Roanoke VA

The Virginia State Police is investigating the circumstances leading up to the fatal shooting of a wanted suspect in Roanoke.

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – If you’re driving northbound on Route 694 near Mowles Road in Roanoke County, expect delays. VDOT says all north and south lanes are closed due to a weather closure. We have reached out to authorities for more information and will continue to update this...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - One of the best ways to celebrate the holidays is by giving to those in need. But AAA is warning people who plan to donate online about cybercriminals exploiting your generosity by setting up fake charities. “A few precautions will help prevent scammers from cashing in...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)—WFXR News highlights pets ready for adoption in area shelters through our weekly segment, Furry Friends! On Tuesday, December 2, Kathy Bauman and Anita Finkle with the Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection (RCACP) brought Melvin to the WFXR News Studio. Four-year-old Melvin is a playful...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The rooftop of the Angels of Assisi shelter off Franklin Road SW is now a turf grass playground for the pets. The space allows the pets waiting for their forever home to run, play, and spend time with each other. It cost the shelter about $22,000 to complete.

We’ll end up seeing a good amount of sunshine today with highs in the low to mid 40s. Temperatures will stay on the colder side the remainder of this week. The average high this time of the year in the Roanoke Valley is 53 degrees and we won’t be near that through the weekend. In fact most days will fall 6-10 degrees...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Most people think a shelter animal costs only an adoption fee, but behind that number is a reality many never see. From the moment an animal arrives, the shelter becomes responsible for every bill that keeps it alive and ready for a home. When a pet...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The body of a 55-year-old man was found by Roanoke Police officers at an apartment Thursday, November 27, 2025. Officers responded to a report of deceased person in the 800 block of Westside Blvd. NW. around 2:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving, according to police. Officers say there...

Councilman Nick Hagen voted against the city and schools state legislative requests as he joins Terry McGuire opposing a casino. Roanoke City Council’s annual requests for state legislators normally get final approval without a hitch. But Monday, one councilman voted against the city’s and the school system’s wish...

BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR)- The Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal incident involving a Blacksburg police officer. According to VSP, a pedestrian was struck by a police vehicle while the officer was responding to a call for service. It happened in the at 2:27 a.m., on Wednesday, December 3, in the 100 block...