The Virginia State Police has issued a CODI Alert on behalf of the Roanoke City Police Department on 10-23-24. The Roanoke City Police Department is looking for Jonneisha Shanel Ivory, age: 12, race: Black, sex: Female, eyes: Brown, height: 5’7″, weight: 125. Last seen wearing White/Green tennis shoes, light teal jacket, pink backpack, green and…… Continue Reading
UPDATE: Jonneisha has been located. Previous:The Virginia State Police has issued a CODI Alert on behalf of the Roanoke City Police Department on 10-23-24. The Roanoke City Police Department is looking for Jonneisha Shanel Ivory, age: 12, race: Black, sex: Female, eyes: Brown, height: 5’7″, weight: 125. Last seen wearing White/Green tennis shoes, light…… Continue Reading
UPDATE: Jonneisha has been located safely. Previous:The Virginia State Police has issued a CODI Alert on behalf of the Roanoke City Police Department on 10-23-24. The Roanoke City Police Department is looking for Jonneisha Shanel Ivory, age: 12, race: Black, sex: Female, eyes: Brown, height: 5’7″, weight: 125. Last seen wearing White/Green tennis shoes,…… Continue Reading
Evelyn Powers is making her first run for Roanoke City council. The longtime city employee says her experience sets her apart. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. Independent Roanoke City Council candidate Evelyn Powers is one of 7 candidates running for 3 open seats. She says respect for the city’s residents and affordable housing top…… Continue Reading
Virginia officials touted the statewide success of Operation Cease fire. Roanoke city has been a part of that success as one of the pilot cities for the program. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. State and local officials are celebrating the success of two programs in the Star City…Operation Ceasefire and Operation Bold Blue Line. …… Continue Reading
Virginia is 2024’s second most politically engaged state, according to a new study from WalletHub. WFIR’s Alex Torres has details: The post Virginia is 2nd most politically engaged state for 2024, per study first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Health experts say now is the time to get vaccinated. Flu, Covid and RSV vaccines are available. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. The State Epidemiologist says now is the time to protect yourself from seasonal illnesses. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno tells us flu and covid cases may be low now but health officials…… Continue Reading
The Taubman Museum of Art wants you to Be among the first to experience Eternally New: The Art Nouveau World of Alphonse Mucha (Mu-ka), an original new exhibition with works on loan from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts along with the U.S. debut of an immersive art experience from the Grand Palais Immersif in…… Continue Reading
Stephanie Moon-Reynolds boasts that she held every position in the City Clerk’s office during her 40-plus years in that department, rising through the ranks to become the clerk for City Council. After one term ON City Council, now she’s aiming for the top spot – Mayor of Roanoke – as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: The…… Continue Reading
A new reporting requirement means millions of small businesses have to file a Beneficial Ownership Information Report with the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports many business owners don’t know about the requirement, and it could cost them. The Corporate Transparency Act is meant to expose bad…… Continue Reading