more »

• Special delivery: Game ball on its way to Bayou Classic via traditional BR-to-NOLA run

  November 24, 2023 11:15 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Before the sun came up, the run was on. The annual ROTC Football Run got underway at 5:30 a.m. Friday in Baton Rouge. Members of the ROTC programs from Southern and Grambling universities are taking turns toting the pigskin to New Orleans, where it is... more »

• Louisiana fugitive captured in Mexico 32 years after he escaped custody

  September 20, 2023 6:28 PM

  RINGGOLD - A man who fled Louisiana on the day he was set to be found guilty of his role in a 1991 shootout has been captured in Mexico more than 30 years later. The FBI announced that 63-year-old Greg Lawson was arrested Tuesday in Huatulco, Mexico in coordination... more »

• Livingston Parish president fires lawyer who advised council on zoning fight

  August 9, 2023 9:00 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - An attorney who served as an advisor for the Livingston Parish Council as it fought with a developer over a controversial housing development has been fired. A letter obtained Wednesday by WBRZ shows that Parish President Layton Ricks notified Steve Irving of his firing earlier this... more »

• Deer Run lawsuit settled; controversial Denham Springs housing development moving forward

  July 31, 2023 11:43 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - The Livingston Parish government has settled a federal lawsuit over an embattled housing development in Denham Springs, allowing the developer to move forward with construction, albeit with some significant changes to the plan. A statement from Livingston Parish President Layton Ricks said the parish government settled... more »

• Louisiana Marathon to mark 100th race for hobby runner Play Video

  January 14, 2022 10:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE - In the crowd of thousands expected to participate, Sunday's Louisiana Marathon will mark a milestone for one Texas runner. "My goal is upright, uninjured, and official," Sheila Lewis said. "And then have fun along the way." While it will be the first time she's participated... more »

• Man dead after being hit by car on I-10

  August 15, 2021 8:09 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - A man was hit by a car and died after stepping out of his vehicle on I-10 to check on a preceding accident. WWL reported the man got out of his vehicle early Sunday morning because of a previous accident with another car. Another driver hit... more »

• Fugitive arrested after responding to police department on Facebook

  July 17, 2021 7:15 PM

  TULSA - A woman was arrested after commenting on a police department's Facebook page about a warrant for her arrest. Tulsa Police Department posted their "Weekly Most Wanted" fugitive Wednesday that highlighted Lorraine Graves, a suspect in a murder case. Lorraine was wanted in connection to the murder... more »

• Donaldsonville man who escaped deputies after chase last year arrested Saturday

  June 28, 2021 12:15 PM

  NAPOLEONVILLE - A man who evaded deputies after leading them on a chase nearly a year ago was captured this weekend after officers encountered him during a traffic stop. The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office said Verner Bradford, 24, of Donaldsonville was arrested Saturday after deputies pulled over a vehicle... more »

• Louisiana Marathon returns to downtown Baton Rouge Play Video

  March 6, 2021 9:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The time has come for the Louisiana Marathon's 10th anniversary and it's back in Baton Rouge this year. "It was awesome. It's been a long time coming," said runner, Stacey Patterson. The event was originally scheduled for January but was pushed back due to COVID-19... more »

• Family mourns mother killed in tire shop accident, says it could have been avoided Play Video

  March 4, 2021 8:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A family's not just planning a funeral, but they're also still coming to grips with the tragedy that took their loved one's life. Family photos capture the happiest of times with 48-year old Gretchen Leblanc. The warmhearted wife and mother of two loved life and her... more »

• Mary Bird Perkins employee aims to run 50 miles, raise $50k in fight against cancer Play Video

  January 29, 2021 6:19 AM

  BATON ROUGE - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , nearly 23.3 million individuals in the U.S. have been diagnosed with cancer at some point in their life. Organizations such as Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center are determined to ensure these patients don't fight the... more »

• Police: Person struck and killed by dump truck on Airline Highway

  January 22, 2021 6:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police are investigating a deadly crash on Airline Highway that involved a dump truck. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the crash happened around 1:40 a.m. Thursday on Airline Highway near St. Gerard Avenue. A Mack Dump Truck reportedly struck and killed a person near the... more »

• Officials searching Mississippi River for missing worker after hit-and-run crash

  January 15, 2021 2:21 PM

  DESTREHAN, La. - State police are searching for a driver who crashed through a construction zone early Thursday morning, sending a worker plummeting from a bridge into the Mississippi River. The crash happened around 1 a.m. on I-310 along the Hale Boggs Bridge in St. Charles Parish. Police said... more »

• Suspect shot after on-foot pursuit by Lafayette police

  July 16, 2020 5:44 AM

  LAFAYETTE - T he Lafayette Police Department requested assistance from the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations in regards to an officer-involved shooting that happened in Lafayette Wednesday evening. Around 5:30 p.m. a Lafayette police officer was conducting a traffic stop, which led to a foot pursuit. The foot... more »

• Unknown driver flees the scene after striking pedestrian; victim seriously injured

  July 11, 2020 7:54 PM

  PERRY – A pedestrian is seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle Saturday morning. Shortly before 4:30 a.m. Louisiana State Police was notified of a crash involving a pedestrian on LA Hwy 82 near Lucie St. in Vermilion Parish. Troopers discovered that the pedestrian was standing in... more »

• Schools on lockdown, residents told to stay indoors after shots fired in New Orleans neighborhood

