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• Army Corps revises timeline, says recent efforts have slowed saltwater intrusion on Miss. River

  October 12, 2023 1:19 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Efforts to slow the incursion of saltwater in the Mississippi River have succeeded, to an extent, but the "wedge" is still moving upstream, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. A revised timeline released on Thursday shows the saltwater flow will reach water treatment facilities... more »

• Monday AM Forecast: Warm and dry week ahead Play Video

  September 18, 2023 6:11 AM

  This workweek will be dry and warm. Rain chances are very unlikely over the next 7 days which will not help our current drought status. There is a conditional concern for fire danger as we experience the very dry conditions over the next week. Tonight & Tomorrow :... more »

• Monday AM Forecast: Mostly sunny skies today, rain chances return later this week Play Video

  September 11, 2023 6:58 AM

  Dry air will stay in the area for the beginning of the work week which will keep humidity and rain chances low. This pattern will start to change by the middle of this week as moisture will start to enter the area. Today & Tonight: Today, expect another dry... more »

• Pointe Coupee arrests 2 juvenile drive-by suspects. Between them, they're wearing 5 ankle monitors Play Video

  May 31, 2023 6:33 PM

  NEW ROADS — A pair of juveniles wearing multiple ankle monitors for crimes in other parishes have been accused of a drive-by shooting in New Roads, authorities said. The names of the juveniles involved in the drive-by were not released due to their ages. Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff... more »

• Ascension Justice of the Peace accused of violating the law Play Video

  October 29, 2020 6:33 PM

  ST. AMANT- An Ascension Parish Justice of the Peace has ignored multiple attempts to explain why he's handling cases outside of his jurisdiction. The WBRZ Investigative Unit obtained evictions signed by JP John Hebert from 2018 until 2019. A handful of them were all done outside of his jurisdiction... more »

• Governor announces Tuesday COVID briefing, expected to discuss state's reopening plan

  August 24, 2020 12:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Governor John Bel Edwards will hold a news conference Tuesday, March 2, at 1:00 p.m. The governor is expected to discuss the ongoing coronavirus health crisis and take questions from reporters. He's also expected to discuss the state's current phase 2 order, which expires March 3.... more »

• Judge who sent racist text messages resigns Play Video

  February 25, 2020 5:03 PM

  UPDATE: An attorney representing Judge Jessie Leblanc coinfirmed she submitted her resignation Thursday. ***** BATON ROUGE - Governor John Bel Edwards has joined the litany of activists and public officials calling on Judge Jessie Leblanc to resign over a slew of racist text messages sent to a deputy... more »

• Watch WBRZ's Heisman preview show on demand here Play Video

  December 12, 2019 3:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE – LSU fans near and far will be tuned-in Saturday as Joe Burrow and the Heisman trophy dreams are realized. The Ohio native was among the four college athletes announced as contenders for the award which will be announced Saturday. Burrow would be just the second athlete... more »

• AG dismisses charge against West Feliciana attorney charged by political foe, headed to grand jury

  November 8, 2018 12:56 PM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE- Nearly a year after District Attorney Sam D'Aquilla brought up a decade-year-old molestation charge on his political foe, David Opperman, the Attorney General's Office dismissed the charges this week. In a fax filing to the Clerk of Court Wednesday, November 7, Assistant Attorney General Matthew Derbes said the... more »

• Closure could come this week for family that lost seven in drunk driving crash Play Video

  October 22, 2018 5:43 PM

  GREENSBURG - A man already serving 35 years for driving drunk and killing seven people in 2012 could face another trial this week in a civil case. The crash in Slaughter in May of 2012 left seven people dead. Surviving family members of the crash victims filed suit against Brett... more »

• Criminal charges, suspensions and transfers - The State of LSU Football: Watch tonight on WBRZ+ Play Video

  August 22, 2018 5:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE – WBRZ will premiere a special presentation that will analyze the recent criminal charges, suspensions and transfers of LSU’s football squad. The State of LSU Football will air Thursday night at 7 o’clock on WBRZ + (WBRZ Plus), the area’s only local cable news channel. An encore... more »

• WBRZ+ to broadcast Billy Cannon's funeral live Wednesday afternoon Play Video

  May 22, 2018 4:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE – WBRZ+, the area's only live, local cable news channel, will broadcast the funeral services of LSU Football legend Billy Cannon Wednesday. Cannon, as it is outlined in his obituary , is known for wearing No. 20 and the “Halloween Run,” an 89-yard punt return against Ole... more »

