Columbus GA

Thanks to the thriving whitewater scene along the river, Columbus has been named Freestyle Kayaking Capital of the United States by the International Canoe Federation (ICF). The announcement came during a July 30, 2025 press conference in Columbus on the banks of the Chattahoochee River whitewater course. Mayor Skip...

Gray will request waivers of the FCC's current local broadcast ownership rule under the "failing station" waiver standard

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WTVM) - A section of a roadway in Phenix City is still undergoing repairs, which will impact school traffic and possibly lead to delays. The area between 21st Avenue and Stadium Drive on South Railroad Street has been closed since June 18. According to officials, it will remain closed until the...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Friday will end our heat streak for a while. Temperatures will start coming down on over the weekend and rain coverage will go up. It will stay unsettled through early next week. Mostly sunny at first Friday with clouds building during the afternoon. We’ll have one...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Dewayne Webb, with All About Fitness, stopped by WRBL News 3 to promote the third annual Rivertown Hairstyling and Backpack Giveaway that will take place in Columbus. “They (youth) leave happy, they leave with a fresh cut, they leave with a fresh shampoo, they leave...

Malinda and friends are available for adoption at Paws Humane Society!. An Opelika family says they were sleeping when a van crashed into their home overnight, causing heavy damage. Dr. Aileen Hawkins talks about the benefits of artificial intelligence in the classroom. Updated: 15 hours ago. Dr. Hawkins shares how...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — After weeks of speculation, a sitting Columbus councilor has filed her intent to run for mayor against the city manager she voted to fire in late May. Joanne Cogle filed her intent with the Muscogee County Elections and Registrations office Friday morning. She had been telegraphing to...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus City Council is discussing a proposed new ordinance that would toughen the city’s homeless camping laws on public property. WRBL News 3’s Chuck Williams spent some time at several of the city’s homeless camps on Thursday and observed the engagement between the officers and individuals...

Last week, District Attorney Rick Chancey got what he deserved. Put on trial for the theft of a girl’s bike that was parked in front of the courthouse, Chancey was found guilty by the 18 young jurors who listened to verbal testimony from the defense and the prosecution, as well as watching video evidence that clearly...

A cool front will squeeze out the heat and humidity becoming 15 degrees cooler