Barricaded person has Lynchburg neighborhood blocked

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Lynchburg Police are asking the public to stay away from a neighborhood until further notice ...

The growing role of Ai in local law enforcement

Instead of using Ai directly, departments like Roanoke and Lynchburg rely on software that incorporates Ai-driven technology.

Foot Levelers speaks on improving posture

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - It’s a new year, and in case you are looking to improve your posture, Foot Levelers has some ways you ...

Fire truck shortage forcing hometowns to rely on aging equipment

Fire departments across our hometowns are responding to calls with aging equipment that can be older than the firefighters ...

Downtown Roanoke may get Ferris wheel

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A Ferris wheel could be coming to the roof of Center in the Square in downtown Roanoke. Center in the ...

Downtown Roanoke May Get Ferris Wheel/Center in the Square

Published: Jan. 7, 2026 at 12:50 PM PST | Updated: moments agoHealth ...

Trump invited to give State of the Union address on Feb. 24

Speaker Mike Johnson has invited President Donald Trump to give his first State of the Union of his second term on Feb. 24.

New Virginia Law Requires Additional Baby Food Testing

Published: Jan. 7, 2026 at 3:52 PM PST | Updated: moments agoHealth ...

Virginia Tech researcher shares his findings about lasting effects of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss

BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Research is underway at Virginia Tech that explores a new weight loss compound that has the ...

Look at the treatments and support during Substance Use Treatment Awareness Month

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - January is Substance Use Treatment Awareness Month as declared by The Substance Abuse and Mental Health ...

Roanoke Could Get Ferris Wheel Downtown

WDBJ 2807 Hershberger Road Roanoke, VA 24017 (540) 344-7000Public Inspection File ...

New proposed Career & Technical Education center approved in Rocky Mount

With employment being a concern among young people, a new proposed Career & Technical Education Center in Rocky Mount has officially been given the green light.