Columbus GA

After years of planning and nearly three years of construction, the City of Columbus is preparing to open the new John D. Allen Judicial Center, a $207.5 million project that city leaders say will modernize the local court system for decades to come. The 342,000-square-foot judicial complex is scheduled for...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Dozens of people gathered Wednesday night to remember Anthony Onochie, an 18-year-old Northside High School graduate killed in a Lee County shooting earlier this month. Family members said Onochie carried a 4.3 GPA and had planned to begin attending Georgia State University next month. Shooting u

The two-day event began that allows local veterans and their families to learn about the benefits, programs, and other helpful services started in Columbus.

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The convicted murder suspect in a deadly 2022 block party shooting has received his sentencing. Elijah Smith Jr. will serve two consecutive life sentences without parole - one for each victim. Smith is guilty in the shooting deaths of Marque Humber and Nakevious Petty - two...

Leonard, a Columbus, Georgia native raised in Phenix City, Alabama, began creating videos with Nicole after the loss of his grandfather.

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing teen. 16-year-old Ashley Jackiewicz was last seen 800 block of Stafford Court on July 20. Police say she had on a black shirt, black/gray pants, and was possibly carrying a red/orange Stanley Cup.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WRBL) — A Phenix City man and a Hoschton man have been charged in federal court for their alleged roles in a scheme to acquire and sell counterfeit U.S. postage stamps worth at least $1.7 million, according to U.S. Department of Justice officials. On April 21, 2026, a federal grand jury returned an in

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — New Horizons is hosting a Recovery on the River, a free event promoting and celebrating recovery from substance use and mental health disorders in our community. The event will feature a variety of music, food trucks, and individuals living in recovery giving speeches about their journey. Organiz

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - One in 10 Columbus residents is a military veteran. And thousands are expected to attend the “We Care Vet Fair.” The event, happening July 23-24, will have essential services, benefits and community support all in one place. There can be hurdles for those who...

RUSSELL COUNTY, Ala. (WTVM) - The Alabama Department of Transportation announced this month it is adding major intersection improvements to an ongoing resurfacing project on US-431 near Alabama 165. The improvements include new turn lanes, road widening, guardrail installation and better sight distance for drivers from