Person killed after being struck by Frontier plane at Denver airport

Frontier Airlines said the flight was departing Denver for Los Angeles when the incident occurred.

(CNN)- Passengers are describing terrifying moments after a person was struck and killed by a Frontier Airlines plane Friday at Denver International Airport. According to airport officials, the individual jumped a perimeter fence and crossed a runway before being hit by the aircraft during takeoff. Frontier Airlines said the flight was departing Denver for Los Angeles when the incident occurred….

Morning Business Report: Markets react to Iran tensions

Markets opened cautiously Monday after President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest peace proposal, calling the offer “totally unacceptable.”

(LILAMAX)- Markets opened cautiously Monday after President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest peace proposal, calling the offer “totally unacceptable.” According to reports from The Wall Street Journal, Iran’s proposal failed to meet U.S. demands involving its nuclear program and stockpile of highly enriched uranium. The renewed tensions pushed oil prices higher and placed pressure on stocks early in the trading…

Fort Valley State University’s legacy – Georgia’s American Journey

Founded in 1895, the university has grown into one of Georgia’s most historic historically Black colleges and universities while helping shape generations of leaders, educators and public servants.

FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Fort Valley State University’s history stretches back to a time when formerly enslaved African Americans sought new opportunities through education just decades after the Civil War. “I’ve always been impressed by the founders of this institution,” said Dr. Issac Crumbly, associate vice president of career and collaborative programs. “If you really think about it, 1895…

UPDATE: GDOT reopens Milledgeville bridge after major reconstruction

Officials say work continues in the area, but traffic is now moving again across the rebuilt bridge.

Credit: Georgia Department of TransportationUPDATE (5/8/26): The Georgia Department of Transportation says the new bridge on U.S. 441 Business/South Wayne Street over Fishing Creek in Milledgeville is now open to traffic. Officials say work on the project is still ongoing and drivers should use caution while crews continue finishing work in the area. 41NBC has reached out to GDOT to…

Raffensperger touts faster licensing after Georgia shifts to online system

Initial license wait times have dropped from more than 45 days to six, with renewals now processing in less than a day.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger visited Macon Friday to share an update on improvements to the state’s nursing licensing process, which has moved from a paper-based system to an online platform. Raffensperger said the shift has significantly reduced wait times for nurses seeking licensure. Average wait times for initial licenses have dropped from more than…

Newly unsealed note adds attention to Jeffrey Epstein death

The document was unsealed by a federal judge after a request from The New York Times.

(NBC)- A newly unsealed note allegedly written by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is drawing renewed attention to the circumstances surrounding his 2019 death. The handwritten note was reportedly discovered after a failed suicide attempt weeks before Epstein later died by suicide, according to the medical examiner. “It is a treat to be able to choose one’s time to say…

Marco Rubio meets Pope Leo amid tensions over Iran war

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo at the Vatican on Thursday.

(NBC)- Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo at the Vatican on Thursday as the Trump administration works to ease tensions following public disagreements over the war with Iran. Rubio greeted the first American pontiff with a gift during the high-profile diplomatic visit, which comes after a public exchange between President Donald Trump and the pope last month….

Health officials monitor hantavirus cruise ship outbreak

The president added that health officials are closely monitoring the situation.

(CNN)- President Donald Trump says he has been briefed on the hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship currently sailing in the Atlantic Ocean. “It’s very much we hope under control,” Trump said Thursday. “It was the ship and I think we’re going to make a full report about it tomorrow.” The president added that health officials are closely monitoring…

Morning Business Report: Court blocks Trump global tariffs as Verizon announces job cuts

The latest ruling specifically targets the administration’s 10% tariff on goods imported from nearly every country.

(LILAMAX)- A federal trade court has ruled that President Donald Trump did not have the authority to impose a new round of global tariffs after an earlier tariff package was already struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court in February. The latest ruling specifically targets the administration’s 10% tariff on goods imported from nearly every country. According to the court,…

Milledgeville student researching rural health challenges at Yale

Jayson Wright, a Yale senior and first-year master’s in public health student, said his research focuses on hospital-acquired infections in newborns and the growing threat of antibiotic resistance.

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Milledgeville student at Yale University is researching ways to protect newborns from antibiotic-resistant infections while preparing to return to rural Georgia to work in public health. Jayson Wright, a Yale senior and first-year master’s in public health student, said his research focuses on hospital-acquired infections in newborns and the growing threat of antibiotic resistance. Wright…

Flag football players among Northside college signees

The signing ceremony included athletes from sports ranging from baseball to cheerleading and flag football.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Northside High School celebrated a group of student athletes signing college scholarships Thursday with honorees representing a range of sports from baseball to cheerleading. Among those signing were Jazmyn Brown and Kennedy Ford, who each earned scholarships to play flag football, a sport continuing to grow at the collegiate level. Ford described the moment as…

Warner Robins holds National Day of Prayer ceremony

The annual observance included music, prayers and remarks from a 100-year-old World War II veteran.

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Residents gathered at City Hall Thursday for a National Day of Prayer ceremony featuring singing and sermons in recognition of the annual observance. The ceremony opened with the pledge of allegiance, led by 100-year-old World War II veteran John Manning. Manning reflected on the significance of the moment and the importance of prayer for the…

Paws in Middle Georgia searching for new home after closure

Rescue leaders say dozens of animals remain in foster homes as they search for a new location.

