Beyond the Yellow Tape: Columbus police seek eyewitness in 2021 Winston Road murder case
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus police are asking an eyewitness to come forward again in the 2021 murder of Andrew O’Neal, even though investigators believe the suspected gunman may be dead. O’Neal, 59, was shot and killed while walking on Winston Road near Harbison Drive around 6:15 p.m. on...
‘You can still get the vaccines’: Local health dept. on CDC vaccine recommendations
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Department of Health wants folks to know they can still get vaccines for their children. That includes several which were recently removed from a list of recommended childhood vaccinations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). “The thing to remember is that none of those vaccines are...
Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones explains what circumstances trigger AMBER Alert
OPELIKA, Ala. (WRBL) – The search for 4-year-old Johnathan Everett Boley in Walker County and the heartbreaking outcome has prompted questions across Alabama about when an AMBER Alert is issued and why it was not used in this case. Johnathan was reported missing on December 31, 2025, after last being seen near...
52 people arrested following drug operation in Alabama
ALABAMA — The Chambers County Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force arrested 52 people on a total of 102 charges during a three-month drug enforcement operation conducted from October through December 2025, authorities announced. According to law enforcement officials, the operation ran from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31,...
Patrick Keebler of Columbus State University, Upcoming Career Fairs
Director of the Center for Career Design at Columbus State University Patrick Keebler talks about upcoming Career Fairs and how your business can get involved. To be included in our video interviews or if you need video services for your company, please contact us.
Another foggy start with a spring-like finish
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Tuesday morning! Foggy conditions have developed again this morning prompting another Dense Fog Advisory through this morning while temperatures remain chilly in the 40s. Like yesterday, the fog will take its time lifting out of the region; however, clouds will remain through the morning...
From fog to clouds, gradually getting warmer
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A lot of clouds and/or fog through the workweek as the air continues to warm. Our next cold front is due in here by Saturday first giving us our next best chance of rain before the temperatures start dropping. Areas of dense fog and mist Tuesday...
Columbus State to break ground on $3.2M golf clubhouse
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus State University will break ground Thursday on a new $3.2 million golf clubhouse at its Key Golf Studio. The 6,447-square-foot donor-funded facility will serve both the men’s and women’s golf teams. The groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for 3 p.m. at the Key Golf Studio, 3434...
Midday Interview: Positive adjustments for your New Year’s resolutions
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The new year usually brings new goals for many people. Dr. Michelle Sanchez stopped by WRBL News 3 to share some practical and positive changes that you can implement in your life daily.
National coffee chain opens its first Columbus area location in Phenix City
Dutch Bros Coffee opened its first Columbus area location in Phenix City at 2039 U.S. Highway 280/431 on Dec. 31. The shop offers a menu including specialty coffee, teas, smoothies, freezes, lemonade, the Dutch Bros Rebel energy drink and Nitro Cold Brew, according to their news release. The company plans to partner...
