Copper theft spike leaves Montgomery businesses with thousands in damage
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) — On a recent August day when temperatures climbed into the 90s, Tom Moore found his business Trademark Coins & Currency hotter than usual. “I came into work and a gentleman from Comfort Air pulled up and he opened the door and said, ‘Hey, is your AC working?’” Moore said. “And I said, ironicall
All lanes near I-65/85 interchange reopen, traffic moving
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Commuters using Interstates 65 and 85 near downtown Montgomery need to be aware of major delays. According to the Alabama Department of Transportation, a crash is blocking the left lane of I-85 northbound near Exit 1, Union/Court Street. The crash is also causing delays from I-65...
Montgomery organization to hold fundraiser benefitting people with disabilities
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – A Montgomery organization that helps empower people with disabilities is holding a fundraiser while remembering the life and legacy of its former executive director. Independent Rights & Resources is holding the Jazz Brunch and Silent Auction on Saturday, August 15 at 10:00 a.m. at Montgomery.
Montgomery police seek public’s help finding domestic violence suspect
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Authorities are seeking the public’s assistance in finding a fugitive, according to CrimeStoppers 215-STOP. Kenneth Renard Hale, 53, is wanted on domestic violence and stalking charges. Hale is accused of repeatedly stalking and harassing a former partner. Hale also failed to appear in court i
1 dead, 1 injured in Autauga County crash
AUTAUGA COUNTY, Ala. (WAKA) – A two-vehicle crash in Autauga County has claimed the life of an Elmore man. It happened around 9:39 p.m. Wednesday on I-65 near the 190 mile marker, approximately 10 miles north of Prattville. Troopers say 58-year-old George Jones, Jr. was fatally injured when the...
Dangerous Heat Sticking Around For A While
We have more dangerous heat ahead this week. Temps will reach the mid to upper 90s highs. The dreaded heat index values will hover between 103 to 110 and that’s in the danger level. It’s going to be one of those weeks to slow down and try to take it a bit easier.
$2,500 reward offered for information in Montgomery homicide
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WDNews) — CrimeStoppers 215-STOP is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to a suspect and arrest in connection with the 2025 shooting death of Ja’richo Hinkle in Montgomery. Montgomery police said officers responded to a shooting around 5:50 p.m. Aug. 8, 2025, in the 3000...
Ex-Southern Poverty Law Center official charged in broader criminal case against group
Newly unsealed court records show that a former Southern Poverty Law Center official has been charged in the Department of Justice's broader criminal case against the Alabama-based civil rights
Montgomery Motor Speedway gears up for the Capital City Car Show
This Saturday, the City of Montgomery is teaming up with Montgomery Motor Speedway to host the Capital City Car Show, for car enthusiast to enjoy!
Ensler touts expansion of public school conflict resolution, counseling initiatives
Democratic lieutenant governor candidate and state Representative Phillip Ensler, D-Montgomery, on Tuesday celebrated continued funding for a Montgomery Public Schools conflict resolution program he helped establish while highlighting additional legislative efforts to expand conflict resolution education and telehealth

















