WBRZ
New Orleans, Kenner hit with tropical storm damage after flooding, heavy rain
- Title
- New Orleans, Kenner hit with tropical storm damage after flooding, heavy rain
- Runtime
- 1:37
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- While the worst of Tropical Storm Arthur missed the capital region, it whipped through parts of Kenner and New Orleans.
First aired 6/18/2026
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- Title
- Slidell Home Endures Severe Storm
- Runtime
- 0:17
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Slidell dealing with strong winds and heavy rain during the storms Wednesday night and early Thursday morning.
For the latest weather news: https://www.wbrz.com/news/thursday-am-forecast-greatest-heavy-rain-threat-over-isolated-storms-remain-possible
- Title
- Tropical Storm Rips Through Kenner Louisiana!
- Runtime
- 0:23
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Drone video from the Kenner Police Department shows how impactful Wednesday night and Thursday morning's tropical disturbance was on southern Louisiana. If you have any pictures or video from the storm, you can share to news@wbrz.com or by commenting/direct messages!
- Title
- Storm Damage Across South Louisiana
- Runtime
- 0:47
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- No fatalities have been reported as a result of the tropical disturbance which leaves debris scattered across several yards in southern Louisiana.
Read more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/possible-tornado-touches-down-in-houma-as-tropical-storm-blankets-southern-louisiana-in-rain
- Title
- New Bill Aims to Protect Fast Food Workers
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Gov. Jeff Landry signed the "Louisiana Behind the Counter Protection Act" into law on Wednesday, June 17, creating tougher penalties for anyone who attacks or threatens employees at checkout counters and drive-thru windows.
Watch the full story: https://www.wbrz.com/news/gov-landry-signs-bill-aimed-at-protecting-retail-and-food-service-workers
- Title
- Rising Water Levels in Kenner
- Runtime
- 1:15
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- 2une In’s Mia Monet is LIVE in Kenner this morning, checking out rising water levels. In addition to heavy rain associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur, embedded thunderstorms could pose a risk for isolated, brief tornadoes tonight.
Check in with the Storm Station through: https://www.wbrz.com/news/the-latest-heavy-rain-threat-river-levels-and-forecast
- Title
- Good 2 Eat: Thai Pork Larb and Rice Salad Wraps
- Runtime
- 13:59
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Welcome to Good 2 Eat, brought to you by Supreme Rice, where every Thursday, 2une In will be cooking with Chef Kevin Belton to show you a new and delicious recipe to try at home!
First aired 6/18/2026
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- Title
- Residents in the capital area preparing ahead of tropical system
- Runtime
- 2:11
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Just Tuesday afternoon, along Zerlee Street in Scotlandville, Patricia Ann Smith's front yard was covered in water.
First aired 6/17/2026
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- Title
- LSP partners with FBI, deputizes some troopers, in an effort to fight crime statewide
- Runtime
- 3:12
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Following the shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in April, The capital region has seen an infusion of state troopers patrolling the streets.
First aired 6/17/26
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- Title
- BRPD chief, mayor ask public for any information as weeks-long search for missing teen continues
- Runtime
- 2:18
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Baton Rouge officials on Wednesday begged the public for help finding missing teen Ja'Derrius Minnieweather, offering up to a $2,000 cash reward for information that leads investigators to him.
First aired 6/17/26
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- Title
- Central residents along Comite River deal with high water levels as Wednesday weather approaches
- Runtime
- 2:03
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Even before the bulk of the weather came in, residents along the Comite River in Central were dealing with high water Wednesday.
First aired 6/17/26
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- Title
- High Water Levels in East Baton Rouge Parish
- Runtime
- 0:25
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- A FLOOD WATCH remains in effect for the entire Capital Region through Friday morning.
Stay updated here: https://www.wbrz.com/news/the-latest-arthur-heavy-rain-threat-river-levels-and-forecast
- Title
- Search for missing 15-year-old continues in Baton Rouge
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Baton Rouge officials on Wednesday begged the public for help finding missing teen Ja'Derrius Minnieweather, offering up to a $2,000 cash reward for information that leads investigators to him.
