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• Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy as financial losses pile up and debt payments loom Play Video

  November 18, 2024 6:24 AM

  MIRIMAR, Fla. (AP) — Spirit Airlines said Monday that it has filed for bankruptcy protection and will attempt to reboot as it struggles to recover from the pandemic-caused swoon in travel and a failed attempt to sell the airline to JetBlue. Spirit, the biggest U.S. budget airline, has lost... more »

• Monday AM Forecast: Storms arrive late Monday ahead of strong cold front Play Video

  November 18, 2024 4:41 AM

  A cold front will move towards the Capital Area today, bringing a strong line of thunderstorms to the area late tonight. By Wednesday, much cooler air will move into southern Louisiana. Today & Tonight : Monday will start off with partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the 60s... more »

• Thursday AM Forecast: temperatures much more seasonable the next several days Play Video

  November 14, 2024 4:42 AM

  Dry and cooler air moves into the region Thursday behind a weak cold front. Conditions will remain sunny and comfortable into the weekend. Tropical Storm Sara is spinning away in the Caribbean Sea. For the latest track and forecast, CLICK HERE , or scroll to the tropics section to... more »

• House committee advances bill to cut corporate income tax rate; part of governor's special tax session Play Video

  November 11, 2024 1:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The House Ways and Means Committee took steps Sunday toward achieving the governor’s tax overhaul by advancing a bill to cut the corporate income tax rate, now one of the highest in the nation, in stages from 7.5% to 3.5%. The full House voted 69-6 to... more »

• Highway Safety Commission hosts news conference showing how to stay safe on roads during Halloween Play Video

  October 30, 2024 9:33 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Should you wear a high-visibility vest while trick-or-treating, even if it clashes with your costume? The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission hosted a press conference highlighting road safety during Halloween night. Speakers at the 10:30 a.m. media appearance discussed the importance of traffic, bike, and pedestrian safety... more »

• Wednesday AM Forecast: Trick-or-Treaters beware of Halloween storms Play Video

  October 30, 2024 5:25 AM

  Rain will finally return to the area on Thursday, great news for thirsty lawns but unfortunate for those heading out to trick-or-treat tomorrow afternoon. Keep raingear handy to end the workweek before conditions heat and dry back up over the weekend. Today & Tonight : Breezy conditions on Wednesday... more »

• Friday PM Forecast: Great weekend weather, Cooler temps arrive next week Play Video

  October 11, 2024 3:26 PM

  This weekend will be great for any and all outdoor activities as the sunny and dry weather pattern continues. Tonight : After sunset Friday evening, temperatures will cool through the 70's under clear skies by midnight and near the 60 degree mark early Saturday morning in Baton Rouge. Parishes... more »

• Thursday AM Forecast: Pleasant through the weekend; Milton becomes post-tropical Play Video

  October 10, 2024 5:30 AM

  Dry and quiet conditions continue into the weekend in Southern Louisiana. If you have plans to watch high school and college football, or heading out to a fall festival in the Capital Area this weekend, all systems are a go! Today & Tonight : The lack of clouds and... more »

• Saturday AM Forecast: Warm, sunny, and dry conditions continue Play Video

  September 28, 2024 9:33 AM

  The weekend will feature dry and mainly sunny conditions with comfortable mornings and warm afternoons. No major rainmaker is expected in southern Louisiana in the next week. Today & Tonight : Plenty of sunshine will accompany outdoor plans on Saturday while drier air and low humidity remains in place.... more »

• Brian Kelly addresses media, Tiger fans following victory over UCLA, Harold Perkins' season-ending injury Play Video

  September 23, 2024 11:54 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The LSU Tiger football team is onto its second home game in a row on Saturday after a win over the UCLA Bruins in week four of the season. Head coach Brian Kelly met with the media on Monday to discuss the 34-17 win and to... more »

• House fire reported off North Ardenwood Drive; house considered total loss Play Video

  September 20, 2024 2:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Firefighters responded to an active house fire early Friday afternoon that resulted in a total loss of the home. The Baton Rouge Fire Department said the fire was happening on Woodvine Avenue off North Ardenwood Drive. Pictures from the scene showed the roof of the home... more »

• 3 arrested in Maringouin murder; 65-year-old man's killing allegedly arranged by employer Play Video

