Overnight storm leaves damage across the Chattahoochee Valley
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Authorities across East Alabama have initiated a cleanup after an overnight storm caused damage across the Chattahoochee Valley. A tree fell on top of a car on knuckles road in russell county this morning, but that’s not the only damage the storm left. In...
Columbus residents fight plan to build a huge data center in their backyard
For Kim Hicks, the choice to build on McKee Road 26 years ago was deliberate. She and her husband wanted rural life — space for their boys to grow up in the woods, to splash in Kindle Creek, to know their neighbors. Earlier this week, she stood before the Columbus City Council and asked them not to take it away.
One person in custody after reported bomb threat at Columbus Youth Detention Center
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — One person is now in custody following reports of a potential bomb threat at the Columbus Aaron Cohn Regional Youth Detention Center on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Law enforcement officials reported to the scene of the detention center threat, located at 7700 Chattsworth Rd. and are currently...
Public records request sparks transparency debate in Lee County Sheriff’s race
A candidate for Lee County sheriff is raising concerns about transparency after submitting a series of public records requests to the sheriff’s office as the race for the county’s top law enforcement position begins to take shape. Cam Hunt, a Marine Corps veteran and law enforcement official, is...
Phenix City corridor improvement study enters final phase
Last public meeting held for Crawford Road and 13th Street Corridor improvement.
Dyer’s river skills lift him to Day 1 lead at 2026 Kayak Championship
Nick Dyer is a Chattahoochee River rat at heart, and on Day 1 of the 2025 Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series Championship at Chickamauga and Nickajack Lakes presented by Native Watercraft, he used those concepts to perfection. The Phenix City, Ala., angler caught a five-bass limit measuring 101.25 inches, a 2.75-inch...
Columbus couple brings ‘One Board Day’ gaming event to city this weekend
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A Columbus couple who built a website and YouTube show around tabletop and board games is bringing a new event to the city this weekend. Ryan and Erin Gutowski, founders of “One Board Family,” will host “One Board Day” this Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at The Refinery on Evangel Church’s...
Muscogee Co. Schools adds two new Pre-K locations for 2026-27 school year
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Parents in the Muscogee County School District will now have additional options for their Pre-Kindergarten-aged students for the 2026-2027 school year. According to the school district, two new Pre-K locations have been added at Britt David Magnet Academy and Reese Road Leadership Academy....
Bomb threat investigation underway at youth detention center in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - One person is in custody following a potential bomb threat at Aaron Cohn Regional Youth Detention Center in Columbus. Muscogee County Sheriff Greg Countryman confirmed that their patrol unit is investigating a person who may have been strapped with something. However, he says they are not sure...
Update: Tornado warning affecting Russell County early Thursday morning – seek safe shelter
An updated tornado warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 4:03 a.m. in effect until 4:30 a.m. for Russell County. "At 4:03 a.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Fort Moore/Lawson Army Air Fld, or 9 miles south of Columbus, moving east at 60 mph,"...
