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Tuesday, January 6, 2009
January 6, 2009
Women's Body and Mind retreat You can start 2009 off with a new you at the Women's Body and Mind Retreat. Dawn Braud and Phi Truong joined us on 2une In Tuesday morning with tips on how you can introduce a healthy approach to your everyday life.
Would tougher curfew laws protect more citizens? News2's Chris Nakamoto talks with residents about this controversial subject.
Blue tarps still dot the landscape around Baton Rouge. Why are roof repairs taking so long?
News2 knows: Your money matters. Luke Margolis offers financial advice for the new year.
How long will this cold last? Chief Forecaster Pat Shingleton has your forecast.
January 5, 2009
Baton Rouge Mayor-President Kip Holden pledged his service to you during his second inauguration ceremony, which took place on Thursday. Holden said cutting high poverty rates and fixing educational problems are on his to-do list for his second term.
The new city marshal in Denham Springs warns that if you have unresolved court issues, it's time to settle up. Jerry Denton took office Monday, and News 2's Mike Steele explains how the Marshal's Office staff isn't wasting any time.
The new mayor of Clinton could find it's harder to name a new police chief than he thinks. Don Reason is hoping to make the appointment this Wednesday, but as News 2's Rob Krieger found out, the people who have to approve the appointment might not show up to the meeting.
LSU officially announced Monday the hiring of former Tennessee coach John Chavis as its defensive coordinator.
There will be no more bottleneck traffic for drivers in one part of Livingston Parish. The widening of a two-mile stretch of Highway 16 in Denham Springs is complete. News 2's Dana Hackett has more on how this will provide some much-needed relief.
Monday was Inauguration Day for East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Kip Holden. Holden was sworn in during a morning ceremony to officially begin his second term in office.
Your next couple days could be a rainy affair. Chief Forecaster Pat Shingleton has more in your forecast.
Sharon Broussard with Louisiana State Parks joined us on 2une In to run down some of the special events going on at parks throughout the state.
Weather Forecast for Jan. 05 Meteorologist Chris Stevens has your True View Forecast.
The 2009 Under Armour All-America High School Football Game gives LSU fans sneak peek at Russell Shepard. Shepard who is from Houston, threw a 92-yard touchdown pass and ran for a 15-yard score.
News 2 talks with family members who wonder what caused a teenager to be the victim of violence in a Baton Rouge neighborhood.
January 4, 2009
Rough weather rocked the area earlier today, but will it last through the weekend? Meteorologist Chris Stevens has your True View Forecast.
Marcus Thornton scored a season-high 33 points as LSU defeated Southeastern Louisiana 90-61 on Saturday night.
A pair from Canada makes a trek across the continent on foot to spread the word about being environmentally friendly. News 2 talks with them about what drives them to run a marathon each day.
January 2, 2009
Last summer's pain at the pump is gone, but that could change, all in the name of progress. Some want to increase the tax on gasoline, but News 2's Todd Ross found drivers who question whether it's really worth it.
Traffic improvements, curbing crime and improving infrastructure are all issues the new members of the Baton Rouge Metro Council are promising to tackle. Twelve council members were sworn in Friday morning.
With less than eight weeks to go before the big digital switch, there are only a certain number of coupons available from the federal government to give you a break on buying a converter box. News 2's Dana Hackett gets answers on what you need to know to make sure you beat the deadline.
Tiger fans are still buzzing about LSU's dominant win in the Chick-fil-A Bowl, and the play of quarterback Jordan Jefferson remains a hot topic.
Gonzales has a new mayor for the first time in 24 years. Barney Arceneaux took office on Friday and has big plans for the city.
Several new faces joined the Baton Rouge Metro Council on Friday. Twelve men and women were sworn in as council members at the Performing Arts Theater in the River Center.
How long can you expect the unseasonably warm weather to linger? Chief Forecaster Pat Shingleton has your forecast.
January 1, 2009
LSU (8-5) wrecked Georgia Tech early, building a 35-3 lead by halftime on its way to a 38-3 victory, handing the 14th-ranked Yellow Jackets (9-4) their most lopsided loss in three seasons.
Fans who couldn't make it to Atlanta watched locally as LSU defeated Georgia Tech.
January 2, 2009
If you're heading outdoors, you might notice some much warmer weather. Chef KD gives you some hints if your weekend plans include getting out on the water and casting a line.
January 1, 2009
A fire left one family in St. Francisville with almost nothing but one other. News 2's Dana Hackett reports on how one special firefighter saved a few lives.