Learn more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/brpd-chief-mayor-ask-public-for-any-information-as-weeks-long-search-for-missing-teen-continues
- Title
- Deputy Fired After Alleged Rapist Escapes
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office fired a deputy and suspended two senior-level employees after an accused rapist escaped from the parish courthouse.
Watch the full story: https://www.wbrz.com/news/tangipahoa-parish-deputy-fired-after-alleged-rapist-escapes-courthouse
- Title
- WATCH: BRPD chief, mayor provide update about weeks-long search for missing 15-year-old
- Runtime
- 33:09
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- WATCH: BRPD chief, mayor provide update about weeks-long search for missing 15-year-old
Learn more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/brpd-chief-mayor-expected-to-provide-update-about-weeks-long-search-for-missing-15-year-old
- Title
- 1 Dead 5 Injured After Plane Crashes on Texas Highway
- Runtime
- 0:44
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Title
- Employee Arrests at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The WBRZ Investigative Unit has documented 14 employee arrests tied to Elayn Hunt Correctional Center so far this year, with the Iberville Sheriff's Office and state police making the bulk of those arrests.
Full Story: https://www.wbrz.com/news/investigative-unit-elayn-hunt-leadership-address-crackdown-on-employee-misconduct-14-arrested-this-year
- Title
- 'I thought I was going to die'
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Eric Miller says he was at the Mall of Louisiana with a friend who was returning an item when shots rang out in the food court, killing one teenager and injuring several others.
Watch the full story: https://www.wbrz.com/news/i-thought-i-was-going-to-die-mall-of-louisiana-shooting-victim-shares-recovery-progress-189099
- Title
- 'I thought I was going to die:' Mall of Louisiana shooting victim shares recovery progress
- Runtime
- 2:44
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- One of the five people injured in the Mall of Louisiana shooting is speaking out for the first time about what he experienced that day. Eric Miller says he was at the mall with a friend who was returning an item when shots rang out in the food court, killing one teenager and injuring several others.
First aired 6/16/2026
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- Title
- Flooding concerns in West Feliciana as heavy rain hits area
- Runtime
- 2:16
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Alexander Creek has a bridge that crosses it on Camp Marydale Road; earlier on Tuesday, the road was completely impassible.
First aired 6/16/2026
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- Title
- Seafood processors who mix domestic, imported seafood and sell it as local to be penalized
- Runtime
- 2:13
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Starting August 1, there will be stricter penalties for businesses caught mixing domestic and foreign seafood and selling it as locally sourced.
First aired 6/16/26
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- Title
- Tangipahoa Parish deputy fired after alleged rapist escapes courthouse
- Runtime
- 2:32
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office fired a deputy and suspended two senior-level employees after an accused rapist escaped from the parish courthouse.
First aired 6/16/26
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- Title
- INVESTIGATIVE: Elayn Hunt leadership address crackdown on employee misconduct, 14 arrested this year
- Runtime
- 3:31
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The WBRZ Investigative Unit has documented 14 employee arrests tied to Elayn Hunt Correctional Center so far this year, with the Iberville Sheriff's Office and state police making the bulk of those arrests.
First aired 6/16/26
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- Title
- Baker streets flooding during heavy rainfall
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- As the capitol area faces a flood watch, Baker Police Chief Carl Dunn recorded himself driving around high water in the city.
Full Story: https://www.wbrz.com/news/baker-police-chief-records-flooding-around-the-city
- Title
- FBI Disrupts Planned Attack on UFC Freedom 250 at the White House
- Runtime
- 0:23
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- FBI officials disrupted a planned attack targeting the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House this past Sunday. Five people were arrested from states including Ohio, Missouri and California, said a law enforcement official familiar with the matter.
