ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Valentine’s Day is around the corner and there are many events and memories to be made in the Roanoke Valley for all the sweethearts out there. Consider the following events. Please note that dates and times may change, and it is important to check the websites and social media postings for…
A jet with 60 passengers and four crew members collided with an Army helicopter Wednesday while approaching the Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington. The aircraft plummeted into the Potomac River, and multiple people were killed. Boats work the scene in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in…
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Bedford Fire Department responded to a vehicle collision on Monday, February 3 on Route 460 and Harmony Crossing. One patient was trapped inside the vehicle and removed. They were then taken for further treatment by a Bedford County Fire Medic Unit. Photo Credit: Bedford Fire Department Photo Credit: Bedford…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke Fire and EMS responded to a structure fire downtown on February 3. Fire personnel responded to the parking garage on Salem Ave SE just after 9 a.m. on Monday after reports of a fire. On the scene, crews found smoke coming from the upper level of the building. Wades Gap…
(NEXSTAR) – The Kansas City Chiefs are in New Orleans fine-tuning one last game plan in search of a third straight Lombardi Trophy, but the NFC Champion Philadelphia Eagles still stand in their way of claiming Super Bowl LIX. As the two camps set up for a week in New Orleans, fans and NFL insiders…
There’s a new app for Arlington County, Virginia, residents interested in helping the county achieve its goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. The nonprofit EcoAction Arlington has launched a free app that encourages residents to take small climate action steps as Arlington County, Virginia, works toward its goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. The…
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR) – The Blacksburg Police Department will be hosting a blood drive on February 6 with The Blood Connection. The blood drive will take place Thursday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 200 Clay Street SE. Donors will receive $30 in gift cards, and $10 will be donated to the non-profit Sleep…
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – Lynchburg Police are investigating a possible threat at a middle school in Lynchburg on February 3. According to LPD, reports of a student in possession of a gun at Sandusky Middle School were received around 9:57 a.m. on Monday. The school was then placed into a lockdown as a safety measure….
President Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said they have agreed to delay tariffs by at least one month, following a call between the two leaders Monday. The 25 percent tariffs on Mexico were to be implemented Tuesday. Both Trump and Sheinbaum said Mexico will send 10,000 soldiers to the border with the U.S. who…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – A little birdy told WFXR that the annual Great Backyard Bird Count is returning to Virginia State Parks for 2025 and it’s a great chance to get outside, enjoy nature and have fun looking for birds! Each February, millions of people count or hear numerous birds in their backyards. From February…