December 31, 2008
The New Year is almost upon us, and many folks are planning to party the night away. Have you thought about your ride home should you have one too many? News 2's Christine Lewis tells you how your designated driver could be just a phone call
The LSU Tiger hoops team capped off 2008 in exciting fashion, narrowly holding on to beat Louisiana-Lafayette Wednesday afternoon at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
What you do with the few hours left in 2008 could save you some green in 2009. News 2's Chris Nakamoto reports on how lending a helping hand could mean more money in your pocket.
LSU fans counted down to the kickoff of the Chick-fil-A Bowl on Wednesday, with the diehards gathering at the Georgia Dome to cheer their Tigers on to victory. Sports Director Michael Cauble filed this report from Atlanta.
January 1, 2009
Several families in Washington Parish have new houses for the New Year. A group of volunteers from Chicago have been hard at work in Bogalusa building homes over the past three weeks. News 2's Todd Ross explains why they gave up their holiday to give back
December 31, 2008
What kind of weather can you expect when 2009 begins? Chief Forecaster Pat Shingleton has your forecast.
Holly Clegg joined us on 2une In Wednesday for her final December Chef of the Month appearance.
With the Baton Rouge area getting ready to celebrate the New Year, State Fire Marshal Butch Browning joined us on 2une In to discuss the rules concerning fireworks.
What kind of weather can you expect when 2009 begins? WBRZ Meteorologist Chris Stevens has your forecast.
December 30, 2008
The Tiger hoops team is enjoying early season success, having already posted 10 victories before the New Year. LSU will host UL-Lafayette Wednesday afternoon in the PMAC.
More people are choosing to become a part of the few and the proud. Marine Corps recruiting is up both nationally and here in Louisiana. News 2's Dana Hackett gets answers on what's luring recruits.
Property taxes are due in Livingston Parish, and a lot of people want to know why their bills went up so much. As News 2's Todd Ross found out, sometimes values stay the same and the taxes still increase.
Gov. Bobby Jindal announced $341 million in budget cuts in order to keep the state out of the red. The biggest cause of the shortfall continues to be oil and gas revenue for the state.
One man is under arrest for a triple shooting that left two men dead. It happened last night on Shelley Court in north Baton Rouge after an argument led to gunfire.
It was an emotional homecoming for dozens of Louisiana soldiers returning from Iraq. Relatives and friends welcomed their loved ones home with tears of joy in Baton Rouge. News 2's Chris Nakamoto was there as families reunited.
What kind of weather can you expect on New Years Eve? Chief Forecaster Pat Shingleton has your forecast.
December 29, 2008
Luke Margolis continues "Your Money Matters" to help you save and grow your money.
The old City Hall in Denham Springs has been restored by officials.
The Chick-Fil-A Bowl is shaping up to be the last hurrah for LSU's current defensive coordinators, and as Sports 2's Michael Cauble tells us from Atlanta, they plan to go out the right way.
Former Tennessee defensive coordinator John Chavis is expected to take over the same position at LSU. An official announcement could come at the end of this week.
Neighbors say a Sunday fire in the Glen Oaks area could have been put out more quickly. Three different fire departments in District 6 responded to extinguish it. News 2's Chris Nakamoto gets answers about the controversy over water to douse the flames.
Throwing away Christmas present boxes could give criminals a look inside your home. News 2's Mike Steele explains how.
December 28, 2008
WBRZ Sports Director Michael Cauble is in Atlanta following the LSU Tigers as they prepare for their big matchup against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in this year's Chick-Fil-A Bowl.
Meteorologist Chris Stevens says cooler temps says changes are on the way as we head into the New Year.
December 27, 2008
A cold front is expected to move through the area Sunday. Chris Stevens has your WBRZ weather forecast.
Interstate 12 will have its State Police Patrol increased in an effort to deter speeding drivers.
News 2 tracks the Tigers in Atlanta.
December 26, 2008
The day after Christmas is becoming as big as Black Friday. Retail stores slash prices in effort to bring shoppers with post christmas money.
December 27, 2008
Dressed as Santa Clause, Christmas Killer Bruce Pardo took 9 lives the night of Christmas Eve. He also burned down the house with the victims of the shooting still inside.
December 26, 2008
Record breaking heat today. 83 degrees was the high. The warm weather will continue as storms near. Chris Stevens has your forecast.
One person has died after a hit-and-run north of Gonzales.
