What's Happening: July 14-16
Wetumpka takes the spotlight this weekend for its music events, but there's also plenty to do all across the River Region.
Montgomery Newsroom
UPDATE: Missing Montgomery woman found safe
36-year-old Calvinette Dixon was last seen leaving her home in the 3000 block of Fountain Lane on Friday, June 30.
MPD: Second person dies in June car crash
The crash happened around 2:00 p.m. on June 22 on Northern Boulevard near 6th Street.Â
Firefighter injured in deadly house fire in May returns home
DeAndre Hartman was one of 5 firefighters injured in the May 14th fire that broke out in the 3400 block of Gilmer Avenue.
UPDATE: She has been found. Montgomery police searching for missing teen
16-year-old Hunter Ray Martin was last seen leaving the area of 1 Commerce Street Wednesday evening.
MPD: Two men killed in shooting on Hugh Street identified
The shooting happened around 8 p.m. Monday in the 1200 block of Hugh Street.
i-TEAM Investigates: 2010 Cold Case Murder of Nollie "Bo" Hudgens
Hudgens was working as a general contractor at a Montgomery apartment complex when he was shot and killed.
Man dead after officer involved shooting at Wetumpka gas station
Wetumpka Police say a man has been shot and killed after exchanging gunfire with officers at a gas station.
Political leaders salute Montgomery's economic development, job creation
Montgomery has been a state leader in investment and job creation with $1.7 billion and 2,000 announced jobs.
Montgomery's Capital City Club to close after 46 years
Montgomery's Capital City Club has announced that it will close on Saturday, July 15, after 46 years in operation.
Autauga County Board of Education welcomes Lyman Woodfin as new school superintendent
Lyman Woodfin has officially become the Autauga County school superintendent following a board meeting Tuesday.
EMA: Youths broke into Montgomery Crisis Center and damaged, stole property
Several youths were caught on camera inside the Montgomery Crisis Center, where they damaged property and stole several items, according to the county emergency management agency.
Reward offered in search for suspect in fatal Montgomery shooting
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is offering a $2,500 reward for information to help Montgomery police make an arrest in a fatal shooting.
8-year-old arrested in armed robbery case
Officers and fire medics were called just after 11:00 a.m. Tuesday to 00 block of West Fairview Avenue in regards to a robbery.
MFR: No one injured in house fire on Little John Drive
Montgomery firefighters are investigating a house fire that happened Tuesday.
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell announces Montgomery job fair
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Alabama) has announced that she will host a job fair in Montgomery.
What's next now that Montgomery Whitewater is officially open
Now that Phase One is complete, area leaders say its impact on West Montgomery is already evident.Â
Life of Montgomery police officer Carlos Taylor remembered
A funeral was held Monday for Montgomery police officer Carlos Taylor, who died last month after being severely injured in an on-duty wreck in 2017.
MPD: Two men dead in city's latest shooting
Officers and fire medics were called around 8:00 p.m. Monday to the 1200 block of Hugh Street.
Two men arrested in weekend deadly shooting
The fatal shooting happened just after 1:00 a.m. Sunday in the 300 block of Gardendale Drive.Â
Work to begin for new traffic light in Pike Road
Work is scheduled to start Sunday afternoon for a new traffic light in Pike Road.
7 arrested after Montgomery police chase ends at Sam's Club
Scary moments for shoppers in Montgomery after a police chase ends in and around Sam's Club
Montgomery Whitewater: Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed was on WAKA 8 to talk about the impact of Montgomery Whitewater.
Montgomery Whitewater: Montgomery Co. Commission Chairman Doug Singleton
Montgomery Co. Commission Chairman Doug Singleton was on WAKA 8 to talk about the impact of Montgomery Whitewater.
Montgomery Whitewater to be used for emergency training
Besides all of the fun you can enjoy at Montgomery Whitewater, the new complex will also be used for emergency training.
