No description availableWeather Authority Alert Day Issued for Wednesday, July 1 - Saturday, July 4Read full article: Weather Authority Alert Day Issued for Wednesday, July 1 - Saturday, July 4
As of noon on Saturday, July 4th, the Fort Lewis brush fire has been completely contained54 minutes agoBrush fire in Roanoke County now 100% containedRead full article: Brush fire in Roanoke County now 100% contained
FILE - Children cool off at the Hamilton Fish pool, July 18, 2017, in the Lower East Side neighborhood of New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)A child can drown in seconds. Doctors want more families to be preparedRead full article: A child can drown in seconds. Doctors want more families to be prepared
Made in Kansas City owner Keith Bradley has seen an influx of customers for his business as soccer fans have flocked to the city which is hosting FIFA World Cup soccer games Monday, June 29, 2026, in Kansas City, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)Small businesses say they're having a good summer as Americans travel closer to homeRead full article: Small businesses say they're having a good summer as Americans travel closer to home
Did we miss any? Submit a Help Center ticket to let us knowLIST: 2026 Fourth of July fireworks, events in Central and Southwest VirginiaRead full article: LIST: 2026 Fourth of July fireworks, events in Central and Southwest Virginia
The Statue of Liberty is seen as Argentina's Ara Libertad sails past in the New York harbor during the International Parade of Sail, part of Sail250, a gathering of tall ships and military ships, Saturday, July 4, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)45 minutes agoFireworks, heat and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthdayRead full article: Fireworks, heat and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday
A "Just Married" sign is displayed on Madison Square Garden during a wedding between singer Taylor Swift and National Football League player Travis Kelce on Friday, July 3, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in front of famous friends at Madison Square GardenRead full article: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in front of famous friends at Madison Square Garden
The fair will open at 4 p.m. instead of noon on Saturday and Sunday, according to officialsSalem Fair to open late July 4th weekend due to extreme heat Read full article: Salem Fair to open late July 4th weekend due to extreme heat
No description availableWhat to do when handling fireworks in the summer heatRead full article: What to do when handling fireworks in the summer heat
No description availablePersistent drought evident in Maury RiverRead full article: Persistent drought evident in Maury River
No description availableWATCH: Dollywood Summer Celebration UnderwayRead full article: WATCH: Dollywood Summer Celebration Underway
Did we miss any? Submit a Help Center ticket to let us knowLIST: 2026 Fourth of July fireworks, events in Central and Southwest VirginiaRead full article: LIST: 2026 Fourth of July fireworks, events in Central and Southwest Virginia
Watch our special anywhere you stream WSLS Thursday at 10 p.m.1 day agoCelebrating 250 years of Virginia’s rich history with Patchwork 250Read full article: Celebrating 250 years of Virginia’s rich history with Patchwork 250
We are always working for you to share the stories that matter1 day agoIn Focus: Exploring the heart of the Roanoke ValleyRead full article: In Focus: Exploring the heart of the Roanoke Valley
While the summer holiday can be very exciting for families, it can also be dangerous if not practiced safely 2 days agoHealthwatch: Firework safety tips to keep your family safe this Fourth of July Read full article: Healthwatch: Firework safety tips to keep your family safe this Fourth of July
No description available1 day agoVirginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - July 3, 2026Read full article: Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - July 3, 2026
No description available1 day agoLocal gun stores already feeling the effects of Virginia’s assault weapons banRead full article: Local gun stores already feeling the effects of Virginia’s assault weapons ban
FILE - Children cool off at the Hamilton Fish pool, July 18, 2017, in the Lower East Side neighborhood of New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)A child can drown in seconds. Doctors want more families to be preparedRead full article: A child can drown in seconds. Doctors want more families to be prepared
FILE - Health workers attend to an Ebola patient at the Rwampara treatment Center in Ituri, Congo, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Moses Sawasawa, file)2 days agoResearchers launch study on Ebola treatments as Congo outbreak worsensRead full article: Researchers launch study on Ebola treatments as Congo outbreak worsens
FILE - Sonel Telemaque, left, wipes sweat from his brow while installing a new air conditioning unit alongside Brian Hermosillo during record-breaking heat March 19, 2026, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Caitlin O'Hara, File)2 days agoThis air conditioning strategy is the sweet spot for saving energy and money, experts sayRead full article: This air conditioning strategy is the sweet spot for saving energy and money, experts say
