I-TEAM: LSU investigating alleged criminal hazing at Kappa Sigma fraternity
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Louisiana State University is investigating allegations of criminal hazing at one of the university’s fraternity houses. While specific details are not included in a police report submitted by the university police department, the report does say a potential hazing incident happened on...
LPSO: Walker woman missing after being dropped off in Baton Rouge
The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office is looking for a woman who went missing from Walker.
Taste of Deep South Festival 2025: What to know before going
The annual Taste of the Deep South Festival is returning to Baton Rouge, Louisiana on September 13-14, featuring music, food, vendors, and a pre-party on September 11 hosted by Henry Turner Jr.'s Listening Room.
LSP: White Castle man arrested after fatal hit-and-run on La. 75 west of Plaquemine
Evidence collected at the scene linked accident to a White Castle man, according to Louisiana State Police Troop A. A White Castle man was arrested and booked into Iberville Parish Jail on Wednesday, Sept. 3, following a fatal hit-and-run crash La. 75 west of Plaquemine. Wade Wagner, 46, was arrested...
Nurse’s intuition saves colleague’s life at Ochsner Hospital
At Ochsner Hospital, nurses are often the first to notice when something seems off with their patients. But one day, the focus turned inward when a nurse spotted life-threatening symptoms in her colleague.
Raising Cane’s to open first restaurant in Europe
BATON ROUGE — Raising Cane's is set to open its first location in Europe sometime next year. On Wednesday, the popular chicken restaurant announced it will be opening a restaurant in the Piccadilly Circus area of London in 2026. Founder Todd Graves told WBRZ he receives more requests to...
One dead, another wounded after Labor Day shooting in Maringouin; two arrested
Two men are in custody after a Labor Day shootout that left one man dead and another wounded in Maringouin, according to Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Office. The investigation into this incident led to the arrest of Ashton Bourgeois, 20, of Maringouin, who has been charged with second-degree murder and attempted...
TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Right lane open on I-10 West at Mississippi River Bridge after...
BATON ROUGE - The right lane reopened on the Mississippi River Bridge after an incident led to a backup, traffic officials said. West Baton Rouge deputies said there was a pedestrian that officials flagged as someone who potentially was going to jump from the bridge. That pedestrian received medical help...
Fresh pasta, a Cajun buffet and more best things we ate this week in...
A classic, filling, rich dish at Nino's was just what was in store on a rainy afternoon in Baton Rouge. The Pasta Rustico had so much depth and earthiness in its flavors. The freshly made, tubed pasta was covered in creamy, delectable mushroom sauce. The extra sprinkles of Parmesan and lightly dressed arugula over...
Baton Rouge toddler to shine in Times Square for National Down Syndrome Awareness Event
BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge’s own Indy Couvillion will light up the heart of New York City this weekend, taking her place on the iconic screens of Times Square during the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) Times Square Video Presentation. On Saturday, September 6, Indy’s photo will appear...