New Kids Count data book released on economic well-being of Alabama's children
The non-profit group called Voices for Alabama's Children has released its 2024 Kids Count data book on children's economic well-being in the state.
Montgomery Newsroom
Woman charged with stealing $30,000 from Marbury football booster club
Prattville police say a woman has been charged with stealing $30,000 from the football booster club at Marbury School.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., remembered with parade in downtown Montgomery
The annual parade to honor the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., which had been postponed due to weather issues in January, has been held in downtown Montgomery.
Report: Three tornadoes hit our area over the weekend
The National Weather Service says it has confirmed three tornadoes that hit our area over the weekend.
Storm damage cleanup underway in Dallas, Perry and Montgomery counties
Cleanup is underway in several counties in our area after severe storms blew through late Saturday night and early Sunday morning.
Montgomery woman wanted on felony warrants for bank fraud
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Rhashema Shantae Shackleford AKA "Rhashema S. Deramus".
Cleanup underway after severe storms cause damage in the River Region
Macon East Academy in Cecil was one of those areas hit hard.Â
Overnight storms leave tens of thousands without power in our area
Alabama Power says tens of thousands of its customers in our area, and more than 100,000 statewide, woke up without power Sunday morning.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: YouTubeTV, Paramount reach deal to keep CBS, other channels on streaming service
YouTubeTV and Paramount, the owner of CBS and other TV channels, have reached a new contract deal.
Woman seriously hurt in Montgomery shooting
A woman has been seriously hurt in a shooting in Montgomery.
Valentine's Day brings "Day of Love" weddings galore in Montgomery
Montgomery County Probate Judge JC Love III took time on Valentine's Day to perform wedding ceremonies in what he calls the "Day of Love."
Wetumpka to welcome new business downtown
The owner of Grove Station has announced the bakery, market and restaurant will be moving from Tallassee to downtown Wetumpka.
Winners of Action 8's "River Region Rockin' Romance" contest announced
In celebration of Valentine's Day, we want to congratulate a lucky couple who won Action 8's "River Region Rockin' Romance" contest!
Montgomery man killed in head-on crash
A Montgomery man has been killed in a head-on crash just outside of the city limits.
Alabama House wants to speed up Medicaid for pregnant women, joining other states with high mortality rates
A bill that would speed up Medicaid coverage and prenatal health care for low-income pregnant women in Alabama has advanced as lawmakers try to address rising maternal and infant mortality rates.
Republicans, Democrats in Alabama support ban on machine gun conversion devices
A bipartisan group of mayors, lawmakers and law enforcement officers in Alabama have endorsed a public safety package that would ban the devices that convert semi-automatic weapons into machine guns.
New health center opens in Montgomery for people 60+
People who are ages 60+ now have access to a brand new state-of-the-art healthcare center in Montgomery.
What's Happening: February 14-16
It's Valentine's Day weekend! There are events for couples, but also other things to enjoy across the River Region.
CBS, other Paramount channels could be dropped from YouTubeTV
We have an important programming note to bring you if you watch WAKA and CBS on the YouTubeTV streaming service.
City to tear down Governor's House Hotel & Convention Center
The City of Montgomery plans to tear down the old Governor's House Hotel & Convention Center, which had once been a shining jewel for travelers, politicians and business leaders.
Autaugaville School to close at the end of the school year
Action 8 News has confirmed that Autaugaville School will be closing at the end of the school year.
New Downtown Restaurant Brings a Taste of Chicago to Montgomery
Oliver's, which recently opened its doors, serves up Chicago favorites like Italian beef sandwiches and Chicago-style hot dogs.
Action 8's second Lifesaver Radar goes on the air to track severe weather
WAKA Action 8 has now put our second Lifesaver Radar on the air to track severe weather to better protect Alabama.
Ivey vows to sign bill that puts definitions of male and female into state law
Alabama lawmakers have given final approval to legislation that would write definitions of male and female into state law that excludes transgender people from being recognized under their gender identity.
Joann to close 500 stores in bankruptcy process
Craft retailer Joann Fabrics is closing 500 stores, some in Alabama, as it tries to emerge from bankruptcy.
