Danae Leake
Baton Rouge, La
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Danae Leake worked for WAFB from May 2018 until January 2020.
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Investigators charged Richard Jiles Jr., 22, with principal to second-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of Anferenee James Holden, 22, in January of 2019.
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A man is facing multiple charges, including vehicular homicide, after two vehicles crashed while drag-racing on Lobdell Boulevard Saturday, Jan. 25.
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Baker police say a 7-year-old who was found with an unloaded gun on a school bus Friday morning.
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The Army Corps of Engineers working along the river could be the source of loud boom-like noises in St. Gabriel.
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The former Capital One branch in the Mid City neighborhood sold for $1.1 million and plans are to redevelop the property for retail use.
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Betty Claiborne, and four others, were arrested in 1963 for trying to integrate a public swimming pool in Baton Rouge.
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As the LSU Tigers prepare to take on Clemson in the College Football Playoff National Championship, Tiger fans should be wary of ticket scams.
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Dr. Rebekah Gee announced her resignation as secretary of the state’s health department effective January 31.
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Gotcha has launched a new version of its app to improve rider experience.
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Take a look at what happened in the Baton Rouge business world in 2019.
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The passengers were heading to Atlanta to attend the LSU vs. Oklahoma Peach Bowl game.
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A grand jury has indicted a former high-ranking deputy and his wife, who accused of sex crimes against children on Tuesday, Dec. 17.
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More children can now enjoy the Knock Knock Children’s Museum after the museum announced it has adapted some of its learning zones for children with disabilities.
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A third man was arrested in connection with a 2013 murder investigation in Baton Rouge that involved former Tulane and NFL player Devin Holland.
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If you’re wanting to add a touch of green to your home, a new business in Baton Rouge is trying to take care of your indoor-plant needs.
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Several models of gas grills sold nationwide are being recalled after reports of grill fires.
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The screenings will be available at the pharmacies of 10 Walmart stores.
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A candlelight vigil was held a year after Caleb Loots, 18, was struck and killed by a drunk driver in Gonzales.
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The Ascension Parish council motioned to pay the legal defense fees from departing president Kenny Matassa on Thursday, Dec. 6.
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Another Baton Rouge business has appeared to shut its doors for good on Sunday morning.
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A Denham Springs student is organizing a fundraiser in hopes of helping her former track coach who is battling cancer.
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Technicians will be working over the weekend to continue resolving issues after a cyber-attack on the state’s network system.
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The Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Corp. bought LaQuinta on S. Acadian Thruway for $4.4M a few weeks ago.
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The 18th annual Kid’s Christmas event is scheduled for Saturday, December 15, and located at the West Feliciana Middle School gym, according to a Monday media release from the West Feliciana Parish. The event starts at 10 a.m.
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Tony Chachere’s and Bayou Teche Brewing are introducing their Gumbo Stout, made with Creole spices for a limited time.
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A Torchy’s Tacos will open in the university’s Nicholson Gateway Development in early 2020 after the company announced in September it would bring restaurants to Louisiana.
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Students attending the Emerge Center in Baton Rouge will get creative with a colorful new art piece.
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A Mississippi man wanted for sexual assault was arrested on I-12 on Sunday, causing traffic delays.
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The explosion was heard and shook homes across the river in East Baton Rouge Parish.
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A new education initiative aims to provide high school students with real-world training to better their career success after graduation.
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Woman’s Hospital has a program where you can submit notes of encouragement online to breast and GYN cancer patients.
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No. 2 LSU (6-0, 2-0 SEC) is facing Mississippi State (3-3, 1-2 SEC) at 2:30 p.m. The game can be seen on WAFB.
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A Florida seafood company expanded a recall for some of its tuna products because of the risk of scombroid fish poisoning.
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While groups in Texas are calling a Formosa Plastics settlement an environmental win, Louisiana environmental groups say the settlement is a warning to the state’s biodiversity.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges people to get their flu vaccine by the end of October.
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There are more questions than answers when it comes to the future of the city of St. George, but officials on either side of the newly drawn lines say all the answers will come in time.
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A Baton Rouge man was arrested for allegedly trying to meet a juvenile for sex.
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Google is coming to three Louisiana cities, including Baton Rouge, to host workshops in an effort to bridge the digital skills gap for residents and small business owners.
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A lawsuit involving the Johnny Anderson sexual harassment case has been filed against the governor’s administration.
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A full-service taqueria and bar will open soon in the developing Burbank area in Baton Rouge.
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DSHS's kicker Cameron Beall was featured on Sunday Night Football for his "Kick Cancer" campaign.
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Dat Dog, know for its specialy hot dogs, is officially coming Baton Rouge with up to two locations.
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Tip Top Poultry is recalling its ready-to-eat chicken products because of possible listeria contamination.
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A first-of-its-kind treatment that would help treat children with rare diseases that cause inflammation of small red blood vessels was approved.
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A married couple is being charged after a bizarre incident in Grosse Tete involving a deaf dog and a camel’s genitalia being bitten.
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An arrest has now been made following a shooting at a club in Albany.
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A new restaurant known for its chargrilled oysters and eclectic atmosphere opens this week in Baton Rouge
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An LSU graduate started a business that serves dairy-free and gluten-free ice cream, and business is growing.