New details revealed in hunt for man who escaped ICE custody in Bedford
BEDFORD, Va. (WSET) — ABC13 is learning new details regarding a man who recently escaped federal custody. On Monday, 22-year-old Kelvin Josue Reyes Bonilla escaped ICE custody during transportation. The group reportedly made a stop at an Arby's in Bedford for Reyes-Bonilla to use the restroom, and he took off, still...
Mother of 10-year-old who died by suicide fights to make bullying a crime in...
ROANOKE, Va. – It’s been seven months since Summer Bushman lost her youngest daughter, Autumn, to suicide. “Mornings have definitely been the hardest for me,” Bushman said. “It really just depends on the day. Some days, you know, are okay. Other days are much worse.”. 10-year-old...
Food pantries prepare for impact of SNAP expiration
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Food pantries from across our hometowns came together Thursday for Feeding Southwest Virginia’s annual Agency Conference. It comes at a time when they’re facing great uncertainty. With SNAP benefits set to expire over the weekend due to the ongoing government shutdown, Feeding Southwest...
Masked gunman shoots employee at Roanoke gas station, suspect at large
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Roanoke Police Department (RPD) is investigating a shooting at a local gas station. According to officers, on Thursday, October 30, at 9:04 p.m., RPD responded to the report of a shooting at a gas station located in the 800 block of Bridge Street Southwest. Officers say when they arrived,...
No. 21 Virginia visits Virginia Tech seeking to boost tourney hopes
Virginia coach Tony Bennett knows the NCAA Tournament selection committee may be stingy toward the Atlantic Coast Conference on Selection Sunday. ESPN's Joe Lunardi...
Kings Rental Club offers DIY tools at an affordable price
BEDFORD, Va. (WSET) - Kings Rental Club is now open in Bedford. It is located at 839 Orange Street. It offers all the tools...
Greater Roanoke Home and Garden Show returns to the Berglund Center
ROANOKE, Va. - Spring is blooming early in the Star City as hundreds welcome back the Greater Roanoke Home and Garden Show, where vendors...
$40,000 damage estimated after house fire in Roanoke County
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)- The Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Department responded to a residential fire on Givens Tyler Road on Saturday, Feb. 17. According...
Virginia Tech offers 2025 TE Hayden Bradley
Buford (GA) Class of 2025 tight end Hayden Bradley has already amassed over 30 scholarship offers, with his latest tender coming from Brent Pry...
Moneta Vol. Fire Dept. hosts fundraiser dinner to support fellow fighter battling cancer
MONETA, Va. (WFXR) - On Saturday, Jan. 17 folks came near and far to help one of their own in Moneta after news that...
