Local university professor gets chance to use James Webb telescope Emma Thomas October 26, 2022 1 minute read An astrophysicist at a local University will be using NASA’s most advanced telescope to answer questions about life on Earth. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: The James Webb Space Telescope Share: Post navigation Previous: Man arrested after three hour standoff in VintonNext: Culture Calendar for this weekend Related Stories Congressman Ben Cline on redistricting, DHS funding, the SAVE Act and the upcoming State of the Union address Gene Marrano February 20, 2026 0 “A well-respected gentleman”: VT grounds coordinator reflects on the legacy of Wes Worsham Web Staff February 20, 2026 0 Digital campaign on a “modest” budget leads VBR to record numbers during Fall/Holiday marketing blitz Gene Marrano February 20, 2026 0