Patrol Officers responding to a welfare check at the Elizabeth Canty Apartments stumbled on the ghastly scene in South Columbus. Four victims were stabbed to death including three children ages three, one and an…
Afternoon and evening scattered showers and thunderstorms remain in the forecast daily through the weekend as we’ll tap into ample amounts of moisture being filtered into the region. Some night time rain…
The fate of the alleged gunman who shot an autistic man for his cell phone during a robbery is now in the hands of the jury. Tyquez Davis, the alleged trigger man, is…
Additional thunderstorms will be back on the prowl Friday midday and afternoon, lingering into part of the evening hours. Much like Thursday, the steering winds will push the storms from north to south. Any thunderstorm can be accompanied by…
Denny's is part of our Dining for Charities! The Deal $25 for $15. The deal good ONLY between 1 p.m.-10 p.m. 15% of the proceeds goes to Paws Humane Society. 3239 Macon…
Hot, humid and a chance for afternoon showers. Rinse and repeat... The difference today will be moister air will blanket the area trapped under a ridge of high pressure. Because of this, I’m…
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…
A large police presence for an accident that shut down traffic going both ways on a busy columbus street. It happened around 7:30 Wednesday July 17th on Milgen road just north of Miller road. WLTZ was on scene there not…
A weak stationary front situated to our north will combine with the heating of the sun Thursday to help ignite a couple more thunderstorms across the valley. Friday looks to be the most…
High pressure flattens out a bit but will continue to keep the area mostly dry this afternoon. A trough (formed out of the remnants of Barry) will slide through to our north, so…
The Alzheimer's Association had their official walk kick-off Tuesday night at The Oaks. The walk is Friday, September 20 in uptown Columbus on the corner of Broadway and 11th. The whole event starts…
Augusta, GA (WRDW) - A love to last a lifetime; a Georgia couple married for 71 years died within hours of each other. Husband Herbert Delaigle died at 2:20 a.m. Friday. 12 hours later, his wife, Frances, died at…
In true Summer-fashion, the heat is on! Heat indexes will top 100 degrees for the rest of the week. The only respite will be an occasional afternoon or evening thunderstorm. The coverage to…
NEWS RELEASE ATLANTA, GA., — Georgia gas prices are up this week compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $2.67 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday's state average is 7 cents more than a week ago, 19 cents more than this time last month, and 5…
High pressure will continue to help keep our area mostly dry today and Wednesday, but there still could be a few showers and maybe a thunderstorm popping up with the daytime heating. This…
If you experience any joint pain, back pain, stress, headaches, any sort of issues, pain medication can only go so far. Plus, it's not a natural alternative. That's where chiropractic care can step in.…
A dispute over a cow allegedly prompted the deadly shooting of a popular Harris County man. Homicide investigations in Harris County are rare in fact Sheriff Mike Jolley reports less than 10 homicide…
The remnants of Barry continue to run along the rim of a large dome of high pressure Tuesday. It's this same dome of high pressure that keeps thunderstorms to an absolute minimum (or…
ADULT Mental Health First Aid Tuesday, July 16, 2019 2100 Comer Avenue, Conference Room B Registration Opens at 8:00 Training starts promptly at 8:30 AM Holly Pounders returns to present the …
The remnants of Barry are staying well west of our area, so it will be a rather quiet Monday and Tuesday as high pressure will help keep things mostly dry, but will not…
The Better Business Bureau receives many calls every year inquiring about the “IRS” calling and leaving a voice mail threatening legal action if the consumer does not respond immediately. Please know that this…
There has been plenty of talk about how exactly to address this public safety issue where people continue to ignore the dangers of the Chattahoochee River. Less than one hour after a six year…
Oppressive humidity remains the name of the game around here. A stationary front situated to our north does not have the energy necessary to drive a wedge of lower humidity into the region. …
Strong southerly flow will continue to inject tropical moisture into our area, so a good chance for showers and thunderstorms will remain with us through early next week. Other than rain, not expecting…
WLTZ is a proud partner of the Alzheimer's Association Georgia Chapter and today we were on hand to help celebrate the grand opening of the Oaks at Grove Park which is…
The coverage to afternoon and early nighttime thunderstorms will gradually increase Friday due to high humidity in place, and a stationary front to our north. The prospects of isolated severe weather is not…
Looking at a good chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms again this afternoon through the weekend as saturated tropical air pumps in. This moisture, of course, is being funneled in by what is…
The birth of Barry is underway in the northern Gulf of Mexico. The storm will likely strengthen into a tropical depression Thursday, followed by tropical storm status (Barry) Thursday night or Friday. It…
The Association of Sickle Cell, Lower Chattahoochee Region is holding its 1st ever BBQ Fundraiser on July 13, 2019. The menu will be as followed: 1. Rib Plate - $7 includes the…
No change really in the forecast as we'll see more scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening with some storms possibly turning strong with gusty winds, lightning and periods of heavy downpours.…
The broad area of low pressure that has helped ignite a few heavy thunderstorms across the region, even isolated severe weather, is now shifting into the Gulf of Mexico. This area of low…
From July 15 until July 20, five current residents of the Paul Anderson Youth Home (PAYH) will bike more than 500 miles to honor the home’s founder, Olympic…
A surface front will sink through the area today pushing low pressure toward the Gulf. These two factors combined with the daytime heating will lead to more scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon…
NEWS RELEASE ATLANTA, Ga., — Georgia gas prices are up this week compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $2.60 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday's state average is 6 cents more than a week ago, 7 cents more than this time last month,…
Widely separated thunderstorms will continue with the max heating of the day this week. That means afternoon and evening thunderstorms will be on the prowl; there will even be patches of early morning…
Ready, Steak, GO! is part of our Dining for Charities Deal! $50 DEAL for $25--------comes as (2) $25 certificates-----only (1) certificate per table per visit. http://www.readysteakgo.com 1790 Williams Rd, Columbus,…
Daily showers and thunderstorms are possible this week and we could see some tropical action as we get closer to the weekend. An upper ridge will help introduce some drier air into the…
Savannah Grand offers tips to help ease the stress on caretakers. If you'd also to learn more about the assisted living community and everything they have to offer, visit https://www.slm.net/senior-living/ga/columbus/savannah-grand-of-columbus/ or call…
The extended holiday comes to a close this weekend, but not without a couple rounds of thunderstorms. Keep in mind those that get wet during the day will start the following day with patchy…
There will be ample moisture to tap into, so we can expect scattered showers and thunderstorms again today through the weekend especially in the afternoon and evening. Some of these storms could get…
Areas that received some rain during our Independence Day will pick up a little late-night/early morning fog. Summertime humidity will be the mainstay as well. Once the patches of low clouds and fog…
Happy Birthday, America! Moisture will increase across the area today and bring our chances of rain up a bit. Scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening are possible…
90+ degree weather continues across the Chattahoochee Valley for the rest of this week, and for the foreseeable future. Factor in the humidity and several other variables, such as the lack of wind, and only hit/miss thunderstorms, and the…
It will be another hot day staying several degrees above the norm. Most of the area will remain rain-free although there will be a slight uptick in moisture across the area. Still going…
The 35th annual Sweet Land of Liberty Parade will be held in Downtown LaGrange Thursday, July 4th. Festivities begin at 10 a.m. This year’s theme is “Bright Stars, Bold Stripes,…
The popular rafting company Whitewater Express is responding to public backlash after rafters were seen near search teams looking for a drowning victim. Whitewater's decision to open for business before searchers located a child…
