WIAT-TV (Birmingham, AL)

WIAT is a television station that broadcasts on virtual channel 42 and UHF digital channel 30. It is affiliated with CBS and is based in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. The station is owned by Media General. Its studios are situated on Golden Crest Drive, close to Valley Avenue in the southeastern part of Birmingham. The transmitter for WIAT is positioned on Red Mountain, next to the American General candelabra tower, at the southern edge of the city.

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#128561

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#29074

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#846

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Swiss pharmaceuticals company Roche announces $50B investment in US over next 5 years

2 days ago | cbs42.com | Jamey Keaten

GENEVA (AP) — Swiss pharmaceuticals powerhouse Roche announced Monday it plans to invest $50 billion in the United States over the next five years, creating 12,000 jobs. The Basel-based company, whose array of products includes cancer medicines and multiple sclerosis treatment Ocrevus, said the investment would go toward high-tech research and development sites and new manufacturing facilities in places including California, Indiana, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania.
Lineville man killed in Clay County crash

5 days ago | cbs42.com | AJ Holliday

by: AJ Holliday Posted: Apr 18, 2025 / 07:58 PM CDT Updated: Apr 18, 2025 / 07:58 PM CDT CLAY COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — A 64-year-old man was killed after a single-vehicle crash in Clay County Friday afternoon.
Birmingham music festival to feature Kevin Gates, Sexyy Red and more

5 days ago | cbs42.com | AJ Holliday

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A hip-hop festival will be coming to Birmingham in October for Magic City Classic Week. “Magic City Flow Fest” will be hosted at Legion Field on Saturday, Oct. 18. It’s a kick off party ahead of the Magic City Classic game, in partnership with the city of Birmingham. Headliners include Kevin Gates, Sexyy Red, and more. Rick Ross, Waka Flocka Flame, Ying Yang Twins, and more are included in the roster. For tickets, click here.
Death toll from a boat capsizing in Congo earlier this week rises to 148, officials say

5 days ago | cbs42.com | Jean-Yves Kamale

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — The death toll from a boat fire and capsizing in Congo earlier this week rose to 148 with more than 100 people still missing, officials said Friday. About 500 passengers were on board. The wooden boat capsized Tuesday after catching fire on the Congo River in the country’s northwest, leaving at least 148 people dead and dozens missing, officials said.
82-year-old man killed in Chilton County crash

6 days ago | cbs42.com | AJ Holliday

by: AJ Holliday Posted: Apr 18, 2025 / 05:23 AM CDT Updated: Apr 18, 2025 / 05:23 AM CDT CHILTON COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — An 82-year-old man was pronounced dead after a two-vehicle crash in Chilton County on April 11.
Man sentenced to 20 years on armed robbery charges in Pickens County

6 days ago | cbs42.com | AJ Holliday

PICKENS COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — A Mississippi man was sentenced to 20 years in prison after reportedly pleading guilty to an armed robbery in April 2024. Jaylen Harris, 22, pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree robbery. Harris reportedly admitted to robbing a store in Reform while wearing a mask and carrying a firearm. He was located shortly after the robbery during a traffic stop in Gordo.
Food Truck Thursday: Roll Cajun

6 days ago | cbs42.com | AJ Holliday

by: AJ Holliday Posted: Apr 17, 2025 / 02:40 PM CDT Updated: Apr 17, 2025 / 02:40 PM CDT BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Every Thursday, CBS 42 will highlight a local food truck serving our area. CBS 42 stopped by Roll Cajun Thursday.
What to know about the shooting at Florida State University

6 days ago | cbs42.com | John Raby

A shooting on the Florida State University campus left multiple victims Thursday, and police took a suspect into custody, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. The university issued an active shooter alert at midday near the student union. At least six people have been hospitalized, including one person in critical condition, a spokesperson for Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare said. The other patients were in serious condition, the spokesperson said.
'GRAMMY In The Schools Program' to be held at UAB Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center

6 days ago | cbs42.com | AJ Holliday

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Members of the music industry will mentor Birmingham students through the “GRAMMY In The Schools Program.”UAB’s Department of Music, Birmingham Public Schools and other partnered organizations will provide insight to high school students about careers that are available in the music industry. The event will be held at UAB’s Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 30. Speakers will include GRAMMY winners and nominees.
Weather Around the Clock: Afternoon Edition 4/17

1 week ago | cbs42.com | Michael Haynes

by: Michael Haynes Posted: Apr 17, 2025 / 01:00 PM CDT Updated: Apr 17, 2025 / 12:36 PM CDT BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Thursday: We’re dealing with nice, warm weather was we prepare for Easter weekend. For the remainder of the afternoon, we’ll have plenty of sunshine with temperatures in the upper 70s to lower 80s. Easter weekend: Weather will be in the middle 80s by Saturday.