Montgomery woman gets three life sentences in kidnapping, robbery and rape case
A Montgomery woman has been sentenced to three consecutive life sentences for her involvement in a kidnapping, robbery and rape of a Montgomery woman.
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$2,500 reward offered in Alexander City shooting that left one dead, two injured
A $2,500 reward is being offered in the hopes of solving the investigation into a shooting in Alexander City that left one person dead and two others injured.
Montgomery man killed in Lowndes County crash
A Montgomery man has been killed after crashing the car he was driving in Lowndes County.
Couples ask judge to find Alabama's in vitro fertilization law unconstitutional
Couples whose lawsuits against fertility providers led an Alabama court to rule that frozen embryos could be considered children have asked a judge to toss out a new state law that provides legal immunity to in vitro fertilization providers.
Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era ban on bump stocks for guns
The Supreme Court has struck down a ban on bump stocks, a gun accessory that allows semiautomatic weapons to fire rapidly like machine guns.
Lawmakers pre-file bill that would allow Attorney General or Governor to appoint interim police chief under certain conditions in municipalities
Rep. Reed Ingram says this would be a tool that cities could use when police forces are understaffed and overworked.
Union: Southern Poverty Law Center lays off more than 60 employees
The Southern Poverty Law Center, a legal and advocacy group based in Montgomery, is laying off more than 60 employees, the union representing workers has said.
NEW PHOTOS: Old WAKA TV building on Eastern Boulevard in Montgomery being torn down
It is a bittersweet time for those of us at WAKA Action 8. Our former home on Eastern Boulevard in Montgomery is being torn down.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: New lane opens to traffic on Interstate 85 in Montgomery
Your drive on Interstate 85 southbound has just gotten easier.
What's Happening: June 14-16
Celebrate Juneteenth with all kinds of events happening this weekend throughout the River Region!
Hotter afternoon temperatures with no rain Friday and Saturday
Afternoon heat increases Friday and Saturday. Temperatures peak in the mid 90s Friday and perhaps upper 90s Saturday. Heat indices approach 100° Friday and 105° Saturday.
A Junior Forecaster visits WAKA after almost 10 years
Back on July 24, 2015, 8-year-old Jerimiah Treece was a Junior Forecaster for a day at WAKA.
Montgomery police investigating robbery at business on Harrison Road
Montgomery police are investigating the robbery of a business on Harrison Road.
Montgomery police searching for suspects in string of robberies
Montgomery police are searching for suspects in a series of robberies and need your help identifying them.
Montgomery police seeking suspect in Carter Hill Road business robbery
Montgomery police need your help finding the suspect in the robbery of a business on Carter Hill Road.
Man gets eight consecutive life sentences after teens kidnapped in Prattville
A man has been sentenced to eight consecutive life sentences after two teenage girls were kidnapped at gunpoint from a Walgreens in Prattville.
Luverne man charged with shooting juvenile in Brantley
A Luverne man is charged with attempted murder after a juvenile was shot in Brantley.
Selma assistant police chief placed on leave
The city of Selma has announced that Assistant Chief of Police Natasha Fowlkes has been placed on administrative leave with pay.
Wilcox Co. teen murder suspect charged in Selma murder
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Camden teen in custody for murder in Wilcox County -- picks up a second murder charge in Selma. Selma Police say 17 year old Breon Ellis is charged…
Minimal rain chances and increasing heat through Saturday
A handful of stray showers or storms appear possible Thursday afternoon. However, they remain few and far between.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Montgomery police make two arrests in Ann Street murder
Montgomery police have charged two men with murder in a fatal shooting on Ann Street.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Reward rises to $25,000 for information to solve Montgomery triple homicide
The reward is now $25,000 to help solve a triple homicide at Tienda Los Hermanos, a grocery store on Troy Highway in Montgomery.
Southern Baptists narrowly reject formal ban on churches with any women pastors
The vote received support from 61% of the delegates, but it failed to get the required two-thirds supermajority.
Cities of Auburn-Opelika and Tuscaloosa to no longer host Super 7 Championships
The move comes after the College Football Playoff expanded to 12 teams and could require both schools to host playoff games in the future, which would conflict with the football championships.
