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2 ON YOUR SIDE: Who foots bill for driveway damage caused by tree roots? Play Video
February 27, 2024 4:39 PM
BATON ROUGE — As a concrete mixing truck backed up to Ginger Simon's driveway on Tuesday morning, she felt a huge weight lifted off of her shoulders. "I can't wait to just be like a normal person and just go home from work and just drive," she said. ... more » -
Fire hydrant trapped in a tree, how the budding problem was fixed Play Video
February 13, 2024 11:24 PM
BATON ROUGE - A budding problem on Fiero Street was fixed Tuesday after a construction crew spotted a tree growing over a fire hydrant, swallowing it whole. They knew without a fix, it could create bigger problems. Scott Courtright, an arborist with Louisiana Tree Services, says he's been in... more » -
City removes large Live Oak, neighbors upset over decision Play Video
November 27, 2023 4:52 PM
BATON ROUGE - A large Live Oak tree is being removed from Olive Street in the Garden District. Neighbors who live near the tree are calling for a better process after they say their concerns resulted in drastic measures by the City-Parish. "I think those who enjoy the shade... more » -
Tangipahoa Parish Christmas tree farm inoperable for 2023 holiday season due to drought
September 6, 2023 11:38 AM
KENTWOOD - Christmas Town, a tree farm in Tangipahoa Parish, has announced it will not be operating for the 2023 season. Management for the farm said Tuesday the farm was affected by severe drought throughout the summer and they would not be opening for the season, even for photos.... more » -
Nuisance tree is gone after call to 2 On Your Side; property owner can breathe easy
June 30, 2023 4:39 PM
BATON ROUGE - A nuisance tree that continued to drop limbs on a woman's property in Sherwood Forest is no more. It was taken down by the property owner after she called 2 On Your Side for help. Genika Ruiz is excited to be rid of a tree that... more » -
Nuisance tree drops limb on truck again, neighbor wants tree gone Play Video
June 26, 2023 4:51 PM
BATON ROUGE - A nuisance tree continues to drop limbs and the woman who lives next door is tired of cleaning up the mess. The city says it's a civil matter between two neighbors, but Genika Ruiz is not convinced. "We shouldn't be in fear of parking our car... more » -
Neighbor's tree falls through home months after woman first called worried about it Play Video
August 1, 2022 4:42 PM
BATON ROUGE - One woman is thankful to be alive after her neighbor's tree came crashing through her bedroom over the weekend. Charlie Albert first contacted 2 On Your Side about the tree in March, fearing it would fall during the next storm. On Saturday, there was just enough... more » -
Livingston Parish contractor arrested for home improvement fraud from Ida
May 11, 2022 6:01 PM
LIVINGSTON PARISH - A man was arrested Wednesday for contractor fraud dating back to Sept. 9, 2021, after Hurricane Ida. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office said Chester Lempitsky was charged with home improvement fraud after being contracted to fix hurricane damage. Lempitsky was released on a $25,000 bond... more » -
Neighbor's tree concerning to homeowner; what to do in similar situation Play Video
March 11, 2022 3:58 PM
BATON ROUGE - There is a tree hanging over a woman's house, and she's concerned it could fall -- but that tree isn't rooted on her property. She called 2 On Your Side for help. Charlie Albert moved into her Baton Rouge home in 1979. She says she's watched... more » -
Mess left by utility contractor following Hurricane Ida, homeowner wants it fixed Play Video
March 3, 2022 3:36 PM
BATON ROUGE - A contractor was assigned to fix a downed power pole in a woman's backyard following Hurricane Ida, but that homeowner says the contractor did more damage than the hurricane. Tanya Joiner says her backyard has been a mess for months. She says she's been calling Entergy... more » -
Family-run Christmas Tree farm prepared for opening weekend rush Play Video
November 19, 2021 10:13 PM
INDEPENDENCE, La. - The crew at Yawn Station Christmas Tree Farm spent Friday working around the clock, as the holiday season officially starts for them Saturday. "Opening day is actually the end of this race that, you know, you're not actually in, not necessarily winning or losing," Joe Gersch,... more » -
Man's DIY canal-cleaning project continues with help Thursday Play Video
May 27, 2021 6:05 PM
BATON ROUGE - It's nice to have some help from your friends and that's what one man got after taking it upon himself to deal with clogged canals in Baton Rouge. The City-Parish is even stepping in after the 2 On Your Side story first aired on Monday .... more » -
City-Parish provides 2 On Your Side with tour of maintenance projects Play Video
May 25, 2021 6:26 PM
BATON ROUGE - The mission continues to clear clogged canals in East Baton Rouge. It comes after a story Monday about a man doing it himself after his neighborhood has flooded multiple times. Tuesday, the City-Parish showed 2 On Your Side where it's been working recently. In Dawson Creek... more » -
Man takes on major DIY project, cleans out Dawson Creek himself Play Video
May 24, 2021 6:33 PM
BATON ROUGE - It's not the do-it-yourself job anyone would want, but it's the one that's most likely to get things done. A man who is frustrated with flooding from clogged canals in Baton Rouge is taking it upon himself to clear them out. Stanley Livingston lives on Honeysuckle... more » -
