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Exclusive: Talks underway to bring more ICE agents to La.
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Governor Jeff Landry has big plans for agents from ICE to come to Louisiana. There could be more of ...
Bill to criminalize homelessness awaits senate vote
The identity of the victim has not been released at this time. The shooting is under investigation. Three residents were able ...
Addis native inches closer to American Idol finale
Senate Bill 196 creates the Homeless Court Program. The identity of the victim has not been released at this time. The ...
1 person injured in shooting on Highland Road in Baton Rouge, officials say
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - One person was injured during a shooting in Baton Rouge Monday night, May 5. Officials said the ...
“It’s just become unacceptable”: Association asking EPA to hold companies accountable for Capitol Lakes Superfund Site cleanup efforts
The Historic Spanish Town Civic Association is calling on the Environmental Protection Agency to get the ball rolling on the ...
I-TEAM: Lawmaker proposes creation of committee to look into LHSAA over fairness, transparency concerns
Speaker Pro Tempore Mike Johnson proposed a measure that would create a special committee of the legislature to study the ...
TODAY IS A FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY
The WAFB First Alert Weather Team has declared Tuesday, May 6, and Wednesday, May 7, as First Alert Weather Days.
Louisiana advocates push for more families to become foster parents to address critical need
Louisiana’s foster care system is facing a critical shortage of foster parents, and advocates say the crisis is putting thousands of children at risk.
Baker party turns deadly; shooting victim identified
The identity of the victim has not been released at this time. The shooting is under investigation. Three residents were able ...
Sandbags made available in Baton Rouge, surrounding areas
Due to the threat of rain and possible flooding in the coming days, several parishes have made sandbags available for residents.
Kevin Gates announces ‘The Amilio Tour’
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Superstar Kevin Gates, the chart-topping rapper from Baton Rouge, announced his national tour ...
Association asking EPA to hold companies accountable for Capitol Lakes Superfund Site cleanup efforts
The Historic Spanish Town Civic Association is calling on the Environmental Protection Agency to get the ball rolling on the Capitol Lakes cleanup efforts.