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Tuesday AM Forecast: Rain chances remain today, drier conditions for second half of the week Play Video
November 14, 2023 7:11 AM
Although rain coverage will not be as widespread as yesterday, keep an umbrella handy as scattered showers will be around throughout the day today. The second half of the week will be drier and warmer. Today & Tonight : Scattered showers should be expected today. Most of the moderate... more » -
Friday AM Forecast: A beautiful day ahead to kick off a warm weekend Play Video
November 3, 2023 6:08 AM
Expect clear skies and warm temperatures for any weekend plans you might have in southern Louisiana. The chance to see any rain remains unlikely. Today & Tonight : Plenty of sunshine can be expected today with some passing high level clouds in the mix. Highs will reach into the... more » -
Baton Rouge received more robocalls per capita than any other city, report shows
October 16, 2023 2:11 PM
BATON ROUGE - This isn't about your car's extended warranty, thank goodness. Of the 4.3 billion robocalls in the month of September, Baton Rouge phones rang nearly 30 million times, according to a report by the YouMail Robocall Index . Top 10 robocalled cities, per capita, in September... more » -
Dufrocq School principal no longer on the job after Investigative Unit uncovered reports of child left in squalor Play Video
October 12, 2023 1:52 PM
BATON ROUGE - Seven weeks after an Investigative Unit report about a child left covered in feces, the principal at the Dufrocq School has left the job. The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board confirms that Ariane St. Julien is no longer with the school. The school issued a... more » -
Friday PM Forecast: Dry and warm conditions before potential cold front next week Play Video
September 29, 2023 6:14 PM
Looking ahead to the weekend, we don’t foresee many changes. High temperatures will run about 10° above average on both Saturday and Sunday, which turns out to be close to record values. Fortunately, we are scaling back on temperatures next week. Long-term data still hints at a cold front passage... more » -
Jake Manship named family's TV group CEO/President; Owns WBRZ, WBRZ Plus and Texas' KRGV
September 26, 2023 11:08 AM
BATON ROUGE – One of Louisiana’s oldest media businesses is ushering in its next generation in announcing the appointment of a fourth generation broadcaster to helm the family-owned WBRZ and its array of companies. Jake Manship was appointed Chief Executive Officer and President of WBRZ, KRGV TV Texas and... more » -
Sunday PM Forecast: Dry the next couple of days, rain chances increase by the middle of the week Play Video
September 10, 2023 11:28 AM
Dry air will stay in the area the next couple of days which will keep humidity and rain chances low. This pattern will start to change by the middle of next week as moisture will start to enter the area. Tonight & Tomorrow: Tonight, we will drop down into... more » -
Saturday PM Forecast: Isolated showers tomorrow will give way to potentially greater rain coverage by Monday Play Video
September 2, 2023 11:15 AM
Isolated thunderstorms will be possible tomorrow afternoon and evening but most will stay dry. The atmosphere looks to be even more unstable by Monday warranting a greater coverage of rainfall. Tonight and Tomorrow: Tonight, we will get into the upper 70's with the chance of a spotty shower mainly... more » -
EBR school board refuses to vote on staggered start times, asks superintendent for new plan Play Video
August 24, 2023 5:59 PM
BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Parish Public School System unveiled its proposed staggered start times for all schools in the district, but the motion was substituted for a new plan. Under the original proposal, start times would be at 7 a.m., 8 a.m., and 9 a.m., and... more » -
Planning to sue over controversial 'Day of Hope' event, attorneys send demand letter to EBR superintendent
August 23, 2023 1:00 PM
BATON ROUGE - Attorneys representing the families of multiple students have sent a letter to East Baton Rouge Parish Schools Superintendent Dr. Sito Narcisse seeking documents related to the school district's controversial "Day of Hope" trip . The notice, known as a demand letter, is to notify a potential... more » -
Ascension Parish U12 team advances to regional championship in dramatic form
August 7, 2023 11:56 AM
UPDATE: A dream run at a berth in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa., is still alive, as the Ascension Parish U12 team stormed from behind to win its elimination game against a team from Tulsa, Okla., by the score of 8 to 7. A final inning,... more » -
Thursday PM Forecast: Record breaking temperatures continue, rain could start to increase next week Play Video
August 3, 2023 5:34 PM
