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Crews clearing Dawson Creek, repeat flood victim 'overjoyed' with project Play Video
February 15, 2024 5:40 PM
BATON ROUGE - The city continues its pledge to clear waterways in and around the Baton Rouge area. Thursday, crews were busy clearing and snagging Dawson Creek behind Pennington Biomedical. The project will clear Dawson Creek between Ward Creek to just before College Drive. The goal is to get... more » -
Greater Baton Rouge State Fair returns to old location, expects busy first weekend Play Video
October 26, 2023 6:17 PM
BATON ROUGE - After a short-lived stint in Ascension Parish, the Greater Baton Rouge State Fair is back and better than ever at its usual spot. The fair, located at the BREC Airline Highway Park, opens Thursday at 5 p.m. and will run through Nov. 5. The fair will... more » -
LSU sanctioned over missing texts in federal Title IX lawsuit; University says private lawyers are to blame
October 2, 2023 5:52 PM
BATON ROUGE - LSU is being hit with sanctions after it was discovered the university failed to preserve text messages that were potentially vital to an ongoing sexual misconduct lawsuit linked to its tennis program. The civil suit alleges that university-issued phones that once belonged to former tennis coaches... more » -
Homeless man booked with burn ban violation after setting woman's clothes on fire, police say
September 5, 2023 1:59 PM
BATON ROUGE - A man was booked with arson and an additional charge for violating the state's burn ban after setting fire to a woman's clothing over the Labor Day weekend. The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested 46-year-old James Williams, who was described by BRPD as a homeless man,... more » -
LSU prepares for a hostile environment in Orlando ahead of season opener
September 1, 2023 6:02 PM
Orlando - The highly anticipated rematch between LSU and Florida State is quickly approaching, and FSU may have a bit of an edge when it comes to their fanbase. Last year, the two teams faced off in New Orleans with a predominantly purple and gold crowd cheering for the... more » -
State revokes questionable contract for high-profile Angola employees after WBRZ report Play Video
March 30, 2023 4:55 PM
BATON ROUGE- The Office of Juvenile Justice revoked a questionable contract from two high-ranking Angola employees after the WBRZ Investigative Unit exposed the contract ran afoul of state ethics laws. Watch live newscasts here The contract for grass-cutting was given to William Kaycee Rosso under the name Rosso... more » -
LSU police investigating break-in at campus church ministry
August 30, 2022 12:36 PM
BATON ROUGE - Police are searching for a burglar who broke into a religious ministry's building at LSU. The crime happened earlier this month at the Baptist Collegiate Ministry along Highland Road near E Chimes Street. Authorities released a photo of the suspected burglar riding a bicycle in the... more » -
Prosecutor handling Ronald Greene case meeting with FBI this week
June 13, 2022 3:16 PM
MONROE - A district attorney handling the state-level prosecution of troopers involved in Ronald Greene's deadly arrest is meeting with federal investigators to get additional material tied to the case. Union Parish District Attorney John Belton, who plans to run for Louisiana attorney general, said he's meeting with members... more » -
State asks living man for death certificate Play Video
May 16, 2022 12:34 PM
BATON ROUGE - For tax purposes, a man was asked to send in his death certificate to the Louisiana Department of Revenue — but he's not dead! Richard "Rooster" Shaffer contacted 2 On Your Side to help sort it out after he couldn't get in touch with the state.... more » -
Top-ranking troopers say State Police tried to cover up Ronald Greene's deadly arrest
April 28, 2022 8:29 PM
BATON ROUGE - Two of the highest ranking troopers at Louisiana State Police said they were appalled by Ronald Greene's death in police custody and that they believe there were attempts to cover it up within their ranks. On Thursday, a bi-partisan committee of state lawmakers held a fourth... more » -
As some states mull gas tax suspension, La. expert warns of mixed results Play Video
March 10, 2022 11:36 PM
BATON ROUGE - As the cost to fill up your tank continues to rise, more and more states are considering suspending state gas taxes aimed at providing drivers some relief. Louisiana, though, is not among them. Maryland became the latest state Thursday to take action, moving to suspend... more » -
State expected to see hundreds of millions more in revenue as oil prices skyrocket Play Video
March 9, 2022 11:47 PM
BATON ROUGE - The high cost of oil is likely to bring in hundreds of millions more in revenue than previously forecast for Louisiana during the upcoming fiscal year. For decades, oil and gas production has been Louisiana's bread and butter, especially when it comes to the state budget.... more » -
Suspected phony FEMA worker is actually legit, Assumption sheriff says
October 3, 2021 8:27 PM
PIERRE PART - A man suspected of posing as a federal worker to steal storm victims' personal information turned out to be a real FEMA agent, law enforcement said Monday. The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office warned over the weekend that a man, calling himself Larry, was reaching out to... more » -
Man, 68, dies after falling from roof during storm clean-up; 15 deaths now tied to Ida in La.
