Megan Plotka
Reporter
Huntsville, AL
Megan Plotka was raised right here in the Tennessee Valley and she’s excited to get back to her roots. She went to Randolph School from the time she was five up until high school graduation. After that, she went down to New Orleans to attend Tulane University where she studied international relations, social policy and Spanish. She realized her passion for journalism when she started writing for the university paper and then got an internship with a local TV news station, WDSU News. After graduating she worked for a filmmaking non-profit until she returned to WDSU News as an Associate Producer. During her time as an AP, Megan covered major events like the 2020 presidential election, last year’s historic hurricane season and much more. Now, she’s ready to get in front of the camera in the area she knows and loves. Megan is on your side. She is driven by the desire to hold people in power accountable, bring you the resources you need and tell stories that shed light on systematic problems.
When she isn’t telling your stories, Megan is either watching movies, hiking or exploring all the new places popping up in Huntsville. If you see her out and about be sure to say hi!
Have a story idea for Megan? Send her an email at megan.plotka@waff.com.
The fate of four Decatur police officers will be decided this week according to city leaders. Mayor Tab Bowling is expected to decide whether the officers involved in the shooting death of Steve Perkins will be fired or face any other discipline.
"We want to get the cases as close to zero as possible and stop the HIV epidemic in the United States.”
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is taking a stand against President Joe Biden’s administration policy to protect LGBTQ+ foster children.
The possible ordinance could be voted on as soon as Dec. 18
Arise to Read is helping students read at or beyond their grade level which is extremely important for 3rd-grade students as thousands are currently at risk of being held back with Alabama’s new Literacy Act.
WAFF 48 News is joining forces with the Food Bank of North Alabama (FBNA) to feed families in the Tennessee Valley with the 31st annual Can-A-Thon.
One family wants answers after their teenage son died after a police chase. They say a Decatur Police officer pursued 16-year-old Jaiden DeJarnett across county lines in September.
Decatur city leaders gave an update on the investigation into the deadly shooting involving Steve Perkins during Monday’s city council meeting.
Construction on the big concert venue at Ditto Landing is already underway and crews are keeping in mind that the area is prone to flooding.
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency investigators have confirmed that the findings of the investigation into the deadly crash that claimed the life of an innocent driver have been turned over to the Madison County District Attorney.
A shooting on Patton Road in Huntsville sent one person to the hospital on Friday morning.
WAFF 48 News is staying on top of a story that has had the Decatur community protesting for more than six weeks.
One community is trying to move forward after the loss of a beloved leader.
You may see some of your children’s baseball fields go from grass to turf in the coming years. Huntsville City Schools leaders are considering a multimillion-dollar proposal to turn five of the high school fields into turf.
Over half of the funding will fund the widening Jeff Road and Blake Bottom Road.
Legal Services of Alabama is being flooded with calls from people needing help receiving their unemployment checks.
Housing stock is low for households with incomes under $100,000
The search is on for a contractor accused of taking money for jobs he never completed.
Madison Mayor Paul Finley says the city is quickly growing and needs more police officers and firefighters and plenty of space for them to work.
The crash closed portions of the roadway on the southbound and northbound lanes of Hwy. 79 for utility work, per the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
Principal identifies 10-year-old who was shot, injured while protecting his mother in murder-suicide
According to Sheffield Police Chief Ricky Terry, this started as a domestic incident sometime around 9:00 p.m. at the Park Place Apartments.
The Havoc won its first two away games of the hockey season
LaJeromeny Brown is charged with killing Agent Billy Clardy in 2019
Three organizations have received grants to expand and enhance daycare opportunities.
Pastor Steve Olney led the Cowboy Church of Limestone County for over a decade
A new development is set to take the place of public housing units in Huntsville. Leaders opened up community meetings for current residents.
Many protestors were outside of Decatur City Hall on Wednesday demanding answers about the night Steve Perkins was killed outside of his home by Decatur Police Department officers.
The Decatur Police Department has arrested the woman who allegedly placed her deceased newborn baby inside the dumpster at a Wally World Mini Mart.
An attorney representing the family of a man who was shot and killed by Decatur Police said the family has not yet seen the body camera video of the incident they expected to see on Tuesday.
As the weather cools down, many people are shutting their doors tight to keep the cold air out, which can trap high levels of radon in homes and apartment buildings.
Officials say the construction is slated to begin in the spring of 2024 and be complete by the fall/winter of 2025.
The public housing units in Huntsville are set for a major redevelopment. The ‘Mill Creek’ development will include public housing and much more.
One former Decatur Police officer says his cousin should not have been shot by the police. Marquinn Bergins says he does not believe Decatur police officers followed protocol that led to the death of Stephen Perkins.
Many in Decatur are demanding justice and reform as protestors were back out on Tuesday calling for action after they say they lost a valuable member of their community at the hands of police.
Over 44 million borrowers will have to start paying back their student loans as the three-year pause on payments comes to an end.
One man is behind bars waiting to go to a mental health facility after a Limestone County judge deemed Michael Kinney not guilty almost a year ago because of mental disease or defect.
44-year-old Chris “Goose” Brazelton was arrested with a DUI, expired license and failure to wear a seatbelt
Firefighters and other emergency officials are on the scene.
The mayor’s office drew up the proposed $43.5 million budget. Athens Mayor Ronnie Marks says this is a 6% increase from the 2022-2023 budget.
People of all ages can start enjoying the new amenities after the Sept. 13 ribbon cutting.
Decatur Chief Financial Officer Kyle Demeester presented the 2024 fiscal year budget to the city council during Monday’s work session.
First responders turn on their sirens and lower the flags to half staff for 9/11
A judge is expected to hand down Mason Sisk’s sentence on Thursday.
Owners plan to rebuild while pivoting his business
Neighbors complain of eelgrass invasion, blocking in boats and jet skis
Family members, NAACP leaders claim there is insufficient staffing and widespread violence in the facility
There is no timeline for finalizing a deal
Heat stroke, exhaustion and cramps are expected during the heat wave.
Hands Across Decatur leaders attribute the growth to rising rent prices and low housing stock
Experts warn of long-term impacts of repeated infection
