Chris Rosato

Reporter at WAFB-TV (Baton Rouge, LA)

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Large voter turnout for presidential election could play a big role in mayors race

Sep 9, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Chris Rosato

ShareBATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The four candidates for Baton Rouge Mayor were ready to debate this Wednesday but has been postponed due to weather. Nevertheless, two folks who know a thing or two about politics are weighing on how the race is looking and how record-breaking turnout for a presidential election could have a big impact. Southern University Political Science Professor, Albert Samuels, and former Metro Councilman Darrell Glasper, both see the EBR mayor’s race as a guaranteed runoff.
Stores gearing up for 2nd Amendment sales tax holiday weekend

Sep 4, 2024 | msn.com | Chris Rosato

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Mayor Broome proposes St. George transition plan amid rumored lawsuit

Aug 29, 2024 | msn.com | Chris Rosato

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Two candidates face off in the race for mayor of Donaldsonville

Aug 20, 2024 | wafb.com | Chris Rosato

DONALDSONVILLE, La. (WAFB) - Two candidates are running in the race for mayor of Donaldsonville. Glenn Price (D) is a military veteran who's spent most of his adult life in Houston but has recently returned home to Donaldsonville to bring new leadership to his hometown. He even started a local advocacy group three years ago called the Sunshine Community Group to address the city's problems.
Governor announces the beginning second phase of broadband internet access program

Aug 19, 2024 | wafb.com | Chris Rosato

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - On Monday Governor Jeff Landry announced what's called Gumbo 2.0. It's a program aimed at expanding broadband internet access to 140,000 locations statewide using $1.355 billion. It came from Washington out of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that must be used by the end of this year. The program's first phase gave internet access to nearly 80,000 different locations in Louisiana through a grant we received from the American Rescue Act.
State Supreme Court will determine who can run for it's own district 2 seat

Aug 16, 2024 | wafb.com | Chris Rosato

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - In an order issued by the Louisiana Supreme Court on Thursday afternoon, justices on the court say they will consider a case involving three candidates for the court's own second district. The three candidates in the race are Leslie Chambers (D), Marcus Hunter (D), and John Michael Guidry (D).
Man faces second-degree murder for allegedly poisoning another man with fentany

Aug 14, 2024 | wafb.com | Chris Rosato

HAMMOND, La. (WAFB) - The Hammond Police Department says it will be moving forward with what they believe will be a landmark case. 26-year-old Trystan McMillion is accused of killing 27-year-old Nicholas Platt with fentanyl and is being charged with second-degree murder. The Hammond Police Chief, Edwin Bergeron, said McMillion was one of 13 people arrested on fentanyl and other drug dealing charges.
3 candidates are running for PSC in District 2

Aug 13, 2024 | wafb.com | Chris Rosato

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - On Tuesday Republican Julie Quinn received her endorsement from the East Baton Rouge chapter of the state's Republican Party. Having served in the state senate between 2005 and 2012, she's hoping to bring her conservative approach to District 2 on the Public Service Commission, a seat currently held by Dr. Craig Greene (R). "This seat will determine the path forward that the commission takes.
State ag commissioner gives update on Louisiana crops

Aug 12, 2024 | wafb.com | Chris Rosato

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Louisiana State Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says it will be another frugal year for farmers as they strive to make up for lost gains last year. That's when the state saw its worst drought in generations. However, Strain says federal grants have helped people get back on their feet, and mother nature has been kind so far.
Jury finds Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions not civilly liable in Stanford Trust Ponzi scheme

Aug 9, 2024 | msn.com | Chris Rosato

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