What's Happening: Local New Year's Celebrations
There are plenty of events happening across the River Region to help you celebrate the beginning of 2023!
Montgomery Newsroom
Fireworks Stores Prepare for New Year's Celebrations
With New Year's Day quickly approaching, area fireworks stores are preparing for an onslaught of customers who are eager to ring in 2023.
UPDATE: Juvenile Shot in Montgomery Dies of Injuries
A juvenile who was shot Monday in Montgomery has died.
UPDATE: City, County Discussions Continue on How to Use ARPA Funds
Leaders from the city of Montgomery and Montgomery County are again discussing how to best use the nearly $86 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funding.
Funeral Arrangements Announced for Autauga Co. Sheriff Joe Sedinger
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Autauga County Sheriff Joe Sedinger, who died Monday after a brief battle with cancer.
New Inmate Health Care Provider Chosen for Alabama Prisons
The Alabama Department of Corrections, for the second time this year, has picked a Tennessee-based company to provide health care services at its 27 facilities.
Stacia Robinson of Montgomery Named Director of Alabama Office of Minority Affairs
Gov. Kay Ivey has announced she is naming Stacia Robinson of Montgomery to serve as director of the Alabama Office of Minority Affairs.
UPDATE: Teenage Driver Dies in Elmore County Crash
A teenager from Tallassee has died after being involved in a two-car crash in Elmore County.
UPDATE: Community Reaction to the Death of Autauga County Sheriff Joe Sedinger
People across the state are remembering the life of Autauga County Sheriff Joe Sedinger, who died after a brief battle with cancer.
WAKA CBS 8 SPECIAL: The Top 8 Stories of 2022
We have combed through a year's worth of archives to present the Top 8 Stories of 2022 on WAKA CBS 8.
Georgia Southern, Buffalo to Meet in Montgomery's Camellia Bowl
Georgia Southern and Buffalo are set to meet in a Camellia Bowl matchup of 6-6 teams in Montgomery.
Water Shortage Reported in Tallassee
City of Tallassee Gas & Water is reporting a water shortage in the area in and around the city.
Sewell's "Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area Act" Awaits Presidential Signature
A bill to create an "Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area" has won Congressional approval and now goes to President Biden for his signature.
Tallassee Man Killed in Christmas Eve Crash
A Tallassee man has been killed in a wreck in Elmore County.
Warming centers in our viewing area
Several counties are opening warming centers in our area this weekend.
Arctic Air Mass Brings Hypothermia Risk
This air mass will make December 2022 the coldest December since 1989.
ON YOUR SIDE: Target recalls children's weighted blankets after two deaths
The blankets were sold from December 2018 through September 2022.
All Montgomery County and City Offices Closed Friday due to weather conditions
Montgomery County Commission Chairman Doug Singleton said this includes the City of Montgomery, Town of Pike Road and Montgomery County.
Help Keep Pets Safe During Cooler Weather
You may think that animals are equipped to handle freezing temperatures because of their fur but that assumption is false.
Montgomery to open warming center this week
The warming center, located at 3446 LeBron Road, will be open from December 22-27 from 4:00PM to 7:00AM.
MPD: Adult male injured in shooting on Ann Street
Officers responded to the 1700 block of Pine Street just before 9:00 p.m.
Montgomery police investigate shooting on Slash Pine Drive
Officers and fire medics were called at 8:09 p.m. to the 5000 block of Slash Pine Drive.
MPD: Juvenile injured in Tuesday night shooting
Officers were called at 7:17 p.m. to the 1600 block of Gibson Street after receiving a report that a person had been shot.
Know the Warning Signs of Cold Weather Exposure
While we in Alabama are familiar with winter cold snaps, we're not used to dangerously cold weather. Know the warning signs of cold weather exposure.
Can Southern Homes Efficiently Heat During Cold Weather?
As cooler temperatures push through the river region some people are wondering if southern homes are equipped to handle the change.
