ROANOKE, Va. — One man is in police custody after a bomb threat was made on an Allegiant The post One in custody after bomb threat on Roanoke-bound plane first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
NBA referee from Norfolk considering mayoral run in 2028
NORFOLK, Va. — Longtime NBA referee Tony Brothers says he is seriously considering running for mayor of Norfolk The post NBA referee from Norfolk considering mayoral run in 2028 first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Texas floods kill at least 51, including children; 27 girls still missing after camp disaster
ROANOKE, Va. (WFIR) – July 6, 2025 At least 51 people are dead and 27 girls remain missing The post Texas floods kill at least 51, including children; 27 girls still missing after camp disaster first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Man pronounced dead following incident at Smith Mountain Lake
Franklin County, VA (July 3, 2025) – At around 7:00pm this evening, The Franklin County Communications Center received The post Man pronounced dead following incident at Smith Mountain Lake first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Carilion launches Public Phase of $100 Million Campaign to Transform Cancer Care in Southwest Virginia
ROANOKE, Va. (July 3, 2025) – During the City of Roanoke’s annual Freedom Festival on July 3, Carilion The post Carilion launches Public Phase of $100 Million Campaign to Transform Cancer Care in Southwest Virginia first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Salem Fair is back through July 13; fireworks on the 4th
Summer in these parts also means the Salem Fair, now presenting its 37th annual event through July 13th The post Salem Fair is back through July 13; fireworks on the 4th first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
“F1” expected to race towards top of most-watched movies this weekend
Now here’s Brent Stevens from 5 Points Creative, “At the Movies” … with what’s new at the historic The post “F1” expected to race towards top of most-watched movies this weekend first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
3 injured, 1 in critical condition after apartment fire in Roanoke
Press release from Roanoke Fire & EMS: “At 12:29AM, crews were dispatched by the E-911 Center to reports The post 3 injured, 1 in critical condition after apartment fire in Roanoke first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
AAA Mid-Atlantic highlights importance of new Virginia traffic laws ahead of July 4th weekend
In light of new traffic safety laws going into effect in Virginia, a spokesperson for Triple-A Mid-Atlantic emphasized The post AAA Mid-Atlantic highlights importance of new Virginia traffic laws ahead of July 4th weekend first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke gears up for annual Freedom Festival & Fireworks on Thursday
The annual Freedom Festival is coming back to the City of Roanoke on Thursday, featuring hours of live The post Roanoke gears up for annual Freedom Festival & Fireworks on Thursday first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading