Woman arrested for six counts of attempted murder after firing shots at balcony full...
BATON ROUGE - A woman was arrested for six counts of attempted murder after she allegedly fired multiple shots at a balcony full of people. The woman, 26-year-old Keyonna Walker, was arrested Monday for the counts. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said the shooting happened on April 9 on...
Man arrested for attempted murder after shooting at house
BATON ROUGE - Deputies arrested a man for attempted murder after he allegedly shot at a home in June. Jeffery Allen, 29, was arrested Monday. Witnesses requested an arrest warrant be issued for him after he allegedly shot at a man's home on Bimini Drive on June 8. The man...
Howell Community Park pool will stay closed
A community pool at one of Baton Rouge's oldest parks will remain closed after an incident where young children had guns sparked safety concerns for visitors and lifeguards.
Cameras will soon be required in some classrooms
BATON ROUGE - A new law will put more eyes in certain public school classrooms. It will require cameras in some special education classrooms statewide, but there are differing opinions on the balance between transparency and unnecessary oversight. Under current state law, parents can request that cameras be installed...
Gonzales Goodwill store closes, new location set to open soon
Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana has closed its store in Gonzales, but a new location will be opening soon in August.
Car fire on I-110 North in Baton Rouge leaves 2 people in critical condition
Two people were taken to the hospital in critical condition after a car fire Monday afternoon in Baton Rouge.
Monday PM Forecast: Pendulum about to swing from hot to stormy pattern again
An Extreme Heat Warning will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday for Ascension, Livingston, St. James, and southern Tangipahoa Parishes. These areas are generally closer to bodies of water such as lakes and bayous, which will add more humidity to the air. It is in these locations where the heat index could...
Renovated Main Street Market set to reopen in downtown Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A renovated Main Street Market in downtown Baton Rouge is set to reopen sometime in the fall. The building has been closed while it undergoes a major overhaul. One of the major additions is a new coffee shot that will feature seasonal produce and artisan goods from local farmers and food...
No Guarantee: Homeowners’ reliance on home warranties may end in broken expectations
BATON ROUGE, La. (InvestigateTV) — When Michael Austin purchased his home, it came with what he viewed as a security blanket — a home warranty. Home warranties often are popular incentives for homebuyers because they are marketed as protection for when major appliances, heating and cooling systems, water heaters and...
Zachary Rouses, shopping center prepares for major upgrades
People in Zachary will soon see some major upgrades to the Rouses Market and the retail center it calls home.