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• Police looking for burglars who stole guns from Addis subdivision, fired shots near officers

  November 17, 2023 1:38 PM

  ADDIS - Law enforcement officials launched extra patrols in some West Baton Rouge subdivisions after officers were greeted with gunfire when they went to investigate reports of car burglaries this week. The Addis Police Department says it's working with the West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office to investigate the string... more »

• Crawfish Tracker: Lower prices hold steady for another week

  May 7, 2021 2:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Not much changed in the capital area's crawfish market ahead of Mother's Day weekend, but that's not so bad. According to the WBRZ Crawfish Price Index , the average cost of crawfish in the Baton Rouge area was largely stagnant compared to last week . The... more »

• I-10 widening project expected to cost $1.1B; report details planned improvements

  March 3, 2021 3:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A newly released federal report on the state's plan expand I-10 through the capital city has revealed a host of details related to the widening project, along with breaking down its estimated $1.1 billion price tag. The environmental impact report from federal highway officials, who approved... more »

• Protesters demand for removal of Confederate statue in Port Allen Play Video

  June 28, 2020 10:02 PM

  PORT ALLEN - Dozens of residents and some elected officials marched to the West Baton Rouge Parish Courthouse on Sunday, demanding that the statue of a former Governor of Louisiana and slave owner be removed. "I don't see no Jews celebrating no Hitler. I don't want this nowhere. Not... more »

• Overturned dump truck shuts down I-10 exit at Sorrento

  June 26, 2020 2:10 PM

  ASCENSION PARISH - An overturned dump truck has shut down an exit along I-10 Ascension Parish Friday. According to the sheriff's office, the Sorrento exit along I-10 westbound is completely shut down due to the vehicle. Authorities are asking driver to please use an alternate route. Louisiana State... more »

• Intruder carrying gun prompts lockdown at Port Allen High

  February 28, 2020 3:17 PM

  PORT ALLEN - Authorities say a suspicious person carrying a gun on campus forced Port Allen High School to go on lockdown Friday afternoon. Around 2 p.m., officials say students spotted the man with what appeared to be a gun tucked in his waistband. When the school's resource... more »

• 20 hurt in overnight crash involving bus, 18-wheeler on I-10

  January 7, 2018 6:31 AM

  PORT ALLEN - A number of people were reportedly taken to multiple hospitals after a crash involving an 18-wheeler, a party bus and at least one other vehicle on I-10 East early Sunday morning. The incident was reported sometime after 2 a.m. between Grosse Tete and Port Allen. Authorities... more »

• Deputies seeking suspect in snow-day armed robbery

  December 8, 2017 5:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE - It turns out not even the joy of snow can put a halt to crime in the capital area. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office is looking for a man who robbed the Circle K on Jones Creek Road at gunpoint during Baton Rouge's snowy Friday.... more »

• Study: I-10 ranked one of the most dangerous highways in the nation

  November 13, 2017 3:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Numbers show that one of the busiest interstates in South Louisiana is also one of the deadliest in the country. According to a study by Teletrac Navman , I-10 is ranked the sixth deadliest highway in the U.S. when it comes to death per mile. Data shows... more »

• Man wanted for series of burglaries in Zachary

  August 15, 2017 11:24 AM

  ZACHARY - Detectives with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office are seeking a man suspected of burglarizing a home on Greenwell Springs Port Hudson Road. According to the sheriff's office, the victim returned to the home in the 9100 block of Greenwell Springs Port Hudson Road to find the... more »

• Council member seeks to amend East Baton Rouge smoking ban before vote

  August 7, 2017 8:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A member of the East Baton Rouge Metro Council is backing a push to retool an anti-smoking ordinance before it is taken to a vote Wednesday. The proposal aims to ban smoking in all public places across the parish, including businesses like casinos and bars. ... more »