While most people think of Christmas eve as the last day to receive cards or packages, special mail deliveries were sent out on Christmas Day all over Baton Rouge.
People in Baton Rouge are gearing up for round two of holiday shopping.
Meteorologist Chris Stevens gives the weather forecast for December 25th.
December 24, 2008
Santa Claus made a special visit to the Parker House.
Two men are in jail after a drug deal went wrong. Another two men are on the run from police.
A woman in Baton Rouge is waiting for her son to return home from Iraq. Eighty more soldiers are set to return next week.
Last minute shoppers are hitting the mall in Baton Rouge.
Officials are making changes to I-12 to improve safety.
Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum gives the weather forecast for December 24th.
Cousins discuss the lighting of the bonfires in St. James and St. John the Baptist parish. Nearly 120 bonfires will be set ablaze after dark from Grammercy to Lutcher and Paulina. All bonfires must be completed by noon Dec. 24, and they will be lit around 7 p.m.
December 23, 2008
Take one pill and the pounds just fall off, is it too good to be true? The FDA is warning consumers about diet pills sold over the internet.
LSU student athletes give back to the community. Today it was the LSU Men's Basketball team spending some time at the children's ward at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital.
December 24, 2008
Holly Clegg joins 2une In Wednesday morning for another Chef of the Month appearance.
LSU Chancellor talks about budget cuts in the upcoming year, as well as future projects the university plans to do.
December 23, 2008
Take one pill and the pounds just fall off, is it too good to be true? The FDA is warning consumers about diet pills sold over the internet.
Teachers feel their privacy is being violated when they are forced to take a drug test without probable cause.
Asthma inhalers go green and some users are concerned about the switch.
On Tuesday the LSU men's basketball team spent some time at the children's ward at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital.
Fires set in abandoned buildings risk families homes in the area. Mike Steele helps explain what you can do to prevent it from happening to you.
What will your Christmas weather be? Chris Stevens has the latest forecast.
Members of an Army reserve unit who have been serving in Afghanistan for a year make it home just in time for the holidays.
Many budgetary challenges face Louisiana in the new year, including road construction and money woes, notably a $341 million shortfall. Gov. Bobby Jindal has plenty of work to do to balance the state's budget within 30 days.
Drivers on I-10 should be on the lookout for construction and delays in the new year. Some in Ascension Parish want their part of the highway widened as well.
WBRZ Channel 2's weather team brings you the latest information for the Greataer Baton Rouge area, including the forecast for Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008.
December 22, 2008
A family prays for the healing of a loving father who was injured in a head-on car crash 10 days ago, and is still in a coma.
Does the economy have an effect on how long, or short, skirts are? Kristy Davis investigates.
Today the LSU Tigers team broke for a brief Christmas break, but they will be back for more practice on Thursday.
Will it be cold or warm for Christmas? Chris Stevens has the latest forecast.
DOTD announced today plans for widening I-12 from Oneal Ln. to 16 in Denham Springs. Todd Ross has more.
News2's Dana Hackett explains the plans to widen I-10. Work starts in about three weeks.
New2's Rob Krieger talks with one animal shelter about the ups and downs of pet ownership.
John Schiller and Shelley Mockler from Mockler Beverage speak about their safe ride home program, which provides a safe ride and a tow for your car home from your holiday parties.
A deadly accident started off this holiday week. State police are investigating a head-on collision in Ascension Parish.
If the finish of the New Orleans Bowl is any indication the bowl season is off to a great start. Southern Mississippi beat Troy 30-27, Michael McGee blocked a game tying field goal in overtime.
A cold chill starts off your Monday morning, but what does the rest of the week look like? WBRZ Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum has the answer.
Residents in one Baton Rouge neighborhood want more police protection after an alleged drunk driver crashed through a house.
December 19, 2008
An 18-year-old man was killed Friday afternoon in a ride-by shooting. Tyrone St. Cyr was shot and killed in south Baton Rouge on South 15th and Olive. News 2's Claire Hatty has more on how neighbors are frustrated with the violence.
Friday morning started with gunfire on Keokuk Street. A man was shot while sitting on his front porch with his family. As News 2's Todd Ross reports, this was not the first time the man has been the victim of a gunshot.
A murder-suicide in Addis ends with a 7-year-old and his mother dead. An autopsy revealed on Friday that Lavinia Banks shot her son Dareyonne four times before dragging his body into a tub and killing herself. News 2's Dana Hackett has reaction from people who know the family.
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