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A woman was taken into police custody after reportedly stealing money from her assisted living patient.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Baton Rouge police responded to a shooting late Thursday night on North 46th Street near Gus Young Avenue. According to BRPD, one person was injured. The victim’s injuries are considered non-life-threatening. Officials said a nearby house was also struck by gunfire. No additional details...

BATON ROUGE, LA (KPEL) — A Louisiana man is behind bars after police say he broke into a woman's home, stole personal belongings, and kidnapped her son. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, 19-year-old Keyanis Guy broke into an apartment at the Reserve at Howell South on Plank Rd. and was told to leave by...

Baton Rouge could see near-freezing temperatures next week for the first time this fall.

BATON ROUGE - With colder temperatures on the way, the Baton Rouge Fire Department is reminding residents to make sure their heating sources are ready, and safe before the chill sets in. Public Information Officer Justin Hill says this time of year typically brings an uptick in house fires caused...

BATON ROUGE - A homeowner and her son contacted 2 On Your Side about a water issue they're experiencing. Friday morning, the city inspected the property around the home and learned that the problem is not in the public right-of-way. Brenda and her son Lawrence say there's so much water...

Three charter schools are on track to continue operating through 2030 after the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board preliminarily approved renewing them. The School Board on Thursday unanimously voted in favor of four-year renewals for CSAL Middle, The Emerge School for Autism and South Baton Rouge Charter Academy....

Brandon Parker, 34, was arrested by the Baton Rouge Police Department and booked into the parish prison on several charges, including possession with intent to distribute Schedule II drugs, illegal carrying of a firearm with controlled dangerous substances, and felon in possession of a firearm.

BATON ROUGE - After closing its doors in July of 2022, a beloved local restaurant plans to reopen with a new look in the spring of 2026. Fleur de Lis Pizza, a Government Street staple since 1946, announced its return on social media after being closed for over three years.

Baton Rouge, LA ranks 98th out of 100 cities in WalletHub's 2025 report comparing the best and worst cities for veterans to live, based on 19 factors including housing affordability, veteran unemployment, and access to VA health facilities.