Warmer, Clouds Mixing In Today
High pressure begins to lose it's grip today as moisture filters in ahead of another low pressure system. Clouds will mix in with the sunshine by this afternoon with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s. There is…
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Sunny Weekend; Enjoy While You Can!
The vast majority of us woke up to sub-freezing temperatures this morning, the coldest we've seen around these parts in a couple of weeks. The thermometer is rebounding nicely so far this morning, with temps on their way to…
Construction Begins Around Sunken Vessel In Georgia
(CNN) - Construction of an environmental barrier is underway to contain pollutants from a ship that capsized near Georgia's coast. The Golden Ray is still stuck in Saint Simons Sound, where it's been since September. It's got about 4,000…
Winter has Returned
Winter has returned for the weekend! Finally, we will have rain free conditions for three days. Friday, cloudy conditions early in the morning with drizzle and mist possible. Otherwise, skies…
United Way Thank You Celebration
COLUMBUS, GA – United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley celebrated the end of its 2019 campaign Thursday evening at the Courtyard by Marriott in Phenix City and revealed their 2019 campaign total -…
Rain Finally Ending
The rain is finally moving out as high pressure begins to take over. We’ll stay rain free Friday through Sunday afternoon before another cold approaches from the west and puts a chance…
Drive By Shooting In Broad Daylight Leaves One Dead
Columbus Police are investigating a drive by shooting that left one man dead. The incident happened just a few miles from our Buena Vista Road studio on Brighton Road. Patrol officers responded shortly…
Attorney: Million Dollar Drug Figure Is Fuzzy Math
An attorney representing Autumn Tillery says the million dollar figure cops assigned to the amount of drugs found in her Upatoi home was formulated using some fuzzy math. Tillery is now facing multiple…
Widespread Rain Thursday; Getting Cold!
We are on the western side of the cold front and the chilly air has started filtering in with the coldest yet to come. Drier air will be kept at bay until Friday…
Rain,Rain, Go Away
Rain, rain, go away. I know you're tired of all this rain. Unfortunately, more rain is on the way. Today, rain showers will continue this morning through about 1 PM. Highs…
Prime Time with St Francis Hospital: Healthy Living for Your Heart
The Prime Time program at St. Francis Hospital focuses on helping people live longer healthier lives through monthly education programs. Join them for an education program on Healthy Living for Your Heart. This American…
Rainy Conditions Through Thursday; Colder Temperatures
We've seen a decent amount of rain since Sunday (almost an inch in Columbus alone) and we aren't done yet. An approaching cold front will continue to kick up showers and possibly an…
Rain and Thunderstorms in the Morning and Evening Hours
Showers and thunderstorms will continue through the early morning hours. Chance of rain is 70%. Areas of dense fog will continue through 9 AM, especially for areas that…
Ben Braswell Wins Songwriter Showdown Again Competition!
We finally have a winner for Songwriter Showdown Again. The competition began in January and each week we have brought you the previous week’s winner. The…
Man Charged After Neighbor Critically Injured During Fight
There are new details tonight about a neighborhood fight that left one Columbus man clinging to life and another facing multiple felony charges. WLTZ first reported on the incident last Friday. A Columbus…
AAA: Georgia Gas Prices Remain Low
NEWS RELEASE ATLANTA, Ga., (February 17, 2020) — Georgia gas prices increased slightly at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $2.28 per gallon for regular unleaded. Monday's state average is 1 cent more than a week ago, 15 cents less than…
Foggy Start to Your Presidents Day
It's a foggy start to your Presidents Day, this morning. Some of you are under a dense fog advisory until 11 AM in Georgia and 9 AM in Alabama. Please…
Guess What? Another Wet Week
Sunday has continued very dreary across our viewing area. Patches of light to moderate rain have passed through, holding temperatures down into the upper 40s and lower 50s so far today. We'll see only a slight warmup today with highs…
Columbus Man Critical After Interrupting Basketball Game
A Columbus man is in critical condition one day after he was severely beaten at his family's North Columbus home and now police have a man in custody charged in connection to the…
Judge: Vigilante Justice Not Okay After 13 Year Old Murdered
Dramatic new details about the night a 13 year old child was killed with a shotgun in South Columbus were revealed in court Wednesday morning. That's where the dead teen's brother appeared facing…
Man Shot Dead In Broad Daylight Blocks From Police Headquarters
A Columbus man was shot dead Tuesday morning right down the street from the Public Safety Building. The incident happened in the 600 block of 5th Avenue. Ronnie Jackson Jr. was shot in…
Dad Charged With Infant Death Said Baby Was Choking
A Columbus dad charged with the death of his own infant son appeared in Recorder's Court Monday morning. Jikevious Scott told police he shook his baby but not to hurt the seven month…
A Very Cold Night Ahead; Saturday Looks Great
Get ready for frigid temperatures tonight with lows dipping into the upper 20s to low 30s. Be sure to bring in pets and plants and wrap up pipes. High pressure will keep us…
