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Pedestrian dies after being hit by pickup truck in Montgomery
A pedestrian has died after being hit by a pickup truck in Montgomery four days earlier.
Montgomery man killed in crash on Interstate 85
A man has been killed after crashing a pickup truck on Interstate 85 in Montgomery.
Federal judges question Alabama’s new congressional district map
Federal judges reviewing Alabama's new congressional map on Monday sharply questioned if state lawmakers ignored the court's directive to create a second-majority Black district, or something close to it.
Remains of missing woman identified in Lee County
The Lee County Sheriff's Office says human remains have been identified as those of a missing woman.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Toyota recalls 168,000 trucks
Toyota is recalling 168,000 trucks because they could catch fire.
Montgomery police investigating two weekend shootings
Montgomery police are investigating two weekend shootings that left two people injured.
Dadeville woman killed in Tallapoosa County crash
A Dadeville woman has been killed a wreck that happened over the weekend in Tallapoosa County.
$1,000 reward offered to help solve Prattville homicide
A $1,000 reward is now being offered in the hope that the suspect in a Prattville murder will be captured.
Prison escapee recaptured in Montgomery
Prison officials say an escapee from Elmore County has been recaptured in Montgomery.
UPDATE: Union Springs homicide suspect turns himself in to police
A homicide suspect in Union Springs has turned himself in after seeing CrimeStoppers reports on the search for him, authorities say.
Alabama prison inmate triggers lockdown after he posts video on social media
Video sent to WAKA's newsroom by a viewer shows inmate Derrol Shaw talking on social media and smoking something while wearing a correctional officer's bullet proof vest.
Hawaii fire the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century
“It will certainly be the worst natural disaster that Hawaii ever faced,” Gov. Josh Green said.
Insurers won't cover new Alzheimer's treatment for some customers
Some private insurers are balking at paying for the first drug fully approved to slow mental decline in Alzheimer’s patients.
Alabama residents to get $300 tax rebate checks likely before the holiday season
State lawmakers in May passed the tax rebate plan that gives $150 rebates to single people and $300 rebates to married couples. Some 1.9 million people in the state are expected to qualify for the one-time payments.
Greenville police searching for business robbery suspect
The Greenville Police Department needs your help finding the suspect in a business robbery.
"Just doing my job," Harriott II riverboat co-captain says about being attacked
The co-captain of the Harriott II riverboat was hanging on “for dear life” as men punched and tackled him on a boat dock, he told police after video of the brawl was shared online.
High winds bring damage to Macon County
Winds associated with a band of thunderstorms have brought damage to Macon County.
Some say Montgomery is experiencing a garbage crisis with trash left streetside
Some areas in Montgomery see trash heaps linger for nearly a month.
High-tech tool aims to ignite learning for Head Start students
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Head Start Schools around Dallas, Wilcox, Marengo and Choctaw counties have a new high-tech tool to help give kids a solid educational foundation to build on. The IgniteTable is an…
UPDATE: Man turns himself in, faces charge in Montgomery Riverfront Brawl
Montgomery police say a man has turned himself in and is being charged in connection to Saturday's brawl at the riverfront downtown.
Pilot walks away after making emergency landing in Elmore County
A pilot from Florida was lucky to walk away unhurt after making an emergency landing in Elmore County.
RIVERFRONT BRAWL: Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed issues new statement
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed issued a new statement Friday afternoon on the riverfront brawl.
Special counsel named in probe of Hunter Biden
Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Friday he is appointing a special counsel in the Hunter Biden probe, deepening the investigation of the president's son ahead of the 2024 election.
State commission approves companies to grow, distribute medical marijuana in Alabama
The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission has awarded new licenses to grow, process and sell medical marijuana after discovering problems with the initial selection process.
