Agenda Roanoke: School board to approve budget, despite uncertainty surrounding future funding
On Tuesday, the Roanoke City Public Schools board will approve its budget for the 2026 fiscal year, while likely still not knowing for sure what will come of the schools’ fund balance, school board Chair Eli Jamison said on a phone call Thursday afternoon. The budget totals $275 million,...
Roanoke hosts free electronics recycling event on June 14
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke residents have the chance to clean out unused electronics at a free, drive-in electronic recycling event on Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will be located at the Roanoke Public Works Division parking lot, located at 1802 Courtland Rd NE, Roanoke, Va. Residents can...
Rivermont Roanoke Southwest School abuse cases dismissed
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Misdemeanor child abuse cases against three Rivermont Roanoke Southwest School staff members have been dismissed in Roanoke City Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. Back in May, Bernard Basham, James Hagins, and Christian Chaney were served with warrants on misdemeanor charges of contributing...
Long Fight at Richmond Commercial 3-Alarmer
On April 4, 2025 at 2346 hours, Roanoke Fire-EMS crews were dispatched to the 1900 block of Power Street SE in Roanoke for reports of a building fire. As Engine 11 was opening their bay door, they could see flames in the sky across the river and upgraded the incident to a working fire and struck a second alarm....
WDBJ7 Late-Night Forecast
Increasing sunshine with a leftover shower or storm. Partly cloudy today with showers and storms developing later in the day.
First Alert: Some late-night showers and a warm rest of your week
One more round of storms tonight and tomorrow morning. We’ll remain dry and mostly sunny for most of the day. However, a cold front later today into early Tuesday will bring one more round of some showers and storms. A few storms could be on the stronger side. The...
Pediatricians recommending back-to-school vaccinations early
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Back-to-school prep may not be at the top of mind for most parents with the school year just coming to an end. It may not be time to shop for school supplies just yet, but pediatricians say it is time to make your student a doctor’s appointment especially if they need any vaccines before next...
Skies clear as temperatures heat up
ROANOKE, Va. – A mostly calm and warm day is ahead, but some big-time heat will move in before Father’s Day Weekend. Skies are a bit cloudy for some Tuesday morning, but cloud cover continues to decline as we head throughout the day. Partly cloudy skies eventually move in by noon, with mostly clear skies making a run...
Five injured, one critical after three-vehicle crash in Bedford County
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – Emergency personnel in Bedford County responded to the scene of a serious multi-vehicle accident in Bedford County on June 10. (Photo Credit: Jemon Haskins/WFXR News) Details are still being learned; however, multiple crews and the Virginia State Police are at the scene of a three-vehicle...
Fire in SW Roanoke under investigation
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke Fire and EMS responded to the 1300 block of Hamilton Terrace SW for a reported structure fire around 6:34 p.m. on Monday, June 9. Upon arrival, crews found smoke coming from the residence and immediately searched the home and began to extinguish the flames. (Photo Credit: Roanoke Fire...
