Law enforcement recover 41 skimming devices across Georgia, including in Columbus
A coordinated two-day operation by federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies across Georgia has resulted in the recovery of 41 illegal payment card skimming devices and the prevention of an estimated $43.7 million in potential fraud. From August 7 to 8, the U.S. Secret Service, in partnership with the...
Soul Fest: Dukes & Boots Marks 10 Years of Southern Soul in Columbus
Promoter Tyrome Tukes will celebrate a milestone on Aug. 30, when the Civic Center comes alive for the 10th anniversary of Soul Fest: Dukes & Boots. The event, which begins at 7:30 p.m., will feature an all-star lineup of Southern soul artists including Calvin Richardson, Cupid, TK Soul, West Love, Mike Clark Jr.,...
Dozens of credit cards skimmers discovered at Georgia businesses
A recent operation by federal and Georgia law enforcement authorities has ended with the discovery of dozens of credit, debit and EBT card skimmers. Investigators say they found 41 skimming devices, which they say prevented a potential loss of around $4.7 million. To avoid being a victim of these scammers,...
Columbus State University secures $300K NASA grant; funding undergraduate research opportunities
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus State University’s Coca-Cola Space Science Center is getting a major boost from NASA to help students explore the universe. The center was awarded a $300,000 NASA grant to expand undergraduate research at its WestRock Observatory. Over the next two years, the funding will pay for...
City leaders approve homeless ordinance
Columbus police arrest 19 people in July property crime cases. Investigation underway after one dead at apartment complex in Columbus. Investigation underway after one dead at apartment complex in Columbus.
Woman killed as driver tries to remove mattress spring stuck on car on Lee...
A 28-year-old woman was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 85 in Lee County. The three-vehicle wreck happened at 11:39 p.m. Tuesday in the southbound lanes of I-85 near exit 57. Police said the initial investigation indicates a Honda passenger car struck a metal mattress spring that was on...
PRESS RELEASE: Columbus Named Freestyle Kayaking Capital of the United States
COLUMBUS, Ga. (July 30, 2025) — Columbus, Georgia, is riding a wave of international recognition as the city commits itself to becoming the Freestyle Kayaking Capital of the United States. In addition to this commitment, the city has earned the International Canoe Federation’s (ICF) inaugural Center of Excellence...
Columbus police seek public’s help in locating missing 21-year-old
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 21-year-old. According to CPD, officers are searching for Safiyyah Thompson, who is described as a Black female, standing 5 foot 6 inches tall, weighs 160 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Her last...
RUN THE RACE: Army Amputee And Kickboxer Puts Prayer First To Help Heal Veterans,...
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Retired Army Corporal Josh McCart is outspoken about how faith in Jesus helped save and heal him after a bomb in Iraq left him without part of his arm, and angry at God for years. He opened up on our “Run The Race” podcast about the...
Columbus Technical College holds groundbreaking ceremony for VECTR center
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus Technical College held its official groundbreaking ceremony for the Col. Ralph Puckett Jr. VECTR Workforce Development Center. The Veterans Education Career Transition Resource Center will serve as a transformative hub for workforce development, career training, and veteran support...
