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Motorcyclist killed in Montgomery crash
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (73+ words) WAKA 8 WAKA Action 8 News Motorcyclist killed in Montgomery crash MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – A motorcyclist has been killed in a crash in Montgomery. Montgomery police say the wreck happened at about 12:24AM yesterday at the area of Twain Curve and Eastern Boulevard....
Alabama to honor veterans lost to suicide
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (273+ words) WAKA 8 WAKA Action 8 News Alabama to honor veterans lost to suicide MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs has launched its 2026 Operation We Remember campaign, a statewide veteran suicide prevention awareness initiative honoring Alabama veterans who have lost…...
Still hot, drier through Wednesday; Rain chances rise late this week
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (105+ words) WAKA 8 WAKA Action 8 News Still hot, drier through Wednesday; Rain chances rise late this week Tuesday afternoon still looks hot with high temperatures in the low to mid 90s. However, east winds usher drier air into central and south Alabama Tuesday…...
90+ Degree Heat Continues
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (218+ words) WAKA 8 WAKA Action 8 News 90+ Degree Heat Continues It’s still summer and we’re expecting 90 plus degree heat through the week and upcoming weekend. Heat indices will hover around 100 throughout the week. Rain chances will be slim for a few days but…...
Another Round Of Dangerous Heat
1+ week, 5+ day ago (238+ words) WAKA 8 WAKA Action 8 News Another Round Of Dangerous Heat We’re heading right back in the sauna again this week. Hot and humid conditions will be harsh on us at times. Heat indices will range between 105 to 109 through the remainder of…...
Black bear sighting in Dallas Co. sparks safety concerns
1+ week, 5+ day ago (252+ words) From the West Alabama Newsroom– A bear sighting in the Selfield area of Dallas County is raising safety concerns for people who live there. Stella Perry is sounding the alarm after a recent encounter with a Black bear at her…...
Gov. Kay Ivey remembers how Dolly Parton helped Alabama children through Imagination Library
1+ week, 5+ day ago (173+ words) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Gov. Kay Ivey is pausing to remember Dolly Parton, not just through her music and entertainment ventures, but how she helped countless Alabama children through her Imagination Library. Gov. Ivey launched Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Alabama…...
Unusually hot and humid weather expected all this week
1+ week, 6+ day ago (24+ words) WAKA 8 WAKA Action 8 News Unusually hot and humid weather expected all this week...
Increased Rain Chances Through Friday
2+ week, 3+ day ago (175+ words) WAKA 8 WAKA Action 8 News Increased Rain Chances Through Friday Our rain chances remain decent as we head into the end of the work week. Showers and t-storms will be scattered around and that should help us combat the heat a…...
Rain Chances Increasing Later This Week
2+ week, 5+ day ago (215+ words) WAKA 8 WAKA Action 8 News Rain Chances Increasing Later This Week We’re still on track to see our rain chances increase as the week progresses. Showers and t-storms will be more numerous and that should help us combat the heat a…...