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18th Annual Celebrity Waiter fundraiser to support Baton Rouge Children’s Advocacy Center
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The 18th Annual Celebrity Waiter fundraiser event kicks off on Wednesday night at L’Auberge Casino & Hotel. It is the primary fundraiser for the Baton Rouge Children’s Advocacy Center. The event has been held since 2006 and helps provides services to child abuse victims and their families.
3 days after attempted assassination, Trump shooting suspect remains an elusive enigma
BETHEL PARK, Pa. (AP) — After three days, an enigmatic portrait emerged of the 20-year-old man who came close to killing former President Donald Trump with a high-velocity bullet: He was an intelligent loner with few friends, an apparently thin social media footprint and no hints of strong political beliefs that would suggest a motive for an attempted assassination.
Man accused of indecent behavior with a juvenile wanted by BRPD
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a man accused of indecent behavior with a juvenile. Police said they are looking 31-year-old Christopher Ballard. Anyone with information on Ballard’s whereabouts is urged contact the Special Victims Unit at 225-389-3853...
JD Vance, Trump’s pick for vice president, will introduce himself to a national audience at the RNC
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Donald Trump ’s running mate JD Vance will introduce himself to a national audience Wednesday as he addresses the Republican National Convention. The Ohio senator’s headlining address will be his first speech as the Republican vice-presidential nominee. He’s a relative political unknown who rapidly morphed in recent years from a severe critic of Trump to an aggressive defender.
Woman found dead in hot Houston condo hours before power was restored
HOUSTON (KHOU) - A heart-breaking discovery was made at a Houston condominium complex still without power more than a week after Hurricane Beryl slammed into the city and knocked out power to millions. Firefighters found the body of a woman just before noon Tuesday at a 1960s-era condo complex in...
Women’s Council of Realtors launches shoe drive for students in need
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Women’s Council of Realtors and the Greater Baton Rouge Association of Realtors are teaming up to help the Greater Baton Rouge youth step into the future this school year. Both organizations are collecting new or gently used shoes to donate to children in the area. Shoes can be dropped off at the GBRAR office by August 1, to ensure they will make it on time to a student in need. The address is 14101 Perkins Road. Donations are also encouraged in case you are unable to drop off a pair of shoes at their office. You can show your support at this link.
Wet and soggy weather hanging around for several days
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - You may have noticed the weather pattern changed Wednesday. Widespread showers and t-storms impacted the local area keeping afternoon temperatures in check. Localized bullseyes of 1-3″ of rain fell which will be a general trend each day during this wet weather pattern. The wet weather...
Another hot but rainy day, more rain on the way
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Rest of Today: We are under one more Heat Advisory today. However, many areas will stay a little below the advisory criteria of heat index values reaching 108°+. Regardless, highs will again top out in the mid-90s with feels-like temperatures in the triple digits.
Today likely our last Heat Advisory for quite a while
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Today’s Forecast: The National Weather Service has decided to post one more Heat Advisory today, although I suspect many areas will stay a little below the advisory criteria of heat index values reaching 108°+. Regardless, highs will again top out in the mid...
BRPD: Man arrested in connection with deadly shooting on North Harco Dr.
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A man has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting on North Harco Drive near West Windsor Drive in Baton Rouge, according to police. The suspect, Christen Baker, 18, is charged with second-degree murder and illegal use of a weapon. Police said the shooting...
Man rams deputy’s vehicle during pursuit, authorities say
EAST FELICIANA PARISH, La. (WAFB) - A man has been arrested following a law enforcement pursuit in which he allegedly rammed a deputy’s vehicle in East Feliciana Parish, authorities said. The man has been identified by the East Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office as Benjamin Bailey, 32. Deputies said he...
Sharing ‘private images’ in La. faces higher restrictions due to new state laws
BATON ROUGE, La. (KALB) - Three bills signed into law during Louisiana’s 2024 Legislative Session aimed to change the definition of what the state considers as the illegal “nonconsensual disclosure of a private image.”. State law currently determines the “nonconsensual disclosure of a private image” as when a...
Qualifying for Nov. 5 election begins Wednesday
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Qualifying for the November 5th election begins Wednesday, July 17, and there may be some shake-ups. Along with the presidential election, other major races on the ballot include the race for East Baton Rouge mayor-president, the 6th Congressional District seat, and the Public Service Commission.
LSP reflects on law placing tighter restrictions on smoking in a vehicle
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - A law successfully passed during the 2024 regular legislative session amends current Louisiana law on when a person can and cannot smoke while in a vehicle. Under present law, it is illegal to smoke cigarettes, pipes, cigars or any vaping device in a vehicle with a...
Time’s running out to name EBR Schools superintendent
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - There’s only one week left for East Baton Rouge School Board members to name a new head of the school system, and with time quickly ticking away, it’s clear there’s still plenty of debate ahead. “Just throws the biggest wrench in anything...
I-TEAM: BRPD officer among two charged with DWI in crash
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The WAFB I-TEAM has learned that a Baton Rouge Police Department officer is among the two people charged with DWI following a crash in West Feliciana Parish. The crash happened around 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 13, 2024. Zaria Brown, 23, was riding along Highway...
1 person killed by police officers outside of RNC in Milwaukee, officials say
MILWAUKEE (Gray News) – Ohio officers shot and killed a person in downtown Milwaukee outside of the perimeter of the Republican National Convention Tuesday morning, according to sources. According to Brian Steel, president of the Fraternal Order of Police Capitol City Lodge No. 9, Columbus police officers in town...
CRIME STOPPERS: Answers sought in 61-year-old’s unsolved murder
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Baton Rouge police are searching for answers in the shooting death of a 61-year-old man. Police were dispatched back in March regarding a shooting on the 100 block of S.18th Street. Responding officers found the victim, Dwain Fleming, 61, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. He...
New York Knicks center helps Chalmette High coach rebound from devastating loss
CHALMETTE, La. (WVUE) - There are moments in life when everybody needs help. For Butch Stockton, the longtime basketball coach at Chalmette High School, one of those moments was in the fall of 2023. Dawn Stockton, his wife of 31 years, had just passed away from cancer. Mitchell Robinson, the...
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The tradition of television in Baton Rouge began on April 19, 1953, when WAFB signed on the air as the second television station in Louisiana. Over the following decades, Channel 9 has created the number one news organization in south Louisiana, covering local, state, and regional news. Today, WAFB brings its viewers 25 hours of news programming each week. Presently, Louisiana's News Channel is the only network station in the market to air a complete rebroadcast of every locally produced newscast, plus a live weekend noon news product on our second cable station, Cable Channel 9. Our anchors, reporters, producers, and photographers have won numerous awards from the Associated Press and the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters. A number of investigative reports by WAFB 9 News on various topics have even resulted in changes in state law. While news and programming are our broadcast trademarks, WAFB is constantly being honored for its community service. Channel 9 donates over $1.25 million in public service air time each year. The list of station promotions to help local non-profit organizations is lengthy, with our St. Vincent de Paul Uniform Drive, Assess the Need, and the Volunteer! Baton Rouge Volunteer recognition program to name a few.
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