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• 26 dog and kittens saved during Hurricane Ida evacuation

  September 3, 2021 4:27 PM

  DERIDDER - The Humane Society of West Louisiana (HSWL) saved 26 animals found near Interstate I-10 during evacuation for Hurricane Ida. Louisiana State Police Troopers were alerted of motorists dropping off or losing their animals on the interstate between the DeRidder and Lake Charles exits. Troopers contacted the founder... more »

• WATCH: Firefighters rescue dog who spent days trapped in concrete wall Play Video

  July 19, 2021 2:46 PM

  CINCINNATI - A dog was found trapped inside of a concrete wall five days after her family reported her missing. The Cincinnati Fire Department shared video of the rescue, which involved sawing through the concrete wall of a garage so that firefighters could reach the pup. The department said... more »

• INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Narcotics officer at center of corruption case seen on camera smashing evidence Play Video

  April 23, 2021 5:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE - As the handling of evidence continues to be the focus of an internal criminal investigation at Baton Rouge Police, new video obtained by the WBRZ Investigative Unit captures an officer at the center of the inquiry violently handling evidence in a drug case. Officer Jason Acree... more »

• Pfizer CEO says 3rd shot 'likely' needed within 12 months

  April 15, 2021 6:46 PM

  Pfizer's CEO said those who get the company's two-shot COVID vaccine will "likely" need a third shot within about a year's time. Albert Bourla, the head of the pharmaceutical company, said that in comments that were recorded April 1 but made public Thursday. “A likely scenario is that... more »

• Long-troubled Clinton water system under new management

  April 12, 2021 3:35 PM

  CLINTON - Officials announced East Feliciana Parish's water provider is taking over the town of Clinton's water system, which state officials said was mismanaged for over a decade . The East Feliciana Rural Water System announced Monday it received $2.5 million through the Louisiana Department of Health's Drinking Water... more »

• Baby born with COVID antibodies after mom got vaccine during pregnancy, doctors say

  March 16, 2021 3:34 PM

  PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. - Doctors in Florida say a baby delivered in January was born with COVID-19 antibodies after the mother received a vaccine during her pregnancy. WPBF spoke with the two pediatricians who made the discovery , saying they believe it's the first known occurrence of COVID... more »

• Bars in Pointe Coupee Parish allowed to resume indoor service Play Video

  February 5, 2021 7:28 PM

  NEW ROADS - Bars and night clubs in Pointe Coupee are back open for indoor service after the parish has seen in new coronavirus cases. Belina Hebert is the owner and operator of Daiquiri Diner in New Roads. The daiquiri bar has closed and re-opened twice since the shutdown... more »

• Fire crews investigating apartment fire on Byron Street

  April 20, 2019 10:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE- The Baton Rouge Fire Department is investigating an apartment fire that happened Saturday night. The fire was reported around 7:30 p.m. at 3037 Byron Street near Evangeline Street and Plank Road. Once fire crews arrived on the scene they found the fire blowing through the roof... more »

• Woman fighting bank after valuables vanish from safe deposit box Play Video

  November 1, 2017 7:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A woman says her bank failed to properly secure her property in a safe deposit box. Dot Burkhalter says she's missing thousands of dollars worth of items and she should be compensated for her loss. She called 2 On Your Side after the bank offered to... 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 »

• LSU law students safe in France after Nice attacks

  July 15, 2016 3:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE - All of the 45 LSU Law students that were participating in the study abroad program in France are safe after a truck drove into a large crowd during Bastille Day celebrations, killing 84 people and injuring many more. Five LSU Law students were in Nice at... more »