September 7, 2021 2:38 PM
Louisiana reported two more deaths Tuesday attributed to Hurricane Ida, both of them reported in St. Tammany Parish. According to the Louisiana Department of Health, one of the victims was a 68-year-old man who fell from a roof while repairing damage caused by the storm. A 71-year-old man was... more » -
Another governor's office staffer tests positive for COVID, 7th in recent weeks
August 11, 2021 12:31 PM
BATON ROUGE - Another member of Governor John Bel Edwards' staff tested positive for the coronavirus, the governor's office announced Wednesday. The latest case involved an employee who was working off-site, and no other staffers were exposed as a result, according to the governor. The employee is currently isolating... more » -
Louisiana announces first vaccine lottery winners; click here to find out when the next drawing is
July 16, 2021 1:27 PM
BATON ROUGE- Louisiana announced the first winners in its Shot At A Million campaign, rewarding two random residents for getting the COVID-19 vaccine. New Orleans resident Clement Dasalla, 80, won the first of four $100,000 cash prizes. Skyla Degrasse, a 17-year-old from Hammond, won the first of nine $100,000... more » -
Juneteenth signed into Louisiana law as state holiday
June 11, 2021 7:42 PM
BATON ROUGE- Governor John Bel Edwards signed a bill Thursday declaring Juneteenth a state holiday. The bill passed unanimously in both the House and the Senate. Juneteenth is observed on June 19, but the bill does not go into effect until the beginning of August. Juneteenth is the... more » -
State lawmakers to address nursing shortage in Louisiana Play Video
June 1, 2021 7:31 PM
Healthcare workers have been hailed over the past year for their efforts to aid in the pandemic, but as COVID remains an issue, hospitals are also dealing with a desperate need for nurses across the state. "We have many open positions. Many contract nurses are here," said Coletta Barrett,... more » -
Disturbing video shows man trying to kidnap 11-year-old at bus stop Play Video
May 19, 2021 5:23 PM
PENSACOLA, Fla. - Shocking video captured a man trying to kidnap an 11-year-old girl in Florida as she waited for a school bus to pick her up. The Escambia County Sheriff's Office said the attack happened Tuesday morning. Video recorded by a nearby surveillance camera shows the girl... more » -
State, local emergencies declared after rain pounds BR with some 12-inches of rain
May 17, 2021 9:57 PM
BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge government buildings were closed Tuesday and an emergency order activated as the region dealt with flooding overnight Monday. Tuesday morning brought school closures and concerns over another round of rain coming later in the week. A local state of emergency was declared... more » -
Southeastern releases statement amid fervor over LSU student's stabbing
April 9, 2021 12:23 PM
HAMMOND - Southeastern Louisiana University publicly acknowledged a stabbing that landed one of its students in jail, saying "the criminal justice process in ongoing." Reports said the incident happened on the Southeastern campus April 3, putting Draven Upchurch — a junior at LSU — in the hospital. Police said... more » -
Accusers claim investigation into former AG aide's alleged harassment was a sham Play Video
March 11, 2021 7:27 PM
BATON ROUGE - Accusers who talked to the WBRZ Investigative Unit said they had to speak up after seeing what they described as a "sham investigation" done by an outside law firm to look into the complaints they made against Attorney General Jeff Landry's top aide, Pat Magee. Magee resigned... more » -
LSU names Daronte Jones as new defensive coordinator
January 25, 2021 6:01 PM
BATON ROUGE - Head Coach Ed Orgeron announced Tuesday that LSU has officially hired Daronte Jones as the new defensive coordinator. Jones previously coached alongside former LSU defensive coordinator Dave Aranda for one season at Wisconsin in 2015. In the last five years, Jones spent his time coaching... more » -
LSU ordered to release unredacted police records related to Derrius Guice case
January 5, 2021 9:11 PM
BATON ROUGE - A judge has signed an order mandating that LSU release unredacted police records related to a video voyeurism charge involving former football star Derrius Guice and a former student. Judge Janice Clark sided with the victim and USA Today in a public records lawsuit that asked... more » -
State grapples with high cost of widespread unemployment, even with federal help Play Video
August 11, 2020 9:28 PM
BATON ROUGE - Days after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to continue federal unemployment aid at $400 per week, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards says the state is working through how to implement it. "We know that we have a lot of workers who are unemployed, continued... more » -
Louisiana will remain in 'phase 2' until at least Aug. 28 Play Video
June 22, 2020 4:00 PM
BATON ROUGE - Governor Edwards announced Tuesday that Louisiana will not move into the next phase of its reopening plan for at least another 21 days as the state reports a rise in new coronavirus cases and hospitalizations. During a news briefing Tuesday (August 4), Edwards said the state... more » -
Florida lifts travel restrictions on La. residents
June 5, 2020 1:24 PM
