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• Monday AM Forecast: Heat and sunshine dominate this week with relief from extreme humidity Play Video

  August 25, 2025 5:04 AM

  Dry air is keeping the start of the week hot but not miserable — think “toasty” instead of “sticky.” Sunshine rules the forecast until late week, when humidity and pop-up storms make a comeback. Today & Tonight: Drier air that moved in over the weekend is sticking around to... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Heat locks in as rain chances fluctuate Play Video

  June 23, 2025 4:26 PM

  Heat continues to take center stage across the Capital Area. Daytime storms will offer sporadic heat relief, but the number of storms will fluctuate from day to day. Tonight & Tomorrow: Despite a few storms lingering into the first part of the evening, those downpours will gradually taper with... more »

• Officials working small plane crash in Kentwood, two passengers taken to hospital Play Video

  May 3, 2025 5:30 PM

  KENTWOOD - A small plane crashed in the B Sanders Road area of Kentwood on Saturday, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said. Two passengers have been located and are alert, officials said. A male passenger was taken to the hospital with moderate to severe injuries, while a female passenger... more »

• At start of National Work Zone Awareness Week, DOTD asks drivers to slow down, stay alert Play Video

  April 21, 2025 4:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Monday was the first day of National Work Zone Awareness Week, and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development wants to use this week as a reminder for drivers to slow down, stay alert and move over. For 25 years, National Work Zone Awareness Week has... more »

• Thursday AM Forecast: Sunshine and warmer afternoons continue melting process Play Video

  January 23, 2025 4:40 AM

  A *COLD WEATHER ADVISORY* is in effect until 10am Thursday as very cold wind chills as low as 13 are expected. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. To prevent water... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Additional rain likely, Flood Watch remains in place for some Play Video

  December 9, 2024 4:59 PM

  A ***FLOOD WATCH*** remains in effect for Ascension, Assumption, Livingston, St. James, and Tangipahoa Parishes until Noon Tuesday. A FLOOD WATCH means conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. Be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements... more »

• 10-year-old girl from Webster Parish found safe

  October 8, 2024 11:33 AM

  DUBBERLY - A 10-year-old girl reported missing Tuesday morning was found safe. Peyton Rose Saintignan, 10, was last seen Monday night. Louisiana State Police received a request for an alert at 9 a.m. Tuesday. She was last seen at her home on Magnolia Road in Dubberly and was discovered... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: full steam ahead Play Video

  August 13, 2024 5:00 PM

  If you are sick of the heat, at least we are more than halfway between our normal first and last 90° day. Another run of advisories is underway. You can expect a feels-like temperature peaking over 108° each afternoon this week. No single day will bring better than 20% rain... more »

• Tuesday AM Forecast: Air Quality and Heat Alerts issued as oppressive heat continues Play Video

  August 13, 2024 5:27 AM

  If you're searching for any relief from the oppressive summertime heat and humidity this week, it will not be found in southern Louisiana. The first heat alert of the week as been issued with many more likely over the next 7 days. A *HEAT ADVISORY* is in effect from... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: searing back to school weather continues Play Video

  August 6, 2024 5:07 PM

  A * HEAT ADVISORY* is in effect from 10am to 7pm Wednesday as feels-like temperatures over 108 degrees are expected across the entire Storm Station Forecast Area. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, and when possible, stay in an air-conditioned rooms, avoid afternoon... more »

• Missing 8-year-old twins found in St. Tammany Parish, mother arrested as fugitive

  August 2, 2024 6:31 AM

  NEW ORLEANS— The search for twin 8-year-old girls who were reported missing by Louisiana State Police has come to an end after they were found safe in St. Tammany Parish and their mother was arrested as a fugitive on Friday. Troopers said Alessandra Leonor Bruno and her sister Sofia... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Rain chances all but gone, heat alerts are on Play Video

  July 29, 2024 4:29 PM

  Heat will be the primary focus for the remainder of the workweek. The Storm Station anticipates daily heat alerts, with little to no relief in the form of rain-cooling showers. Tonight & Tomorrow : Mostly clear skies will prevail on Monday night with an overnight low in the upper-70s.... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Rain chances declining, but coming at a cost Play Video

  July 28, 2024 5:38 PM

  Rain will be harder to find during the upcoming workweek. This in turn will allow temperatures to climb higher. Tonight & Tomorrow : The few showers and storms that were out and about on Sunday afternoon will gradually fizzle out with the loss of daytime heating. Expect a few... more »

• Saturday AM Forecast: Heat alerts in place all weekend, Only relief will be from pop-up storms Play Video

  June 29, 2024 9:02 AM

  The oppressive heat returns this weekend bringing with it heat alerts. Remind yourself and others to stay hydrated, wear sunscreen, and take breaks in air conditioned areas if spending time outside. Today & Tonight: A heat advisory for the Capital Region will be in effect from 10am to... more »