Miki Sudo, left, and Joey Chestnut participate in the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest weigh-in ceremony at Hudson Yards on Friday, July 3, 2026, in New York. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP)12 minutes agoHot dog eating champs seek to repeat in Nathan's Famous contestRead full article: Hot dog eating champs seek to repeat in Nathan's Famous contest
FILE - President-elect Donald Trump, from right, talks with Usha Vance and Vice President-elect JD Vance, not pictured, before a service at St. John's Church, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)Trump reads a children's book on Usha Vance's podcast, then riffs on past presidents and himselfRead full article: Trump reads a children's book on Usha Vance's podcast, then riffs on past presidents and himself
Seth Rogen, left, and Olivia Wilde pose for a portrait in Los Angeles to promote their film "The Invite" on Sunday, May 31, 2026. (Photo by Rebecca Cabage/Invision/AP)1 day agoFrom ‘The Invite’ to ‘The Studio,’ Seth Rogen loves screaming at Olivia WildeRead full article: From ‘The Invite’ to ‘The Studio,’ Seth Rogen loves screaming at Olivia Wilde
No description availableBalloons over Rockbridge Fest kicks off July 4th weekendRead full article: Balloons over Rockbridge Fest kicks off July 4th weekend
Miki Sudo, left, and Joey Chestnut participate in the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest weigh-in ceremony at Hudson Yards on Friday, July 3, 2026, in New York. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP)12 minutes agoHot dog eating champs seek to repeat in Nathan's Famous contestRead full article: Hot dog eating champs seek to repeat in Nathan's Famous contest
No description available“It’s like they’re just throwing us off” Danville residents left struggling to feed families after SNAP theftRead full article: “It’s like they’re just throwing us off” Danville residents left struggling to feed families after SNAP theft
No description availableLexington Mayor Frank Friedman passes awayRead full article: Lexington Mayor Frank Friedman passes away
Franklin Co House Fire (Courtesy of FRCOFD)House deemed total loss; firefighter hospitalized after Franklin County house fire Thursday Read full article: House deemed total loss; firefighter hospitalized after Franklin County house fire Thursday
No description availablePower restored to customers in Roanoke and Franklin CountyRead full article: Power restored to customers in Roanoke and Franklin County
No description available1 day agoMan charged with involuntary manslaughter after deadly hit-and-run in DanvilleRead full article: Man charged with involuntary manslaughter after deadly hit-and-run in Danville
How a shift changes in extreme heat1 day agoWhen heat becomes too much, outdoor workers keep pushing throughRead full article: When heat becomes too much, outdoor workers keep pushing through
As temperatures soar, it is important to recognize the symptoms of dehydration and heat exhaustion Healthwatch: A guide to family heat safetyRead full article: Healthwatch: A guide to family heat safety
No description available1 day agoVirginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - July 3, 2026Read full article: Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - July 3, 2026
Did we miss any? Submit a Help Center ticket to let us knowLIST: 2026 Fourth of July fireworks, events in Central and Southwest VirginiaRead full article: LIST: 2026 Fourth of July fireworks, events in Central and Southwest Virginia
Five of the Atkins brothers fought during World War II, one fought during the Korean WarBridge to be dedicated to the Maybrook Men, six Giles County brothers who fought for their countryRead full article: Bridge to be dedicated to the Maybrook Men, six Giles County brothers who fought for their country
Father's DayFather’s Day pics: Send your photos to Pin It to celebrate Dad this Father’s Day 💙Read full article: Father’s Day pics: Send your photos to Pin It to celebrate Dad this Father’s Day 💙
On June 19, people across the country come together to celebrate and honor the historical significance of Juneteenth.Juneteenth Quiz: Fact or Fiction? See how well you know the holidayRead full article: Juneteenth Quiz: Fact or Fiction? See how well you know the holiday
49 memorial stories for the Pulse shooting victimsRemembering the Pulse 49: Learn about the victims of the 2016 shootingRead full article: Remembering the Pulse 49: Learn about the victims of the 2016 shooting
FILEMemorial Day: Share your photos with us via Pin It to honor fallen heroesRead full article: Memorial Day: Share your photos with us via Pin It to honor fallen heroes
As of noon on Saturday, July 4th, the Fort Lewis brush fire has been completely contained54 minutes agoBrush fire in Roanoke County now 100% containedRead full article: Brush fire in Roanoke County now 100% contained
No description availableWeather Authority Alert Day Issued for Wednesday, July 1 - Saturday, July 4Read full article: Weather Authority Alert Day Issued for Wednesday, July 1 - Saturday, July 4
No description availableWhat to do when handling fireworks in the summer heatRead full article: What to do when handling fireworks in the summer heat
No description availableWATCH: Dollywood Summer Celebration UnderwayRead full article: WATCH: Dollywood Summer Celebration Underway
No description availableBalloons over Rockbridge Fest kicks off July 4th weekendRead full article: Balloons over Rockbridge Fest kicks off July 4th weekend
No description availablePersistent drought evident in Maury RiverRead full article: Persistent drought evident in Maury River
