Maddie McQueen TV

With more people on the roads during the summer, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office says it can lead to more car wrecks, but the number of people traveling also puts a strain on the state’s blood supply.

To find out how to be a blood donor, check out cbs42.com or watch on CBS 42.

The Birmingham Bike Club says 70 cyclists have died in the last 16 years in the city, 9 last year and 2 so far this year. Wednesday night was the 21st annual Ride of Silence to honor these lives and rise awareness for sharing the road. More details on CBS 42 or cbs42.com.

Saturday, over 500 officers will be memorialized on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in D.C., including Bibb County Sheriff's Deputy Brad Johnson. I spoke with his partner, Deputy Chris Poole, and daughters about the honor it is to see him remembered this way.

More on CBS 42 or cbs42.com.

Title 42, the pandemic-era rule which allowed U.S. southern border patrol officers to turn migrants around on the grounds of not spreading COVID-19, was lifted at midnight on May 11.

Find out what Alabama leaders and immigration lawyers are saying about it on CBS 42 or cbs42.com.

Some people in Birmingham are frustrated after not having their trash picked up in almost two weeks. Birmingham is in Phase II of its new cart rollout, but some of the people in the second phase haven't had their new carts emptied since pickup was slated to begin on May 1.

Find out more on CBS 42 or cbs42.com.

Shelters across the country are facing overcrowding problems and Alabama is no exception. Some 'no kill' shelters in the region having to reconsider because there's not enough room for all of the dogs and cats being dropped off every day.

Find out what some shelters say can be done to help this problem on CBS 42 or cbs42.com.

The Tarrant Police Department is looking to hire a Spanish-speaking police officer and dispatcher to help with communication in the growing Hispanic community.

To learn more, check out cbs42.com or watch on CBS 42.

Despite being put in bomb shelters and hearing air raid sirens multiple times in a few days span, Tom Boone with The Outreach Foundation says people in Kyiv tried to continue about their day-to-day lives as though there wasn’t a war raging around them.

Read more about his most recent trip to Ukraine on cbs42.com or watch on CBS 42.

Wendell Major was reinstated as Tarrant Police Chief Monday night after a fiery city council meeting with many speaking in support of the chief. Chief Major was placed on administrative leave last week by Mayor Wayman Newton. All five councilmembers voted to reinstate Major effective immediately with Mayor Newton being the only vote against him.

Find out more about the situation leading to Chief Major's leave on CBS 42 or cbs42.com.

CBS News 48 Hours exclusively shared a deep look into the horrific murders of Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela in L.A. in 2021. Christy was an Alabama native working as a high-end model in California.

Christy's parents have been raising money so they can be in L.A. for as many hearings as possible, to face their daughter's killer and show him how loved she was.

I had the chance to talk with Christy's parents about the latest in the court proceedings and their upcoming fundraiser. You can learn more on CBS 42 or cbs42.com.

Race teams are expected to drive in Thursday before the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix races take off Friday morning at Barber Motorsports Park. Some volunteers like 'Chuck 1' and 'Chuck 2' have been a part of the race weekends for years. Hear their story on CBS 42 or on cbs42.com.

Many around Birmingham are remembering the life and legacy of international entertainer and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte. Hear more about his close ties to Birmingham on CBS 42 or on cbs42.com.

The city of Gadsden wants to enforce the maximum penalty against those who vandalized part of Noccalula Falls trails with racist, vulgar and offensive spray painting. There is a $1,500 cash reward for anyone who turns in information that leads to the arrest of the suspects. You can find out more on CBS 42 or cbs42.com.

Emotions ran high in Camp Hill, AL Thursday night as hundreds of people gathered to honor and remember Phil Dowdell, the birthday girl's brother who was killed in Saturday's mass shooting. His family saying he was an angel who did everything right.

Hear more from Dowdell's family on CBS 42 or on cbs42.com.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency will hold a press conference at 10 Wednesday morning to discuss the Dadeville shooting. This comes as the memorial for the four lives lost grows at the dance studio where the party was held. More details on CBS 42 or at https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/dadeville-memorial-at-dance-studio-grows-as-community-waits-for-answers/ .

The small, quiet town of Dadeville was rocked Saturday night when the country's latest mass shooting happened at a Sweet Sixteen birthday party downtown. Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says 32 people were hurt and 4 killed, including the brother of the birthday girl.

A fundraiser has been started by the Community Foundation of East Alabama to support those traumatized by Saturday's shooting. You can learn more on CBS 42 or at https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/dadeville-community-shocked-heartbroken-by-mass-shooting-at-birthday-party/ .

A sports-filled weekend in Birmingham but may leave fans wondering what to do about parking. I've got everything you need to know before you leave the house on CBS 42 or at https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/what-to-know-about-parking-in-downtown-birmingham-during-an-event-filled-weekend/ .

Technology and social media have exploded over the last decade and many kids and their parents don't realize all of the dangers they could face if it goes unmonitored. An attorney in Alabama is warning parents of the consequences their kids could face for some things done online.