Dangerous, record breaking heat will be possible for the rest of the week and into the weekend. However, some changes could be coming next week. An ***EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING*** is in effect until 7pm tomorrow for the entire WBRZ Viewing Area. Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values... more » -
Toll proposal for new I-10 bridge in Lake Charles drawing protest
July 25, 2023 2:50 PM
LAKE CHARLES - Opposition is taking shape after the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development released its proposed toll schedule for a $2.1 billion bridge planned for the southwest part of the state. The rates would skew heavily toward truckers driving I-10 across Lake Charles, and an association representing... more » -
Normalcy returning after Plaquemine plant blast; investigation begins Play Video
July 15, 2023 2:18 PM
IBERVILLE PARISH - From the outside, operations at the Dow Louisiana chemical plant in Plaquemine appeared normal on Saturday, less than one day after a series of explosions rocked the facility. But the investigation into the cause and an assessment of the damage is just getting started. Most... more » -
WBRZ launches the nine o'clock news
September 3, 2021 12:38 PM
BATON ROUGE – WBRZ will launch an early-evening newscast, giving viewers an hour heads up to the next day’s changing weather pattern, investigative reports, breaking news and sports features about area athletes. WBRZ News 2 at Nine launched Friday, September 3, on WBRZ Plus. WBRZ Plus is the region’s... more » -
WBRZ, 104.5 ESPN radio award ESPY to a local volunteer coach: Watch on-demand here
June 23, 2021 1:13 PM
BATON ROUGE - WBRZ and 104.5 ESPN are highlighting volunteer coaches who overcame the coronavirus shutdown to continue vital sports mentorship to young athletes since March 2020. Many nominations were submitted throughout June and July. Finalists were featured on WBRZ News 2 at 4:00 the week of July 5,... more » -
WBRZ becomes first-in-nation to offer sports betting network to local TV viewers Play Video
June 9, 2021 12:25 PM
BATON ROUGE – WBRZ Plus and sports betting network VSiN announced a first-of-its-kind broadcasting partnership. The partnership makes sports betting shows available to over-the-air television viewers. WBRZ Plus is available with an antenna on channel 2.2, Cox channel 1011, Eatel channel 2 and streaming on WBRZ.com and connected TV... more » -
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May 10, 2021 4:13 PM
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Infamous contractor behind on bills, sued for not paying employees' medical premiums Play Video
April 22, 2021 6:45 PM
BATON ROUGE - A contractor who made national headlines when he was arrested during his $15,000 vacation in Disney World for not complying with COVID-19 guidelines is facing litigation against for not paying employees' medical bills. Joe Sauls is the latest employee of Coastal Bridge to claim Kelly Sills'... more » -
WBRZ to broadcast vaccine Q&A with experts tonight - here's how to watch
December 18, 2020 2:31 PM
BATON ROUGE – WBRZ will participate in a state-wide broadcast featuring top Louisiana vaccine experts as the COVID vaccination begins. Watch the panel discussion at 7 p.m. on WBRZ Plus. Click HERE to stream WBRZ Plus . WBRZ Plus is available on Cox channel 11, Eatel 2, or with... more » -
Get important storm updates on TV, streaming here
October 6, 2020 12:40 PM
See the latest storm forecast - click here to read and watch the updated report Stream WBRZ newscasts, breaking news and weather advisories Click HERE to stream WBRZ Plus, live anytime on WBRZ.com Stream the 24-hour WBRZ weather channel Click HERE to watch the weather stream... more » -
West Virginia - Oklahoma State football game moving to WBRZ Plus due to breaking news on Ch 2
September 25, 2020 12:58 PM
Programming alert for viewers watching Saturday’s ABC football telecast WBRZ will move the West Virginia at Oklahoma State football game to WBRZ Plus around 4 p.m. Saturday due to a scheduled breaking news report regarding the President’s announcement of his nominee for the Supreme Court. President Trump is... more » -
President announces Thursday evening news conference: Watch live here at 5:30
August 3, 2020 5:36 PM
President Trump has scheduled a news conference for Thursday (11/5) evening at 5:30. Click HERE to watch the news conference live on WBRZ Plus . more » -
Masks required in La. as of Monday; Bars forced to close down Play Video
July 11, 2020 8:22 AM
BATON ROUGE - As of Monday, masks will be required for nearly everyone in Louisiana and bars will close. The governor announced tougher restrictions in a news conference Saturday after a concerning increase in coronavirus in Louisiana. “Our hospitals are full,” doctors said during a news conference Saturday... more » -
Watch live WBRZ weather updates during urgent weather situations
June 24, 2020 3:29 PM
Important weather information at your fingertips! In an urgent weather situation, watch WBRZ Channel 2, WBRZ Plus and the WBRZ 24-hour weather channel. Click HERE to watch WBRZ Plus live , which includes all newscasts on WBRZ Channel 2. Click HERE to watch the 24-hour weather channel... more » -