No description available“It’s like they’re just throwing us off” Danville residents left struggling to feed families after SNAP theftRead full article: “It’s like they’re just throwing us off” Danville residents left struggling to feed families after SNAP theft
The fair will open at 4 p.m. instead of noon on Saturday and Sunday, according to officialsSalem Fair to open late July 4th weekend due to extreme heat Read full article: Salem Fair to open late July 4th weekend due to extreme heat
A tree ripped from the ground by a severe storm is surrounded by police tape in Hoboken, N.J., early Saturday, July 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Larry Neumeister)13 minutes agoSearing heat and storms mar holiday with 3 children dead in Wisconsin and utility outages widespreadRead full article: Searing heat and storms mar holiday with 3 children dead in Wisconsin and utility outages widespread
As of noon on Saturday, July 4th, the Fort Lewis brush fire has been completely contained54 minutes agoBrush fire in Roanoke County now 100% containedRead full article: Brush fire in Roanoke County now 100% contained
No description availableWeather Authority Alert Day Issued for Wednesday, July 1 - Saturday, July 4Read full article: Weather Authority Alert Day Issued for Wednesday, July 1 - Saturday, July 4
FILE - Children cool off at the Hamilton Fish pool, July 18, 2017, in the Lower East Side neighborhood of New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)A child can drown in seconds. Doctors want more families to be preparedRead full article: A child can drown in seconds. Doctors want more families to be prepared
The First Deputy Chief of the General Staff of Russian Armed Forces Lt. Gen. Sergei Rudskoy holds a news briefing in Moscow, Saturday, July 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Pavel Bednyakov)Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal in latest long-range attack on RussiaRead full article: Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal in latest long-range attack on Russia
FILE - An ariel view of Bamako, Mali, April 25, 2026. (AP Photo)Mali government reports rebel attacks targeting northern townsRead full article: Mali government reports rebel attacks targeting northern towns
Police officers guard as protesters block a road during a rally against party convention of Alternative for Germany, or AfD in Erfurt, Germany, Saturday, July 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)Far-right Alternative for Germany party reelects leaders as protesters and police clashRead full article: Far-right Alternative for Germany party reelects leaders as protesters and police clash
Pope Leo XIV pays tribute at the cemetery and on little Joussef's grave, in Lampedusa, Sicily, southern Italy, Saturday, July 4, 2026, during a one-day pastoral visit to an island that has become a symbol of the risks faced by migrants trying to reach Europe by sea.(Pool Photo/Ciro Fusco, Via AP)Pope marks July 4 by praying in Lampedusa for migrants who died seeking freedom and prosperityRead full article: Pope marks July 4 by praying in Lampedusa for migrants who died seeking freedom and prosperity
The Statue of Liberty is seen as Argentina's Ara Libertad sails past in the New York harbor during the International Parade of Sail, part of Sail250, a gathering of tall ships and military ships, Saturday, July 4, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)45 minutes agoFireworks, heat and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthdayRead full article: Fireworks, heat and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday
Miki Sudo, left, and Joey Chestnut participate in the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest weigh-in ceremony at Hudson Yards on Friday, July 3, 2026, in New York. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP)12 minutes agoHot dog eating champs seek to repeat in Nathan's Famous contestRead full article: Hot dog eating champs seek to repeat in Nathan's Famous contest
The coffins of slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family are displayed on a platform above an empty chair at the start of the dayslong funeral ceremonies at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, Saturday, July 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)Iran begins dayslong funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in warRead full article: Iran begins dayslong funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war
President Donald Trump boards Air Force One, Friday, July 3, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. , for a trip to Mt. Rushmore. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)Trump pardons former Abramoff partner, 9 people convicted of violating vehicle emissions controlsRead full article: Trump pardons former Abramoff partner, 9 people convicted of violating vehicle emissions controls
No description availableWhat to do when handling fireworks in the summer heatRead full article: What to do when handling fireworks in the summer heat
No description availableWATCH: Dollywood Summer Celebration UnderwayRead full article: WATCH: Dollywood Summer Celebration Underway
No description availableBalloons over Rockbridge Fest kicks off July 4th weekendRead full article: Balloons over Rockbridge Fest kicks off July 4th weekend
No description availablePersistent drought evident in Maury RiverRead full article: Persistent drought evident in Maury River