Learn more on cbs42.com or watch on CBS 42.

As the investigation into Tuesday night's rail car fire continues, people in west Birmingham tell me they're frustrated by the traffic delays parked trains cause in the area, sometimes blocking intersections for weeks at a time.

Find out what the Birmingham City Council says can be done on CBS 42.

Former Vice President Mike Pence "prayerfully considering" a run for presidency in 2024 with a decision expected to come out in the coming month.

Find out more about his visit to the University of Alabama Tuesday night on CBS 42.

EXCLUSIVE: CBS 42 has never-before-released audio of a kidnapping of wealthy Birmingham businessman Elton B. Stephens Jr.

We sat down with childhood friend Charles Gaines, who details Stephens kidnapping in a 'Garden & Gun' article, to find out more about this bizarre story from start to end.

Read the full digital exclusive at https://www.cbs42.com/digital-exclusive/never-before-revealed-audio-puts-new-perspective-on-infamous-2020-kidnapping-in-alabama/

Some parents in central Alabama are angry and upset kids are unknowingly eating drug-laced foods and ending up hospitalized.

Read more about how parents are calling for accountability from schools and law enforcement at cbs42.com.

Over the last five years, Tuscaloosa Police says it's had to recruit harder than ever. Read more about the recruiting struggles more police departments are facing at https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/tuscaloosa-police-recruiting-harder-than-ever/ .

Tuesday afternoon, Huntsville Police Officer Garrett Crumby was killed in the line of duty. His death comes on the heels of two Shelby County deputies being shot and injured last week.

Read how law enforcement officers and their families cope with the heartbreaking reality that each shift could be their last at https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/how-mental-health-impacts-law-enforcement-officers-families-in-alabama/ .

Yesterday was a bittersweet day as I said goodbye to ABC 36!

I am incredibly blessed to have been able to start my career in my hometown market. Through triumphs and tears, the people of central Kentucky have welcomed me into their homes and lives and allowed me to share their stories, and for that I will be forever grateful.

I have grown so much as a journalist in my time here thanks to wonderful advice and encouragement from our awesome anchors and leadership. I cannot thank y'all enough for the guidance you've given me over the last 20 months.

As for what's next? I've got some RNR scheduled but stay tuned for where I'm heading next! I'll never forget my old Kentucky home ❤️

What better place to feel love this Valentine’s Day than Hughes Auditorium at Asbury University? It was enough to bring tears to my eyes.

Tune in to ABC 36 at 11 to hear from students who say it’s an outlet for healing and peace after the Michigan State University tragedy.

LexCount took place Wednesday night, the annual count of Lexington's homeless population. The city says more people volunteered this year than ever before! While the numbers won't be released for the next few days, the city expects it to be about the same as in years past.

I spoke with an employee at the Lexington Rescue Mission about what this cause means to him. Watch his story on ABC 36 or read about it at https://www.wtvq.com/highest-number-of-volunteers-for-annual-homeless-community-count/ .

A heartbreaking classroom shooting in Virginia last week sent a first-grade teacher to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police say the teacher is in stable condition as of Monday and the six-year-old student who shot her is being held.

I talked to teachers in Fayette County about the anxieties surrounding school gun violence, especially after an intentional shooting by the teacher's own student.

Kentucky River Regional Animal Shelter is facing the impossible decision of euthanizing healthy animals unless 75-100 dogs are adopted out in the next week.

KRRAS says it brings in between 5,500 and 6,500 animals per year. Tuesday alone, 25 more animals were dropped off at the already overwhelmed shelter.

More information on how to adopt and save a life can be found on ABC 36 or at https://www.wtvq.com/shelter-needs-around-100-animals-adopted-fostered-to-avoid-euthanasia/ .

The Ukrainian Pentecostal Church of Lexington, KY draws many refugees to central Kentucky. The church helps set up these families with furnished apartments, but it needs donations.

I sat down with two best friends the church is helping, who reunited for the first time in months on Sunday, to hear their remarkable story of strength and hope.

Read the full story at https://www.wtvq.com/ukrainian-best-friends-reunited-as-refugees-in-central-kentucky/ or watch on ABC 36.

An inmate re-entry program in Somerset is the first of its kind in Kentucky, giving inmates a chance to earn trade-skill certificates and work full-time while finishing their sentence.

Those involved with the program say its success is undeniable and hopes similar ones are adopted statewide. Learn more on ABC 36 or at https://www.wtvq.com/inmates-working-for-a-second-chance-through-city-re-entry-program/ .

ABC 36 is mourning the loss of our former chief meteorologist WBTV Meteorologist Jason Myers who was killed in a helicopter crash while on assignment with his current station WBTV in Charlotte.

Everyone I spoke to about Myers sang his praises, truly showing how bright and pure of a person he was to everyone he met. My heart and prayers are with Myers' family and friends during this tragic time.

You can read the full tribute on our website at https://www.wtvq.com/remembering-former-abc-36-chief-meteorologist-jason-myers/ .