Read more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/fbi-disrupts-a-planned-attack-on-the-white-house-ufc-cage-fighting-show-court-papers-say
- Title
- WATCH: LSU inks deal to assist in development of Hyundai's $5.8 billion steel mill
- Runtime
- 15:53
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- WATCH: LSU inks deal to assist in development of Hyundai's $5.8 billion steel mill
Learn more: https://www.wbrz.com/news/advocacy-groups-push-back-as-lsu-inks-deal-with-hyundai-for-multi-billion-dollar-plant-in-ascension
- Title
- 8 People Presumed Dead After B-52 Bomber Crashes
- Runtime
- 0:24
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Eight people aboard a B-52 bomber that crashed shortly after takeoff Monday morning at a U.S. Air Force base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert are believed to be dead, according to the Air Force.
Read the full story: https://www.wbrz.com/news/8-people-presumed-dead-after-b-52-bomber-crashes-at-us-air-force-base-in-southern-california
- Title
- Don't park in a loading zone
- Runtime
- 1:08
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Brent Vaughn has cerebral palsy, but he has defied the odds. When Vaughn goes to park he needs extra room, including the parking spot for his truck and the blue or yellow striped area for loading and unloading.
Full Story: https://www.wbrz.com/news/wheelchair-user-s-plea-don-t-park-in-a-loading-zone
- Title
- How proposed BREC tax renewal is budgeted
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- REC's property tax is up for renewal in the June 27 election. If passed by voters, the agency can continue to collect the funding from the tax for another ten years. BREC Interim Superintendent Janet Simmons explained that the tax goes toward maintenance and operations and generates nearly $25 million, which she says is less than what they spend on operations and maintenance annually.
First aired 6/15/2026
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- Title
- W Fel. Parish Council and Industrial Development Board accept agreement for payment from data center
- Runtime
- 2:24
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- In West Feliciana, money from a new AI data center could start flowing into the parish much sooner than first expected. Monday night, the West Feliciana Parish Council and Industrial Development Board both approved a cooperative endeavor agreement between the board, multiple parish offices, and the center's developer, Hut 8, which officials say could bring millions of dollars in just a few weeks.
First aired 6/15/2026
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- Title
- Video catches Tangipahoa Parish inmate escaping from court house
- Runtime
- 0:19
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Tangipahoa Parish inmate Donnie Stevenson flipped over a fence after escaping from the courthouse Monday afternoon.
- Title
- Teen accused of shooting a man in Baton Rouge pleads guilty to lesser charges
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Jerry Huggins, 19, was initially charged with attempted first-degree murder and illegal use of a weapon for the March shooting of Corey Breaux. Today, he accepted a plea deal, pleading guilty to aggravated second-degree battery and illegal use of weapons.
Watch the full story: https://www.wbrz.com/news/teen-accused-of-shooting-a-man-defending-his-daughter-pleads-guilty-to-lesser-charges
- Title
- Wheelchair user's plea: Don't park in a loading zone
- Runtime
- 2:23
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Brent Vaughn has cerebral palsy, but he has defied the odds. These days, Vaughn is independent with the help of a motorized wheelchair and a modified truck, but his setup doesn't work if he can't use a handicapped loading zone, which he says are often blocked by drivers who use them as parking spots.
First aired 6/15/2026
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- Title
- Teen accused of shooting a man defending his daughter pleads guilty to lesser charges
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- A teen accused of shooting a man who said he was defending his daughter from being mocked outside their home on Newcastle Avenue pleaded guilty to lesser charges on Monday.
First aired 6/15/2026
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- Title
- Community tips guide volunteer search for Baton Rouge teen missing since June 5
- Runtime
- 2:20
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The search for a missing 15-year-old boy has stretched into its second week, with volunteer crews combing through backwoods, alleys and canals for any items belonging to Ja'Derrius Minnieweather.
First aired 6/15/2026
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- Title
- New Warden at Elayn Hunt Addresses Issues
- Runtime
- 1:08
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The fourth warden to lead Elayn Hunt Correctional Center in two years sat down with WBRZ Investigative Unit's Bess Casserleigh to talk about what has changed at the prison in the six months since he took over.