• WBRZ newscasts and how to find WBRZ+ with an antenna, online or cable

  March 23, 2018 10:53 AM

  BATON ROUGE – WBRZ produces the most hours of local news of any television station in the capital region. Newscasts can be seen on WBRZ channel 2 which also carries ABC network programming and also WBRZ+, the area's only 24-hour local news channel. Newscast schedule 2une-In:... more »

• Six babies born at two area hospitals on Christmas Day

  December 25, 2017 12:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Six newborns were welcomed into the world on Christmas. Woman's Hospital said five babies were born to parents at its facility on Airline Highway. The hospital had not released pictures of the infants as of this post. At Baton Rouge General, a set of parents... more »

• Driver in one-vehicle crash jumps off interstate to avoid oncoming vehicle

  December 10, 2017 2:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A driver that was involved in a one-vehicle crash jumped from an interstate overpass to avoid being hit by an oncoming vehicle. According to Baton Rouge Police, officers responded to a single-vehicle crash on I-10 West at the I-10/I-110 split Saturday afternoon. After getting out... more »

• Fist fight leads to shooting, suspect arrested on four counts of attempted murder

  August 6, 2017 11:54 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge man was arrested in connection with a shooting that took place in April, where he allegedly shot one victim and attempted to shoot three others following a fist fight. According to arrest records, the shooting happened on Monday, April 10, just after 12... more »

• Suspect arrested in fatal Alliquippa Street shooting

  August 5, 2017 1:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on Alliquippa Street last weekend. According to arrest records, the shooting took place on July 29 around 5:49 p.m. in the 4000 block of Alliquippa Street. Upon arrival, officers with the Baton... more »

• Argument leads to stabbing of victim inside home, suspect arrested

  August 5, 2017 12:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge man was arrested after he allegedly stabbed a victim following a verbal argument inside the victim's home. According to arrest records, the stabbing reportedly took place on July 13 before 4 a.m., when detectives with the East Baton Rouge Homicide Division were called... more »

• Repairs for three flood-damaged schools to be completed this summer

  July 18, 2017 11:13 PM

  LIVINGSTON - Repairs at three campuses damaged by the August 2016 flood will be completed before the start of the 2017-2018 school year, according to Livingston Parish Public Schools Superintendent Rick Wentzel. The three campuses, Freshwater Elementary and Northside Elementary in Denham Springs, and Springfield High School will be... more »

• Man shot through both legs running from gunfire

  June 13, 2017 10:39 PM

  ERWINVILLE - Deputies responded to a man who was shot through both legs Tuesday afternoon in West Baton Rouge Parish. According to authorities, the shooting occurred around 3 p.m. in the 11000 block of Maple Street. Details are still being gathered but the victim said... more »

• Baker double murder suspect released due to lack of evidence Play Video

  June 2, 2017 8:18 PM

  UPDATE: Dashawn Whitfield has been released from the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison after a judge found no probable cause. Police Chief Carl Dunn says Whitfield was released due to the witness changing his story and a lack of evidence to hold Whitfield on. Dunn says police are... more »

• 13-year-old injured in accidental shooting on S. 16th Street

  April 25, 2017 8:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating an accidental shooting that left a teenager injured Tuesday evening. According to BRPD, the incident occurred in the 500 block of S. 16th Street near Government Street. Sources say the victim, a 13-year-old, was shot in the leg.... more »

• LSP: Two people killed in Terrebonne Parish crash

  April 15, 2017 12:21 PM

  DULAC - Two people were killed in a single-vehicle crash on LA 57 near Dulac in Terrebonne Parish early Saturday morning. According to State Police, Troopers began investigating the single-vehicle fatal crash on LA 57 shortly before 3:30 a.m. Through the initial investigation, State Police discovered a 2003... more »

• One person reportedly stabbed on N. 38th Street

  April 10, 2017 11:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE - One person was reportedly stabbed on N. 38th Street Monday evening. The stabbing allegedly took place in the 3300 block of N. 38th Street near Winbourne Avenue around 9:45 p.m. Injuries to the person appear to be non-life threatening, according to the Baton Rouge Police... more »

• LSP: Teenage pedestrian killed in St. Landry Parish crash

  April 8, 2017 3:00 PM

  ST. LANDRY - A 17-year-old is dead following a fatal crash that occurred on LA 104 Friday evening. According to State Police, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian on LA 104 near St. James Avenue around 10:50 p.m. The... more »

• 18-year-old arrested for attempted murder following argument at gas station

  April 8, 2017 12:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An 18-year-old was arrested after he and two others reportedly shot two victims following an argument at a gas station. According to arrest records, Antonio Allen was one of three men who allegedly shot two victims inside a vehicle on Davenport Avenue. The incident started... more »