Convicted murderer on the loose after escaping custody
February 24, 2020 3:43 PM
ALPINE, ALABAMA- A convicted murderer is on the loose after escaping from an Alabama work-release facility. Daniel Miner, 43, was reported missing from his bed Saturday night after a count of inmates at Childersburg facility in the town of Alpine. It is unclear how he escaped, according to the... more » -
How to watch WBRZ breaking news coverage
July 3, 2019 5:51 PM
Watch WBRZ News 2 streaming live here v ia WBRZ Plus. Below is an ABC News video feed of the network's live streaming news coverage. more » -
Virginia College's Baton Rouge campus to hold last day of classes Play Video
December 18, 2018 7:35 AM
BATON ROUGE - Thousands of students have recently graduated from local universities. But instead of celebrating, students are one college are preparing for their campus to close its doors forever. Virginia College announced the closure of all of its branches on December 5. That shutdown includes the campus... more » -
WBRZ LIVE: Here's where to get live news, forecasts today and tomorrow
December 7, 2017 4:05 PM
Newscast times WBRZ's 2une-In, 5 a.m. - 7 a.m. WBRZ News 2 at Noon WBRZ News 2 at 4:00 WBRZ News 2 at 5:00 WBRZ News 2 at 6:00 WBRZ News 2 at 10:00 WBRZ News broadcasts on television Live on... more » -
Stream WBRZ election coverage live here tonight
October 7, 2017 9:53 PM
CLICK HERE TO WATCH EVENING NEWSCASTS AND ELECTION SPECIAL REPORTS Saturday WBRZ Morning News at 9 a.m. WBRZ News 2 at NINE WBRZ News 2 at 10:00 Sunday WBRZ Morning News at 9 a.m. WBRZ News 2 at 5:30 WBRZ News... more » -
Here's how to watch WBRZ on any device, anywhere
October 5, 2017 1:20 PM
Here is how to watch WBRZ: WBRZ 2.1 - News 2 newscasts and ABC programming; Found with an antenna on 2.1 and on all area cable and satellite systems WBRZ + - 24-hour news channel with breaking news, WBRZ 2une-In from 7 a.m. to nine a.m. weekdays... more » -
Jeopardy! contestants don't know news terms; Do you? Take the quiz!
October 14, 2016 1:55 PM
BATON ROUGE - This week, Jeopardy! asked contestants to define news terms. Of the five answers, contesants only knew two of the correct questions to ask. Only the $400 and $800 answers were won. Contestants could not guess the ones valued at $1200, $1600 or $2000. Try it... more » -
WBRZ-owned TV station in Texas raises money, collects donations for flood victims Play Video
August 29, 2016 11:50 AM
BATON ROUGE – Two semis and more than $71,000 in cash donations arrived from Texas Monday morning to help in the on going flood relief effort in South Louisiana. The trucks were filled with flood relief supplies – including items such as water, cleaning materials, and diapers. The trucks... more » -
WATCH: 10:00 news on Facebook, WBRZ.com tonight
June 2, 2016 10:34 PM
BATON ROUGE - Due to Game 5 of the NBA Finals on ABC, the television broadcast of WBRZ News 2 at 10:00 will be delayed. The 10:00 news on TV is scheduled to air sometime around 10:30 p.m. Monday. However, WBRZ will broadcast an internet and Facebook edition of... more » -
Former WBRZ anchor John Mahaffey dies Play Video
April 22, 2016 9:09 AM
BATON ROUGE - Veteran news anchor John Mahaffey died overnight. He was 77. Mahaffey is remembered as one of the most popular faces of television in Baton Rouge, leading the WBRZ news team during the Golden Years of TV – from the 1970s until he retired in May 1999.... more » -
Programming: News 2 at 10p.m. will air on WBTR, rebroadcast later
March 26, 2016 4:55 PM
BATON ROUGE – Due to ABC’s broadcast of The 10 Commandments, WBRZ News 2 at 10 p.m. will broadcast live on WBTR Saturday night. Viewers can tune in to WBTR on channel 41.1, Cox cable channel 19 and 1019, AT&T channel 19 or Eatel channel 144. News... more » -
Parades, floats, costumes mark Fat Tuesday in New Orleans Play Video
February 9, 2016 5:19 AM
NEW ORLEANS- People across south Louisiana are marking the culmination of the Mardi Gras season. News 2's John Pastorek and Ambria Washington traveled down to the crescent city on Tuesday to take in all the sights and sounds of Fat Tuesday. In New Orleans, floats and marching bands will parade... 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 » -
Natalia Verdina - Weekend Anchor and Multimedia Journalist Play Video
August 31, 2015 1:33 PM
Natalia Verdina is a Weekend Anchor and Multimedia Journalist for WBRZ News 2. She joined the station in August 2015. Previously Verdina was an anchor/reporter for Univision in Raleigh, NC. Her reporting includes the shooting death of Walter Scott, an unarmed black man killed by a white police officer... more » -
WBRZ reaches deal with DISH
August 20, 2015 7:43 PM
BATON ROUGE - WBRZ reached an agreement with DISH this week to keep our signal broadcast to local viewers on their network. The contract for carrying the signal ran out on June 30. WBRZ-TV gave DISH multiple extensions to continue negotiations, the last of which was... more »