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  • Friday PM Forecast: A dry/seasonable Saturday; showers possible for Sunday travel Play Video

    November 24, 2023 6:16 PM

    If you have the opportunity to choose which day to get outside over the weekend, Saturday is the day! Despite a chilly start, afternoon highs will be rather comfortable. It’ll also be dry, which bodes well for the LSU game. However, Sunday will bring forth some changes. Another round of... more »
  • Baton Rouge airport getting ready for an increase in holiday travelers Play Video

    November 20, 2023 10:56 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Metro Airport is expecting record-breaking numbers this week due to the Thanksgiving holiday. "We're expecting a 10% increase of travelers compared to last year," says Director of Aviation at BTR, Mike Edwards. A larger number of travelers means that you should take... more »
  • Louisiana State Police pledge to be 'active' during holiday travel rush

    November 17, 2023 5:35 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Louisiana troopers will be working extra while most others will be taking time off over the next week. State police on Friday said troopers will be on the lookout for aggressive and impaired drivers, as well as unrestrained motorists and passengers -- including children who are... more »
  • Veteran experiencing delays in travel reimbursements, fears others are too Play Video

    September 28, 2022 4:30 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - A U.S. Army Veteran reached out to 2 On Your Side after he says he has been having an issue with the Veteran's Affairs office issuing his travel expense reimbursements. Gilbert Tauscher has been receiving medical travel expense reimbursements for about a decade, but in the... more »
  • Pecue Lane work on schedule; interstate ramps to be installed in 2023 Play Video

    March 31, 2022 9:49 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A much-needed upgrade to Pecue Lane is well on its way to becoming a reality. Designed to relieve congestion from some of the most heavily-traveled roads in the city, the $60 million project will widen the road and create an exit from I-10. “It’s gonna help... more »
  • DOTD focused on bridges ahead of potential for ice Play Video

    January 20, 2022 9:39 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Crews with the Department of Transportation and Development canvassed the Huey P. Long Bridge Thursday afternoon to pre-treat potential areas of concern with isolated ice possible overnight. "Mainly the Mississippi river crossings, we're spraying brine, saltwater," spokesman Rodney Mallett said. "We're not putting down salt. Once... more »
  • Plane turns around mid-flight after passenger refuses to wear mask

    January 20, 2022 2:01 PM

    A passenger who refused to wear a mask on a flight from Florida to London caused the plane to turn around so she could be removed by law enforcement. ABC News reports the American Airlines flight left Miami around 7:40 p.m., and the confrontation unfolded about an hour into... more »
  • Passport fees increase by $20 starting Monday

    December 27, 2021 1:28 PM

    The price of a passport is officially more expensive starting Monday. This change mirrors the rapid inflation Americans have seen throughout the past year, ABC News reports. The State Department announced via Twitter that the fee for a passport book will increase by $20 starting on Monday, and this... more »
  • COVID-related flight cancellations continue at start of new week

    December 27, 2021 7:28 AM

    The increasing number of Omicron cases continues to affect travel plans across the globe. According to BBC News , over 1,400 flights have been cancelled worldwide on Monday morning. BBC News cites the FlightAware data tracking website as saying that most of the canceled flights are in the... more »
  • Airlines now operating full schedule of flights out of Baton Rouge airport

    September 2, 2021 2:41 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Metro Airport says it's back to hosting a full schedule of flights days after Hurricane Ida shut down the capital area. The airport says it expects to have a limited number of seats available Thursday and Friday, but it expects availability to improve... more »
  • In wake of Jazz Fest cancelation, tourism officials expect more events to be scrapped Play Video

    August 9, 2021 11:36 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Just one day after October's New Orleans Jazz Fest was postponed due to a surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, tourism officials in the capital city expect more events to follow suit. "I fully expect that sometime this week, there'll be some additional alterations, probably postponements... more »
  • Spirit Airlines moves into day three of cancelled flights, disruptions

    August 3, 2021 1:50 PM

    MIRAMAR, Florida - Spirit Airlines, one of the United States' most popular low-cost airline carriers, is moving into day three of a rough patch. We are experiencing operational challenges in some areas of our network. Before going to the airport, check your email and current flight status here:... more »
  • LSU's Golden Band from Tigerland staying home for UCLA matchup in September

