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Auditor's report highlights money troubles in Sorrento

By Kris Cusanza
The Town of Sorrento missed out on thousands of dollars because of unpaid traffic tickets and unpaid utility bills. That's according to a new report from the state legislative auditor's office.

Two teens and 12-year-old vandalized two public schools

By Kris Cusanza
Parents are outraged over a pair of burglaries at La Belle Aire Elementary and Belaire High School.

Victims' rights week: Muddling through the court system

By Kris Cusanza
The East Baton Rouge District Attorney's Office has teamed up with local non profits to offer more help to victims of crime.

Well loved and respected philanthropist passes away

By Danielle Grossman
A man recognized for giving back and making a difference here in the Baton Rouge community has passed away. Howard Bolton was 83 years old and definitely made his mark.

A town copes with lives lost in Texas blast

By Todd Sperry and Ashley Fantz - CNN
Since they were little boys growing up West, Texas, brothers Doug and Robert Snokhous did everything together. They fixed cars, went hunting, golfed and barbecued together.

Contest gives local kids head start on Lemonade Day

By David Lippman
Every business needs to test its new products, even if the owner is still in grade school. Local entrepreneurs took part in a tasting contest Saturday in the run-up to National Lemonade Day.

Hundreds run to honor victims of Boston bombings

By David Lippman
A couple hundred runners braved the cold morning air and met at the State Capitol Saturday to honor the people who were hurt or killed during the Boston Marathon bombing.

There's something in the water; residents fight is finally over

By Danielle Grossman
People in Krotz Springs are finally breathing a sigh of relief. That's after concerns over arsenic in the water have come to an end. This is a story NBC33 has been tracking for two years.

Free Hugs: New Orleans man spreads love during time of tragedy

By Kenny Lopez - WGNO
In times when tragedy strikes like the Boston bombings, it's important to remember there are still good people in the world.

Lafayette officer honored as Officer of the Year for busting counterfeit check ring

By Samantha Morgan
A Lafayette Police Officer was recognized yesterday for his hard work on a check counterfeiting case.

Uncle calls Boston bombing suspects 'losers,' urges nephew to surrender

By Michael Martinez - CNN
Ruslan Tsarni angrily condemned the alleged actions of his two nephews -- the two brothers suspected in the Boston Marathon bombings -- and after calling the two young men "losers," the uncle urged the surviving nephew to turn himself

Community leaders ask educators to partner on improvement in north Baton Rouge schools

By David Lippman
Better Baton Rouge wants to take back education in north Baton Rouge by making the people in charge of local schools more accountable.
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Pelicans left stranded after oil continues to destroy marsh lands after BP oil spill

By Kris Cusanza
Plaquemines Parish officials are fighting to save coastal islands along the Gulf as the three year anniversary of the Deep Water Horizon oilrig explosion draws near. They say the oil spill destroyed the islands.
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Witnesses give emotional account of West explosion

By KWKT Staff
Immediately following Wednesday night's eplosion in West, witnesses recounted the horrible scene to our news crews. "Everybody was trapped," said witness Heather Cox.

Anger, frustration displayed by CATS riders, employees

By David Lippman
Riders, taxpayers, and employees took turn sharing their feelings with CATS at its board meeting Tuesday, and none of them were positive. Some went as far as to say the board and executive staff should resign.