Pattern change ahead: Showers return, then heat builds again
A new weather pattern driven by low pressure in the northern Gulf is expected to bring showers and thunderstorms to the Columbus region through Sunday before clearing up and leading to rising temperatures.
Lawsuit about Columbus data center ordinance gets first hearing. What happened
The Keep It Rural LLC and eight landowners in Upatoi near the propose Project Ruby $5.18 billion data center, suing the Columbus Council over the process of how the technology overlay ordinance was passed this year, will likely get their answer on the lawsuit by the end of the year. Wednesday afternoon, Superior Court
Georgia House Minority Leader calls for climate change impact assessment in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Georgia House Minority Leader Carolyn Hugley is calling for a legislative assessment of the economic and public-health impacts of climate change on Georgians. On Wednesday morning, Hugley joined local leaders and the Climate Action Campaign in Columbus for a press conference focused on the issue.
Columbus residents divided over neighborhood cat colony
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Residents of the Georgetown subdivision attended Tuesday’s Columbus city council meeting divided over a local cat colony, with some asking officials to remove the animals and others opposed to that plan. Ten people were on Tuesday’s city council agenda to discuss the cats in the...
Dry with lots of sun Tuesday, Rain chances hold off
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The summer heat isn’t going anywhere, but humidity will be a little more under control for a day or so. Rain chances return later in the week. Lots of sun Tuesday. Dry and a bit breezy. Still hot with highs between 88 and 92 degrees. Feels like temperatures not too bad in the low to mid 90s.
From homeless to helped: Local organization works to assist people rebuild their lives
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Becky Spencer spent six years living on the streets after she lost her home, her car and her job. To get by, Spencer says she grabbed an occasional meal from Safehouse Ministries, and that’s where she heard about 211. “If they would fill out the online intake form on the United […]
Columbus police seek missing 17-year-old
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a missing teen. 17-year-old Terrion McDew was last seen on September 6 in the 5600 block of Blueridge Drive. According to police, he had on a black shirt, gray or beige sweatpants, black slides, and a brown bookbag.
George Corradino, longtime Columbus music icon, dies at 96
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - George Corradino, a longtime fixture in Columbus known for his impact on local music and education, has died at the age of 96. According to Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan, Corradino died Monday evening at Columbus Hospice. Bryan stated that Corradino’s health had declined after a fall.
Slightly Cooler & Dryer, Better Rain Chances Return Mid-Week!
After seeing mid to upper 90s for awhile, we’re cooling off a bit. We’ll still be slightly above average for this time of the year, but slightly cooler with low 90s for afternoon highs. We’ll see breezy conditions with an isolated shower or storm still possible today with highs near 90. It will continue to […]
Remains found in Russell County, officials say
SEALE, Ala. (WTVM) - An investigation is underway after human remains were located in the Seale community on Sunday afternoon. According to Russell County Sheriff Heath Taylor, the remains were found off Oswichee Road in the woods. Deputies responded to the area around 3:16 p.m. Russell County Coroner Arthur Sumbry...

















