Several major cities around the country are reporting violent protests. Some involving the destruction of property, defying local authorities, injuries and deaths. The protests are mostly young people who say they want to see change in our country. According to…
Despite covid 19 concerns some employers are encouraged about an economic turnaround.
Phenix City's Jessica Sims went on a journey to find out what really happened to her grandfather when he was a teenager in Forsyth County, Georgia. Her grandfather had fought off two white men who attacked and killed them. His…
The FDA has issued a list of hand sanitizer brands that could make you very sick. They might contain methanol. Check your labels. If there is methanol in them call your doctor. Below is the list of brand names. …
Columbus, Georgia continues to show the rest of the country that change does not have to come out of violence, killings, burning and looting. One man's dream of marching together in unity, came peacefully together Sunday evening . [field59_video account="WLTZ"…
Girls Inc is experiencing the 'new normal' this summer. Summer camp has started with lots of hand washing, santizing and social distancing. I spent some time at the center on Kolb Ave in Columbus. [field59_video account="WLTZ" key="db7577e37f26f77f35d3b1088b031fe1f5cfa3b5" vtitle="GIRLS INC…
Three Columbus friends are hoping their plan to bring the community together on Saturday June 6th will spark a change between the races and police.
Nancy Bell didn't want to go inside a doctor's office because she is the primary caregiver for her father. So, physician's assistant, Mark Spatz of Lane Dermatology, left his office and went to her car to take care of her.…
A new survey finds many professionals plan to keep working through the summer. More than 28% of office workers surveyed by staffing firm Robert…
On the heels of today's news that millions more filed for unemployment last week, Amazon says it will make thousands of new hires permanent. Amazon went on a hiring spree as the coronavirus pandemic took hold and more people shopped…
Larry's Produce stand is one of the busiest stops on Macon Road in Columbus. And despite the coronavirus, produce is plentiful and sweet.
If you're ready for some good news during this pandemic, here it is. National Doughnut Day has become National Doughnut Week.
Local organizations are making sure there is food on the table . Here's the list of locations for the Grab and Go meals: 30th Avenue School Baker Middle School…
There are differing opinions about whether a confrontation between two black Fedex workers and a white homeowner in nearby Albany, Georgia was racially motivated, or just a heated argument. What do you think? [field59_video account="WLTZ" key="b47b729e40b29409d0e9f369979b5a96f434605c" vtitle="Fedex Workers Fired After…
Temperature screening could soon be a requirement to visit public places. The city of Dallas is buying 100 infrared thermometer kiosks. One of the kiosks is at the entrance of Suntronic,…
Health experts are sounding the alarm about covid-19 and smoking. They say the habit can make you much sicker if you contract the virus…
A vacation probably sounds good right now, and yes a little scary. The travel industry is making every effort to get people to book now. Due to record losses in customers…
A small study suggests recovering from covid-19 could possibly lead to immunity against re-infection. The study from Boston's Israel Deaconess Medical Center involved rhesus monkeys,…
Angry confused people wait outside the unemployment office hoping to find out why they have not received a payment.
Reverend Dr Jean Keel's decades long dream of a home for sexually abused female veterans is coming true. I visited Dr Keel at the site of the future Tender Loving Care home off 369 in east Alabama. [field59_video account="WLTZ"…
People who test positive after they have already recovered from covid-19 may not be contagious. That's according to a study by South…
The Columbus Civic Center will be offering free Covid-19 tests. Here are the details.
PANDEMIC PUPPIES Puppy fever is spreading across the country. More people decided they wanted pets in recent weeks while hunkering down due to the covid-19 outbreak. Now, there's a…
When Peru closed its borders to right the coronavirus, Kurundi Daniels of Breathe Holistic Health & Wellness Spa in Columbus, was…
The city of Columbus has announced a major change in service. Effective Friday March 27the, the city will not pick up yard waste or recycling…
Ken Ward is self-quarantined. He talked with his co-worker Dee Armstrong by skype to let the team know how he is dealing with…
Winning a spelling bee is a big deal. The competition is tough. The words are difficult. Only the dedicated can hope to win. St Anne-Pacellie 6th grader Nash Maglione decided to go for it. He goes to the state spelling…
Domestic abuse started early for Angel Terron, who grew up in Columbus. It took 13 years and three abusive relationships for her to learn how to walk away. WLTZ's Dee Armstrong plays 'Nosey Liz,' the central character's neighbor who wants…
In Your Consumer News, Georgia Legal Services says there is a serious problem in Muscogee County with certain landlords refusing to make repairs and charging tenants illegal…
On the Red Carpet with on of the stars of the movie "Overcomer' Aryn Wright-Thompson. 'Overcomer' is the 6th movie produced by the Kendrick Brothers from Albany, Georgia. Shot in Columbus, you are going to see some of the…
In Your Medical Minute, Diabetes increases the risk of heart failure, especially in women. That's according to a new study of 12 million people across the globe. It showed women with…
New Treatment for pancreatic cancer. In Your Medical Minute, Preliminary research shows immunotherapy could be a safe and effective treatment for pancreatic cancer. Scientists from Baylor College harvested immune cells from 18 patients, extracting those able to recognize and…
In Your Health Minute, A new study finds both blood pressure numbers predict a person's risk of heart attack and stroke. The findings challenge the…
In Your Health Minute, About one in 20 people are affected by a preventable harm while in medical care. That's according to a new study of over 330-thousand patients around the…
In one of the most brutal scenes in recent history in Columbus, a family of four is found stabbed to death. The quadruple murder happening in…
In Your Health Minute, A new way of treating peanut allergies could actually increase the risk of a reaction. A new Canadian study lookd at the…
In Your Health News, Over 40 percent of Americans are breathing polluted air. That's according to the American Lung Association's latest state of the air report. It shows 141 million people lived in areas with unhealthy levels of ozone or…
In Your Health Minute, A new study finds a link between obesity and the structure of your brain. Researchers in the Netherlands looked at…
In Your Health Minute, A new study suggests many people with bone loss may be under treated. Researchers found just 19-percent of osteoporosis patients got adequate…
In Your Health Minute, Out of hospital cardiac arrest is now the third leading cause of health loss among Americans. It showed people who…
In Your Health Minute, Most young women don't worry about their heart health. Researchers from Boston Children's Hospital surveyed over 300 women between 15 and 24 years old. Only 10…
In Your Health Minute, A new Harvard study suggests quitting smoking is worth it for people with diabetes even if they gain some weight. Researchers tracked the…
In Your Health News, A new government report reveals some new statistics about prescription drug abuse in this country. It shows the non medical use of prescription drugs , mostly…
In Your Health Minute, Taking prenatal vitamins early in pregnancy might lower the risk of autism in high-risk kids. A new study followed over 200 children who had sibling…
Kids and teens are more likely to misuse opioids after surgery if a family member also abuses the drugs. A new University of Michigan…
In Your Health Minute, Children with autism are more likely to have sleep problems. That's according to a new study form Children's Hospital of Colorado. Researchers looked at…
In Your Health Minute, Finally some good news in the fight against breast cancer. The latest U-S estimates show that more than half a million deaths from the disease…
In Your Health Minute, Can those popular fitness trackers really help with our exercise , diet and weight loss goals. Researchers at Virginia Tech say it…
Your Health Minute, A separate study suggests there are benefits of using fitness trackers in hospitals. Researchers from Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles used Fitbits to monitor patients activity after…
