Category Archives: Local News

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) – A homicide investigation is underway in Columbus on Cusseta Road. 

The former New England Patriots player, who was serving a life sentence for murder, was found hanging in his cell by corrections officers.

Char-Broil’s new Global Headquarters will be officially unveiled during a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony Wednesday morning.

Day two of the 2016 Peachtree Mall murder trial continues as attorneys sort through a lengthy jury selection process.

Both Spencer supporters and opponents showed up in front of Foy Hall where police set up a protest zone. While there was shouting and protesting, as well as three arrests, police did not report any rioting.

A federal judge has ruled Auburn University must let white nationalist Richard Spencer speak on campus.

Tri-Community Director of Volunteer Services or Tri- D-V-S, held their annual volunteer awards luncheon Tuesday.

Columbus State University students are teaming up with Safehouse Ministries in hopes of opening an outpatient service program to combat substance abuse among other things.

High school graduations in Muscogee County begin in May, and News Leader 9 is partnering with the Muscogee County School District to live stream the graduations. 

Columbus police have arrested and charged a man with rape.