‘PUPPAPALOOZA’ welcomes dogs to transportation museum
The Virginia Museum of Transportation is launching a new event for dog lovers, WFIR's Alex Torres has details: ...
Two men injured during shooting in Southwest Roanoke
On April 24, 2024 at approximately 7:00 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a report of shots fired ...
Southeast Roanoke community center breaks ground for expansion
Southeast Roanoke will have a bigger hub for community assistance thanks to a project that broke ground this morning, WFIR's Alex Torres has more: ...
STUDY: Virginia improves slightly in gambling addiction ranking
A study of “most gambling-addicted” states shows improvement in Virginia from last year. WFIR’s Ian Price has more ...
Former VT Football player announces candidacy for Lieutenant Governor
A former Virginia Tech football player is running to be the Commonwealth’s next Lieutenant Governor. More from WFIR’s Clark Palmer: Former Virginia Tech football player ...
SCOTUS takes up issue of where the homeless can sleep
The United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments this week stemming from two cases out West - where cities wanted to forcefully remove the homeless ...
Open Studios Roanoke this weekend – and new women artists at the Taubman...
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar - With a look at some of the local events coming up this weekend and ...
I-81 South “gap” in Salem to be fixed years earlier
A legislative wrap-up this morning revealed additional construction for Interstate 81 in our area. WFIR’s Ian Price has more ...
Richmond’s Mayor running to be Virginia’s next Lt. Governor
Current Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney announced this morning that he intends to run become the Commonwealth’s next Lieutenant Governor. Stoney had been running against current ...
Give Roanoke officially launches at midnight
What was once "Roanoke Valley Gives," became "Give Roanoke" two years ago, but the goal remains the same - local non-profits looking to raise funds ...
Gold’s Gym North Roanoke holds event to spread awareness
Gold's Gym in North Roanoke is doing something a little different this Saturday to support those that are differently abled, WFIR's Alex Torres reports: ...
Man hospitalized after officer involved shooting in NW Roanoke
From Roanoke City Police Department: Roanoke Police were involved in an officer-involved shooting on Moorman Avenue NW. At approximately 8:05 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified ...
Double fatality in Bedford County high speed chase
Virginia State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash late Saturday night which resulted in two fatalities, on Route 24 at its intersection with Goodview Road ...
Celebrating volunteer first responders during Volunteer Week
We are right in the middle of National Volunteer week. Many of our communities are served by volunteer fire departments. As WFIR's Denise Allen Membreno ...
Wait ’til next year: Dawgs fall to Huntsville in semifinal series
ROANOKE, VA. – The Rail Yard Dawgs (3-3) finally ran out of that late game magic they had possessed for so much of the 2023-2024 season ...
Affordable housing for artists
The Minnesota-based non-profit, Artspace, is pleased with the number of creatives who participated their survey. As WFIR's Denise Allen Membreno reports the organization provides affordable ...
VT Prof says “Iranian issue” shifts alliances in Middle East
An apparent Israeli drone attack on a major air base early Friday morning near the central city of Isfahan activated Iranian air defenses. WFIR's Ian ...
Analyst: No “general support” for Biden or Trump
Are you feeling uninspired by your choices for President of the United States in 2024? Our political analyst tells WFIR’s Ian Price you are not ...
Excitement soars for 2024 Blue Ridge Kite Festival
A popular festival is returning to the skies of Green Hill Park, WFIR's Alex Torres has more: ...
‘National Work Zone Safety Week’ cautions commuters to drive safe...
This week is National Work Zone Awareness Week, and work zones continue to be a dangerous area for workers, WFIR's Alex Torres reports: ...
