Baton Rouge LA

BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a house fire early Saturday morning that was allegedly caused by arson, according to investigators. The department said firefighters arrived at a residence on Smiley Avenue around 4 a.m. to find the home completely engulfed in flames. Despite fire crews...

BATON ROUGE — A pedestrian was taken to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle on North Foster Drive Saturday night, according to Baton Rouge EMS. The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. on North Foster Drive, near North Street. Officials said the person struck is in "serious" condition.

BATON ROUGE - Wreaths Across America held ceremonies at several cemeteries across Louisiana on Saturday to remember and honor veterans through the laying of Rememberance wreaths. The ceremonies included the placement of wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes and the act of saying each veteran's name...

There’s something magical about watching a tomato go from a farmer’s weathered hands directly into your reusable tote bag, and at the Red Stick Farmers Market in Baton Rouge, this farm-to-tote transaction happens with such joyful frequency that you might forget supermarkets exist at all. The morning sun...

BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department responded to a shooting that left one man injured on Saturday near Gus Young Avenue. According to authorities, the shooting occurred around 4:30 p.m. near Ragusa's Deli, one man was injured after being struck in the foot. The victim of the shooting...

Below is Ascension Sheriff’s arrest report for the week of December 4-11: Jacob Arnold, 33, 7183 Pirie Dr, Denham Springs was charged w/ Theft of Motor Vehicle, and Theft;. Davielle Broadway, 37, 650 N Ardenwood Dr, Baton Rouge was charged w/ Theft;. Kevin Celestine, 40, 38241 St. Lucia St,...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A strong cold front this weekend will deliver quite the weather change to the local area. Areas of fog is likely to impact your Saturday morning commute and should lift by mid to late morning. It’s going to be a mild Saturday afternoon with highs in the 70s. We may see a stray rain shower...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run crash that left one person hospitalized. The incident reportedly happened in the 4000 block of N. Foster Drive around 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 15. According to Capital Region Crime Stoppers, investigators believe a person was trying...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A new weight loss center has opened in Baton Rouge, offering patients access to GLP-1 medications and personalized lifestyle guidance to address Louisiana’s high rates of obesity and chronic disease. The Baton Rouge General Weight Loss Center aims to help patients explore medical weight...

One person was charged in connection with a deadly crash in Baton Rouge in December 2023.