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• Constable posting warrant notices on doors, woman receives one in error Play Video

  April 8, 2024 4:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE - One woman came home from work last week to a green notice on her door saying she had an active warrant for her arrest and had 24 hours to get in touch with the city constable and clear her name. It scared her. Not sure if... more »

• Friday PM Forecast: stay hydrated during another weekend of excessive heat Play Video

  August 11, 2023 5:57 PM

  It was another record warm morning at 83 degrees, this time just for the date and not all-time. Dangerous heat will continue this weekend. An EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING will be in effect Saturday from 11am to 7pm for the entire Storm Station Forecast Area. Dangerously hot conditions with heat... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: after record warm morning, more triple digits lined up Play Video

  August 10, 2023 5:36 PM

  Stopping at just 85 degrees Thursday morning, Baton Rouge set an all-time record for the highest low temperature, for any date. There are no signs of the heat giving up anytime soon. Records will continue to be in danger for much of the Storm Station 7-Day Forecast. An *EXCESSIVE... more »

• EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING for Baton Rouge Metro Area on Friday

  June 23, 2022 5:53 PM

  On Friday, an EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING is in place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the I-10 Corridor from Baton Rouge to New Orleans. A HEAT ADVISORY will remain for all other parishes and counties. The EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING means heat index values will exceed 113 degrees. Extreme heat... more »

• Friday PM Weather: EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING continues into weekend Play Video

  July 29, 2021 2:53 PM

  The National Weather Service has issued an EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING and HEAT ADVISORY for Saturday from 9am – 7pm across southeast Louisiana and southwest Mississippi. For locations under An EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING, the heat index, or feels-like temperature, could exceed 113 degrees. For locations under a HEAT ADVISORY, the heat... more »

• Notices going out to Livingston Parish property owners with 'substantial damage' from 2016 flood

  April 15, 2021 1:51 PM

  LIVINGSTON - In its efforts to stay in compliance with FEMA guidelines, and keep lower insurance rates for property owners, Livingston Parish said it has identified more than 1,200 buildings with substantial damage from the historic 2016 flood. Parish President Layton Ricks' office said Thursday that it had completed... more »

• Utility regulators to investigate blackouts, prolonged power outages due to ice Play Video

  February 17, 2021 2:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Entergy said Wednesday, it will make customer communication a priority after fallout from an abrupt, rolling blackout across its power grid Tuesday night . The blackouts came with virtually no notice to customers between 7 and midnight Tuesday. The mayor of Baton Rouge said she was... more »

• Man threatened to blow up La. hospital over long wait, police say

  February 28, 2020 2:44 PM

  THIBODAUX - Police arrested a man for allegedly threatening to blow up a hospital in Thibodaux Wednesday night. Around 10 p.m., the Thibodaux Police Department responded to a hospital in reference to a man making a threat to the staff as he left the emergency room. Officers were... more »

• BR icon's family says non-verified GoFundMe pages circulating after her death Play Video

  July 17, 2019 7:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE- The family of Sadie Roberts-Joseph is urging caution Wednesday after a number of non-verified fundraisers began circulating the internet in the wake of her death. "The family has not yet set up any means of donating to the museum," said Jason Roberts, Sadie's son. "There are apparently a... more »

• State employees warned of vandalism caused by gunfire at office complex overnight

  December 13, 2017 10:32 AM

  BATON ROUGE – State workers at the highway headquarters across the street from the governor's mansion were alerted to overnight vandalism. In an email Wednesday morning, the head of the Department of Transportation wrote to employees that windows appeared to have been shattered by bullets from the eastern side... more »

• Nate may be first real test for Central drainage project Play Video

  October 5, 2017 8:34 PM

  CENTRAL - Heavy machinery began clearing debris from creeks and bayous in Central back in August and officials say they are seeing progress. "We've had some significant rains since it started, and it seem things are moving pretty well," Central Mayor Junior Shelton said. Tree limbs, leaves and... more »

• Red Cross training residents to become volunteers ahead of Harvey

  August 24, 2017 12:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Red Cross is offering classes over the weekend that will train local residents before they volunteer their help during Tropical Storm Harvey's impact. Classes will be available Friday and Saturday as Harvey makes its approach toward the gulf coast. The primary focus of these lessons... more »

• Sandbags available for West Baton Rouge residents

  June 19, 2017 5:45 PM

  WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH - Sandbags have been made available in West Baton Rouge Parish in preparation for possible significant rainfall throughout the week. The parish is providing bags, sand and shovels for residents. Though shovels will be at the sites, residents are encouraged to bring their own shovels... more »

• State health officials issue warning on Calcasieu fish

  November 17, 2016 10:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE - State health and environmental officials are warning against eating catfish and crab fat from parts of Bayou D'Inde and the Calcasieu Ship Channel in southwestern Louisiana. The same warning, issued Thursday, also suggests limiting consumption of other fish and shellfish from those areas to two meals per... more »

• Police warn of scam involving fake Entergy representatives

  June 21, 2016 9:17 PM

  WALKER - Police in Walker are warning residents of a reported scam in the area where a 1-800 number contacts Entergy customers and tells them their balance is past due. According to a post on the department's Facebook page, the caller informs the resident that the owe between $900... more »

• All warnings have expired, thunderstorm watch in effect for eastern part of WBRZ viewing area

  May 19, 2016 11:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE - All tornado and thunderstorm warnings have expired, but a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect for the eastern part of the WBRZ viewing area. more »

• LWF issues warning about invasive snail species

  March 29, 2016 12:22 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is asking people to be on the lookout for an invasive snail species that is causing problems along waterways in Louisiana. The species is the Apple Snail. It's the largest freshwater snail on Earth. One warning sign they could be... more »

• Severe weather to strike, people prepare for the worst Play Video

  March 10, 2016 12:09 AM

  ST. JAMES - With a severe weather system moving into the area , some people are concerned about alert systems for tornadoes. While this storm isn't expected to be as bad as the one two weeks ago, people say it's best to be prepared. East and West Baton Rouge, Livingston,... more »

• Flash flood watch, heavy rains continue

  November 18, 2015 4:31 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Weather officials said a flash flood watch continues for some of the WBRZ viewing area early Wednesday morning. Moderate rainfall is still expected through the morning hours. Be aware during the morning commute and remember to "Turn Around, Don't Drown." Only a few inches of moving water... more »

• Severe weather / tornado warnings issued for multiple parishes

  October 31, 2015 2:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Multiple tornado warnings went into effect in nearby parishes Saturday afternoon. The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings for Ascension and Livingston parishes at 1 p.m. Saturday. Livingston Parish is also under a flood warning. A third tornado warning was issued for the Pointe Coupee... more »

• Storms spark blaze, close streets Friday

  September 13, 2013 10:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Some roads were closed because of flooding Friday evening when downpours soaked the area. There were lane closures on Essen and Bluebonnet. People reported as much as two feet of water on Essen between I-10 and Perkins Road. "I was just scared," said Ariel Hammett. She... more »