ADDIS, La. (WAFB) - John Foster, Addis native and American Idol top three finalist made it back home. He was escorted through ...

The East Baton Rouge Parish Metro Council approved three parts of Mayor Edwards’ proposal Wednesday to pay for his ‘THRIVE ...

State health officials are reminding everyone to get vaccinated for whooping cough as cases continue to rise, surpassing last ...

Two bills that seek to give lawmakers more of a buffer between themselves and ethics complaints passed out of the House and ...

The EBR Metro Council will still consider the other three funding sources of the proposal.

A Baton Rouge businessman is facing criminal charges after the FBI accused him of a federal count of wire fraud.

Heat will continue to build over the next several days, leading to the first 90-degree days of 2025 for many in our area.

Family confirmed former East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Melvin “Kip” Holden died on Wednesday morning, May 14. He was 72. According to data from the Louisiana Department of Health, in 2024, ...

New arrest documents explain the alleged roles that eight people reportedly played in a fight inside of the 19th Judicial ...

“State law requires that all school bus drivers thoroughly check their buses at the end of each route to ensure no students ...

First Street in Addis will be closed on Wednesday afternoon for parade honoring American Idol contestant John Foster.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - One person is in critical condition following a shooting in Baton Rouge. The shooting happened a little after 3 p.m. on North 24th Street and Main Street. Emergency officials ...