WAVE 3 News reporter Kaitlin Rust and photojournalist James Dobson appeared to have been hit by pepper balls reportedly fired by an LMPD officer during a protest in downtown Louisville Friday night.
On Monday, June 1, the Diocese of Baton Rouge Child Nutrition (CNP) is expanding its free breakfast and lunch curbside service for all students in the Baton Rouge area.
Leaders of law enforcement agencies around Louisiana published statements condemning the use of force against George Floyd during an arrest, and Floyd’s subsequent death.
Officials in the Office of Governor John Bel Edwards boasted about a court ruling that will cause Treasurer John Schroder to turn over millions of dollars of unclaimed money being held by the state.
The Walker Police Association will be holding a fundraiser on Saturday, May 30, to support one of their officers who is now facing a devastating illness.
On Monday, June 1, East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome is joining other mayors across the country in a day of fasting and mourning to mark the death of 100,000 people in the country from COVID-19.
Former LSU and newly drafted Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow took to social media on Friday to weigh in on the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Voters will get to decide whether sports betting should be allowed in their parishes during the presidential election, though it would not happen where it is approved for at least another year.
On Friday, May 29, LSU and cadets of the Ole War Skule held a virtual Memorial Day ceremony to honor former students, faculty, and all veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice to serve their country.
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has contracted with 11 partners as part of its comprehensive testing plan that will be submitted on May 30 to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Of course, your pet is part of the family, so it’s important to pay attention to your pet’s behavior and well-being once you change your routines yet again.
This summer BREC will offer a variety of activities, experiences and camps to serve as many children as possible while following state and federal recommendations to ensure the safety of campers and camp staff.
With schools, businesses, and restaurants shutting down or modifying their hours as COVID-19 spreads, here’s a list of places where families can get meals for their children.
The New Orleans Police Department has joined with other law enforcement agencies around the country in denouncing the actions of the Minneapolis police officers following the death of George Floyd.
The protests that began late Wednesday and stretched into Thursday morning were the most destructive yet since the death of George Floyd, who was seen on video gasping for breath during an arrest in which an officer kneeled on his neck for almost eight minutes.
You may have driven past a billboard on I-10 at Perkins Road recently that aims to start up a conversation about what police officers in Baton Rouge are paid.
Our Lady of the Lake announced Thursday, May 28 that it will begin allowing visitors for some patients to serve as an essential advocate starting Friday.
Health officials are learning more about a condition found in children linked to COVID-19. Multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children, or MIS-C, is a rare condition that affects those under 21-years-old.
On Tuesday, May 26, Governor John Bel Edwards announced that the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has selected a contractor to build three new bridges as part of the Comite River Diversion Canal project.
The August 2016 flood destroyed most of the school’s buildings, but now, Central Private School has been able to start construction on phase one of a new campus.
The line for East Baton Rouge Council on Aging’s (EBRCOA) food distribution stretched at least a mile down Hooper Road on Thursday, May 28, as many looked for help in putting food on their tables.
A plan that could help some entering college freshmen earn a higher TOPS award is a step away from Governor John Bel Edwards’ desk, having so far cleared each step of the legislative process without a single ‘no’ vote.
Dozens of big-rig trucks rallied together outside of the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge Thursday, May 28 in support of a new proposed bill that would lower car insurance rates in the state.
You go through your daily skin products often and sometimes you want to save a few bucks and buy them cheaper online. But you might want to take another look before you checkout because that “good deal” may cost you more in the long run.
New Orleans Saints games may have a different feel this season. Social distancing guidelines put a big cap on the number of fans in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome if they are let in at all. The Superdome's management just wrapped up a meeting.
Purchasers of Hodedah brand HI4DR 4-drawer chests that are beech, mahogany, chocolate, cherry, white, or black in color should not allow children near them unsupervised.
The Baton Rouge Police Department is currently looking for a man wanted for allegedly punching a woman in the face to the point that she had to be treated at a hospital.
The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) reached out to Governor John Bel Edwards as part of its latest request for a statewide investigation into child sex abuse allegations involving religious authorities in Louisiana.
To honor the work of frontline workers during COVID-19, Tatro: Hand-Built Magnetic Toys, a local toy company launches a ‘Hometown Heroes’ paper playset.
All the good news comes on the heels of plenty of pictures shared with the 9News Investigators showing folks jammed into stores and bars over the Memorial Day weekend.
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry says nursing home residents are entitled to keep their stimulus checks. He’s issuing a warning to anyone trying to defraud these vulnerable people.
A House committee Wednesday, May 27 killed a plan that sought to protect personal information belonging to people employed by a company that receives a state tax break, primarily over concerns politicians might be able to use the loophole to pass out tax incentives to their friends unchecked.
Owners of Satterfield’s Upper Deck Restaurant, an iconic eatery on False River in New Roads, say they are closing the business due to the economic uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Louisiana Department of Education today announced all 1,649 child care providers in Louisiana will soon receive supplies to help them ensure the health and safety of staff and children as the state navigates reopening following the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak.
May is National Home Improvement Month, so the Better Business Bureau is sharing some tips to follow before hiring a home improvement, roofing, or repair contractor.
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff over the state capitol and all public buildings until sunset Thursday, May 28 in honor of fallen Louisiana State Police Trooper George Baker.
