Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry and other state officials warned the public to prepare for winter weather during a news conference Monday afternoon, January 20.

That’s according to Jay Grimes, the Louisiana state climatologist and former WAFB Chief Meteorologist, who also said we haven’t seen a storm like this since the 60′s. East Baton Rouge Parish ...

State Climatologist Jay Grymes, who is also the former chief meteorologist for WAFB, said many parts of Louisiana will see double-digit snowfall. He said the state hasn’t had that amount of ...

Popular NewsChannel 5 meteorologist Bree Smith has parted ways with WTVF after nine years there, the station manager and Smith confirmed Tuesday. "We can confirm Bree Smith is no longer with ...

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BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Two out of three people in Louisiana are considered obese or overweight. The state ranks fourth in the country for childhood obesity. As weight-loss drugs like Ozempic ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A grand jury has indicted Terryon Thomas, known on social media as “Mr. Prada,” on charges of first-degree murder, obstruction of justice, aggravated criminal damage ...

LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (WAFB) - The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office announced the arrests of three men who allegedly used social media platforms to prey on children. According to Sheriff ...

WTHR meteorologist Chuck Lofton will retire after 40 years, stepping down in early June, the station announced Thursday. "I am so thankful for the relationships and trust I’ve built to help ...

INDIANAPOLIS — WTHR 13Sunrise meteorologist Chuck Lofton announced his retirement on Thursday. Lofton's 40-year career at the station has made a lasting impact on the central Indiana community. He ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - One person was taken to the hospital in critical condition in connection with a shooting in Baton Rouge on Wednesday night. First responders confirmed the shooting took ...

Clouds will increase throughout the day, ahead of our next storm system. This will bring us a slight chance of afternoon and evening showers. Our higher chances of rain should hold off until ...