Two high-ranking Roanoke police officials have retired in recent months at a time when the department is facing civil lawsuits from two police officers who worked as lieutenants. In conjunction with The Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has that story. Police Lawsuit WRAP 6-9 The post RPD faces civil lawsuits from two of its lieutenants…… Continue Reading
The crash occurred at 12:18 p.m. on Interstate 581 southbound. The Honeytree Bus was traveling south on 581 when a vehicle entered the Interstate at the Valley View Mall entrance ramp traveling south and cut the bus off, causing the driver to take evasive action to avoid the collision. The bus overturned onto its side…… Continue Reading
Former Roanoke City Council Republican candidate Peg McGuire – who finished fourth when she ran two years ago, one spot out of securing a seat, has announced her candidacy for the November special election that would fill the last two years of ex-Council member Robert Jeffrey Jr. Luke Priddy is the presumptive Democratic candidate. McGuire…… Continue Reading
The Better Business Bureau Serving Western Virginia wants summer job seekers, young adults in particular, to be cautious of jobs found through social media because con artists may be trying to make money off them. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. The post Better Business Bureau warns against job scams first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM…… Continue Reading
Today, the Town of Vinton held a ceremony to officially recognize the transfer of the ownership of the town’s public water distribution and treatment center and sanitary sewer collection system to the Western Virginia Water Authority on July first. The transition will take place in three phases beginning this month with the change gradually supplying…… Continue Reading
The Transportation Security Administration is preparing for an increase in travelers during the summer months and some current travelers might be rusty when it comes to the rules at the TSA security checkpoint. Some flyers are unaware or have forgotten there is a “3-1-1” rule on liquids, gels, and aerosols which can increase wait times. …… Continue Reading
The NCAA has released TV listings and times for Virginia Tech baseball’s Super Regional vs the Oklahoma Sooners in Blacksburg. 📆 Friday, June 10 ⏰ 3:00 PM ET 📺 ESPN2 📆 Saturday, June 11 ⏰ NOON ET 📺 ESPNU 📆 Sunday, June 12 (if necessary) ⏰ TBD 📺TBD The post VT Baseball’s Super Regional…… Continue Reading
The RAM House day shelter on Campbell Avenue has a newer van, courtesy of several local churches and a car dealership. Marketing director Tony Clark says the 2020 Dodge Ram van will be used to pick up supplies that feed around 150 people every day – and to shuttle guests to and from the Rescue…… Continue Reading
COVID-19 is still with us and 123 cases of hepatitis A have been diagnosed in the local health districts since September. Now – on a much smaller scale – Monkeypox is on the CDC’s radar, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: 6-7 Monkeypox Wrap#1-WEB The post Monkeypox a minor object of concern – for now first…… Continue Reading
An organization that “fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community” is putting together a group to clean a local park next weekend. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. Click here to register to volunteer for the Day of Action. The post United Way’s Day of Action next week first…… Continue Reading