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• Walmart employee arrested, accused of giving away thousands of dollars in merchandise

  December 4, 2023 11:52 AM

  BAKER - A worker at a Walmart store in Baker is charged with two felony counts after an investigation found he was giving thousands of dollars worth of electronic merchandise to others without collecting payment. Quindall Ellis, 21, is accused of organized retail theft and theft over $25,000. ... more »

• DA sought transfer of juvenile escapee days before latest breakout Play Video

  November 27, 2023 6:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge District Attorney's Office filed a motion to transfer the teenager who has twice escaped juvenile detention to an adult jail the day that teen was caught after his first breakout. Court records show that prosecutors asked a judge on Nov. 16 to... more »

• Woman arrested, accused of hit-and-run involving state trooper

  November 24, 2023 11:53 PM

  ST. CHARLES PARISH - A 19-year-old woman is in custody, suspected of driving while impaired and striking a Louisiana State Police vehicle as a trooper was rendering aid to a driver along I-10 early Friday morning. The incident happened in westbound lanes of the Bonnet Carre Spillway, near Norco.... 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 »

• Tuesday AM Forecast: Warm and sunny today but changes coming in the next few days Play Video

  October 3, 2023 6:17 AM

  Above average heat continues until a cold front brings big changes to our area later this week. We could even see below average temperatures around south Louisiana for the first time in a while by the end of the weekend. Today & Tonight : Today mostly sunny skies will... more »

• Trucker facing four felony counts, including murder, after shooting of woman from Baton Rouge

  September 21, 2023 4:19 PM

  VAN ZANDT COUNTY, TEXAS - A truck driver from Illinois is being held in Texas on four felony charges, including murder, after investigators there say he shot and killed a woman from Baton Rouge in a road rage incident. Another passenger in the car that was apparently targeted called... more »

• Denham Springs woman killed in 2-vehicle crash

  September 2, 2023 1:05 AM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - A Denham Springs woman died on Friday after the vehicle she was driving collided with a Ford F-350 truck, causing her car to flip and throwing her from it. The victim was identified as Carol Jones, age 73. State troopers said Jones was driving south... more »

• Shots fired after crooks encounter employee inside store

  August 28, 2023 2:08 PM

  HAMMOND - A pair of would-be thieves fired several shots, then fled, after encountering a worker inside a store they intended to rob. Hammond police said the incident happened Monday about 3 a.m. at the Yellow Store in the 300 block of East University Ave. Two men used... more »

• Hammond officer shoots suspect during narcotics response

  July 15, 2023 11:02 AM

  HAMMOND - A narcotics search led to gunshots and a suspect was shot in Hammond Saturday morning, the police department there said. Detectives arrived at a location on Natchez Street about 6 a.m. to serve a warrant. A short time later, an "officer-involved shooting" took place, wounding one... more »

• EBR Schools administrator tapped for top job in Akron, Ohio

  June 30, 2023 10:49 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The chief academic officer for East Baton Rouge Schools has been selected to lead the public school system serving Akron, Ohio. In a 6-1 vote Wednesday night, the Akron Public Schools board chose C. Michael Robinson Jr. over two other finalists. A follow-up vote resulted in... more »

• Popular NOLA store set to make its Baton Rouge debut

  May 25, 2023 2:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A store chain steeped in New Orleans-inspired themes is making its way to Baton Rouge. Fleurty Girl announced that it will soon open its ninth location in the 3600 block of Government Street in Mid-City. In a social media post , founder Lauren LeBlanc Haydel... more »

• Zachary police detective seeking prayers as daughter faces medical crisis

  May 16, 2023 4:54 PM

  ZACHARY - The Zachary Police Department is asking for support from the community as one of its own deals with a crisis at home. The daughter of Det. Enoch Sims is battling a tumor that was recently discovered in her brain. Khloe Sims -- who will enter Central High... more »

• BRPD finds drugs, gun with 'Glock switch' in search

  May 15, 2023 11:42 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department confiscated drugs, cash and a handgun equipped with a Glock switch during a recent search. The evidence was taken from a property in the 9500 block of Avis Ave. in an operation on Thursday that also involved the U.S. Marshal's Task... more »

• Zachary police arrest 'major narcotics distributor'

  January 6, 2023 5:55 PM

  ZACHARY - Police believe they have taken into custody someone responsible for much of the narcotics activity in and around Zachary. The department there announced the arrest of Dylan Davis on charges including distribution of methamphetamine and other drugs. The investigation was conducted by Zachary's Narcotics Division and the... 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 »

• 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 »

• 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 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 »

• National Archives releases JFK assassination records; WBRZ's vault series returns with more

  October 24, 2017 3:47 PM

  HAMMOND – A Southeastern professor will be one of the millions likely clogging the internet this week when the federal government releases classified documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. TO READ THE NEWLY RELEASED INFORMATION, CLICK HERE . The November 22, 1963, assassination and... more »

• PHOTO STORY: Rockport, Texas rebuilds after Hurricane Harvey

  September 10, 2017 3:23 PM

  ROCKPORT, Texas - Hurricane Harvey tore through Southeast Texas two weeks ago destroying homes, businesses and lives. Houston, the country's fourth largest city was devastated, and Harvey bashed other places on the coast of the Lone Star state as well. Properties south of Columbia are still under... more »

• WBRZ newscasts available anytime on new cable channel 11

  August 29, 2017 4:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A low-tier, HD replay of WBRZ newscasts is now available to Cox subscribers. Tuesday evening, WBRZ will also be available on channel 11 or 1011 and feature the most recent newscast and weather report. Live breaking news will be covered on the channel, too. The... more »

• EBR Mayor lifts her silence on COA issue, state investigation underway Play Video

  April 13, 2017 12:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Following a tumultuous two weeks for the East Baton Rouge Parish Council on Aging, the WBRZ Investigative Unit has learned the Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs has launched an investigation into the EBR C ouncil on Aging. The East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor also weighed in today, saying... more »

• Accident closes Airline Hwy NB at E. Flanacher in Port Hudson

  October 24, 2016 8:31 AM

  ZACHARY - Commuters may want to take an alternate route Monday morning as Airline Highway northbound at E. Flanacher in Port Hudson is closed due to an accident. Drivers may use LA 64 eastbound to LA 964 northbound to get back to US 61 northbound. News 2's Ashley... more »

• Power restored for 1,700 residents

  July 29, 2016 7:01 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A crash on Airline Highway at Greenwell Street left 1,700 people without power Friday morning. A vehicle hit a power line at around 5 a.m. Baton Rouge Police Department said the injuries from this accident are non life-threating. According to Entergy, power was restored to... more »

• WBRZ viewer's storm pictures prompt NWS storm report

  February 3, 2016 1:23 PM

  BAYWOOD - Overnight storms caused trees to fall and twisted a trampoline in this small river-side community along the Amite River in the northeastern corner of East Baton Rouge. A viewer emailed pictures of damage near her house to WBRZ meteorologist Josh Eachus who alerted the National Weather Service.... 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 »

• Woman from Vacherie wins Dream Home

  June 15, 2013 11:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Lorette Oubre from Vacherie won the 2013 St. Jude Dream Home Saturday night. The giveaway was televised live from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on channel 2. Oubre was shocked and overjoyed when WBRZ anchors John Pastorek and Sylvia Weatherspoon called her with the news just... more »