Montgomery man charged with burglary
A Montgomery man is facing burglary charges.
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History of WAKA Action 8
It was March 17, 1960, that Action 8 first signed on the air to serve our part of Alabama.
Montgomery firefighters battle fire at apartment building
Montgomery firefighters have battled a fire at an apartment building.
Montgomery firefighters battle house fire near Taylor Road
Montgomery firefighters battled a house fire near Taylor Road this morning.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Storm deaths reported in Alabama, including in Plantersville
At least two deaths have been reported in Alabama after yesterday's severe weather, including in our area.
Millbrook woman charged with stabbing Montgomery woman, leaving her with life-threatening injuries
A Millbrook woman is facing charges after police say she stabbed a Montgomery woman, leaving her with life-threatening injuries.
ACTION 8 WEATHER AUTHORITY: Power outage reports
Here are the latest power outage numbers in our area.
Montgomery firefighters battle house fire
Montgomery firefighters battled a house fire on Saturday.
PHOTOS: Storm damage in Alabama
Action 8 News is getting photos of storm damage from across the state.
Reminder: Montgomery Whitewater postpones events due to severe weather threat
Montgomery Whitewater has postponed its spring season kickoff events due to the severe weather threat.
Elmore County, Selma, Troy storm shelter information
More storm shelters are preparing to open for the severe weather threat.
Deatsville man arrested after incident involving state trooper on Interstate 85
 A Deatsville man has been arrested after an incident involving a state trooper on Interstate 85 in Montgomery County.
SLE Rodeo begins with parade in downtown Montgomery
The annual Southeastern Livestock Exposition Rodeo is one of the biggest events of the year in Montgomery, and it has arrived with a parade through downtown.
City of Montgomery opening storm shelters
The Montgomery City/County Emergency Management Agency says two shelters will be open in the city in advance of this weekend's severe weather threat.
ACTION 8 WEATHER AUTHORITY: Know your Alabama county map
When you see weather warnings on Action 8, it's helpful to know where you are located. Our map of Alabama counties can help.
Execution date set for Alabama inmate convicted of Chilton County killing
The State of Alabama has set an execution date for a man who dropped his appeals and asked to be put to death for the 2010 rape and murder of a woman in Chilton County.
Gov. Kay Ivey issues State of Emergency for severe weather
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for all 67 counties ahead of this weekend's severe weather.
Photos of suspects released in Jim Massey's robbery and assault
The incident happened around 6:00 p.m. Monday at Jim Massey's Cleaners on South Street.Â
Woman shot in North Montgomery
Officers were called around 8:41 p.m. Thursday to the 600 block of North Pass Road.Â
Two shot, one killed in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a man dead and another seriously hurt.
FIRST ON 8: Montgomery business owner Jim Massey assaulted and robbed at gunpoint in downtown office
Jim Massey, owner of one of Montgomery’s oldest and most trusted businesses, said he is thankful to be alive after the terrifying ordeal.
Man shot on Troy Highway in Montgomery
Action 8 News has confirmed that a man has been shot on Troy Highway in Montgomery.
COVID-19 in Alabama: Five Years Later
It was Friday, March 13, 2020, that Alabama recorded its first COVID-19 case, which was in Montgomery County.
What's Happening: March 14-16
Hopefully, the storms will hold off for all of the events we have happening this weekend in the River Region!
Autauga County Schools opening storm shelters for upcoming severe weather threat
Autauga County Schools is opening two schools to use as storm shelters for the upcoming severe weather threat.