“Paws” in Middle Georgia animal rescue shelter update (PHOTO: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Paws in Middle Georgia Animal Rescue is now operating as a foster-only organization after the Warner Robins shelter says it lost its lease and closed its physical location. “We do not have a permanent building,” Treasurer Melissa Hanson said. “We’re still looking diligently and fundraising,…

Montezuma police arrest suspect in stabbing investigation

Police say the suspect fled before officers arrived and was arrested the following morning.

Schofield (Credit: Montezuma Police Department)MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man has been arrested after police say a homeowner was stabbed multiple times during a domestic disturbance in Montezuma. According to the Montezuma Police Department, officers responded around 8:55 p.m. Wednesday to a home on Vienna Road. Investigators say officers found the homeowner with multiple lacerations and stab wounds. Officers and…

Man gets 15 years in prison after meth, firearm investigation in Houston County

Investigators say officers found more than a pound of methamphetamine and a firearm during a search of a Warner Robins home.

Casey Washington (Credit: Houston County District Attorney’s Office)HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Warner Robins man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to trafficking methamphetamine and firearm charges. According to the Houston County District Attorney’s Office, 37-year-old Casey Lamar Washington pleaded guilty Wednesday in Houston County Superior Court. Prosecutors say he was sentenced to a…

Bonaire man sentenced to 40 years in child pornography case

Prosecutors say investigators traced online activity to a county employee through a cyber tip involving Discord.

William Weaver (Credit: Houston County District Attorney’s Office)HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Bonaire man has been sentenced to 40 years after pleading guilty to possessing child pornography. According to the Houston County District Attorney’s Office, 49-year-old William McCord Weaver pleaded guilty Wednesday in Houston County Superior Court. Prosecutors say the first 16 years of Weaver’s sentence will be served…

12 hospitalized after major crash shuts down I-75 in Monroe County

Monroe County Dispatch received a call around 11:42 a.m. regarding multiple crashes near mile marker 180, just before the rest area.

Courtesy: 41NBC Morning Anchor Tyrik Wynn UPDATE: According to Georgia Department of Transportation’s 511GA website, I-75 southbound is now back open. The site showed no delays as of 6:30 p.m. UPDATE: The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said in an update Thursday afternoon that the left lane of I-75 southbound near mile marker 180 was back open but urged drivers to…

National Day of Prayer service in Macon focuses on prayers for government, families and education

The noon-day service was held at The Armory Ballroom and organized by Hope for the Heart of Georgia as part of the nationwide observance.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Community and ministry leaders gathered in downtown Macon Thursday for the National Day of Prayer, focusing prayers on government, families, education and other key areas of influence in society. Organizers said the event centered around seven major areas of influence in the community, often referred to as the “seven centers of influence” or “seven mountains.” Joshua…

U.S.-Iran tensions continue as optimism grows for possible peace deal

A mixed picture is emerging in the Middle East as new military confrontations unfold alongside growing hopes for a possible agreement between the United States and Iran.

(NBC)- A mixed picture is emerging in the Middle East as new military confrontations unfold alongside growing hopes for a possible agreement between the United States and Iran. U.S. Central Command says an American fighter jet fired on and disabled an Iranian oil tanker after the vessel allegedly ignored warnings and attempted to bypass the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports….

Tornadoes tear through Mississippi as severe weather slams South

Video from the storm aftermath showed toppled trees, debris-covered roads and extensive destruction in several communities.

(CNN)- Multiple tornadoes ripped through parts of Mississippi overnight, leaving behind damaged homes, blocked highways and widespread power outages as severe weather swept across the South. Video from the storm aftermath showed toppled trees, debris-covered roads and extensive destruction in several communities. One large tornado knocked down trees across a highway, making travel nearly impossible in some areas. The storms…

Morning Business Report: Stocks rise on Iran deal optimism as Americans plan relaxed summer

Stocks climbed Wednesday amid growing optimism surrounding a possible framework for a peace agreement between the United States and Iran.

(LILAMAX)- Stocks climbed Wednesday amid growing optimism surrounding a possible framework for a peace agreement between the United States and Iran, even as President Donald Trump cautioned that direct negotiations are not close yet. When asked whether a peace deal with Iran was near, Trump responded, “I don’t think so,” though investors still reacted positively to signs that diplomatic progress…

Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigating death on Burke Street in Macon

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a death that happened early Thursday morning in the 1000 block of Burke Street in Macon.

MACON, Georgia (WMGT/DT)- The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death that happened early Thursday morning in the 1000 block of Burke Street in Macon. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies were called to the home just before 1 a.m. after reports of a person found unresponsive. When deputies arrived, they found a 43-year-old man on the front porch…

Kemp signs agriculture bills, tax relief measures into law

The measures signed Wednesday cover farming, forestry, seafood labeling and wildfire prevention.

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Gov. Brian Kemp signed nearly a dozen agricultural bills and resolutions into law Wednesday, covering a wide range of issues affecting Georgia’s farming and forestry industries. Among the measures signed were bills addressing prescribed burning regulations aimed at preventing future wildfires, as well as legislation enacting stricter labeling controls for Georgia-caught seafood. Georgia Agricultural Commissioner Tyler…

Kemp signs public safety, law enforcement bills in Georgia

The measures include enhanced retirement benefits for officers and new autism-related training requirements.

Gov. Brian Kemp signs public safety bills (PHOTO: 41NBC/Bre’Anna Sheffield)FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) –  Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed several bills Wednesday supporting law enforcement. One of those is House Bill 1128, which allows for a one-time reopening of the application window for officers who have sustained brain injuries, to reapply for indemnification benefits.  He also signed Senate bill 452, which enhances retirement…