• State representative calls for revamped AMBER alert system after delay Play Video

  June 21, 2024 9:22 AM

  BATON ROUGE - After an incomplete AMBER alert application delayed a notice being sent out to the state for reports of missing children , a local representative is calling on the governor to push for reform. The AMBER alert for missing girls Erin and Jalie Brunett was delayed by... more »

• Suspicious, gun-carrying individual taken into custody after being spotted near Ascension schools

  November 8, 2023 1:59 PM

  DUTCHTOWN - Multiple schools were briefly put on lockdown after a person with a gun was spotted walking down a nearby highway on Wednesday morning. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said the individual was spotted along LA 74 in the Dutchtown area, prompting lockdowns at the Dutchtown High, Dutchtown... 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 »

• State police looking for missing teen with autism, possibly armed

  February 25, 2021 1:02 PM

  VIDALIA - State troopers have issued a missing child alert for a 17-year-old boy with autism. State Police said Shannon Robb shortly was reported missing Thursday morning from his home in Vidalia. The teenager was last seen on the home surveillance camera leaving his house around 3:30 a.m.. He... more »

• Missing 13-year old found safe

  February 11, 2021 2:21 PM

  UPDATE: Police have located the missing juvenile safe and unharmed. Caceres was reunited with his family Thursday night. BATON ROUGE - Police are looking for a boy who's been missing for the past three days. The Baton Rouge Police Department reported Yousan Caceres, 13, was last seen Tuesday... more »

• Air Quality Alert issued for Baton Rouge Metro through Friday

  June 7, 2018 4:26 PM

  Thursday, mostly sunny skies and warm temperatures will enhance ozone production in Louisiana. In addition, surface high pressure will produce light and variable winds, reducing pollutant dispersion. As a result, AQI levels will be mid- to high-Moderate in most cities, with Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups AQI levels expected in Baton... more »

• LSU hangs on to defeat Bulldogs 23-20

  September 17, 2016 5:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Leonard Fournette returned from a bruised left ankle in powerful form, rushing for 147 yards and two touchdowns, and No. 20 LSU withstood a late rally for a 23-20 victory over Mississippi State on Saturday night. Danny Etling completed 19 of 30 passes for 215 yards in... more »

• State utilized rare cell phone alert to warn drivers of interstate closure Tuesday

  March 15, 2016 4:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The state used the federal Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system to send notifications to cell phone users across Louisiana warning them about an interstate closure Tuesday. Mike Steele, the spokesperson for the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, said the notification was sent after... more »

• GOHSEP raises alert level, monitoring flooding Play Video

  March 9, 2016 11:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness raised it's alert level Wednesday evening. They are operating around the clock monitoring the flooding situation in North Louisiana. Governor Edwards is expected to meet with GOHSEP employees tomorrow to discuss the flooding and the impending severe weather... more »

• Stormy weather looms, get WBRZ weather information anywhere you are

  February 23, 2016 11:21 AM

  BATON ROUGE - During severe weather, stay up-to-date with potentially hazardous situations even when you are not near a TV. In addition to heavy rain, let's also be prepared for a few severe storms this week. #LaWX #MsWX pic.twitter.com/OoI8V8W7RR — Josh Eachus WBRZ (@Josh_Eachus) March 7, 2016 ... more »

• Residents warned of IRS scam in East Feliciana Parish

  January 15, 2016 8:55 PM

  CLINTON - The East Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Department is warning residents to be aware of a scam involving callers claiming to be from the IRS or a debt colllector calling on behalf of the IRS. According to deputies, the caller tells them they owe money, and a lawsuit will... more »

• Bakerfield elementary school on 'fire watch' Play Video

  December 9, 2015 6:14 PM

  BAKER - Administrators who are over the 175 students at Bakerfield Elementary School are all on alert. The school is under a fire watch because the fire alarm system is broken. The discovery was first made in August, during a routine fire drill. Every since then, the two... more »

• More severe weather possible starting today

  November 5, 2015 10:49 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness has urged residents in the state to be as prepared as possible for likely severe weather this weekend. The National Weather Service has indicated that much of Louisiana is under a marginal risk of severe weather starting... more »

• Attorney General warns of numerous active door-to-door scams

  August 27, 2015 2:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Attorney General's Office warned residents of the Capital Area of several active door-to-door scams that con artists are using to scam homeowners out of their money. The AG's Office says if someone shows up at your door offering a service or product at a price... more »

• EXCLUSIVE: Incident report in area Hakken threat

  April 5, 2013 10:18 PM

  HAMMOND - A police report describes tense moments when the man, accused of kidnapping his two sons earlier this week in Florida, attempted to take them from foster parents in Tangipahoa Parish last year. Cole Hakken, 4, and Chase Hakken, 2, were snatched from their grandparents' house in the... more »