Montgomery AL

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Montgomery police say a man known to them has been shot and killed in the 800 block of Taylor Street. That location is near Claudette Colvin Drive off Upper Wetumpka Road. Police say at around 6PM tonight, they and fire medics were called to that...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Montgomery Zoo will be opening its brand-new admissions and entrance complex. The ribbon-cutting for the admissions complex will take place on Monday, Sept. 14, at 11 a.m. Mayor Steven Reed and other city leaders will deliver remarks before the ceremonial ribbon-cutting for the new entranc

In Alabama, ordering a cheeseburger can turn into a surprisingly serous local opinion poll. Ask where to get the best one and you won’t get a neat little answer. You’ll get a name, a story, and probably somebody insisting you’re wrong about the first place you mentioned. That’s exactly what makes these old-school diner

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Montgomery City Council has passed a new ordinance to regulate short-term rentals, including Airbnbs and VRBOs, after ongoing complaints about loud parties and residential disruptions. Parties at short-term rental properties have become a growing issue in cities nationwide, including Montg

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A double shooting, in which one victim is fighting for his life, is under investigation, Montgomery police are confirming. Police and medics responded to the 900 block of West Edgemont Avenue around 4:30 p.m. Friday. That’s near Interstate 65 in west Montgomery. On scene, first...

Five years of commitment and service came full circle last night when the Prattville Civitan Club presented its final $3,000 check to the Prattville YMCA during a special Civitan meeting, completing a $15,000 pledge to support the Field of Dreams. The club made a five-year commitment to help support construction...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – The Montgomery Zoological Society received a big donation Friday from Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. HMMA officials were on hand to present a check for $25,000 to zoo officials. The donation helps support the Montgomery Zoo’s efforts to enhance educational programs, conservation initiati

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – The Montgomery Police Department is holding a Recruit 50 signing day event, hoping to attract 50 people to its next police academy class. Today, the department set up in front of City Hall, hoping to get 50 people to sign up for the December 4 Police Academy. Fifty people is what the state all

For Martha Wilkinson, a career in theatre began with family connection and high school production, then grew into nearly four decades of professional work on stages, behind the scenes and in leadership. Now, she is bringing that experience to a new chapter in Prattville as the city’s Cultural Arts/Special Events...

Alabama State University introduces a fresh new look as it celebrates its legacy and looks toward the future.