Kaine: potential SCOTUS decision on Roe out of step with country

Kaine: potential SCOTUS decision on Roe out of step with country

Virginia’s junior Democratic U.S. Senator says the leaked Supreme Court draft that indicates Roe V. Wade will be overturned – impacting women’s access to legal abortion – is out of step with the Commonwealth and the Country. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 5-5 Kaine Wrap#1 The post Kaine: potential SCOTUS decision on Roe out of…Continue Reading

One person hospitalized after multi vehicle crash in Northwest Roanoke

One person hospitalized after multi vehicle crash in Northwest Roanoke

Roanoke Fire-EMS crews responded to a multi vehicle accident involving a tractor trailer at the intersection of Burrell Street and Orange Avenue. One person was pulled from a vehicle and transported to the hospital. No word on the extent of their injuries. The post One person hospitalized after multi vehicle crash in Northwest Roanoke first…Continue Reading

Planned Parenthood regional official on the SCOTUS leaked draft

Planned Parenthood regional official on the SCOTUS leaked draft

A leaked draft from the US Supreme Court that would overturn Roe V. Wade after 50 years – the landmark decision that legalized abortion – has led to rallies on both sides of the issue – and some confusion. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: 5-4 Abortion Wrap#1 The post Planned Parenthood regional official on the…Continue Reading

US. Senator Mark Warner Reacts to SCOTUS Leak

US. Senator Mark Warner Reacts to SCOTUS Leak

The 1973 US Supreme Court decision that guaranteed constitutional protections of abortion rights, and its subsequent decision in 1992, maybe overturned this Summer. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. 5-5 Warner on SCOTUS Leak wrap 2 online The post US. Senator Mark Warner Reacts to SCOTUS Leak first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.Continue Reading

Homicide in NW Roanoke this afternoon

Homicide in NW Roanoke this afternoon

(from Roanoke PD) On May 4 at approximately 1:45 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a person with a gunshot wound in the 1200 block of Hanover Avenue NW. Responding officers located a male victim with what appeared to be a critical gunshot wound lying in the street.…Continue Reading

Homicide in NW Roanoke identified

Homicide in NW Roanoke identified

(update) UPDATE: Roanoke Police have identified the victim of this incident as Ulysses K. Williams, 30 of Roanoke. There are no further updates available at this time. This remains an ongoing investigation. (previously from Roanoke PD) On May 4 at approximately 1:45 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of…Continue Reading

Abandoned puppies are fine; police seek person who left them

Abandoned puppies are fine; police seek person who left them

Tuesday around 1 p.m. Roanoke County Police received a call about an abandoned pit bull with four puppies found along Crowell Gap Rd, near the Franklin County line. An officer retrieved the dogs and brought them to the Regional Center for Animal Care & Protection (RCACP). It was discovered that earlier a male had been…Continue Reading

Man turns himself in after abandoned puppies located in Roanoke County

Man turns himself in after abandoned puppies located in Roanoke County

Update: Brandon Alley, 33, of Callaway, has turned himself into Roanoke County Police and now faces five summonses for abandoning an animal. He was cooperative with police. The department would like to thank the media and citizens for their assistance. Mom and puppies are doing well and settling into their foster homes   Previous: Tuesday…Continue Reading