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1 dead in Birmingham shooting identified, person of interest detained
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham Police Department is investigating a homicide on the west side of city limits Thursday evening. The investigation is underway in the 900 block of 58th Street Ensley, BPD reports. Officer Truman Fitzgerald with BPD stated at around 4:20 p.m., west precinct officers received a Shot Spotter alert in the 5700 block […]
House fire on Naples Avenue in Birmingham
A house burned in the Brown Springs area of Birmingham Wednesday night. The fire was at a home on Naples Avenue. Neighbors say a couple had recently moved into the property, but they were not home at the time of the fire. The cause remains under investigation.
Deadly deer disease could be linked to hunter deaths
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A deadly disease that affects deer could be a concern for hunters and those who enjoy venison. A new medical study suggests there could be cross-species transmission. Chronic wasting disease is highly contagious in the deer population and is always deadly. Now a new study suggests two hunter deaths in Wyoming could be the first signs that it's evolved and can now affect humans who eat tainted meat.
North Alabama man killed in Jefferson County crash
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — A single-vehicle crash in Jefferson County left a Madison man dead Thursday morning, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports. Brandon Watson, 35, was critically injured when the 2019 Chevrolet 2500 Express van he was driving left the roadway, hit an embankment, overturned and struck a tree. Watson was not wearing his […]
What’s affecting traffic in the Birmingham metro?
Birmingham Water Works projects, pipe replacements, and pavement updates all have the potential to impact local commuters in the coming weeks. Below are five ongoing construction projects that may impact your ability to get around next week or even next year:. If you purchase a product or register for an...
16-year-old boy struck by train in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Authorities responded to the scene of a juvenile who was hit by a train in Birmingham Wednesday night. According to Sgt. LaQuitta Wade with Birmingham Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 5900 block of 5th Avenue South at 6:57 p.m. A 16-year-old male was transported to UAB Hospital with a […]
Man charged in connection to 2023 vehicle theft, shootout on I-59 in B’ham
TARRANT, Ala. (WBRC) - A man has been charged in connection to the vehicle theft and interstate shootout that occurred on I-59 in November 2023. Tarrant Police say Kemari Tariq Rogers (aka Rogers or Kemo) is charged with first-degree theft of property leading to four people being injured by gunfire on the interstate. His bond has been set at $150,000.
Midfield police warn of scam involving sale of metal carport on Facebook
If it seems too good to be true, it usually is. Midfield police are warning residents of a Facebook scam involving the sale of a large carport. The seller is offering a 20x20 metal carport for sale for $500. The alleged pickup is on Rayfield Drive in Midfield. Like many...
Residents in one Birmingham public housing community push for changes to make neighborhood safer
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Residents in one Birmingham housing community are pushing for changes they believe will drive down violence. Several people who live at the Rev. Dr. Morrell Todd homes attended a resident council meeting Thursday. "There was a break in here concerning those computers," one resident said. "Did...
UAB stealing dead Alabama prison inmates’ organs after autopsies, families claim in lawsuit
The families of five men who died in Alabama prisons are suing the prison system and the world-renowned UAB medical center, arguing that the state’s biggest hospital is stealing organs from inmates after conducting autopsies. The various lawsuits were filed in state court last week by three Alabama lawyers.
Uber rolls out new rider verification pilot program across the U.S.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Uber is taking steps to protect their drivers. The company is rolling out a new safety feature that verifies riders before they take a trip. This week, Uber launched a new rider verification pilot program in more than a dozen U.S. cities designed to help confirm that riders are who they say they are. Uber drivers will be able to see a passenger’s verified badge when deciding to accept a trip.
Baby giraffe born at Birmingham Zoo
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — For the first time in a decade, a baby giraffe has been born at the Birmingham Zoo. The unnamed reticulated giraffe is the daughter of giraffes Ruby and Jalil and was born at 12:19 a.m. Wednesday, marking the fifth member of the giraffe herd at the zoo’s Trails of Africa section. […]
USPS delays causing issues for customers
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Several people have reported to WBRC that they are experiencing delayed deliveries of their mail and packages by the postal service. Some even claim that priority items are taking more than a week to arrive, even though they usually take two days. Larry Preston, a resident...
Birmingham training program aims to connect community healthcare workers with jobs
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A Birmingham nonprofit is working to get more people into the healthcare field - a field that is dealing with a severe shortages. Connection Health is looking for more people to join their free training program to get more of you placed in front line jobs.
STRIVE Birmingham offering free job training and college courses for careers in healthcare
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Robert Powell, a father of six, recently celebrated a career milestone thanks to the assistance of STRIVE Birmingham. The STRIVE Birmingham program provides job training and career development services to help individuals find higher-paying careers. Before joining STRIVE Birmingham, Powell had never attended a college class....
1st prototype created for wearable device that would detect an overdose
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Kyle Berman is behind the vision of OD Revive - a wearable device that would detect when someone is having an overdose. The device would measure oxygen saturation in blood, a main indicator of an overdose. It would then alert an emergency contact, or authorities. “In...
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