Cool Valentines Day
FRIDAY, A COOL WINTER DAY WITH PLENTY OF SUNSHINE AHEAD. HIGHS WILL TOP OUT NEAR 56 DEGREES, WHICH IS ABOUT 5 DEGREES BELOW NORMAL. WINDS FROM THE NORTH AT 10 TO 15 MPH, WILL…
Cool and Dry Through Saturday
The cold front has passed and is ushering in much cooler and drier air for the region. High pressure is now building in and will help old man winter settle back in for…
Stormy in the Morning and Cooler in the Afternoon
Showers and strong thunderstorms are currently affecting our area. Most of the stormy weather should exit the area by 1100 AM. No widespread severe weather is expected, only a marginal chance for possible…
THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO THE ANNUAL SWEETHEART GALA HOSTED BY LET’S DANCE Y’ALL DANCE CLUB
Let’s Dance Y’all of Columbus, Ga., will be hosting their annual Sweetheart Dance on Monday, February 17, 2020. “While dance lessons are offered every Monday, for more…
UPDATE: Severe Weather Possible Thursday Morning
Still tracking the possibility of severe storms Thursday morning, but things look to be calming down a bit. Nothing really has developed out to the west of us. Officially from NWS, the window…
Another Very Mild Day With Storms Late
Another very mild start with highs expected in the low to middle 70s, today. Winds will be breezy out of the south at times between 10 to 20 MPH. Only a small…
Severe Weather Possible Thursday Morning
While Macon hit a record high of 81° today (besting 80° in 1965), Columbus came up just shy with a high of 80°. Check out the almanac below for more. We continue to…
Very Mild and Possible Strong Thunderstorms Later This Afternoon
What a very mild start to your Tuesday. Most of us this morning had lows only into the low to middle 60s. Remember, it's still the middle of winter! Normal high is 61…
Need an Idea for a Valentine's Date? Zombie Pig Has You Covered!
Zombie Pig has you covered for your Valentine's Day dinner! Steak, green beans, casserole, baked potato and more! For dessert, delicious peach cobbler and creme brulee. For two, it's only $60! For…
Cervical Cancer Awareness
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. According to the CDC: More than 4,000 women die of cervical cancer each year. As many as 93%…
Scattered Showers & Isolated Thunderstorms Possible Through Thursday
Keep the umbrella close by because we are in a wet pattern until Thursday with showers and isolated thunderstorms expected through that period. As of this writing, there are no FLASH FLOOD warnings…
Songwriter Showdown Again Winner: Meet Ben Braswell
We are excited to partner with the Columbus Songwriter’s Guild and Covenant Woods to introduce you to the Songwriter Showdown Again Weekly Winner. Meet Ben Braswell. Hear how…
Aflac Duck Turns 20 Years Old
(CNN) - Happy birthday to the Aflac duck! The little guy first waddled onto TV screens in the year 2000. Geico spiced insurance industry advertising up in 1999 with the introduction of the talking gecko. The Aflac duck soon…
Mild and Wet Weather Pattern Continues
Another mild start to the work week will continue thru the week. A deep southwesterly, upper level flow pattern will pump warm, moist air into the southeastern United States. Temperatures will run…
Quiet Sunday Forecast
Enjoy your Sunday forecast. After a foggy start to your Sunday morning, expect mostly sunny conditions later today. Highs will range from the upper 50s to lower 60s. Winds will…
Cool and Showery Saturday
A cool and showery Saturday will continue for many of us today. Highs will once again struggle to reach 50 degrees. Best chance of rain showers will be between 7 AM and 12 PM today. No…
Rape Suspect Lured Victims Away From Local Group Home
There are shocking new details about a rape suspect charged with multiple sex crimes involving minors under the age of 18 and how the victims landed in his custody. Patrick Conway was arrested…
A Chilly, Rainy Saturday
After a cold Friday where some parts of our viewing area saw some snow flurries (maybe again tomorrow morning, but not likely), temperatures will remain chillier than normal on Saturday with highs in…
Winter Returns
What a difference one day makes! Winter returns today. Early morning rain showers will continue through about 11 AM, otherwise expect partly cloudy conditions today. Highs on Friday will…
Max Fitness Workout: One Minute Tripod Push-Ups!
WEEK ONE IN FEBRUARY: One Minute Tripod Push-Ups! This week Jamie has Marlena doing some arm exercises. Also, if you want to continue your fitness journey with Max Fitness, they have…
A Big Cool Down on Friday
Although the threat of severe weather is over, flooding and flash flooding remain a concern through tomorrow morning. Over 3" of rain has fallen since yesterday leaving roadways saturated and slick and creeks…
The Miraculous Comeback of Mark Jones
A local businessman who weathered his own storm is making a miraculous comeback after a near fatal crash. Mark Jones has spent two years recovering since that crash. You might recognize his name…
Lawmakers Weigh Fine Increase For Distracted Driving
Georgia drivers are still using their cell phones despite a concerted effort to educate people about the dangers and now one Lawmaker wants to hit them where it hurts if caught, right square…
Active Weather Thursday
We're in store for a very active weather Thursday! Currently we have two watches and no warnings in our viewing area. The tornado watch goes until 1 PM EST and the flash flood…
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