WBRZ-TV (Baton Rouge, LA)

WBRZ, operating on virtual channel 2 (and digital channel 13), is a television station affiliated with ABC that caters to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as well as the surrounding areas of south-central and southeastern Louisiana and southwestern Mississippi. The station is owned by the Manship family, who previously published The Advocate, a daily newspaper in Baton Rouge. Its transmitter can be found in Sunshine, Louisiana, while the station's studios are situated on Highland Road in Baton Rouge, just a short distance south of downtown. Viewers can access the station via satellite services like DirecTV and Dish Network, as well as through cable providers such as Cox Communications and AT&T U-verse.

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English

Television

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Global

#52679

United States

#10787

Arts and Entertainment/TV Movies and Streaming

#350

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Firefighters responding to house fire along St. Rose Avenue

2 days ago | wbrz.com | Logan Cullop

Firefighters responding to house fire along St. Rose AvenueBATON ROUGE - Firefighters are responding to a house fire along St. Rose Avenue in Baton Rouge. The Baton Rouge Fire Department was dispatched to a home at the corner of St. Rose and Louisiana avenues around 7:15 p.m.No information about the fire has been released.
Officials warn of rising heat illness risk as Baton Rouge issued advisory

2 days ago | wbrz.com | Angelica Butine

BATON ROUGE — As a heat advisory blankets parts of the Baton Rouge area, officials are sounding the alarm about the increasing danger of heat-related illnesses. Experts say shade is just one component to reduce the risk of heat-related illness. "You definitely should always have a plan in place just in case," said Brad Harris with East Baton Rouge EMS. He explained that conditions like heat exhaustion can develop rapidly, particularly during peak daytime temperatures.
19-year-old stabbed, airlifted to hospital Wednesday

2 days ago | wbrz.com | Logan Cullop

19-year-old stabbed, airlifted to hospital WednesdayDENHAM SPRINGS - A 19-year-old was airlifted to a hospital after being stabbed by a juvenile in Denham Springs. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office said the victim was stabbed in their forearm along Kingfisher Street. The juvenile was taken into custody. Their charges were not immediately available. Officials said the 19-year-old was taken in a helicopter around 3:45 p.m. Their condition was not immediately available.
Flipped semi-truck near 10/12 merge shuts down I-12

2 days ago | wbrz.com | Logan Cullop

Flipped semi-truck near 10/12 merge shuts down I-12BATON ROUGE - A semi-truck heading westbound along Interstate 12 overturned Wednesday afternoon. The crash happened at 1:45 p.m. near the I-10/I-12 merge, less than 30 minutes after a different crash just a few miles ahead. The roadway was closed and traffic was diverted to the New Orleans exit. No information about injuries has been reported.
Flipped semi-truck stalls traffic along I-12 WB near merge

2 days ago | wbrz.com | Logan Cullop

Flipped semi-truck stalls traffic along I-12 WB near mergeBATON ROUGE - A semi-truck heading westbound along Interstate 12 overturned Wednesday afternoon. The crash happened at 1:45 p.m. near the I-10/I-12 merge, less than 30 minutes after a different crash just a few miles ahead. No information about injuries has been reported.
18-wheeler leaking diesel shuts down Acadian Thruway exit off I-10

2 days ago | wbrz.com | Logan Cullop

18-wheeler leaking diesel shuts down Acadian Thruway exit off I-10BATON ROUGE - The Acadian Thruway exit off of westbound I-10 was blocked Wednesday afternoon for a chemical cleanup. The Baton Rouge Fire Department said an 18-wheeler hauling diesel had a leak in its saddle tank. The driver stopped at the exit around 1:20 p.m. Approximately 50 gallons of fuel had spilled on the roadway. No injuries were reported. Congestion was backed up past the 10/12 merge.
Vehicle fire on I-10 eastbound ramp causes major traffic backup; roadway reopens

3 days ago | wbrz.com | Sarah Lawrence

inNewsSource: WBRZBATON ROUGE - A vehicle that caught on fire on I-10 eastbound caused major delays Tuesday morning. First responders were on the scene at I-10 at Washington Street. As of 11:24 a.m., backups extended past La. 415. The right lane was blocked after the vehicle caught fire on the on-ramp near Braddock Street. By 1 p.m., the road reopened. No one was taken to the hospital. This story will be updated when the incident is clear.
Vehicle fire on I-10 eastbound causes major traffic backup

3 days ago | wbrz.com | Sarah Lawrence

Vehicle fire on I-10 eastbound causes major traffic backupBATON ROUGE - A vehicle that caught on fire on I-10 eastbound caused major delays Tuesday morning. First responders were on the scene at I-10 at Washington Street. As of 11:24 a.m., backups extended past LA-415. The right lane was blocked. No one was taken to the hospital. This story will be updated when the incident is clear.
Better Business Bureau warns of mobile home scam in south Louisiana

3 days ago | wbrz.com | Sarah Lawrence

BATON ROUGE - The Better Business Bureau is warning customer of a mobile home scam that has already cost one person thousands of dollars. Operating under the name Rose Harvey Mobile Homes, the scammer is using fake pictures of mobile homes, several "very active" Facebook pages and a website to run the scheme. The address associated with the name is the address of a legitimate mobile home business in Denham Springs, but the business there is unaffiliated with the scam operation.
LSU announces schedule and logistics for National Championship celebration Wednesday

3 days ago | wbrz.com | Sarah Lawrence

BATON ROUGE - After a whirlwind weekend that ended with the Tigers taking home their eighth CWS title, fans are invited to celebrate with them at Alex Box Stadium on Wednesday. Don't miss out: here are some of the things you need to know before you show up and get swept away in the glitz and glam. Gates will open at 7 p.m. Prior to the celebration, fans can enjoy a musical performance by Rising Country Star and current LSU Tiger Timothy Wayne.