Category Archives: Local News

TOCCOA, GA (WTVM) – Georgia Army National Guard officials say that a group of troops are scheduled to return from Afghanistan just in time for Christmas.

Columbus fire officials are on scene working to battle a huge blaze at a building near the intersection of 13th St. and 10th Ave. 

A storm front threatens to dampen travel plans for folks from Tampa all the way to Boston. News Leader Nine’s Tyrone McCoy has ways to keep you safe as you weather the storm in the valley.

Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and ring in the new year at Callaway Gardens. 

Some families received toys and bikes for their little ones just in time for the holidays.  The 100 Black Men of Columbus partnered with Legacy Chevrolet to hand out the donated items to children who are less

The Drinking Jacket comes with several “drink-tactular” features and, depending on the monetary contribution a metal detector-proof flask and tickets to a party in New York City.

The Columbus Police Department needs your help identifying two shoplifting suspects. The incident occurred on Sunday, Dec. 21 at a department store located at 5550 Whittlesey Boulevard at 2:40 a.m. where merchandise was stolen. 

MELBOURNE, FL (WTVM) – An anonymous donor dropped a whole lot of cash in one of the red kettles in South Florida.

After 38 years of service to Synovus, Calvin Smyre has decided to retire from the position of Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs at the end of this year.

The first gorilla born in a zoo is turning 58 with a celebration broadcast live to online viewers from her Ohio home. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium says the female western lowland gorilla, named Colo, is celebrating