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Updated: 5 minutes ago
|By Jeff Morrow
Today’s record high in Baton Rouge of 86 degrees appears to be in jeopardy, with my forecast calling for a high of 87 degrees.
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Updated: 8 minutes ago
|By Bria Gremillion
It’s happening at the Greenwell Springs Library from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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Updated: 10 minutes ago
|By WAFB Staff
Police are looking for a Florida man last seen in downtown Baton Rouge after dropping off his family at a hotel.
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Updated: 20 minutes ago
|By Raley Pellittieri
The Baker Police Department is investigating after shots were reportedly fired near an apartment complex in Baker on Thursday, March 23.
Updated: 54 minutes ago
|By Lester Duhé
A suspect is in custody after a shooting in French Settlement on Wednesday, March 22.
Updated: 1 hour ago
|By The Associated Press and HALELUYA HADERO AND FARNOUSH AMIRI
Shou Zi Chew's testimony came at a crucial time for the company, which has acquired 150 million American users but is under increasing pressure from U.S. officials.
Updated: 2 hours ago
|By Bria Gremillion
A man reported missing from Hammond over the weekend has been found, according to Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Updated: 6 hours ago
|By Cali Hubbard
The Junior League of Baton Rouge will be hosting this for their eighth year now.
Updated: 6 hours ago
|By Milvionne Chery and Roque Correa
Fifteen million people have some type of surgery every year in the US.
Updated: 6 hours ago
|By WAFB Staff
The next deadline for the March 25 Municipal Primary Election is approaching soon for voters.
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Updated: 8 hours ago
|By Miranda Thomas
Respect 4 Life is a mentorship program that allows the group to go into high schools and teach young people life skills.
Updated: 13 hours ago
|By The Associated Press and COLLEEN SLEVIN and JESSE BEDAYN Associated Press
The shooting happened in an area away from classrooms as the student was undergoing a search as part of a “safety plan” that required him to be patted down daily, officials said.
Updated: 14 hours ago
|By WAFB Staff
Baton Rouge leaders announced on Wednesday, March 22, the Matthew Fortenberry Funeral Expense Fund with b1Bank.
Updated: 14 hours ago
|By Lester Duhé
The people who represent you at the State Capitol could be getting a hefty raise.
Updated: 18 hours ago
|By Marsha Lewis and Roque Correa
If a person’s resume isn’t helping in the efforts to land a dream job, there could be a good reason.
Updated: 19 hours ago
|By KPLC Digital Team and Devon Distefano
The source of the leak has been confirmed as coming from BioLab.
Updated: 19 hours ago
|By Chris Rosato
With fentanyl being dumped into the country at record numbers it has all of us searching for solutions.
Updated: 20 hours ago
|By Breanne Bizette
Residents used to call it a nightmare to live there, now city leaders hope a new construction will benefit the Scotlandville community.
Updated: 20 hours ago
|By WAFB Staff
The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested a man on Wednesday, March 22, in connection with a shooting earlier in the month that left one person dead.
Updated: 20 hours ago
|By The Associated Press and CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer
The Federal Reserve extended its year-long fight against high inflation Wednesday by raising its key interest rate by a quarter-point despite concerns that higher borrowing rates could worsen the turmoil that has gripped the banking system.
Updated: 20 hours ago
|By Rian Chatman
As part of Keep Louisiana Beautiful Week, Ascension Parish is hosting its annual Trash Bash to bring together the community.
Updated: 21 hours ago
|By Lester Duhé
The Gonzales Police Department is investigating a stabbing Tuesday afternoon, March 22, that left a 40-year-old man in critical condition.
