Hillar Moore, Ryan Thompson qualify for East Baton Rouge district attorney race
East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney Hillar Moore and challenger Ryan Thompson officially entered the race for the parish's top prosecutor position on Wednesday, presenting voters with differing visions for addressing violent crime and office funding.
Boil water advisory in effect for part of Baton Rouge. See why, and...
Affected customers have been notified about a boil water advisory that was put in place because of a main water line leak.
WBR Fire: Port Allen garage fire caused by lithium battery charging bank on Roseland...
PORT ALLEN — Firefighters put out a garage fire on Roseland Drive before it could spread into the attic. According to West Baton Rouge Fire, the fire started from a lithium battery charging bank used for handheld power tools. No injuries were reported. Crews were able to get the...
A Prairieville hospital is set to break ground on a $4.6 million expansion
Less than a year after opening its doors in Prairieville, Rise Community Hospital is preparing to nearly double its size with a $4.6 million expansion to accommodate growing demand. The facility operates as a full-service emergency room that also offers addiction recovery services. Rise recently applied for permits for
Family of Scenic Highway hit-and-run victim asks driver to step forward
BATON ROUGE — The family of a man killed in a hit-and-run along Scenic Highway is asking the driver who hit him to step forward. According to Baton Rouge Police, Travis Barconey, 33, was hit by a dark-colored SUV while standing outside his car along Scenic Highway near Farrar Street around 1:20 a.m. on July 11.
Roy honored as oldest living retired La. State Trooper
Baton Rouge - Louisiana State Police (LSP) marked a historic milestone as it celebrated its 90th anniversary, gathering at LSP Headquarters on July 28 to honor nine decades of service. The event brought together current and retired Troopers, their families, friends, and law enforcement partners from local, state, and f
EBRSO: Former classmate accused of stealing thousands of dollars from autistic woman
A Baton Rouge woman is accused of asking for and not paying back over $5,800 dollars from a former classmate who is autistic.
Denham Springs accountant pleads guilty to using her employer’s credit cards for personal bills
BATON ROUGE — A Denham Springs accountant pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud after using company credit cards to pay for personal expenses. Anisha Devall Hunter, 48, entered the plea before U.S. District Court Judge John W. deGravelles, according to officials. The charges stem from Hunter’s work...
Coroner’s office identifies woman fatally struck after falling
The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office identified the woman killed after being hit by a vehicle Monday night along Old Hammond Highway.
Baton Rouge woman arrested after allegedly tracking down a woman on Facebook live, attacking...
A woman was arrested on Tuesday by Baton Rouge police after she allegedly attacked another woman and fired a gun at her and her three children while at a gas station. According to the arrest warrant, on June 23, the victim visited a gas station at 8940 Greenwell Springs Road, while livestreaming on Facebook. Police say