• Final flood debris pickup for Denham Springs begins Monday Play Video

  July 23, 2017 11:13 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - The final collection of flood debris in Denham Springs is set to begin Monday. Over the weekend, residents in Denham Springs geared up for the first day of the final pass of debris removal. The debris pickup crews will be hitting the streets starting Monday morning.... more »

• VIDEO: Firefighters rescue deer from Arizona wildfire

  July 3, 2017 9:21 PM

  ARIZONA - Count baby deer among those saved by firefighters battling a stubborn Arizona wildfire. The U.S. Forest Service posted photos and a video on Facebookshowing the Friday night rescue, where Hotshots rounded up two deer fawns. The baby animals were found too close to the spreading blaze... more »

• Flood surcharge on June water bills explained Play Video

  June 12, 2017 6:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE - As Baton Rouge, Ascension and Livingston Parish residents open their water bills this month, some may notice an "August 2016 Flood Recovery Surcharge" added to their bill. It's not much - just a few cents - but it's enough for a few WBRZ viewers to question... more »

• Lanes of US 190 closed for two weeks due to guard rail installation

  June 5, 2017 4:06 PM

  POINTE COUPEE – The east and west bound left lanes of US 190 in Pointe Coupee Parish will be closed for two weeks starting Monday. According to DOTD, the closure will run through June 18 for the removal and installation of guard rails. DOTD says asphalt patching will also be... more »

• West Feliciana's controversial advertisement Play Video

  September 7, 2016 7:59 PM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE - A row of signs line the entrance way at the West Feliciana Sports Park encouraging visitors to relocate in the parish. One sign appears to take a jab at Baton Rouge: 'Leave the crime and tuition behind.' Parish President Kevin Couhig said the signs illustrate positive... more »

• I-10 opened in both directions at Louisiana-Texas border

  March 18, 2016 7:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Louisiana State Police announced I-10 is now open in both directions at the Louisiana-Texas border. The westbound direction reopened first, followed by the eastbound lanes a couple of hours late I10 westbound now open at Louisiana/Texas state line — Louisiana DOTD (@La_DOTD) March 18,... more »

• Wednesday morning rush plagued with traffic problems

  February 17, 2016 7:41 AM

  BATON ROUGE- The Wednesday commute got off to a slow start as wrecks on both sides of I-10 forced traffic to a crawl. First, I-10 West was closed after a multi-vehicle accident shut down the interstate over the Mississippi River for a few minutes. Congestion quickly built and at... more »

• Stalled vehicle blocking center lane of I-10 W on Mississippi River Bridge

  November 2, 2015 8:54 AM

  BATON ROUGE- All lanes are now open on I-10 West on the Mississippi River Bridge. Crews have cleared a stalled vehicle that was blocking the center lane, causing heavy congestion before the bridge. Traffic from the incident has reached Essen Lane. more »

• Backups remain on I-10 W after crash on Intracoastal Canal Bridge

  October 22, 2015 8:06 AM

  BATON ROUGE- All lanes are now open on LA-1 South in Port Allen following an earlier wreck. Congestion from the accident is backed up on I-10 West all the way to the I-10/I-12 split. more »

• Normal delays on I-10 W before LA 1

  October 8, 2015 7:13 AM

  BATON ROUGE- The Department of Transportation and Development says the heavy delays on I-10 West near LA 1 have subsided. Traffic was backed up to the South Acadian Thruway around 5:30 a.m. Thursday due to an accident on the shoulder. Drivers should still expect normal morning delays. more »

• All lanes now open on I-10 E at 10/12 split

  September 23, 2015 8:36 AM

  BATON ROUGE- All lanes are now open on I-10 East at the I-10/I-110 split after an earlier accident. Congestion from this incident has reached LA 415. more »

• All lanes now open after accident on I-12 West at Drusilla

  September 8, 2015 8:13 AM

  BATON ROUGE- All lanes are now open on I-12 West at Drusilla Lane following an earlier accident. Continue to check WBRZ.com for traffic updates throughout the day more »