Valley Rescue Mission and WTVM join forces to bring holiday joy to children
With help from the community, WTVM is bringing holiday joy to families in need through its toy drive.
Championship Game Previews: Classes 2A and 3A-A Private
Hapeville Charter vs. Carver (Columbus) When, where: 5 p.m. Tuesday, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta. Records, rankings: Hapeville Charter is 10-4, the No. 12 seed and No. 7; Carver is 14-0, the No. 3 seed and No. 1. Last meeting: Hapeville Charter won 34-26 in 2023. Carver leads the series 2-1.
Operation Gang Shield nets 22 arrests
Investigators from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office have arrested 22 individuals as part of Operation Gang Shield. This seven-month, multi-agency investigation targeted criminal activity associated with the violent street gang known as “Sex, Money, Murder”. Sex, Money, Murder (SMM) is a faction of the United Blood...
Columbus water rates to increase 4.9% starting January 1 for new infrastructure
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus water customers will see their bills increase by 4.9% beginning January 1, 2026, as the city works to fund major infrastructure projects including a new wastewater treatment facility. The rate increase will add seven to nine dollars per month to customer bills, depending on water...
Back Columbus Blue hosts 10th annual holiday breakfast for local officers
A big breakfast and a donut-eating contest marked Back Columbus Blue’s ongoing commitment to honoring Columbus police during the holidays.
Sunny skies and seasonal readings before an Arctic front arrives over the weekend
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Thursday morning! A cold front has pushed through the area, though a few lingering clouds are still hanging around. By daybreak, temperatures will dip into the mid to upper 30s. Today will feel cooler than yesterday now that we’re on the backside of the front. Expect plenty of sunshine...
Teddy Bear Toss yields 3,728 stuffed animals
The Columbus River Dragons announced the total number of stuffed animals collected during Saturday night’s Teddy Bear Toss game was 3,728. Throughout the next several weeks, the club will be distributing the furry friends to those in need throughout the Greater Columbus Area. The organizations the River Dragons will...
Cops, Kids, & Christmas program: local law enforcement takes 50 kids Christmas shopping
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus law enforcement gathered with local kids for the annual Cops, Kids, and Christmas event. Officers escorted children in a lights-and-sirens convoy from the Civic Center to the Walmart on Whittlesey, kicking off a night of holiday shopping and connection. For the 29th year, the Fraternal...
Respiratory Virus Surge: How emergency departments handle the rush
Dr. Darius Brown with Piedmont Columbus Midtown clears up misconceptions and shares tips for navigating emergency care this winter.
A new — and safer — way for pedestrians to travel is coming to...
Work on the first of three phases linking midtown Columbus to the Chattahoochee Riverwalk and the Fall Line Trace on the Dragonfly Trails is expected to begin next year, providing a safer path for pedestrians without navigating busy streets. The Columbus Consolidated Government partnered with the PATH Foundation and...
