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Beautiful Friday with plenty of sunshine and less humidity
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) —Thursday’s cold front brought showers and storms but also drier air. Expect plenty of sunshine and the 90s for Friday, a little bit of a breeze with winds up to 15 mph. Pleasant and comfortable overnight as temperatures drop into the low to middle 60s. The calm and beautiful weather will extend […]
‘Undertreated sewage’ found in Chattahoochee River near Phenix City, Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Georgia conservation group, Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (CRK), has reported signs of undertreated sewage flowing into the Chattahoochee River near Columbus and Phenix City. The group issued a water quality warning in a Facebook post Wednesday afternoon. The CRK collected water samples from a wastewater treatment plant in Phenix City and discovered signs […]
CORONER: Youth remains found near Columbus Riverwalk
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Muscogee County Coroner’s Office has confirmed human remains were found on the banks of the shoreline by the Riverwalk on Wednesday afternoon. Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan tells WRBL a lower jaw bone and four teeth were found in that area of 22nd St. and First Ave. Bryan also says […]
Showers and storms expected Thursday with a few strong
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A few showers and storms moved through this morning and afternoon, but seeing a break across most of the region through the remainder of the afternoon hours. Later this evening we are going to watch energy left from a remnant thunderstorm complex that could spark some thunderstorms later tonight just before […]
2 teens injured in Columbus stabbing
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Two teenagers were injured in a Columbus stabbing incident Wednesday afternoon. According to police, it happened around 3 p.m. in the 2700 block of Ramsey Road, which is near Rigdon Park. Authorities have confirmed that both victims are 17 years old. According to officials, the incident...
MILITARY MATTERS: ‘Fallen Outdoors’ to host fishing day for vets, Gold Star families
MARION COUNTY, Ga. (WTVM) - An organization called “The Fallen Outdoors” is hosting a special family fishing day for veterans and others this weekend in west Georgia. Leaders with the non-profit hopes recreational activities like this and hunting can reduce military suicides. “In 2007, I got hit with...
Muscogee Co. Sheriff commends three who rendered aid to young injured woman
MUSCOGEE COUNTY, Ga. (WRBL) – Muscogee County Sheriff Greg Countryman shared through social media that three officials were commended after quickly rendering aid to a young woman’s injured arm. According to the sheriff on June 5, Sergeant Suli Sene, Corporal Chad Bohannon and Deputy Jeremy Gilmer with MCSO were in the middle of working a […]
Officials: Search crews recover body of missing Georgia swimmer
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. — Above video: Your Monday headlines. The body of a missing swimmer has been recovered from Georgia waters. According to the Milledgeville Police Department, officers responded Thursday evening to the Oconee Greenway after a report of someone struggling in the water. The Greenway was shut down during...
'Meet the Crowns.' Miss Georgia Scholarship Competition takes center stage at RiverCenter
The Miss Georgia Scholarship Competition will celebrate its 79th anniversary this year when it kicks off at RiverCenter for the performing Arts in Columbus, Georgia. Fifty six women are scheduled to compete for the title of Miss Georgia 2024, and 40 young women will compete for the title of Miss Georgia's Teen 2024 at the event from June 12-15. More than $75,000 in scholarships will be awarded. The delegates were presented to the public during the "Meet the Crowns" event Friday afternoon at the Columbus, Georgia Convention & Trade Center. Take a look.
Pleasant start to the weekend with lower humidity
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Frontal boundary is finally making its way through the region this evening. Dew points will continue to drop from the mid 60s to the 50s tonight and overnight making for a very pleasant Saturday morning with temperatures in the 60s and a few areas dipping into the 50s. Staying dry throughout […]
Paws Humane Society adoption fees are half-off for June 2024
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Adoption fees at a local shelter are half off for the month of June. Paws Humane Society says it’s marked down all animal adoption fees by 50% through June 30. The shelter thanked the Bring Love Home Challenge in partnership with Best Friends for making the reduction possible.
Columbus Police searching for missing 15-year-old last seen near Oakland Park
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) – The Columbus Police Department is searching for a missing 15-year-old boy who was last seen near Oakland Park. CPD does not have a clothing description nor did they report the day Tyron Giles went missing, but provided the image above. CPD is asking anyone who has seen Giles or knows of […]
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