  September 19, 2024 2:18 PM

  PLAQUEMINE — Three people were arrested and accused in a murder-for-hire scheme that ended with the killing of a 65-year-old man in his Maringouin home, Iberville Parish Sheriff Brett Stassi said Thursday. Officials said Herman Harris was found shot to death in his home along LA 76 on Aug.... more »

• Prosecutors, Callihan seek another delay for formal charges after death of Loranger woman and daughter

  September 19, 2024 12:39 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — Federal prosecutors and lawyers for a man accused of killing a Loranger woman and one of her daughters said Thursday they need more time to settle on which charges should go before a judge. Daniel Callihan, 36, is accused of killing Callie Brunett, 35, at her... more »

• Landry, Kennedy, state officials commend state's preparedness in wake of Hurricane Francine Play Video

  September 12, 2024 12:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Gov. Jeff Landry and other state officials stressed how important resiliency is to Louisiana's identity at a news conference Thursday after Hurricane Francine made its way through the southeast part of the state the night before. "There are times and situations that try us, but it's... more »

• Delta plane bound for Lafayette has tail knocked off after tarmac collision with other plane Play Video

  September 10, 2024 12:43 PM

  ATLANTA — A Delta jet bound for Lafayette was clipped and had its tail knocked off by another plane while in taxi at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, ABC News reported Tuesday. The Endeavor plane's tail was knocked off by the wingtip of another plane, which was en route to... more »

• Tuesday AM Forecast: plume of Gulf moisture brings much needed rainfall to end the month Play Video

  August 27, 2024 4:35 AM

  As August comes to an end, the final days will feature many rounds of much needed rainfall. A plume of gulf moisture Wednesday brings temperatures down and increases daily rain chances. Today & Tonight: Tuesday will be another hot and humid day with above average temperatures in the upper-90's.... more »

• Capital region goes back to school - Go behind the scenes with several campuses to see how their first days look! Play Video

  August 8, 2024 9:24 AM

  BATON ROUGE - It's that time of year again: time to welcome a new group of students to campuses in and around the capital area as we start the 2024-25 school year! WBRZ has been taking you inside the schools starting back up as part of our Back 2... more »

• Friday AM Forecast: Extreme heat continues into weekend, Tracking tropical wave in Caribbean Play Video

  August 2, 2024 5:23 AM

  An *EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING* is in effect from 10am to 7pm Friday for East Baton Rouge parish and areas east and south as feels-like temperatures up to 115 degrees are expected across the entire Storm Station Forecast Area. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of... more »

• Vigilantes prompt probe of TV news personality after alleged attempt to meet underage girl

  June 4, 2024 3:02 PM

  SHREVEPORT — Three vigilantes targeting men seeking to prey on underage girls have triggered an investigation into a Shreveport TV personality who has quit his job. Radio station KEEL said Bill Lunn has not been charged with a crime, but he stepped down as news director and anchor at... more »

• WBRZ expanding reporting team, familiar faces moving to new positions Play Video

  June 3, 2024 5:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE — WBRZ is expanding its reporting staff, as well as seeing certain on-air talent move to new roles at the station starting this week. Former weekend anchor Bess Casserleigh is transitioning into a role involving more reporting. The LSU graduate from Connecticut is joining Brittney Weiss on... more »

• In return to Louisiana, Jonathan Shelley tapped to lead News at WBRZ, WBRZ Plus in Baton Rouge

  September 14, 2022 12:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE - WBRZ has named Jonathan Shelley its Director of News. Shelley was appointed to oversee the station's news operations from a similar job in the Midwest. Shelley is returning to Louisiana, where his sons were born and where he and his wife have family. In Louisiana,... more »

• Longtime WBRZ executive, Rocky Daboval, announces retirement; Trey Schmaltz named station General Manager

  August 15, 2022 2:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE - There are exciting similarities to Rocky Daboval’s first day at WBRZ and today: An industry on the cusp of change, a locally-owned television station innovating and leading the future, and a lot of life to live in the years ahead. Only tomorrow won’t be the same as... more »

• WATCH: Kindhearted FedEx driver picks up trash on stranger's porch Play Video

  January 5, 2021 6:58 PM

  ST. ROSE - A FedEx driver went above and beyond for someone on their delivery route. Sherry Fontenot shared video of the delivery driver's small act of kindness Tuesday. Fontentot, who lives in St. Charles Parish, captured the whole thing via the Nest camera on her front porch. ... more »

