Tuesday’s water main breaks probably won’t be the last

Tuesday's water main breaks on Orange Avenue and Hollins Road that resulted in road closures and sinkholes that needed filling probably won't be the last ...

Local TV stations relieved with Supreme Court decision

A Supreme Court ruling yesterday means local television stations can continuing receiving copyright fees from services that deliver local signals to your home. As WFIR's ...

Roanoke police asking for help

On June 25 at approximately 5:43 a.m. Roanoke City Police responded to the 1800 block of Memorial Avenue SW, the Stop In, to investigate a ...

Committee appointed by the Roanoke City Council is recognizing community vo...

Community Volunteers are being recognized for their efforts to improve neighborhoods in the city with an award program being launched by the Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates ...

Nationally-known landscape artist is coming to Roanoke this weekend

A local artist who directs a gallery and teaching studio downtown is starting a series with featured guests. WFIR's Gene Marrano has more: 06-25 Workshop ...

26 young women vying for the Miss Virginia crown in Roanoke

Its the 79th year for the Miss Virginia scholarship pageant ... There's more than 300-thousand dollars in college scholarship money up for grabs this year, ...

Roanoke College poll: Virginians mostly optimistic about housing market, le...

A Roanoke College poll finds Virginians are generally optimistic about the current and future housing market, but the optimism is not shared across the entire ...

State coffers could benefit from offshore exploration

If the Commonwealth is looking for another source of tax revenue, it should consider the ocean ... so says one energy trade group as WFIR's ...

Water main break near Sheetz repaired

Orange Avenue westbound between the Sheetz station and I-581 should be open by 4-30 this afternoon...following water main repairs, as WFIR's Gene Marrano reports: 06-24 ...

Don’t forget to check the back seat on hot days

Safe Kids Southwest Virginia is reminding parents of the dangers of leaving children unattended in cars, especially on very warm days. WFIR Intern reporter Alexis ...

Grateful family to thank officers for rescuing father, son from pond

Two law enforcement officers who rescued a father and his adult son from a Bedford County pond last month will be recognized Friday for their ...

Why you’re more likely to suffer heat stroke than the guy paving parking lo...

We're looking at another hot and humid week in this first full week of summer, and with it come warnings to watch out for heat ...

One person, several pets found dead inside burning Roanoke home

From Roanoke Fire-EMS: One victim was found deceased in today's house fire in the 3300 block of   Ridge Run Dr. The cause is under ...

Roanoke wins livability award

The City of Roanoke has been recognized with the Outstanding Achievement Award in the 2014 City Livability Awards Program at the U.S. Conference of Mayors' ...

Grass roots group backs McAuliffe on Medicaid expansion

Virginia Organizing, which bills itself as grassroots and non-partisan, was pleased to hear that Governor Terry McAuliffe will explore ways to expand health care coverage ...

Va. lawmakers return to consider line-item vetoes

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia lawmakers are returning to the Capitol to consider Gov. Terry McAuliffe's line-item budget vetoes. Most prominent is the Democratic governor's ...

A nationally renowned artist will be honored in Salem

A roadside marker honoring an art legend will be unveiled tomorrow in Salem. Walter Biggs was a Salem native whose artwork earned him world wide ...

RCPS+ program combines learning with fun

More than three thousand elementary and middle school students in Roanoke City are now taking part in a six-week program that combines learning with creativity ...

State Police promise more patrols, looking especially for tailgaters and ag...

Virginia State Police promise increased patrols on Interstate 81 in coming weeks, part of what they call "Operation Blue Light". The goal is to reduce ...

Official: Plan to house immigrants in Va. scrapped

 RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ An elected official says federal officials are scrapping plans to shelter hundreds of Central American children in rural Virginia amid fierce ...