Fresh look for old locomotive
The Virginia Museum of Transportation's bicentennial locomotive, the N&W 1776 is getting a makeover. Yesterday, the locomotive was rolled away from the museum and will ...
More visitors, less funding for region’s most popular state parks
More people made their way to the region's most popular state parks last year -- a lot more in some cases, like the 19% increase ...
Gas Buddy: month-by-month gas forecast peaks at $4.15
You've heard predictions of $4 a gallon gas by June. Now the "Gas Buddy" web sites are breaking out specific month-by-month gas price predictions for ...
Lawmakers face big transportation funding decisions
The General Assembly enters its third week today with one of the biggest issues still awaiting action -- funding for transportation. Governor McDonnell proposes new ...
EPA: test your home for radon
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is urging homeowners to test for radon. Unsafe levels of radon can lead to serious illness. The Surgeon General says radon ...
McDonnell endorses Romney, campaigns in SC
Governor McDonnell is now endorsing Mitt Romney for President -- and will promptly campaign with him in South Carolina. McDonnell's backing comes one day before ...
Radio host Joey Self gets track announcing call from Daytona
Roanoke radio host Joey Self is taking on some prestigious part-time work -- he'll be part of the track announcing team during next month's "Speedweeks" ...
Finding things to do in Roanoke now easier with new mobile site
The Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau recently launched a new website. WFIR's Timothy Martin says now the organization is taking it a step further with the ...
McDonnell: keep uranium ban in place
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Gov. Bob McDonnell is asking the General Assembly to keep Virginia's 30-year ban on uranium mining in place while a new ...
Electronics recycling event this weekend at Valley View
The City of Roanoke is bringing an electronics recycling event to Valley View Mall this weekend in hopes computers and other devices don't head for ...
Greenway progresses — but still missing an important link
Work is under way for the next phase of the Roanoke River Greenway. When complete, this new stretch will run about one and a half ...
RVSPCA official calls the discovery of over 100 dogs in the back of a U-Hau...
Officials with the Roanoke Valley SPCA couldn't believe it when they heard the news about so many dogs in such a confined space. WFIR's Timothy ...
Missing Senior Alert for Buckingham County man
Virginia State Police have issued a senior alert on behalf of the Buckingham County Sheriff’s Office at 4:59 p.m. on Wed., Jan. 18, 2012. The ...
Suspect charged with exposing himself in Clearbrook Walmart
Roanoke County Police say they've arrested a suspect for exposing himself to three young girls at the Clearbrook WalMart. Mahesh Dave, 48, is charged with ...
Work underway for new river greenway segment in Salem
Work is under way for the next phase of the Roanoke River Greenway. When complete, this new stretch will run about 1 1/2 miles from ...
Schools say McDonnell VRS plan could have “drastic” local impacts...
Virginia school superintendents say local school systems -- and the education they provide -- will suffer if state legislators approve Governor McDonnell's budget proposal. They ...
DMV: customers are saving the state $$$
The Department of Motor Vehicles in Virginia says customers are going paperless and saving the state thousands of dollars. WFIR's Timothy Martin says 750,000 people ...
ABC Board upholds 202 Market liquor license suspension for surprise stripte...
The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board has upheld an Administrative Hearing Officer's earlier decision to suspend 202 Market's liquor license for a striptease that occurred during ...
Red Cross responds to $9.6 million federal fines
The Red Cross is responding to a $9.6 million federal fine for violating blood safety rules at 16 facilities, including the one in Roanoke. The ...
Elmwood Park makeover plan goes to City Council
A design plan for changes to Elmwood Park goes before Roanoke City Council later today. It's part of the city's aim to bring more people ...
