Many might think “they would never do that,” but its happened almost 40 times a year over the past three decades – young children who have perished after being left in a hot car. With temperatures soaring this week to near 100 with the heat index, Triple-A wants you to be safe, as WFIR’s Gene…… Continue Reading
A woman is in critical condition after being shot last night in the 12 hundred block of 13th Street in Northwest Roanoke. Police say a person of interest was taken into custody and a child is ok, but it’s not clear whether the child is related to the person of interest or the victim. The…… Continue Reading
Roanoke County and the town of vinton recieved an award for it’s recent partnering efforts regarding economic development..WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has this report 8-11 VACO WRAP1-WEB CLICK HERE for a list of recipients The post VACO recognizes Roanoke County and the town of Vinton first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
With utility bills soaring due to record breaking heat, many in our area are having a hard time getting by. One area ministry is here to help those in need of financial assistance due to the pandemic…WFIR’s Rob Ruthenberg has more 8-11 RAM wrap 1-WEB CLICK HERE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. The post RAM House is…… Continue Reading
Lynchburg officials spoke this morning about inmate barricade in one housing unit overnight at the Lynchburg Adult Detention Center. It ended peacefully around 8am today. No word on the cause just yet although some social media posts described poor living conditions and lock downs due to short staffing. Josh Salmon is the Blue Ridge Regional…… Continue Reading
The Washington Football team meets the New England Patriots in their first preseason contest tomorrow night – head coach Ron Rivera on what he’s looking for: WPLY-MIN The post WFT gears up for preseason opener first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
After 30 years of service to the children and citizens in the City of Salem, School Division Superintendent, Dr. Alan Seibert, is retiring, effective September 30. Seibert’s retirement request was accepted by the School Board at its monthly meeting on Tuesday night. “It would be impossible to appropriately thank all of the people who made…… Continue Reading
After 30 years of service to the children and citizens in the City of Salem, School Division Superintendent, Dr. Alan Seibert, is retiring, effective September 30. Seibert’s retirement request was accepted by the School Board at its monthly meeting on Tuesday night. “It would be impossible to appropriately thank all of the people who made…… Continue Reading
The Virginia Department of Health provided an update on the delta variant, vaccination rates and possible booster shots yesterday. WFIR’s Gene Marrano was in on the teleconference: 8-11 Avula Wrap#2 The post Could booster shots be coming soon? first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
40 incidents of gun violence so far this year in Roanoke City, 9 homicides. At a news conference this afternoon Chief of Police Sam Roman called them “sobering statistics.” Meanwhile after several recent gun shot incidents where victims and witnesses did not want to divulge information, Mayor Sherman Lea announced a monetary incentive. Lea also…… Continue Reading