Tagged News

• Addis neighborhood evacuates as water rises; police chief says flooding has never been this bad Play Video

  April 24, 2025 10:48 AM

  ADDIS — Water levels across the capital region rose and roads flooded after a deluge of rain Thursday morning. In West Baton Rouge Parish, streets have begun to flood and high water signs were placed out to encourage people to stay off the roads. Several roadways were not visible... more »

• Family members demand justice, answers after fatal hit-and-run Sunday morning Play Video

  March 31, 2025 6:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The family of a hit-and-run victim demanded justice and wanted answers after the woman was hit and killed early Sunday morning near Plank Road. On Monday, Baton Rouge Police said 22-year-old LaDerica Stewart was hit and killed in the fatal crash, one of several that happened... more »

• Man dies after crashing into tree along St. Helena Parish highway early Thursday morning

  March 20, 2025 12:19 PM

  GREENSBURG — A man was killed early Thursday morning after hitting a tree along La. 1045 in St. Helena Parish. Darrel L. Cyprian Jr., 23, died after he drove off the road and into a ditch around 4 a.m.. According to Louisiana State Police, Cyprian was trying to turn... more »

• Denham Springs High School student hurt in wreck that killed two, left others injured Play Video

  February 12, 2025 12:27 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - A Denham Springs High School student was hurt in a crash that left two people dead early Tuesday morning. A spokesperson for the Livingston Parish School System told WBRZ that the student was one of the three people injured. WBRZ reached out to the Livingston... more »

• Greg Brooks Jr. speaks to ABC News about lawsuit against LSU, recovery from brain surgery

  February 3, 2025 4:02 PM

  NEW YORK (ABC News) — Greg Brooks Jr., a former safety for the Louisiana State University Tigers football team, is speaking out to share advice for young athletes after undergoing a lifechanging brain surgery and brain tumor diagnosis. "I just want young athletes in the same spot I was,... more »

• Holy Cross Catholic Church evacuated after students became ill during morning service Play Video

  January 29, 2025 12:14 PM

  MORGAN CITY — Holy Cross Catholic Church in Morgan City was evacuated Wednesday after students became ill during a morning service. Morgan City first responders responded to the church around 8:50 a.m. They noted that the evacuation started when multiple Central Catholic Elementary students became sick during the... more »

• Firefighters put out abandoned house fire on Brady Street; officials say it was caused by arson Play Video

  November 7, 2024 6:02 AM

  BATON ROUGE — An early Thursday morning fire was put out by firefighters at an abandoned Brady Street house. Baton Rouge Fire responded to the fire around 2:25 a.m. to find heavy smoke and fire coming from a side window. By 2:55 a.m., firefighters were able to contain the... more »

• Crews respond to house fire off Plank Road Monday morning caused by faulty outlet Play Video

  October 7, 2024 6:22 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Crews responded to a house fire off Plank Road early Monday morning. The Baton Rouge Fire Department said its crews were called to a home on Sycamore Street off Plank Road early Monday. Two people were inside the home at the time of the fire... more »

• Man allegedly robbed pregnant woman at gunpoint in her garage

  March 15, 2022 9:35 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A suspected armed robber was arrested Monday after he allegedly ambushed a pregnant woman at her home off Highland Road as she was leaving for work. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said the attack happened in October on Pecan Shadows Drive. Investigators said the victim... more »

• One person dead after morning crash in Watson

  July 26, 2017 11:26 AM

  WATSON – One person died in a crash on Cane Market Road, east of LA Highway 16, on Wednesday morning. According to Louisiana State Police, someone noticed a crashed vehicle in the wooded area along the road around 6 a.m. The crash occurred as 35-year-old James... more »

• 2 dead, one injured in overnight shooting on Spanish Town Road Play Video

  July 3, 2017 7:08 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Two people are dead after an early morning shooting on Monday. The shooting occurred in the 1900 block of Spanish Town Road around 1:30 a.m. According to the East Baton Rouge Coroner's Office, 39-year-old Timothy Armstrong and 52-year-old Tyrone Brumfield were killed during the... more »

• Morning fire at apartment on North Marque Ann Drive

  January 27, 2017 11:50 AM

  BATON ROUGE – The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to an apartment fire in the 1000 block of North Marque Ann Drive on Friday morning. Firefighters responded to the fire around 7:50 a.m. and found smoke coming from one of the apartments. Crews were able to gain entry into... more »

• Good Morning America - Weekdays @ 6 a.m.

  September 25, 2015 12:02 PM

  ABC News' popular morning program, Good Morning America , is anchored by Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos. Amy Robach is the News Anchor, Lara Spencer is Co-Anchor and Ginger Zee is the Meteorologist. Now in its 38th year, Good Morning America is watched by millions of people who wake up... more »