On December 3, 2023, Roanoke Police responded to the 1600 block of Lawrence Ave SE at approximately...
Crime and Public Safety
(from Roanoke PD) On November 30 around 10:50 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified that an adult male...
(from Roanoke PD) On November 30 at approximately 12:10 a.m., Roanoke Police received multiple reports of shots...
On this Giving Tuesday, make sure your donations don’t end up in the hands of scammers. WFIR’s...
Statement from Roanoke City Police : Roanoke Police received a 911 call of an active shooter at...
(from Roanoke PD) On November 21 at approximately 10:50 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City...
(from Roanoke PD) On November 20 at approximately 8:20 p.m., a Roanoke Police Officer was working at...
(from Roanoke PD) On November 19 at approximately 11:05 p.m., Roanoke Police were on routine patrol in...
The ground breaking of a new fire station represents regional cooperation and improved public safety. WFIR’s Denise...
In recent weeks, wildfires have burned throughout the commonwealth and beyond, and one local forester says we’re...
Reports of a loud dispute outside the Circuit courthouse on Church Ave. where a suspect was taken...
(from VSP) Virginia State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash, which resulted in a fatality. The crash...
(from Roanoke PD) On November 1, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City...
Roanoke’s newest police chief is now on the job. Scott Booth was sworn in today, promising he...
It’s Halloween, and a Triple-A spokesperson says it’s a time for fun, not tragic nightmares causing injury,...