Cooler air settles in as clouds linger through today
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Thursday morning! A cold front has pushed through the viewing area, bringing in a much cooler air mass to start the day. However, the front has not completely cleared out the gloomy weather just yet. We are still dealing with plenty of cloud cover across the region this morning, along […]
Human remains found in Russell County identified as 2019 missing man
RUSSELL COUNTY, Ala. (WTVM) - The Russell County Sheriff’s Office held a press conference on human remains found a few weeks ago. The remains were located a few weeks ago off County 18 in Seale, Alabama. After dental records were sent off, the remains have been identified as 55-year-old...
Columbus Consolidated Government informs residents of Columbus Day holiday schedule change
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus Consolidated Government is informing residents of several upcoming changes coming to their services schedule due to the Columbus Day holiday on Monday, Oct. 12. Officials say all Columbus Consolidated Government services will be temporarily unavailable on that Monday while all police
Fort Benning residents push back on rent increase
Some residents say hike isn't justified amid housing conditions.
Full circle: Former Ledger-Enquirer intern Madeline Shapiro rejoins staff as reporter
Since the Georgia Trust for Local News bought the Ledger-Enquirer two months ago , we have expanded our coverage of the Chattahoochee Valley. That growth includes hiring more reporters to better serve the Columbus area. In this second installment of our “ Meet the L-E” series , we’re featuring Madeline Shapiro, who joi
Former mayoral candidate and attorney arrested, Columbus police investigating
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus police are investigating an incident involving former mayoral candidate and Columbus attorney Chris Breault. According to the Columbus Police Department (CPD), the Special Victims Unit arrested Breault on Thursday. He is charged with cruelty to children in the first degree and family vio
Columbus landowner fights part of 291-mile, $3.2 billion Southern Company gas pipeline
In 1967, after graduating from Columbus College (now Columbus State University), John “Donnie” Peek bought 150 acres in northwest Muscogee County. He and his wife, Judy, decided it was worth buying the land despite a propane pipeline running through the property. A decade later, they completed building their house on t
Columbus city manager set to fill three key positions
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus City Manager Tyson Begly has decided who he wants to fill three key positions in the Columbus Consolidated Government. Begly has picked Edward Allen Minton to be the Director of the newly created Facilities Maintenance Department. Minton has served in the Facilities Maintenance Division
1 injured in overnight Columbus shooting
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - One person is recovering following an overnight shooting in Columbus. According to police, the incident happened in the 2900 block of Peabody Ave. The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment and is expected to survive, authorities said. Investigators have not yet released the...
City council approves contract for new Trade Center parking garage
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus City Council approved a contract Tuesday night for a new parking garage at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center. The council vote was unanimous. New garage details. The new garage will provide approximately 500 additional parking spaces. The existing garage will remain in place..

















