The United States continues to experience mass shootings daily. According to the Gun Violence Archive there have been more mass shooting than days in 2023. Senator Tim Kaine weighed in last week; WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports. The post Kaine on banning assault rifles and current laws in place first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM &…… Continue Reading
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – Virginia State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash, which resulted in a fatality. The crash occurred Wednesday, (May 10) at 4:35 p.m. on Route 220, just north of Taylor Road in Franklin County. A 2015 Toyota RAV4 pulled out of the Carilion Clinic, crossing the northbound lanes of Route 220, when…… Continue Reading
It’s official – Roanoke has been designated as a “Bee City USA,” affiliate, the 13th in Virginia. Bee Cities provide support for pollinators by providing healthy bee habitats and using native plants. Vic Thomas Park just off Memorial Avenue is home to wildflower gardens and what Roanoke City calls “pollinator-friendly” species. Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea…… Continue Reading
Among the many creative NFL Schedule release videos, Washington made the newest member of their “front office” in the spotlight. WFIR’s Ian Price has more. See the full video by CLICKING HERE The post Major Tuddy joins in on the NFL schedule release hype first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Earlier this week on National Fentanyl Awareness Day, Governor Youngkin spoke at a public event about a 42 pound fentanyl seizure made in the Commonwealth. Meanwhile Virginia’s Attorney General tells WFIR that the battle goes on, as Gene Marrano reports: The post AG Miyares with WFIR during National Prevention Week first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading
A local youth program will hit its one year anniversary soon. WFIR’s Emma Thomas reports on the impacts it’s made in that time: Click here to get involved with RISE 540 The post RISE 540: Building safety and community amid rising gun violence first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
A local community theater is mourning the loss of one of their own this week — but they say the show must go on. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has that story: You can click here to help support David J. Schultz II’s family The post Local production of Little Shop of Horrors mourns cast member first…… Continue Reading
“Cautiously optimistic” might be a good way to describe how U.S. Democratic Senator Tim Kaine feels about the new policies regarding migrants at the Southern border that will go into effect as Title 42 ends today. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: The post Title 42 ends today; Kaine on what’s next for immigration policy first…… Continue Reading
Roanoke should consider demolishing and replacing its iconic Mill Mountain Star because of its need for extensive renovation, according to an internal city report uncovered by The Roanoke Rambler. In conjunction with the online news source the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has more: Star Replacement WRAP 5-11 The post The Mill Mountain Star could…… Continue Reading
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – sponsored by the Roanoke Arts Commission – roanokearts.org. With a look at some of the events coming up this weekend and in the near future. The post Ballet, Dr. Pepper Park, the Dog Bowl returns with a partner and more first appeared on News/Talk…… Continue Reading