Monday, May 20 2013 11:54 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:54:18 GMT
MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - Your tires may be the most important pieces of safety equipment on your vehicle. If they're not in good condition, you're just waiting for an accident to happen. But the old trickMore >>
The age of your tires is crucial to the safety of your vehicle. But tire manufacturers don't make it easy to determine the date of manufacture. And the 12 News Defenders found old tires for sale at local auto shops.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 11:15 PM EDT2013-05-15 03:15:09 GMT
Beware of letters announcing you've won a contest, especially if you have to pay something to collect the winnings. "They want me to enter a contest for $30,000 which I won't win, that's for sure."More >>
Beware of letters announcing you've won a contest, especially if you have to pay something to collect the winnings. More >>
The key to your front or back door could be the key to danger. Would you ever knowingly put a lock on your house that a complete stranger can open? You may not know it, but you may have already done that.More >>
Wednesday, May 1 2013 11:56 PM EDT2013-05-02 03:56:05 GMT
MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - It's a scary prospect - that a seemingly minor injury from your past could cause serious psychological problems in your future. Think back to the last time you or your childrenMore >>
It's a scary prospect - that a seemingly minor injury from your past could cause serious psychological problems in your future. The 12 News Defenders look at the dangers of traumatic brain injuries.More >>
Friday, April 26 2013 12:54 AM EDT2013-04-26 04:54:54 GMT
MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - Think back to the last time you bought seafood. Are you sure you got what you paid for? A recent study shows there are some stores selling fish, which is not what it claims to beMore >>
Mislabeling is becoming rampant in the seafood industry. And sometimes, the fish you buy can even be harmful to your health. A 12 News Defenders investigation shows you what to watch out for.More >>
Thursday, April 11 2013 3:42 PM EDT2013-04-11 19:42:06 GMT
WITH INTEREST RATES AS LOW AS THEY ARE, IT'S A GREAT TIME TO BUY A HOUSE... BUT A LOUSY TIME TO INVEST. RATES ON MANY 5-YEAR C-D'S, FOR EXAMPLE, ARE BELOW 1-PERCENT. THAT'S WHY.. WHEN ANMore >>
It's easy to get suckered into amazing investment deals. But sometimes the deals are scams. And they're cropping up more often. More >>
Saturday, March 30 2013 12:26 AM EDT2013-03-30 04:26:34 GMT
MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - Maybe you've heard of websites like Kickstarter and GoFundMe. They are part of a new breed of online fundraising tools. The process is called crowdfunding. It allows individualsMore >>
Maybe you've heard of websites like Kickstarter and GoFundMe. Crowdfunding websites are great ways to raise money. But it's important to know where your donations are going.More >>
Monday, March 4 2013 10:45 PM EST2013-03-05 03:45:08 GMT
MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - It's not just about a few empty cans here and there. The ramifications of litter are worse than you think. And there are several problem areas in Montgomery. The 12 News DefendersMore >>
It's not just about a few empty cans here and there. The ramifications of litter are worse than you think. The 12 News Defenders toured four of the 'trashiest' parts of Montgomery.More >>
Thursday, February 28 2013 12:17 AM EST2013-02-28 05:17:16 GMT
MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - In the middle of cold and flu season, most of us are careful about what we touch. Otherwise, we could get sick. But what should we do about things we have to touch? Like our cellMore >>
It turns out, germs on cell phones could be putting some people's skin health at risk. Here's what we found in lab tests.More >>
Forms, tips and more to help you through tax season.More >>
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Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:18 AM EDT2013-05-21 10:18:45 GMT
Authorities said a 15-year-old girl may be facing charges after driving without a license and losing control of a car in a crash that left a 10-year-old girl dead Monday afternoon. The crash happened onMore >>
Authorities said a 15-year-old may be facing charges after driving without a license and losing control of a car in a crash that left a 10-year-old dead.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 11:48 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:48:15 GMT
A woman has been arrested after she allegedly locked her four young daughters out of their home for days at a time.A witness told police that the four girls, ages 7, 5, 3 and 1, had been in the same dirtyMore >>
A woman has been arrested after she allegedly locked her four young daughters out of their home for days at a time.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 11:45 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:45:38 GMT
A widespread power outage has affected a large portion of Ascension Parish. Small portions of neighboring parishes are also affected. As of 5:40 p.m., the Entergy website reported 20,981 homes andMore >>
A widespread power outage affected a large portion of Ascension Parish and part of EBR Parish Monday. More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:15 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:15:53 GMT
Residents in tornado-stricken Moore, OK, await news on missing love ones Tuesday, a day after a massive tornado devastated the city, killing at least 51. Rescuers worked all night, with particular attentionMore >>
A medical examiner's office spokeswoman said 24 deceased victims from the Moore, OK, tornado had been transported to their Oklahoma City office. Seven of the dead were children.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:36 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:36:49 GMT
(RNN) – A day after long track tornadoes devastated Shawnee and Edmond, OK, another round has begun near Oklahoma City.KOCO broadcast a slow rotating cloud that slowly extended down towards the groundMore >>
Dozens of people have died after a second day of tornadoes twisted through Oklahoma, this time taking aim at the town of Moore, south of Oklahoma City.More >>
