Posted 4:34 AM 1/12/2026 by Abigail Whitam & Dayla Galmore

Welcome to your Team 2 Traffic morning commute guide. This story will be updated as traffic occurs in and around the capital area to help you know what to expect on the roads each day.

The main Plaquemine ferry is in service 4:30am- 7:45pm. A second ferry runs from 5:15- 9am and 3:15- 7pm.

5:30a: Traffic lights working incorrectly. Caution in Drusilla on Airline Hwy NB/SB at Cedarcrest Avenue

Posted 9:29 PM 1/11/2026 by Logan Cullop

BATON ROUGE - A vacant home along Government Street near Park Boulevard caught fire Sunday evening. 

Baton Rouge Firefighters put out the fire, which was contained to the home's living room, but the rest of the house sustained damage from smoke and water. 

Fire officials didn't list a cause, but said there were signs of squatters around the property. 

Posted 8:59 PM 1/10/2026 by WBRZ Staff

PORT ALLEN —  A man was arrested Friday night after he allegedly shot a woman and injured two others after an altercation in the parking lot of a Port Allen casino, authorities say.

The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said Jalen Ferguson, 22, was arrested after allegedly (More)