Category Archives: Local News

The cities of Columbus and LaGrange both received recognition with the Live, Work, Play City award presented at this year’s Mayors’ Day conference in Atlanta.

Fort Benning’s only credit union, Kinetic, is ready to assist their members who may be affected by the federal government shutdown.

A search-and-rescue operation is underway after a woman fell off the Carnival Triumph into the Gulf of Mexico Sunday night.  

Crews from Alabama Power have landed safely in Puerto Rico and are ready to get the lights turned back on for thousands of people. 

The victim sustained cuts from a razor blade to her palm and calf.

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) The Special Victims Unit of the Columbus Police Department is issuing a critical missing persons alert for a 14-year-old.  Michael Burgett was last seen in the area of the 3700 block of 18th Ave.

Standing side by side in solidarity, the group showcased their faith with prayers and shed tears while reflecting on the men who put the safety of the community first.

The federal government shutdown is in its second day, and both sides are refusing to stand down ahead of the Senate vote on Monday. 

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) – It’s a murder case gone cold for 20 years. Columbus Police Department investigators said they’re still working to find out who shot and killed 37-year-old Laura Mae Chaney in 1998.   Chaney’s body was discovered early morning on Jan.

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) – It’s a lucky day for two people in the Columbus area who won the 2018 Heart Raffle. It’s the 15th year of the event and representatives of Mercedes Benz says that this year’s