  January 7, 2020 12:29 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - A situation in New Orleans' Lakeview neighborhood has caused four schools to go into lockdown and prompted police to warn all residents in the area. WWL-TV reports a massive police perimeter was set up in the area around 9:30 a.m.. New Orleans Police said the situation... more »

• Joe Burrow receives letter from Billy Cannon's family day before Heisman announcement

  December 13, 2019 3:01 PM

  NEW YORK - Joe Burrow is slated to become just the second athlete in LSU history to win the Heisman Trophy, and the family of the man who pulled it off 60 years ago gave the QB one final show of support on the eve of the award ceremony. ... more »

• Police chase ends in crash into tanker truck; man dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound

  July 21, 2019 12:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A suspect fleeing a traffic stop early Sunday morning died after he struck a semi-truck. According Police, an officer attempted to stop 29-year-old Artis Cain for a traffic violation around 1 a.m. on the 3300 block of Nicholson Drive. Cain then fled from the officer and... more »

• Escaped West Baton Rouge inmate arrested in Tennessee

  March 23, 2019 6:28 PM

  UPDATE: Jimmy Gioele was arrested in Memphis, Tennessee Monday. He's being held in the Memphis Jail as a fugitive and will be transported back to West Baton Rouge to face simple escape charges. ***** PORT ALLEN- Authorities are looking for an inmate that has escaped from a... more »

• Louisiana man steals ambulance, attempts to flee to Japan

  December 10, 2018 6:27 PM

  LAFOURCHE PARISH- Deputies arrested a Golden Meadow man for stealing an ambulance from a local hospital. The sheriff's office got a call around 10:45 p.m. Friday night about a stolen ambulance from Lady of the Sea Hospital in Cut Off. Deputies identified the driver as 33-year-old Rory Guidry.... more »

• Driver jumps out of vehicle, dodges oncoming train in Plaquemine

  August 24, 2017 5:09 PM

  PLAQUEMINE - Authorities say a person jumped out of their vehicle before it collided with an oncoming train Thursday. According to the Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office, the crash occurred in the 58000 block of Bayou Road. Sheriff Brett Stassi tells WBRZ that the driver managed to get out of... more »

• Pedestrian killed while attempting to cross I-10 in Slidell

  May 29, 2017 1:18 PM

  SLIDELL - Louisiana State Police say a man was killed in a crash while attempting to walk across Interstate 10 Sunday night. According to police, to crash occurred around 7 p.m. as 28-year-old Lance Britt of Covington was walking through the lefthand lane of I-10 East near Gause Boulevard.... more »

• Run, motorcycle race fundraiser to be held for injured EBRSO deputies

  May 19, 2017 6:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The Reserve Deputies and Officers Foundation will hold a fundraiser to benefit East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office Cpl. Nick Tullier and Sgt. Bruce Simmons, who were shot during an ambush in July 2016. The foundation is holding a One Mile Deputy Dash and a Motorman 5K.... more »

• Man turns himself in for fatal hit and run in Chauvin

  January 17, 2017 4:03 PM

  CHAUVIN - Troopers have arrested a man for the fatal hit and run crash that killed one person Tuesday morning. Christopher Little, 47, of Chauvin called state troopers from his residence Tueaday to inform them he was involved in the fatal crash. Police arrived at his home and found... more »

• Runners speed to Baton Rouge for Louisiana Marathon Play Video

  January 13, 2017 11:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Thousands of runner from across the globe will line up at the capitol for the Louisiana Marathon. Events kicked off Friday, and runners are already getting pumped up. Kristin Slay has been running for years and says it's easier than it looks. "That's the beauty... more »

• Authorities investigating fatal pedestrian hit-and-run

  January 7, 2017 8:39 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office is looking for more information after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on Silverleaf Ave. Friday evening. According to the Sheriff's Office, around 6:00 p.m. Friday evening, the victim was walking in the 6000 block of Silverleaf... more »

• Woman arrested for fatal hit and run on Juban Road

  December 29, 2016 11:11 AM

  LIVINGSTON – State Troopers arrested a woman for a fatal hit and run on Juban Road that occurred on Dec. 20 . Troopers arrested 49-year-old Debra Bridges for hit and run and obstruction of justice. It was determined that Bridges was the driver of a blue Ford F-150... more »

• Marcelle announces mayoral run

  May 31, 2016 9:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE - State Representative and former Metro Councilwoman C. Denise Marcelle announced she will be running for EBR Mayor-President this fall in a press release issued Tuesday evening. In a statement, Marcelle says she made the decision after "being encouraged by many citizens from all areas of the... more »

• Events being shuffled for sudden LSU home game

  October 8, 2015 12:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE - As goes LSU, so goes much of Baton Rouge. Many different events happening around the campus and the city Saturday either had to cancel their plans or shuffle times around after the university announced they would host the Tigers' game against the University of South Carolina... more »

• Breakfast with 2une In: St. Jude Walk Play Video

  September 10, 2015 11:17 AM

  BATON ROUGE- On Saturday, September 26th thousands of people will take over Highland Road Park in Baton Rouge to join the battle against childhood cancer. The St. Jude Walk/Run was started in 2008. Several cities throughout the nation participate in the event every year to raise money for cancer research.... more »

• LSP: Sibley not at fault in deadly crash Play Video

  June 17, 2013 6:26 PM

  ST. HELENA - A State Police spokesperson said the Livingston Parish School Board president who left the scene of a fatal crash is not at fault. Investigators took Malcolm Sibley's GMC truck to the State Police Crime Lab today to see if damages are consistent with the crash report... more »