BATON ROUGE - Florida lifted the travel restrictions on Louisiana citizens Friday morning. La. Attorney General Jeff Landry thanked Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis and Fla. Attorney General Ashley Moody for working with him to lift the travel restrictions for Louisiana citizens during the COVID-19 crisis on Friday. Florida's... more » -
La. governor extends stay-at-home order through May 15 Play Video
April 19, 2020 6:36 PM
BATON ROUGE – The governor has extended many aspects of the stay at home order until May 15, adding fifteen days to some restrictions set to expire Friday. The governor said there were still areas of Louisiana where hospitalizations and coronavirus rates had not dropped to comfortable levels eyed... more » -
State Capitol visitors will be screened for COVID-19 before entering
March 14, 2020 4:57 PM
BATON ROUGE - Anyone with plans on entering the state capitol will be screened for the coroanvirus starting March 16th. According to an email sent from the Senate Office of Communication and House Communications Office, the Louisiana State Legislature is taking precautions to complete its business during the 2020... more » -
New proposal would eliminate death penalty in Louisiana
February 6, 2020 2:13 PM
BATON ROUGE - State Representative Kyle M. Green Jr. has prefiled a bill in the latest push to eliminate capital punishment in Louisiana. House Bill 38 would get rid of the death sentence as a form of punishment. Anyone who commits first-degree murder, first degree rape, and treason would... more » -
Slow grant process continues for flood victims
January 31, 2020 6:14 PM
GONZALES - A frustrated homeowner in Ascension Parish says he's tired of waiting for answers when it comes to whether his house is going to be elevated. Lawrence Perkins says his Gonzales property has repeatedly flooded since 2014. "Every time it rains, the water comes in," Perkins said.... more » -
No, LSU is not canceling classes for the national championship game
January 7, 2020 1:32 PM
UPDATE: It was announced Friday that LSU has reversed course and will cancel classes Monday and Tuesday. Read the full report here . ***** BATON ROUGE - The LSU Tigers may be competing for a national title this coming Monday, but the university says it still expects... more » -
State says twice as many computers infected with virus than first thought Play Video
December 4, 2019 6:48 PM
BATON ROUGE- Two and a half weeks after a cyberattack targeted state computers, some employees still don't have access to the internet. It comes as the state updated numbers on how many computers were affected by the ransomware attack. This week, the WBRZ Investigative Unit learned at least 1,500... more » -
LSU throws up 'Burreaux' billboards after QB's final game in Tiger Stadium
December 3, 2019 12:26 PM
BATON ROUGE - LSU is setting up billboards featuring its star quarterback to celebrate one of the team's greatest seasons in school history. On Tuesday, the university announced billboards featuring no text and an image of Joe Burrow. The ad portrays the quarterback in the now-famous "Burreaux" jersey he... more » -
LSU President F. King Alexander being eyed for University of California job Play Video
December 2, 2019 7:13 PM
BATON ROUGE - LSU's president is on the shortlist of candidates for one of the top college jobs in all of California. According to a report from the Los Angeles Times , LSU' F. King Alexander is among the few candidates being discussed at faculty meetings as the potential... more » -
Hack forces state computer system crash; Private info presumed safe Play Video
November 18, 2019 12:31 PM
BATON ROUGE - An investigation is underway after hackers forced state computer network officials to disconnect Louisiana government from the internet Monday. "This attempted ransomware attack is similar to the ransomware targeted at local school districts and government entities across the country this summer. There is no anticipated data... more » -
LSU Lakes restoration project to begin early 2020 Play Video
November 12, 2019 5:09 PM
BATON ROUGE – LSU and the state government are pumping roughly $50 million into efforts to revitalize the Lakes adjacent to the university's campus. Governor John Bel Edwards announced the funding alongside Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome Wednesday. The money is said the coming from LSU, the LSU Athletics Foundation,... more » -
Locations for new Mississippi River Bridge expected to be narrowed in early 2020 Play Video
October 21, 2019 9:37 PM
BATON ROUGE – The Capital Area Road and Bridge District, formed in 2018, met Monday at the State Capitol. While the agenda mostly focused on housekeeping items, significant steps towards a new Mississippi River Bridge could be just months away. “This is the best effort I’ve seen to kind of... more » -
Parents of deaf and blind children furious over lies they claim state told them Play Video
August 22, 2019 7:14 PM
BATON ROUGE- Concerned parents of students at Louisiana Schools for the Deaf and the Visually Impaired (LSDVI) have been demanding answers from the state about plans to have non-deaf and non-blind students attend classes there. The group of parents said the state has not been transparent and emails appear to... more » -
State and local officials mobilize high water vehicles ahead of flood threat Play Video