    July 7, 2021 2:08 PM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU will travel to Rose Bowl Stadium for a "normal" return to football in a road game against UCLA in September without the band. The Tigers face UCLA in Pasadena, California, on Sept. 4. Assistant Band Director Kelvin Jones said the decision not to travel... more »
  • Travel agencies seeing spike in vacation interest as more people get vaccinated Play Video

    March 29, 2021 6:10 PM

    BATON ROUGE – With more and more people getting vaccinated, people are eager to start venturing out again. Travel agencies say they're busy booking summer vacations, and the upcoming trips are giving people something to look forward to. “You can hear it in their voice. Even at the end... more »
  • Restaurant owners benefiting from families staying home for Thanksgiving Play Video

    November 19, 2020 6:44 PM

    BATON ROUGE – A week before Thanksgiving, the CDC is recommending against traveling for the holiday. The agency says staying at home with immediate family is the best way to stay safe as coronavirus cases are rising. The change in tradition is actually helping the restaurant industry. “In... 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 »
  • State offering incentives for conferences, conventions to choose Louisiana to host canceled events Play Video

    June 3, 2020 10:16 PM

    BATON ROUGE - As summer quickly approaches, the streets, sidewalks, and attractions in Downtown Baton Rouge should be filled with locals and out-of-town travelers. However, that's not the case in 2020, due to COVID-19. "We had about $13 million of direct cancellations that we would have had in the... more »
  • LA 43 is closed due to a downed power line

    April 12, 2020 9:14 PM

    SPRINGFIELD - According to DOTD LA 43 due to a downed power line and is expected to remain closed for many hours. LA 43 is closed a quarter of a mile north of LA 42 near the Galilee Cemetery. Motorists are urged to find an alternate route. ... more »
  • Federal gov stops issuing passports with exception of 'life-or-death' family emergencies

    April 3, 2020 8:07 AM

    With stay at home restrictions impacting not only the majority of the United States, but many countries around the world, the US has stopped issuing passports, unless in a "life-or-death emergency,'' in an effort to help stop the spread of coronavirus. CNN reports that in a statement on its... more »
  • Travel changes happening amid coronavirus Play Video

    March 11, 2020 6:15 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The country is approaching a busy travel season and now many travelers are wondering what to do because of the coronavirus. Normal travel insurance will not cover travelers for things like fear of the coronavirus, but companies and vendors are working with people and offering flexibility.... more »
  • One lane closed on Highway 22 due to gas leak

    February 27, 2020 12:34 PM

    DARROW - Highway 22 at Brown Street in Darrow has one lane closed. Earlier the road was closed down due to a gas leak. Atmos Energy is on site fixing the leak. One lane is now open. Authorities are asking drivers to avoid the area and take... more »
  • Expect extra police patrols on BR interstate system Sunday Play Video

    November 27, 2019 10:14 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Traffic was hectic most of Wednesday in the Capital area. And Baton Rouge Police are preparing for more of the same going into the Thanksgiving weekend. Just like hundreds of thousands of other drivers navigating the road this weekend, Lindsay Rochester, who lives in Baton Rouge,... more »
  • Scattered showers, thunderstorms through Wednesday morning Play Video

    November 26, 2019 7:20 AM

    Chilly air is out for the better part of a week. There will be several days with rain chances on the board. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: On Tuesday, temperatures will rise into the mid to upper 70s. Showers and even a few thunderstorms are likely as a... more »
  • Mild Monday, Rain/Storms By Tuesday and Wednesday

    November 24, 2019 3:07 PM

    After a gorgeous cool day, temperatures fall below normal tonight near 40 with a few upper 30’s in Northern parishes and north east counties under clear skies. As we approach Monday, temperatures moderate near normal for late November. High near 70, lows 50s. By Tuesday, change... more »
  • Gas prices plunge ahead of holiday weekend travel Play Video

    December 20, 2018 11:39 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Gas prices in the capital region are hitting below $2. “It makes a big difference, it really does,” said Kendrick Green who works for FedEx. “I'm always going to be a fan of low gas prices, the lower, the better,” added Taylor Herbert who lives in... more »
  • Cooperative travel weather, improvements to Thanksgiving forecast Play Video

    November 20, 2018 7:17 AM

    A pair of tranquil weather days is expected prior to the next storm systems. Showers are possible on Thanksgiving and Black Friday. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Tuesday will bring a nice clear out as surface high pressure builds across north Louisiana and Arkansas. Sunshine will breakout by... more »
  • Several rain chances this week, no washouts expected Play Video