Updated: 22 hours ago
|By Marsha Lewis and Roque Correa
Forgetting is a classic sign of cognitive decline.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 12:28 PM CDT
|By WAFB Staff
Detectives believe Glasper shot Patterson and then turned the gun on himself.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 12:22 PM CDT
|By The Associated Press
The eyedrops from EzriCare and Delsam Phama were recalled in February, and health authorities are continuing to track infections as they investigate the outbreak.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 10:27 AM CDT
|By Bria Gremillion
This project’s release comes on the heels of Youngboy’s fifth studio album, which dropped January 2023 under Motown Records.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 7:27 AM CDT
|By Cali Hubbard
Interfaith Federation of Greater Baton Rouge said it is free and open to anyone in the community.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 7:22 AM CDT
|By WAFB Staff
It’s that time of year when many of us feel like we’re trying to make up for that elusive lost hour of sleep with the time change in most states.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 6:51 AM CDT
|By WAFB Staff
The day of events kicks off with a fun run/walk with registration at 7 a.m.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 6:26 AM CDT
|By Cyndy McGrath, Kirk Manson and Roque Correa
First COVID, and this winter, add the respiratory virus RSV, and the flu.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 5:20 AM CDT
|By Cali Hubbard
Both families attribute speech, physical, and occupational therapy as key to optimizing their child’s development.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 4:39 AM CDT
|By Bria Gremillion
You can register before or during the event.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 10:37 PM CDT
|By Curtis Heyen and Jade Myers
“... Just like everything else, we have to make sure that we’re prepared”
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 6:33 PM CDT
|By Chris Rosato
Trump supporters spoke out and called the possible indictment a politically charged move from a Democrat district attorney.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 5:53 PM CDT
|By WAFB Staff
There is no cost for enrolling in the service, but data and message rates may apply.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 5:35 PM CDT
|By Breanne Bizette
Candida Auris, otherwise known as “C. Auris,” is a type of yeast that can cause severe illnesses and could even land folks in the hospital, if they have a weakened immune system.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 4:58 PM CDT
|By WAFB Staff
An offender out on early parole is back in jail after he reportedly fled authorities who tried to arrest him Tuesday morning, March 21, for skipping out on his required community supervision.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 4:38 PM CDT
|By Lester Duhé
A new Taco Bell opened up in the Town of Livingston on Tuesday, March 21.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 3:34 PM CDT
|By Brooke Buford
The case was handed over to the Calcasieu Parish DA on March 17.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 3:34 PM CDT
|By WAFB Staff
According to LSU, the United States is expected to have a shortage of at least 15,000 veterinarians by the end of the decade.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 2:43 PM CDT
|By Lester Duhé
It was a packed house inside the LSU Student Union Theater for Conservative political commentator Candace Owens on Tuesday, March 21.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 2:34 PM CDT
|By Scottie Hunter
A driver fleeing from police crashed into another vehicle Tuesday afternoon, March 21, sending both drivers to a hospital with minor injuries.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 12:28 PM CDT
|By FOX 8 Staff
The Orleans Parish Registrar rejected about 99 percent of a second batch of 32,421 signatures submitted within five days of the original batch
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 12:02 PM CDT
|By WAFB Staff
The semifinalists will be honored during a gala on July 22, 2023, at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 11:07 AM CDT
|By Debra Worley
Scenic Fruit Company has issued a recall for frozen strawberries and an organic tropical blend due to an outbreak of Hepatitis A.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 10:52 AM CDT
|By Rick Portier
Ask 11-year-old Lincoln Bayham about hunting and watch his eyes light up and a wide smile spread across his face. Ask him about turkey hunting and watch him cluck.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 10:13 AM CDT
|By WAFB Staff
Fife is expected to be sentenced on Thursday, April 27, according to the 21st Judicial District Attorney’s Office.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 9:20 AM CDT
|By The Associated Press
An estimated 238,000 Civics from the 2022 and 2023 model years are included in the probe.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 6:20 AM CDT
|By Cali Hubbard
Officials ask you to drop off supplies before 2 p.m.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 6:14 AM CDT
|By Marsha Lewis and Roque Correa
Almost 10 million Americans have osteoporosis and another 44 million are at risk of getting it.