47 Arrested, Over $2.3 Million In Drugs Seized In 2-Month Operation In Georgia
A two-month operation in central Georgia led to nearly 50 arrests and the seizure of more than $2.3 million worth of illegal drugs, 37 firearms, and 18 vehicles, authorities said. Muscogee County Sheriff Greg Countrymen on Monday announced that 22 search warrants had been executed over the past 60 days, leading to...
Adding more inches of rainfall Wednesday, then drier conditions follow
Adding more inches of rainfall Wednesday, then drier conditions follow
Child dropped off at wrong Columbus school on first day of pre-K, parents voice...
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A transportation mix-up on the first day of pre-K in Muscogee County left one child at the wrong school Monday morning. His parents are speaking out, frustrated over the situation and the lack of real-time updates. Brandon and Scarlett Sowler said they put their son on...
Staying cool and damp but changes are on the way
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)- Flood Watch continues through this evening as more rain is expected. Some areas have received 1-3 inches of rain since early Saturday morning and an additional inch may be possible. Scattered showers and an occasional rumble of thunder will be possible today as a stationary front sits just to...
Alabama’s new CBD ban devastates local business
LEE COUNTY — A month after Alabama lawmakers banned THC and CBD products from retail stores, local retailers say the industry faces devastation. Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation that taxes, regulates and restricts the sale of consumable products containing hemp-derived THC. The law requires retailers to obtain a...
Still gloomy with rain at times
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Keep the umbrella handy for another day as we remain in this unsettled weather pattern. Starting Wednesday and Thursday, rain will become less widespread and it will warm up more. Cloudy with some fog on this Tuesday. Rain and even some storms will pass through the...
Join us for an in-person conversation with Columbus reporter Brittany McGee
Whether it’s the investigation into the Columbus Finance Department, the races for Columbus Council and mayor, the dismissal of city manager Isaiah Hugley, or just the various goings on that come to our local councilors, there’s no shortage of newsworthy happenings in our local government. Community issues reporter...
Midday Interview: Public invited to upcoming Gateway Church Disability Awareness Fair
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Members of the Mothers of Butterflies, Olivia Dugger Chambers and Rubie Neal, dropped by WRBL News 3 and spoke to anchor Teresa Whitaker to discuss the upcoming Gateway Church Disability Awareness Fair. July 26 had marked the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which is a...
How this Columbus native played major role in creating new Universal theme park
Donald Morrison grew up playing RollerCoaster Tycoon , a video game that simulates the construction and management of an amusement park. Now the former Columbus resident is doing it in real life as a lead project estimator for a new theme park: Epic Universe . Universal Studio Orlando’s latest addition opened in May...
Search underway in Columbus for missing 74-year-old man
COLUMBUS, GA. (WTVM) - Columbus police are calling on the public to help locate a missing man. A critical missing person report was released early Tuesday morning on Jacob Plumberg, 74. Police say Plumberg was last seen around 8:30 a.m. Monday, near the 100 block of 15th Street in Columbus,...