    November 19, 2018 7:25 AM

    Several fast moving but weak disturbances will cross the area this week. While no days look to be a washout, many will carry a chance for showers. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: A weak cold front moving through Louisiana and Mississippi will create increasing clouds through the afternoon... more »
  • Congestion on I-10 East has decreased down to 3 miles due to Holiday travel

    November 17, 2018 4:29 PM

    BATON ROUGE- The holidays are right around the corner, but the traffic is already here. Cars are bumper to bumper on I-10 East, DOTD says traffic has reached up to 9 miles. They are blaming the congestion on the holidays, drivers are advised to take US 190 East as... more »
  • One man determined to settle claim from lost luggage Play Video

    April 3, 2018 6:12 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Last June, a man boarded a Greyhound bus and says that's the last time he saw some of his most valuable possessions. Jonathan Jacobs says the claims process has been long and drawn-out, which is why he called 2 On Your Side. "I gave them... more »
  • Travel forecast, turkeys and doorbusters feeling a chill Play Video

    November 22, 2017 7:13 AM

    Keep warm frying the turkey and bundle up if you are a doorbuster. Sunshine will dominate through the weekend. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Local travel will be in fine shape for this Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Around the country, weather related delays will be possible in the Northeast,... more »
  • Trump visits Saturday; First stop in Houston then Lake Charles

    August 31, 2017 3:52 PM

    LAKE CHARLES – Southwest Louisiana is expected to be one of the places the president will visit on a weekend trip to storm-ravaged areas. President Donald Trump will travel with wife Melania Saturday. The Trumps will also be in Texas. Trump also pledged $1 million of his own... more »
  • INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Questions raised about lavish EBR COA trip to Chicago Play Video

    May 16, 2017 4:53 PM

    BATON ROUGE- As five thousand seniors in East Baton Rouge Parish sit on a waiting list for services at the East Baton Rouge Council on Aging, the agency spent $12,000 to send five employees to Chicago for a few nights in March for a non-mandated conference. The WBRZ Investigative Unit... more »
  • Another high-ranking state official taking overseas trip

    January 31, 2017 3:21 PM

    BATON ROUGE – State officials are once again taking to the sky for an overseas trip; this time, it's the Lt. Governor who traveled to France this week. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser's office released details of the trip Tuesday – two days into travel. Nungesser is traveling with tourism... more »
  • Senators Kennedy, Cassidy voice support of Trump's travel ban; Richmond calls 'unjust'

    January 30, 2017 2:27 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Senators John Kennedy and Bill Cassidy both voiced their opinions in support of the temporary travel ban issued by President Donald Trump on Jan. 27, while Congressman Cedric Richmond called the ban "unjust." President Trump signed an executive order banning citizens from Iraq, Iran, Syria, Libya,... more »
  • Baton Rouge airport hopes to land Southwest airlines

    December 16, 2016 2:10 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Airport officials said they are trying to woo Southwest Airlines but stopped short of saying there's a deal in place to get one of the country's most popular airlines to land commercial flights in Baton Rouge. The interim director of the airport said at a discussion... more »
  • Thanksgiving holiday travel to be busy; State Police to patrol highways

    November 23, 2016 10:21 AM

    BATON ROUGE – Louisiana State Police reports that the Thanksgiving holiday is the busiest and most traveled time of the year and urges drivers to travel safely. According to State Police, last year during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, more than 200 injuries were reported in the state following several... more »
  • Cold front brings showers to some holiday travelers

    November 23, 2016 7:11 AM

    Though a few showers are possible, major delays are not anticipated for the Thanksgiving travelers. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: A weak cold front will bring mostly cloudy skies and a couple of showers to the area with perhaps an imbedded thunderstorm. A line of showers will be... more »
  • La. now connected to Europe via non-stop flights between NOLA, London

    October 20, 2016 10:33 AM

    NEW ORLEANS - Non-stop flights from Louisiana to London will begin by the end of the first quarter of 2017, British Airways announced at the state's largest airport Thursday morning. A four year courtship finally took off as the airliner announced flights between New Orleans' Armstrong Airport and London's... more »
  • Dallas-bound regional flight diverted to BR over landing gear issue

    September 16, 2016 4:52 PM

    BATON ROUGE – A regional jet diverted to Metro Airport where it landed under an emergency alert Friday afternoon. The airport tower activated its emergency procedures around 2 p.m. when the pilot radioed there was an indicator light on that suggested a problem with the landing gear. The plane... more »
  • 15th travel related Zika virus case confirmed in Louisiana