Storm debris from winter storm sits idle, homeowner struggles to get it cleared Play Video
April 23, 2021 6:03 PM
CENTRAL - Storm debris leftover from the February ice storm is still sitting in one neighborhood in Central. Jeremy Pourciau lives on Brett Lane and says he's tired of looking at storm debris piled high near his house. He's calling on someone to do their job as they've done... more » -
Tree topples onto mobile home, killing person inside
March 25, 2021 7:08 PM
CENTREVILLE, MS. - Strong winds sent a tree crashing down onto a mobile home, causing the death of one person inside the home at the time. According to the National Weather Service, the incident happened Wednesday, in the wake of a severe weather outbreak across Mississippi. The exact location... more » -
Ascension Parish family grateful to be alive after ice-covered tree destroys house Play Video
February 15, 2021 8:00 PM
GONZALES- A family in Ascension Parish is grateful to be alive after an ice-encased tree uprooted and came crashing down on their house while they were inside. Amanda Good recalled the terrifying moments it unfolded. "At about 9 a.m., we were all in the house, and... more » -
43-year-old man killed in Pointe Coupee Parish crash
September 5, 2020 5:53 PM
ROUGON – Troopers are investigating a fatal crash that claimed one man's life Saturday afternoon. Shortly after 12:30 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troopers started an investigation on a single-vehicle fatal crash on LA Hwy 416 east of LA Hwy 983 in Pointe Coupee Parish. The crash took the... more » -
Railroad removes dead tree following 2 On Your Side report Play Video
October 29, 2019 6:11 PM
BATON ROUGE - A tree that has caused two years of worry for a homeowner was removed Tuesday afternoon. Kim Gardiner first contacted 2 On Your Side in early September about the dead tree looming over his backyard. The tree is between his fence and Kansas City Southern Railroad... more » -
Resident fears tree poses risk to railroad, property Play Video
October 21, 2019 6:13 PM
BATON ROUGE - A dead tree is threatening to fall, and the property owner closest to the tree in question says he's trying to remove the threat before it causes further damage. The tree is on private property behind Kim Gardiner's backyard off Hillside Drive. He fears it could... more » -
Dead tree debate taking too long, could have saved homeowner money Play Video
September 4, 2019 6:37 PM
BATON ROUGE - A dead tree is a topic of debate between the city-parish and a property owner for more than two months. Kim Scarton's records show that she called the city-parish's 311 call center about a dead tree behind her fence line on June 26, 2019, and took... more » -
Resident demanding help, answers from her 2015 request after tree destroys home Play Video
June 5, 2019 7:00 PM
MONTPELIER - A woman's mobile home has been destroyed after a large tree fell through it during a tornado. Now she's looking for help to move forward. Cindy Bankston says she was lying in her bed when it happened. "All I heard was glass shattering everywhere," she said.... more » -
Live oak trees cut down along Airline Highway; mystery as to who's responsible Play Video
April 26, 2019 4:32 PM
BATON ROUGE - Someone took down three live oak trees in what appears to be an illegal act over the weekend. So far, no one knows who's responsible. The trees along Airline Highway south of Prescott Road have been cut down to about a 10-foot trunk. The branches and... more » -
Baton Rouge metro council triples tree trimming budget Play Video
September 26, 2018 11:50 PM
BATON ROUGE - The city-parish tree trimming service has been inundated this year with dead tree limbs falling on sidewalks and roadways. Experts believe hurricanes and storms from years past have slowly killed a number of trees which explains the current the predicament. "This year for whatever reason we've... more » -
Rotting tree hanging over power lines worries Baton Rouge resident Play Video
July 26, 2018 6:37 PM
BATON ROUGE - A dead tree that sits on the City-Parish right-of-way dropped a rotting limb on a man's fence. The homeowner called 2 On Your Side to help get it taken care of. Bill Huey says he's worried more of the tree is going to fall, in an... more » -
Part of Highland Road closed Saturday to remove problem tree following On Your Side report Play Video
May 30, 2018 6:16 PM
UPDATE: Highland Road will be closed between Bluebonnet Boulevard and Siegen Lane Saturday morning while crews work to remove the rotting tree. The closure is expected to last from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. Detours will be routed to Siegen Lane and Burbank Drive. ***** BATON... more » -
A man's fight to save his cypress trees Play Video
May 18, 2018 6:43 PM
PRAIRIEVILLE - A man says his power company called him up recently, telling him it planned to cut a bunch of his trees down. Vic Noto says he's not happy about that news. And after living with those trees for decades, he thinks there can be some sort of... more » -
Tree service takes down dead tree following 2 OYS report Play Video
November 15, 2017 6:46 PM
CENTRAL - A dead tree that's been threatening to fall on a man's garage finally came down Tuesday, after a call to 2 On Your Side. The tree was struck by lightning five years ago. Creel's Tree Service saw last week's WBRZ report and offered to help. "We're... more » -