• Why WBRZ is not on the DirecTV lineup

  April 5, 2017 12:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE – After months of attempting to come to an agreement, DirecTV has failed to realize the importance of local news and entertainment and pulled WBRZ programming from its lineup. What happened As of late Friday night, DirecTV customers are not being allowed to watch the station's... more »

• Geismar man arrested for second-degree rape

  March 25, 2017 3:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A 23-year-old man was arrested for second-degree rape after he allegedly sexually assaulted a victim inside a vehicle. According to arrest records, the incident occurred on Oct. 23, 2016. The victim contacted police from a local hospital and stated the accused man, Jean Walston of... more »

• 6-year-old dies after vehicle struck by intoxicated driver

  February 26, 2017 2:43 PM

  GONZALES - A two-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 resulted in the death of a 6-year-old girl Saturday evening. According to State Police, the crash occurred on I-10 eastbound, east of LA 44 in Ascension Parish on Feb. 25 around 10:00 p.m. The crash claimed the life of Samantha... more »

• She's back, 'Howbow Dah?'

  February 9, 2017 2:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Danielle Bregoli, the teen who created a social media uproar with her phrase “cash me ousside” on the Dr. Phil show returns to the program Friday afternoon on WBRZ. Bregoli was in the news earlier this week when she and her mom were kicked off an... more »

• Two suspects wanted in Amite gas station casino armed robbery Play Video

  December 27, 2016 9:26 PM

  AMITE - Authorities are looking for two suspects who robbed a gas station casino at gunpoint last Thursday. According to the St. Helena Parish Sheriff's Office, on Dec. 22 around 8:18 p.m., officials received a report of a robbery at the Tall Timbers Casino on Hwy 16 in Amite.... more »

• Friday evening shooting on Denham St. leaves one dead

  December 24, 2016 12:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A shooting that occurred on Denham St. Friday evening left one person dead, according to police. BRPD said around 10:10 p.m. Friday evening, Kendrick Bell, 28, was shot multiple times in the 4000 block of Denham Street. Bell died at the scene. The motive to... more »

• One dead after shooting on Wenonah St.

  November 19, 2016 12:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Baton Rouge Police detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that happened late Saturday morning. According to police, it is believed that the incident occurred in the area of Calumet around Wenonah Street. 25-year-old Larry Johnson Jr. was shot and was able to make it into... more »

• 2012 measure approved by congress to blame for flood insurance hikes Play Video

  September 19, 2016 5:32 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS- Following one man's flood insurance rate hike, WBRZ's Chris Nakamoto went digging for answers and finally have them to explain what happened. Billy Hames' flood premium went up hundreds of dollars after his Denham Springs home flooded. He filed a claim after losing everything, but he wanted... more »

• Mayor Kip Holden out of country, in Taiwan

  September 8, 2016 8:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Mayor Kip Holden is in Taiwan, the WBRZ investigate Unit has learned from multiple sources. Questions about Holden's attention to recent disasters and tragedies has been discussed among people close to city government since July. Just this week, Metro Council members expressed frustrations with him being absent from... more »

• Chef of the Month: SHUCKS! Redfish on the Half Shell Play Video

  April 13, 2016 10:08 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Our April chef of the month, SHUCKS!, will be cooking up delicious meals all month long in the 2une In kitchen. Chef Joey Faciane was back on Wednesday cooking some delicious redfish that's perfect for any occasion, whether it be a family dinner or a first date.... more »

• Breakfast with 2une In: Capital Chef's Showcase Play Video

  August 28, 2015 10:40 AM

  BATON ROUGE- The Capital Chef's Showcase has delicious food for a great cause. The showcase is Cancer Services' signature fundraising event and will feature some of the finest restaurants in Baton Rouge. The Capital Chef's Showcase has been going on for more than 30 years in the Baton Rouge area.... more »

• Brett Buffington - Multimedia Journalist

  June 4, 2015 6:09 PM

  Brett Buffington is a multimedia journalist and investigative reporter for Channel 2. He joined the WBRZ team in April of 2015. Brett grew up in Thomson, Georgia where he attended Thomson High School. Upon graduating Thomson High School in 2006, Brett began his career in TV at the local... more »

• Mark Armstrong - Multimedia Reporter Play Video

  January 13, 2015 12:28 PM

  Mark Armstrong is a multi-media journalist for News 2 Louisiana. He joined the team in January of 2015. Mark conducts interviews, as well as shoots and edits his own video. He also supplies images of breaking news for the website and generates fresh story ideas daily. Before coming to WBRZ,... more »