Watch the full story: https://www.wbrz.com/news/investigative-unit-new-ehcc-warden-addresses-staffing-shortage-contraband-and-deaths-at-troubled-prison
- Title
- Happy 250 America! 🇺🇸
- Runtime
- 0:16
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Louisiana native Dustin Knight is commemorating the Navy's contributions to the nation's defense as the United States celebrates 250 years of independence. Happy 250 America! 🇺🇸
- Title
- Three Baton Rouge weekend shootings involve young people
- Runtime
- 1:22
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Three shootings in one weekend, all involving teens or young adults, left one person dead and a boy fighting for his life.
Watch Leah Williams' full story: https://www.wbrz.com/news/three-baton-rouge-weekend-shootings-involve-young-people-officials-say
- Title
- Three Baton Rouge weekend shootings involve young people, officials say
- Runtime
- 2:18
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Three shootings in one weekend, all involving teens or young adults, left one person dead and a boy fighting for his life.
First aired 6/14/2026
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- Title
- Louisiana launches first ATV/UTV Safety Task Force aimed at educating, protecting children
- Runtime
- 2:45
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Louisiana has launched its first-ever Youth ATV/UTV Safety Task Force this month, aimed at educating and protecting children under 14.
First aired 6/15/2026
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- Title
- Louisiana lawmakers have until June 23 to approve or reject Landry's teacher pay order
- Runtime
- 3:42
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Lawmakers have until 5 p.m. June 23 to vote on Gov. Jeff Landry's executive order that would move $168 million from public school funding to pay one-time stipends for teachers.
First aired 6/14/2026
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- Title
- New EHCC warden addresses staffing shortage, contraband and deaths at troubled prison
- Runtime
- 4:53
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- ST. GABRIEL — The fourth warden to lead Elayn Hunt Correctional Center in two years sat down with WBRZ Investigative Unit's Bess Casserleigh to talk about what has changed at the prison in the six months since he took over.
First aired 6/13/26
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- Title
- 'Sentenced to die in prison' Inmates share raw realities with Baton Rouge youth to curb violence
- Runtime
- 2:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- BATON ROUGE - Two inmates, one serving a life sentence for second-degree murder and the other serving 20 years for home invasion, are speaking to young people in Baton Rouge through a program meant to show the consequences of violent crime.
First aired 6/13/26
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- Title
- Town hall held in Baton Rouge Garden District to discuss drainage, flooding issues
- Runtime
- 2:33
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Residents in the Garden District met with city-parish leaders on Saturday, June 13, to discuss repeated flooding that has impacted homes and street.
First aired 6/13/26
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- Title
- Search continues for 15 year old Ja'Derrius Minnieweather
- Runtime
- 1:58
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- BATON ROUGE - The search continues tomorrow for 15-year-old Ja'Derrius Minnieweather. It's now been eight days since he went missing in an area known as Ghost Town.
First aired 6/12/26
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- Title
- Hammond family seeks justice after 50-year-old woman shot and killed at gas station
- Runtime
- 1:57
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- More than a week after 50-year-old Patricia Sheppard was shot and killed at a Hammond gas station, police are asking the public to help find two people of interest in the case.
First aired 6/12/26
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- Title
- BREC asks voters to extend decades-old property tax for 10 more years; opponents criticize spending
- Runtime
- 3:34
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- BREC is asking voters to renew an existing property tax later this month to keep its park system funded for another decade, but opponents are criticizing how the park system already spends its money.
First aired 6/12/2026
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- Title
- With heat-related hospital visits on the rise in Baton Rouge, staying cool is as important as ever
- Runtime
- 2:49
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Emergency responders are urging residents to take precautions as extreme heat is sending more people to local emergency rooms.
First aired 6/12/2026
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- Title
- Video: Truck catches fire along I-12 near Hammond; causing several miles of congestion
- Runtime
- 0:24
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- VIDEO: Truck catches fire along I-12 near Hammond, causing several miles of congestion.
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- Title
- Suspect dead after Texas shooting kills 1 and injures 9 others
- Runtime
- 0:21
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Gunshots heard from Midland, Texas where a shooting near a veterinary hospital leaves 1 dead and 9 others injured. Police say the suspect is dead.
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