    July 29, 2016 4:45 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Health officials Friday announced that another travel related case of the Zika virus was discovered in Louisiana. According to the Department of Health and Hospitals, the latest case brings the total to 15 cases of travel associated Zika confirmed in Louisiana. Health officials say local... more »
  • Car fire closes I-12 overnight

    July 3, 2016 12:32 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - I-12 closed overnight as authorities worked a crash where a vehicle caught on fire. Sunday morning, ActionNews17 reported on its Facebook page what appeared to be a van burst into flames. I-12 was closed for a portion of the night as Livingston Fire District 5, Walker... more »
  • Before the weekend vacation check beach bacteria conditions here

    June 29, 2016 5:49 PM

    GULFPORT, Mississippi - Data available on the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality website indicates only one beach on the Mississippi Gulf Coast is flagged with an advisory due to probable high bacteria levels. Scientists said the Gulfport Harbor Beach near Pratt Avenue is under a water contact advisory due... more »
  • CDC confirms presumption Zika virus is in La.

    February 25, 2016 4:38 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Centers for Disease Control confirmed the presumption that two people ill in Louisiana were infected with the Zika virus. Earlier this month , the state health department announced two people were ill and they were believed to have Zika. The individuals, who were not named,... more »
  • Lower prices at the pump a welcome gift

    December 25, 2015 4:00 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A welcome Christmas present for many travelers is much lower prices at the gas pump this year. On Christmas Day, analysts say gas prices in the U. S. are at the lowest they've been since 2008, when the average per gallon of regular was $1.63. Many... more »
  • Wreck on I-49 delays travel through Shreveport

    December 24, 2015 4:20 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Authorities warned drivers about delays along I-49 near Shreveport after a wreck on Christmas Eve. KTBS reported the wreck involved multiple vehicles and happened just before 2 p.m. at the I-49 Terry Bradshaw / Inner Loop interchange. Police said one person was taken to the... more »
  • U. S. gives special airspace clearance for Santa's sleigh

    December 24, 2015 12:32 PM

    WASHINGTON - Despite heightened security concerns, the U. S. Department of Transportation gave special clearance this week for Santa Claus to fly his sled through America's airspace for Christmas Eve. Really. The DOT put out an official memo authorizing Kris Kringle to "engage in air transportation to various... more »
  • Gas prices are an early Christmas gift on Thanksgiving

    November 25, 2015 11:16 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Drivers are taking advantage of some of the cheapest gas prices in the country. Wednesday, ahead of one of the busiest weekends to hit the roads, a gallon of regular was as little as $1.59. The cheap fuel was at select locations - some requiring a... more »
  • Low to no impact weather for holiday travel

    November 25, 2015 7:05 AM

    For Wednesday, the travel forecast is in good shape for the eastern two-thirds of the nation. While a light rain shower is possible from Iowa southward to Texas, no major delays should occur due to weather. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Locally, we expect increasing clouds... more »
  • Breakfast with 2une In: Traveling Tigers send off Play Video

    November 6, 2015 11:17 AM

    BATON ROUGE- The LSU Tigers are heading to Tuscaloosa to take on the Alabama Crimson Tide, and some faithful LSU fans are going to be right behind them. Friday morning, News 2's Josh Eachus met up with some members of the LSU Alumni Association at The Cook Hotel to find... more »
  • Thanksgiving travel tips

    November 3, 2015 7:42 AM

    Baton Rouge- Travel experts are disproving the myth that the Wednesday before Thanksgiving is the busiest travel day. According to the Department of Transportation, the actual busiest day for travelers is in the summer, and every year it's a different day. Here are some tips to help you find the... more »
  • Breakfast with 2une In: Ascension Hot Air Balloon Festival Play Video

    September 25, 2015 11:18 AM

    GONZALES- The Ascension Hot Air Balloon Festival is finally here. The 5th annual festival starts Friday at 4 p.m. and lasts until Saturday at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center. Doors open at 7 p.m. Saturday and the events will end at 10 p.m. both nights. Nearly 50,000 people attended last... more »
  • I-12 expansion nearly finished Play Video

    August 28, 2015 5:50 PM

    WALKER - Expansion work on Interstate 12 in Walker should be finished by October, according to the Department of Transportation and Development. The $26.5 million expansion started last year and will bring I-12 from four lanes to six lanes from Walker to nearly Satsuma. For motorists in Livingston Parish going... more »

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