July 11, 2019 6:45 PM
BATON ROUGE- State and local officials have pre-positioned a number of high water vehicles across the state. In East Baton Rouge Parish, the sheriff's office positioned six five-ton vehicles, ten boats, and an amphibious vehicle in areas that are near flood-prone areas. Following the August 2016 floods, there was a... more » -
Baton Rouge detox center releases statement after state halts Medicaid payments Play Video
June 18, 2019 6:50 PM
BATON ROUGE- The State Department of Health confirmed Tuesday that Medicaid stopped paying the Baton Rouge Detox Center on Foster Drive reimbursements over a lack of accreditation. The accreditation from one of three different agencies is the gold standard that the state uses and is required for clinics to get... more » -
Find what's owed to you; unclaimed property event Saturday Play Video
April 12, 2019 6:27 PM
BATON ROUGE - The state says it has a bunch of money it wants to give back to Louisiana residents. The Louisiana Department of the Treasury and AARP are offering a free shredding event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Whole Foods in Baton Rouge. A number... 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 » -
State and feds investigating John Paul Funes separately Play Video
March 15, 2019 6:35 PM
BATON ROUGE- Federal investigators are looking into embezzlement allegations at Our Lady of the Lake Foundation following revelations that $810,000 went missing. Results from an audit that were released Thursday by Our Lady of the Lake indicated the gift cards, charter flights payments to individuals and other inappropriate spending was... more » -
Seeking lower bond, Wayde Sims' accused killer sends handwritten letter to judge
March 4, 2019 11:25 AM
BATON ROUGE - The man accused of murdering LSU Basketball star Wayde Sims during a post-concert brawl near Southern University last year is seeking sympathy from the judge overseeing his case. A handwritten note signed by Dyteon Simpson and addressed to Judge Don Johnson seeks a lower bond for... more » -
Asbestos stymies restoration of LSU's historic clock tower
January 28, 2019 2:10 PM
BATON ROUGE - Workers have hit a snag in the planned repairs for the nearly century-old LSU Memorial Tower. On Monday, a university spokesperson confirmed the restoration process was stopped after asbestos, which can cause serious health problems, was found inside the structure. Internal work on the tower will... more » -
Business owner worried about prolonged bridge closure Play Video
December 18, 2018 6:56 PM
CENTRAL - A business owner says his store is suffering because of a lengthy construction project. Four businesses are located on Denham Road, to the west of Beaver Bayou in Central. The bridge over the bayou has been closed since July, causing residents and business owners to feel the... more » -
Residents say Firewood bridge closure drags on Play Video
November 20, 2018 7:10 PM
UPDATE: Residents tell WBRZ the bridge reopened Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2018. BATON ROUGE - Bridge closures inconvenience a lot of people, but one bridge in particular has people talking recently. Some residents say they're not sure why their bridge in the Wedgewood subdivision of Baton Rouge is taking so... more » -
State visits apartment building at focus of 2 On Your Side investigation Play Video
May 29, 2018 6:36 PM
BATON ROUGE - The state visited an apartment building under the microscope by the Department of Health and Hospitals. Last week, 2 On Your Side's Brittany Weiss started asking questions about the filthy conditions some people with mental illness are living in. The Louisiana State Fire Marshal's Office began... more » -
Collision shop's business operations questioned by state Play Video
May 15, 2018 6:47 PM
BATON ROUGE - The Attorney General has sued a body shop with a 30-year history, alleging that the company's business practices and advertising are dishonest. The suit, filed Friday against Owens Collision, asks a judge to force the company to stop work and maintain its records until the lawsuit... more » -
State to send out eviction notices to 37,000 nursing home residents Play Video
May 9, 2018 6:48 PM
BATON ROUGE- With pending cuts looming, the Department of Health took an unprecedented move Wednesday when it said it would send out 37,000 notices to Medicaid enrollees in nursing homes. They are at risk of losing funding due to the state budget shortfall. Republicans called the move a political one... more » -
Restore Louisiana holds event for Ascension Parish flood victims Play Video
January 25, 2018 8:47 PM
PRAIRIEVILLE - Many continue to recover from the floods of 2016. Some are still looking for answers. Restore Louisiana assisted those people Thursday at a homeowner outreach event in Ascension Parish. The event was supposed to start at 2 p.m., but anxious homeowners strolled in all afternoon. "I'm... more » -
Woman booked into jail for sneaking into LSU graduation, snatching someone else's diploma
December 21, 2017 1:29 PM
BATON ROUGE - A 22-year-old woman was booked into jail this week, nearly four months after LSU officials said she managed to sneak her way into one of LSU's graduation ceremonies and take someone else's diploma. WBRZ.com first reported on December 21, Bianca White was accused of inserting herself... more »