Police seek man who tried to run off with 72-year-old woman’s purse
Roanoke Police are looking for a man who tried to steal a 72-year-old woman’s purse new year’s eve. Police say it happened on Rutgers Street, ...
New snow leopard coming soon to the Mill Mountain Zoo
The zoo on top of Mill Mountain is usually not top-of-mind in the winter months. They're working to change that. Mill Mountain Zoo Executive Director ...
A new year brings more nighttime detours on I-81
Drivers on Interstate 81 will face detours tonight and tomorrow night because of bridge replacement work. It is part of the climbing lane project scheduled ...
Goodlatte: Judiciary Committee to have far-reaching agenda
Roanoke Congressman Bob Goodlatte begins a much more powerful position in Washington Thursday when he becomes Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. It oversees legislation ...
Roanoke crews prepare for Christmas trees
From your living room to the curb, Christmas trees will soon have a new home in Roanoke. WFIR's Timothy Martin reports. Tree Recycle Wrap 1-WEB ...
Batman movie map raises school safety concerns in Giles County
Giles County Schools have delayed the students' return by at least one day -- the result of a map in a "Batman" movie and a ...
Winning millionaire raffle numbers announced
The Virginia Lottery has released the winning numbers from the New Year's Millionaire Raffle. Click here to see the list ...
Martinsville President hopes new NASCAR cars boost fan interest, attendance
The President of Martinsville Speedway say NASCAR's next generation of race cars is likely to help increase overall fan interest -- and attendance -- in ...
Top five weather events of 2012
On this first day of 2013, forecasters in Blacksburg are looking back at the wild weather we saw in 2012. WFIR's Timothy Martin has top ...
Effort to save Huff Lane site continues
Residents of the Dorchester Court neighborhood are still fighting to keep two hotels and a restaurant from being built at the former Huff Lane site ...
Yellow Cab gearing up for busy night
A local cab company is getting ready to take partygoers home tonight. WFIR's Bob Clark has the story. 12-28 Yellow Cab Wrap #11-WEB ...
Annual Roanoke job fair to be held in January
Roanoke's annual job fair is dropping its holiday title and moving to January. WFIR's Timothy Martin says that's not all that's new. Roanoke Fair Wrap ...
Sales slow for New Year’s Millionaire Raffle
There are still plenty of tickets remaining for the Virginia Lottery's New Year's Millionaire Raffle. Details from WFIR's Bob Clark. 12-28-VALottery Raffle Wrap #11 ...
Deadline near for “Budget Academy” in Roanoke
Any Roanoke resident wanting to take part in the Citizen Budget Academy needs to act today. WFIR's Bob Clark has details: 12-27 Budget Academy Wrap ...
Poplar Forest needs volunteers for 2013
Poplar Forest in Bedford County is hoping to start 2013 with some new volunteers. WFIR's Timothy Martin reports. Poplar Volunteers Wrap 2-WEB Click here to ...
Recent lower gas prices may signal downward trend for 2013
2012 will do go down as bringing the highest year-long average gas prices ever, but experts say the recent drops may signal a lower average ...
Poplar Forest opens holiday week for first time
Thomas Jefferson's retreat is open this week to welcome visitors -- the first time Poplar Forest has opened its doors between the Christmas and New ...
Wintry weather forces delay in Roanoke County trash collection
Trash collection is Roanoke County has been suspended for the day. Officials say the wintry road conditions made it unsafe for trash to be collected ...
BBB will remember 2012 as year of storm-chasing contractors
The Better Business Bureau will remember 2012 as the year of the stormchaser. Even experienced consumer rights workers had never before seen what happened after ...
Chief to new Roanoke officers: your job is dangerous but important
There are twelve new officers celebrating their graduation from the Roanoke Police Academy. At graduation, Roanoke City Police Chief Chris Perkins congratulated the 65th Basic ...
