Baton Rouge LA

ERWINVILLE - The West Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to an early morning fire on Sunday that left two animals dead. According to the department, the fire occurred on Erwin Drive when a mobile home went up in flames around 2:45 a.m. Authorities were notified about the fire after a...

ZACHARY - Two people were taken to hospitals following two separate crashes outside of Zachary on Sunday evening. The first crash happened on Blues Highway near East Flanacher Road and was reported to WBRZ around 6:30 p.m. Sources said one person was taken to a hospital in critical condition. The...

BATON ROUGE - An animal shelter in Baton Rouge is asking the public for help as it urgently searches for emergency foster parents and adopters for at least 40 dogs. The Companion Animal Alliance released a message on Friday asking the public to help foster animals as the shelter is over capacity.

A new national study recognized the Ascension Parish Library as a model for how libraries can assist adults in gaining tools to succeed in both their work and personal lives. The Public Library Association published the findings in a white paper, according to an APL news release. Earlier in the...

Below is Ascension Sheriff’s arrest report for the week of November 26-December 3:. Brant Halker, 50, 2138 S Commerce Ave, Gonzales was charged w/ Probation Violation;. Justin Lane, Sr., 38, 42029 Hwy 941, Gonzales was charged w/ Failure to Register as Sex Offender, Resisting an Officer, and Probation Violation;

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Volunteers are preparing to place wreaths on the graves of fallen service members to ensure they’re remembered and honored during the holidays. The effort will take place as part of National Wreaths Across America Day. More than two million volunteers across the country will participate,...

DENHAM SPRINGS - Following a man being arrested for violating protective orders, social media comments lead to an internal affairs investigation for the involved deputies, Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard said. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office issued a statement saying they responded to a domestic...

BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested a man who allegedly robbed a store employee back in November on Saturday after he returned to the property. After a short foot pursuit, police apprehended Elias Varise, 20, and learned that he was previously the subject of a robbery complaint.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - After only two years in business, the Arby’s on Burbank Drive has closed. A sign placed on the restaurant’s door thanked customers who patronized the location. The location, on Burbank Drive at Ben Hur, struggled for business, particularly over the past few months.

BATON ROUGE --- Louisiana State Police announces the graduation of its 107th Cadet Class, consisting of 44 cadets who have completed their journey to becoming Louisiana State Troopers. The graduation ceremony was hosted by the Louisiana State Police Training Academy at First Baptist Church in Baton Rouge. The cadets...