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UPDATE: Two individuals identified in deadly shooting on Milgen Road
UPDATE 5/20/24 10:13 a.m.: The Muscogee County Coroner’s Office released the identities of the individuals who died in a deadly shooting on Milgen Road. Coroner Buddy Bryan confirmed to WRBL Kayla Jenkins, 23, and Deandre Kenoil Jones, 27, were pronounced dead at 7:15 p.m. on Sunday, May 19. CPD says Jenkins was found outside the […]
Councilwoman Toyia Tucker defends District 4 Seat, District 10 heads to runoff
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)— With Election Tuesday wrapping up in Georgia, WRBL is following two local nonpartisan races on the ballot. One headed towards a runoff, another decided. District 10 at-large seat The race for the citywide seat vacated by John House last year heads to a runoff. Four candidates were vying for this seat – […]
Muscogee Co. School District opens registration for bus transportation
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Registration for school bus transportation with the Muscogee County School District (MCSD) has opened for the upcoming school year. MCSD would like to remind parents and guardians that student information must be up-to-date at the school’s registrar’s office as well as the online portal. The deadline is July 14. You can […]
Plenty of sun and seasonable temperatures
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Much of the workweek ahead looks quiet with no rain in the forecast through Thursday. We start to introduce at least a few daily showers and storms starting Friday and throughout the holiday weekend. Plenty of sun on this Monday. Warm and dry with highs in...
Coroner seeks help to identify body found in Columbus park pond
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Muscogee County coroner Buddy Bryan is seeking the public’s help in identifying a body discovered at a Columbus park Monday afternoon. The victim’s body was found in a pond at Oakland Park, located near a wooded area at Ormand Drive and Howe Avenue, according to Bryan.
Pedestrian in critical condition after hit by car near St. Mary’s Road in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A person is in critical condition after being hit by a car near St. Mary’s Road in Columbus. The pedestrian was hit by a vehicle near St. Mary’s Road and Farr Road. Although the victim is in critical condition, the extent of their injuries...
Second victim in Milgen Road double homicide identified
New details have been released in the Sunday evening double homicide which took place at an apartment complex on Milgen Road in Columbus. Columbus law enforcement and Fire/EMS officials responded to Building 4 at 4712 Milgen Road, which is the address to The Lowell Apartments, in regards to a shooting on Sunday, May 19, 2024 around 7 P.M. Two victims were located deceased.
Car crash involving police unit near Victory Dr., Fort Benning Rd.
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Our crews report a car crash involving a police unit near the intersection of Victory Dr. and Fort Benning Rd. has caused traffic delays. Officials have not yet released the cause of this accident and the severity of injuries are unknown at this time. Stay with us online and on-air for more update as they come. Authorities encourage motorists to use caution when traveling near the area.
More sunshine this afternoon; storms for Memorial Day
Columbus, Ga (WRBL)- This morning seeing overcast skies but the clouds will begin to clear up by midday leaving fair weather clouds for this afternoon. Winds will also begin to ramp up this afternoon, gusting up to 15 mph this afternoon. Memorial Day: A strong cold front will continue to...
Judge determines probable cause in deadly shooting at Morris Road trailer park
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A man charged in connection with a deadly shooting at a mobile home park back in April made his first court appearance Tuesday morning. At Recorder’s Court, Tobias Gibson pleaded not guilty on all counts in front of Chief Judge David Renieri. His three charges were murder, possession of a firearm […]
Pedestrian vs. vehicle accident on St. Mary’s Rd. leaves one in critical condition
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – The Columbus Police are on the scene investigating another pedestrian vs. vehicle accident, making this the second accident involving a pedestrian that occurred within the same night. The accident happened on St. Mary’s Road. At this time police say the pedestrian is in critical condition. This is a developing story. Stick […]
Live Updates: Georgia primary, non-partisan Election Day underway
WRBL will be updating this article live throughout Tuesday night. Find the latest details on Georgia Election Day down below. 8 p.m.: With the early advance and absentee votes reporting in Muscogee County, Columbus Realtor Travis Chambers has taken the lead in the Council District 10 citywide race. Chambers has just over 50 percent of […]
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