• THE LATEST: After Cocodrie landfall, Zeta racing away from Louisiana Play Video

  October 26, 2020 7:10 AM

  After making landfall near Cocodrie, Louisiana just after 4pm Wednesday, Zeta continues pulling away from the region. Zeta was the strongest hurricane to strike the U.S. this late in the season since Halloween 1899 in South Carolina. Zeta also set U.S. records as the 11th named storm and 6th hurricane... more »

• Governor announces Tuesday COVID briefing, expected to discuss state's reopening plan

  August 24, 2020 12:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Governor John Bel Edwards will hold a news conference Tuesday, March 2, at 1:00 p.m. The governor is expected to discuss the ongoing coronavirus health crisis and take questions from reporters. He's also expected to discuss the state's current phase 2 order, which expires March 3.... more »

• CONGRATS! WBRZ anchor Sylvia Weatherspoon ranked 225's 'Best'

  July 2, 2020 6:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Sylvia Weatherspoon was voted Best TV personality in the Baton Rouge area in the 2020 Best of 225 awards. The annual program from 225 Magazine ranks readers' favorites among TV presenters, radio personalities, businesses and food. Sylvia bested Pat Shingleton for the top-ranked TV personality.... more »

• Warm weather and COVID-19: hope on the horizon?

  March 12, 2020 7:43 PM

  A common idea circulating—will the coming spring and summer warmth curtail spread of the novel coronavirus? Assumptions are being made. Social media aggravates misinformation at times when facts are most important. The greatest enemy to scientists in crises is the spread of rumors and innuendo during situations that require clear,... more »

• Friday's Health Report Play Video

  February 7, 2020 5:52 PM

  Watch the 2 Your Health report for Friday, Feb. 7, 2020. more »

• Dentist who extracted tooth while riding hoverboard found guilty on 46 counts

  January 20, 2020 12:43 PM

  ANCHORAGE, AK - A dentist in Alaska is convicted on dozens of charges after a video surfaced of him extracting a tooth while standing on a hoverboard. Dentist Seth Lookhart joked that the oral surgery was simply performed in a "new standard of care," according to the lawsuit... more »

• Young girl installs cameras to prove alleged abuse when no one would believe her

  January 15, 2020 2:01 PM

  OKALOOSA COUNTY: A 14-year-old girl installed video cameras in her bedroom to record alleged physical abuse because no one believed her, according to authorities and her mother. The young girl provided video evidence to the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office in Florida, prompting the arrest of 47-year-old Damon Becnel on... more »

• Cancer Services hosts holiday event for children directly affected by cancer

  December 20, 2019 1:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE, La. — Cancer Services recently hosted its annual ‘Cocoa & Donuts with Santa’ event on Saturday, Dec. 14 for children in the Baton Rouge area who have been directly affected by the disease. Over 60 children attended the event at Quarters, along with their families. In addition... more »

• Locals take proactive health measures at Gonzales event

  November 21, 2019 12:59 PM

  Gonzales, LA -- More than 200 Ascension Parish residents took proactive measures to protect their health recently by participating in Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center’s Live Well Ascension event at Jambalaya Park in Gonzales. In conjunction with the Gonzales Area Foundation for the third year in a row, screenings for... more »

• Friends of the Animals Baton Rouge gets new transportation van

  February 14, 2019 10:36 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Friends of the Animals Baton Rouge recently got a new transportation van that will bring area shelter dogs to the Dog Adoption House. The animals will be brought over daily to be viewed by potential adopters. Additionally, the van will be used to transport dogs to... more »

• A Halloween twist on 'Da crane' and the Sunshine Bridge

  October 28, 2018 4:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Halloween costumes are always a challenge, to be the goriest of them all or to be cutest but this couple went the wittiest. Nicole Jackson and her husband Ron Jackson got creative this Halloween dressing as a current event. They dressed as the Sunshine bridge and the... 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 »

• BRPD releases new info in 2017 murder on Thomas Delpit Drive Play Video

  September 8, 2017 10:58 AM

  UPDATE: Police have released vehicle information connected to a murder that occurred on September 8, 2017 on Thomas Delpit Drive. BRPD detectives received information that multiple people exited a silver-colored SUV and began firing at two men. Both men died from their gunshot injuries. Anyone with information on... more »