Dead tree at risk of falling, neighbor looking for help Play Video
November 6, 2017 6:43 PM
CENTRAL - A dead tree has been taunting a landowner for years. The tree is on the property next door and Kenny Cutrer says his neighbor has neglected to take it down. "Something has got to be done," he said. The tree shoots up about 90 feet... more » -
Delayed tree removal project finished following 2 On Your Side call Play Video
October 24, 2017 6:27 PM
BATON ROUGE - A contract to remove trees and stumps has been delayed for months. Jordan United Methodist Church hired a company to remove three trees and grind down the stumps in June. Since then, the stumps have been sitting as a reminder of a job that hasn't been completed.... more » -
Man ejected after vehicle struck tree off LA 56 in Terrebonne Parish
June 27, 2017 12:58 PM
TERREBONNE PARISH – An early morning crash took the life of a 22-year-old man on Tuesday morning in Terrebonne Parish. According to Louisiana State Police, the crah took the like of Reed Ledet of Chauvin. The crash occurred as Ledet was driving a 2006 GMC... more » -
Symbolic live oak removed from Watson school Play Video
May 5, 2017 10:31 AM
WATSON – A massive live oak tree outside the future Live Oak Junior High will be removed Friday, after officials named it a safety hazard earlier this week. Watson School Board member Kelle Dickerson told the Advocate that the tree was dying from the inside despite thousands of dollars... more » -
Woman admits to smoking meth before crash; two children hurt
February 12, 2017 5:14 PM
BATON ROUGE - Deputies arrested an impaired woman Saturday after she was involved in a crash which injured her two children. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, 55-year-old Rhonda Buche crashed her truck into a tree on Greenwell Springs Road around 2 p.m. Buche was injured along... more » -
St. Martin deputies seeking suspects in Dollar General robbery
February 11, 2017 6:23 PM
ST. MARTINVILLE - The St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office is searching for two suspects who robbed a Dollar General Friday night. Deputies responded to a robbery at the Dollar General in the 5000 block of Old Spanish Trail around 10 p.m. It was learned that two armed black males... more » -
Ascension to hold Christmas tree drop off event on Jan. 3
December 27, 2016 4:58 PM
ASCENSION – Ascension Parish will hold a Christmas tree drop off event on Tuesday, Jan. 3. The event will run through Sunday, Jan. 15 and be held at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales. The center is located at 9039 St. Landry Road. After residents enter the... more » -
Curbside Christmas tree collection starts Jan. 9
December 21, 2016 11:39 AM
BATON ROUGE – Curbside Christmas tree collection for East Baton Rouge residents will begin Jan. 9. The service is available for all EBR residents, except in Baker and Zachary. Recycling Director Susan Hamilton said Republic Services will collect the trees placed on the curb between Jan. 9 and Jan.... more » -
Two hurt after tree crashes down on Blackwell Street home
December 15, 2016 6:25 PM
BATON ROUGE – Two people were taken to the hospital Thursday with moderate injuries after a tree crashed down on a Blackwell Street home. One mother told Brett Buffington that she heard a “crack” before it crashed down on top of her son and neighbors around 4 p.m. Thursday.... more » -
Gonzales celebrates tree lighting despite vandalism Play Video
December 6, 2016 11:37 PM
GONZALES- Less than 48 hours after it was vandalized, the City of Gonzales celebrated its annual tree lighting Tuesday evening. Someone tore down Christmas ornaments and damaged the ladies restroom located at Jambalaya Park on East Cornview Street. City workers spent Monday morning putting everything back in place. Barney... more » -
Man dead after tree fell on him on Sharlane Drive Play Video
November 28, 2016 12:17 PM
BATON ROUGE - Authorities responded to the scene of an incident late Monday morning where a tree fell on a man and killed him. The incident happened around 11 a.m. on Monday in the 8800 block of Sharlane Drive. Neighbors told WBRZ that the man was 91 years old.... more » -
WATCH: Trucker snags tree, nearly crashes passing car Play Video
November 3, 2016 3:53 PM
BATON ROUGE - A winding street around City-Brooks Park and the nearby dog park was closed for a part of Thursday afternoon after an 18-wheeler drove off with a large limb from one of the oak trees in the area. Video recorded by a WBRZ Twitter follower, @msvirdure, showed... more » -
LSU: 'Noose' on social media not what it looks like Play Video
November 12, 2015 12:34 PM
BATON ROUGE - LSU said a picture of what appeared to be a noose hanging from a campus tree Thursday was not what it appeared to be. The picture was posted on social media and quickly spread through the LSU community. It showed what looked like a loop at... more » -
Truck in trees slows I-10 traffic
September 25, 2015 6:23 PM
BATON ROUGE - A truck that went off the interstate and into the treeline caused congestion during the evening rush in East Baton Rouge Parish Friday. The wreck happened on I-10 West before Siegen Lane according to the Department of Transportation and Development. DOTD said the one lane... more »