ACTION 8 UPDATE: Victim dies in Montgomery shooting
It happened around 6:00 a.m. Tuesday in the 2400 block of Meadow Ridge Lane.
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Reward Increased for Information About Assault and Robbery of Montgomery Business Owner Jim Massey III
Central Alabama Crimestoppers is offering $5,000, and Mr. Massey is matching another $5,000Â for information that leads to the identity of the suspects.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Woman involved in officer-involved shooting that injured 2 others identified
An Elmore County Sheriff's Deputy and a woman were injured in a shootout that also left a third person hurt.
8 ON YOUR SIDE: Storm damage repair tips from the BBB
The Better Business Bureau has helpful information for storm victims to prevent them from also becoming a victim of scam artists when it's time to make storm damage repairs.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: GM recalls more than 90,000 Cadillacs, Camaros
General Motors is recalling more than 90,000 Cadillac models and Chevrolet Camaros.
City of Montgomery to remember 60th anniversary of Selma-to-Montgomery voting rights march
The City of Montgomery has several events planned to mark the 60th anniversary of the Selma-to-Montgomery voting rights march of 1965.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Coffee creamer sold in Alabama recalled
Coffee creamer sold in Alabama and other states has been recalled.
Clean Up From Tornado in Jackson’s Gap Continues
The winds were powerful enough to lift the mobile home from its original location and move it to the front of the property.
Pike County school damaged in suspected tornado
The Center for Advanced Academics and Accelerated Learning on Mockingbird Lane received heavy damage to its facility.
Storm cleanup continues in Troy
Hundreds of trees and power lines were downed, along with a few homes damaged from the storm.
Tuskegee man arrested for looting in Troy
54-year-old Alphonso Lark was arrested after they received a report that he was taking items from the 7000 block of US 29 North.Â
What the Tech: Why you need to do spring cleaning on your smartphone
Are you tired of your smartphone being more cluttered than your grandma's attic? Well, it's time to roll up your sleeves and give that device a spring cleaning.
Town hall meetings planned for two remaining candidates for superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools
You are invited to take part in two town hall meetings that will feature the two remaining candidates for superintendent for Montgomery Public Schools.
Man charged with bringing drugs onto prison property in Montgomery County
A man is charged with bringing drugs onto the property of the Montgomery Women's Facility state prison on Wares Ferry Road in Montgomery County.
Montgomery man charged with burglary
A Montgomery man is facing burglary charges.
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.
Cold Sunday night, sunshine early this week, midweek showers
Monday trends warmer, but temperatures remain below-average for mid-March, with highs in the mid to upper 60s. The sky remains sunny throughout the day. Monday night turns cool again, with lows near 40°.
Jackson's Gap residents begin cleanup after confirmed EF-2 tornado
Residents along Rock Springs Road in Jackson's Gap spent Sunday starting the cleanup process.
Deadly EF-3 tornado rips through Plantersville area
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A confirmed EF-3 tornado -- touched down in Plantersville. Two fatalities have been confirmed and officials say two other people were injured. "When we arrived we seen total devastation,"…
Suspected Tornado Hits Troy, Causing Damage but No Fatalities
City crews have been working nonstop to clear debris and restore services in Troy, Mayor Jason Reeves said.
Montgomery firefighters battle house fire near Taylor Road
Montgomery firefighters battled a house fire near Taylor Road this morning.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Dallas County Sheriff says two people are dead in a confirmed EF-3 tornado in Plantersville
Dallas County Sheriff Mike Granthum said two people have been killed in yesterday's storms in Plantersville.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Significant storm damage reported in Troy
Significant storm damage has been reported in Troy after Saturday's severe storms.
