Montgomery - WAKA 8

What's Happening: September 5-7

If you want to get out of the house this weekend, there are plenty of fun ways to be outdoors in the River Region!

ACTION 8 UPDATE: Upcoming Equal Justice Initiative concert sold out

The upcoming Equal Justice Initiative concert featuring Branford Marsalis and Yo-Yo Ma in downtown Montgomery is currently sold out, but if you want to go, all hope isn't lost.

East Alabama

Alabama state troopers report six fatalities in wrecks over long Labor Day weekend

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says six people died in wrecks over the four-day Labor Day holiday weekend in addition to the child who was injured in the jet ski crash at Lake Martin.

Campaign 2026

Only on 8: Political Analyst Steve Flowers discusses races for U.S. Senate, Lt. Governor and Attorney General

Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers is sharing his expertise on the races for U.S. Senate, Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General.

Montgomery Metro

Reed celebrates two nationally-televised football games held in Montgomery

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed says the city got a big boost from two nationally-televised college football games that have been held at Cramton Bowl over the past two weekends.

East Alabama

Action 8 News expanding again with launch of 9AM newscast

WAKA Action 8 News has once again expanded our newscast lineup with the launch of a new 9AM newscast.

Crime

Montgomery woman arrested for shooting into an occupied home

Investigators say the bullet hit the victim's bedroom window while kids were inside the home.

Montgomery Firefighters Ask Mayor And City Council For 10% Raise

Montgomery Metro

Montgomery Firefighters Push for 10% Pay Raise as Budget Debate Intensifies

Firefighters asked city leaders to approve a 10% raise, citing vacancies, high overtime costs and recruitment challenges.

Montgomery Metro

Veterans who died of suicide remembered in Montgomery

A U.S. flag display is being set up to remember Alabama veterans who have lost their lives to suicide.

Montgomery Metro

Garner Electric breaks ground on new office in Millbrook

The city of Millbrook along with the Millbrook Area Chamber of Commerce held a groundbreaking ceremony for the future home of Garner Electric and Garner & Associates Engineering PC.

Crime

Man wanted for robbery in Montgomery

Investigators say they are looking for 39-year-old Kenyada Lavar Johnson.

Crime

Two wanted for identity theft in Prattville

It happened on July 23, 2025 at the Lowe's in Prattville.

Montgomery Metro

Montgomery woman dies in Northern Boulevard crash

According to the Montgomery Police Department, emergency responders were called to a single vehicle crash in the area of Northern Boulevard near Louisville Street.

Montgomery Metro

Thank you for donating to the 11th Annual Stuff the Truck food drive

All of us at Action 8 News, Tie & Doll, Inc. and Winn-Dixie want to thank all of you who donated to our "Stuff the Truck" food drive to help students in Montgomery Public Schools.