Olivia Yepez

Digital Reporter at WRBL-TV (Columbus, GA)

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Heat Safety: Hot car deaths & keeping children safe in rising temperatures

4 days ago | wrbl.com | Olivia Yepez

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Hot car deaths of children and babies are a real danger as the heat ramps up this summer. WRBL spoke to a local doctor about what you can do to keep your children safe. “Be prepared and know what your temperatures are going to be outside every day,” Dr. Dana Cason, director of Newborn Medical Services at St. Francis-Emory Healthcare said. She reminded folks to double-check their children aren’t left in the car. “That’s a big, huge problem.
Continuing issues at Ralston Tower worry city councilors

1 week ago | wrbl.com | Olivia Yepez

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Serious concerns about the state of the Ralston Tower housing complex were raised by city councilors at Tuesday’s meeting. Columbus Mayor Skip Henderson indicated the building is becoming a “burden.”Both elevators broke Monday at Ralston Tower, prompting more than 10 calls to Columbus Fire and EMS to help the residents.
Miss Georgia 2025 picks up her keys at KIA AutoSport Columbus

1 week ago | wrbl.com | Crystal Whitman |Olivia Yepez

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A crown, a cause and now a car. Just days after being crowned Miss Georgia 2025, Audrey Kittila is already stepping into her new role. The Milton native picked up the keys to her new KIA Sorento Monday afternoon at KIA AutoSport Columbus. She’ll use it to travel across the state this year, promoting her platform, Education For All. “There’s a lot of miles that are going to be traveled and a lot of appearances to be done and communities to be impacted,” Kittila said.
Miss Georgia Teen 2025 Reagan Moore talks competition win & the power of dance

1 week ago | wrbl.com | Olivia Yepez

by: Olivia Yepez Posted: Jun 16, 2025 / 10:47 AM EDT Updated: Jun 16, 2025 / 10:47 AM EDT COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The winner of the Miss Georgia Teen 2025 scholarship competition made an appearance on WRBL News 3 Sunday Morning following her win on June 14.
Largest fentanyl bust in Georgia history could impact Columbus

2 weeks ago | wrbl.com | Olivia Yepez

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A multi-agency drug bust in Metro Atlanta took thousands of fentanyl-laced pills and drug distribution equipment off the street, in the largest fentanyl seizure in the state of Georgia to-date. WRBL spoke to local law enforcement about how this could impact the Columbus community.
Largest fentanyl bust in Georgia history could impact Columbus

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Olivia Yepez

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A multi-agency drug bust in Metro Atlanta took thousands of fentanyl-laced pills and drug distribution equipment off the street, in the largest fentanyl seizure in the state of Georgia to-date. WRBL spoke to local law enforcement about how this could impact the Columbus community.
Soldiers showcase physical fitness ahead of U.S. Army's 250th birthday

2 weeks ago | wrbl.com | Olivia Yepez

FORT BENNING, Ga. (WRBL) — Before the sun had fully risen Tuesday morning, nearly 100 soldiers gathered for training in a Fort Benning gym. They were there for a competition aimed at celebrating the U.S. Army’s upcoming 250th birthday on June 14. It called to mind an old Army commercial which said, “We do more before 9 a.m. than most people do all day.”“We sweat, we had pain in our muscles, in our body, we work together as a team,” said Maj.
Soldiers showcase physical fitness ahead of U.S. Army’s 250th birthday

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Olivia Yepez

FORT BENNING, Ga. (WRBL) — Before the sun had fully risen Tuesday morning, nearly 100 soldiers gathered for training in a Fort Benning gym. They were there for a competition aimed at celebrating the U.S. Army’s upcoming 250th birthday on June 14. AdvertisementIt called to mind an old Army commercial which said, “We do more before 9 a.m. than most people do all day.”“We sweat, we had pain in our muscles, in our body, we work together as a team,” said Maj.
Select school zones and speed cameras active during summer classes

3 weeks ago | wrbl.com | Olivia Yepez

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus Police Department is letting the community know school zone speed restrictions will still be active this summer. Police say designated zones will be active during the Muscogee County School Disctrict’s summer session. That program runs Monday through Thursday until June 26th. Flashing lights will indicate for drivers to slow down during arrival and dismissal times. Speed cameras will also be active during those times.
Select school zones and speed cameras active during summer classes

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Olivia Yepez

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus Police Department is letting the community know school zone speed restrictions will still be active this summer. Police say designated zones will be active during the Muscogee County School Disctrict’s summer session. That program runs Monday through Thursday until June 26th. Flashing lights will indicate for drivers to slow down during arrival and dismissal times. Speed cameras will also be active during those times.

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