ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Seven members and associates of the MS-13 street gang have been convicted of sex trafficking in federal court after taking in a 13-year-old runaway and coercing her into commercial sex acts in Maryland and Virginia. The seven defendants all face a mandatory minimum prison term of 15 years when they are…… Continue Reading
On June 24, 2022 at approximately 10:20 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of reports of a person with a gunshot wound in the 3700 block of Williamson Road NW. Responding officers located evidence of a shooting at that scene, but did not locate any victims. While officers were…… Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine released the following statement after President Biden signed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, landmark legislation to reduce gun violence, into law: “Gun violence has scarred too many communities in Virginia and across the country. But today, for the first time in decades, meaningful legislation…… Continue Reading
On June 22, around one-hundred guests partied on the lawn of the Glencoe Museum in Radford. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. The post West End Wednesdays showcases New River Valley artists first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin released the following statement today on the Supreme Court’s Dobbs ruling announcement: “The Supreme Court of the United States has rightfully returned power to the people and their elected representatives in the states. I’m proud to be a pro-life Governor and plan to take every action I can to…… Continue Reading
Statement from a spokesperson for Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares on today’s Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v Wade: ” Today the Supreme Court ruled that the issue of abortion should not be decided by unelected federal judges, but by the people of the States through their elected representatives. Good and responsible people can disagree…… Continue Reading
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and eliminated the federal constitutional right to abortion in America: “This decision jeopardizes the health and autonomy of millions of American women and turns back the clock on nearly 50 years of settled and reaffirmed…… Continue Reading
Organizers of Roanoke’s 2nd gun buyback event look to capitalize on last year’s success. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. 6-24 Groceries Not Guns Wap-WEB After debuting last year, another Groceries Not Guns: Gun Buyback event will happen tomorrow in Roanoke and organizers will join us live in studio Groceries Not Guns Event Interview-WEB…… Continue Reading
On June 22, 2022, at approximately 9:20 pm, the Martinsville-Henry County Emergency 911 Center received a call that an individual at 695 Pine Valley Dr., Bassett, VA, was hearing voices. The caller reported that the subject was armed with a handgun and was outside the home at an unknown location. Four deputies arrived…… Continue Reading
The first significant gun safety legislation in nearly three decades passed the U.S. Senate last night. WFIR’S Camden Lazenby has more. The post Safer Communities Act passes U.S. Senate first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading