Montgomery man charged in high speed chase
According to court documents obtained by Action 8 News, 20-year-old Carlos Rene Maldonado-Chavez has been charged with attempting to elude, possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana.
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Gov. Kay Ivey signs bill putting deadlines in state's open records law
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed legislation that would put response deadlines in the state's open records law.
Alabama lawmakers approve stiffer penalties for falsely reporting crime
Alabama lawmakers voted to stiffen penalties for making a false report to law enforcement, legislation that follows a kidnapping hoax that drew national attention.
Gambling bill remains stalled in the Alabama Senate
Gambling legislation remains stalled in the Alabama Senate with members expressing doubt that it will get another vote in the closing hours of the legislative session.
Gov. Kay Ivey to sign fiscal 2025 General Fund Budget
The Alabama Legislature has given final approval to the 2025 General Fund Budget, which totals about $3.4 billion.
Montgomery City Council meeting filled with citizens concerned about crime
Residents pack Montgomery's City Hall to voice concerns about crime and violence in the city. One resident shared video of a shootout that he says happened in his neighborhood.
Alabama Legislature approves tax breaks for businesses that help employees afford child care
Alabama lawmakers gave final approval to legislation to provide state tax breaks to businesses that help their employees afford childcare.
Alabama Senate committee delays vote on ethics legislation
An Alabama Senate committee on Tuesday delayed action on a proposed revamp of the state ethics law after opposition from both the state attorney general and the head of the state ethics commission.
Montgomery 5th grade students take part in I-LEAD celebration
Fifth-grade students in Montgomery Public Schools got to enjoy the end of the school year at Riverfront Park after completing an important program.
Montgomery police launch death investigation after shooting victim dies
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a death investigation following the death of a shooting victim.
Action 8 News catches up with U.S. Sen. Katie Britt in Montgomery
Action 8 News had the chance to catch up with U.S. Sen. Katie Britt in Montgomery to ask her about issues facing the state and the nation.
Montgomery Rotary Club presents checks to non-profits at annual Charity Luncheon
Four local non-profits are getting big donations from the Montgomery Rotary Club.
Montgomery police searching for suspect in business robbery
Montgomery police need your help finding the suspect in the robbery of a business.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Montgomery shooting victim dies
A man who was shot in Montgomery on Monday has died of his injuries.
One person dead, another seriously injured in Montgomery house fire
One person has been killed and another seriously injured in a house fire in Montgomery early Tuesday morning.
ACTION 8 DAY: Friendship Mission needs your help
Join Action 8 and our community partners as we help Friendship Mission on our first-ever Action 8 Day on Saturday, May 11.
Man seriously hurt in shooting on East Patton Avenue in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting on East Patton Avenue that left a man with a life-threatening gunshot wound.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Search canceled for missing man in Montgomery County
Montgomery County Sheriff's deputies have canceled the search for a missing man.
2024 Montgomery Kidney Walk another big success
The 2024 Montgomery Kidney Walk and celebration for the Alabama Kidney Foundation was held at Riverwalk Stadium on Saturday.
Ribbon cut on Crenshaw Park in Wetumpka
The Elmore County Commission held a ribbon cutting for the newly improved Crenshaw Park in Wetumpka on Saturday.
Spring Chicken Festival celebrated in Pike Road
Hundreds of people showed up at SweetCreek Farm Market in Pike Road for its 5th annual Spring Chicken Festival on Saturday.
Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers: Gambling bill not yet dead
Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers says the gambling bill isn't yet dead, even though time is quickly winding down in this year's session of the Alabama Legislature.
Pike Road Dollar General store burglarized overnight
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office has confirmed to Action 8 News that the Dollar General store in Pike Road was burglarized overnight.
ONLY ON 8: Montgomery Shooting Victim Amy Dicks calls for action from Mayor and MPD leadership
Amy Dicks spoke while sitting in a wheelchair in the spinal cord recovery unit at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta after being shot last month in Montgomery.
