From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Better internet service is on the way to small rural communities throughout the west Alabama area. Fiber-optic technology is bringing broadband internet services to people who live in under-served…
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.
The Butler County Sheriff's Office says it has made a major drug bust.
People who are ages 60+ now have access to a brand new state-of-the-art healthcare center in Montgomery.
It's Valentine's Day weekend! There are events for couples, but also other things to enjoy across the River Region.
We have an important programming note to bring you if you watch WAKA and CBS on the YouTubeTV streaming service.
Andalusia police say a man has been arrested and charged with enticing a child for immoral purposes.
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate to become Health and Human Services secretary and has been sworn in.
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.
Action 8 News has confirmed that Autaugaville School will be closing at the end of the school year.
Oliver's, which recently opened its doors, serves up Chicago favorites like Italian beef sandwiches and Chicago-style hot dogs.
WAKA Action 8 has now put our second Lifesaver Radar on the air to track severe weather to better protect Alabama.
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.
Auburn City Schools has chosen a name for its new high school, which is found in a centuries-old poem.
Craft retailer Joann Fabrics is closing 500 stores, some in Alabama, as it tries to emerge from bankruptcy.
A man who investigators say was at the scene of the mass shooting at Tuskegee University last year has pleaded guilty to a federal gun charge.
Alabama lawmakers are seeking the ability to borrow an additional $500 million for prison construction after the price of the state’s new mega-prison rose to over $1 billion.
The 2025 Montgomery Kidney Walk & Celebration will take place on Saturday, May 3 at Riverwalk Stadium.
The fatal shooting happened around 10:27 p.m. in the 500 block of East South Boulevard.
A special dinner brought players from six MPS high schools together to motivate and prepare them for the three-day tournament ahead.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Linden City School announces plans to build a multi-million dollar -- state-of-the-art -- new high school. Superintendent Dr. Timothy Thurman says construction of the new Linden High School is…
Brian Smith is the manager at Eastdale Mall. He goes above and beyond every day to help make a difference not just at the mall, but in the community as well.
Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and if you're tired of the usual flowers and chocolate routine, why not surprise your loved one with a unique tech gift?
Canned tuna sold at Walmart, Publix and Kroger stores in Alabama has been recalled because of a botulism risk.
