The City of Roanoke is partnering with the Virginia Tech Institute for Policy and Governance to strengthen community engagement efforts.

Forty years ago on November 4, 1985, a flood devastated the Roanoke Valley. The remnants of Hurricane Juan dumped more than six inches of rain in just 24 hours, causing the Roanoke River to rise nearly 20 feet and crest at a record 23.35 feet. Ten people lost their lives in the Flood of 1985, and thousands of homes and businesses were damaged.

The City of Roanoke and PARK Roanoke will be holding a public parking workshop today at the Berglund Center.

The Virginia Tech Foundation is exploring the possibility of selling the historic Hotel Roanoke, a landmark that has been in the city for over a century.

The program, hosted at Saint John’s Episcopal Church, is holding an open house Thursday night from 4 to 6 p.m. to showcase its expanded services!

The Mayor’s Business Summit is back Monday, bringing together local entrepreneurs and small business owners for a day of learning, networking, and hands-on support.

A vehicle crash on I-581 Northbound at mile marker 0.7 is causing delays in the City of Roanoke. Motorists can expect delays and the north center lane, right lane and right shoulder are closed. The on-ramp from Williamson Road to I-581 North is narrowed, according to VDOT.

On Monday afternoon, the Roanoke City Council passed an amendment to the City Codes to prohibit hybrid canines within the City of Roanoke.

10 News meteorologist Parker Beasley is working for you to recap the rain totals and the rarity of last night’s rain event.

From parking improvements to upgrading the area around Amtrak, the City of Roanoke is making significant enhancements to Downtown Roanoke aimed at attracting new businesses and increasing foot traffic in the city’s historic district.

Downtown Roanoke business owners said they are facing a challenge in getting customers into their shops, and they attribute the reason to the high cost of parking.

On Tuesday morning, the Kiwanis Club of Roanoke will temporarily rename the Mill Mountain Star in honor of the late Susan Williams, a lifelong public servant and beloved advocate.

The City of Roanoke has secured a $1 million award from the state’s Industrial Revitalization Fund to support the redevelopment of the former Walker Foundry site.

Monday’s City Council meeting saw the Roanoke City Council make a move towards clearing up those city maintenance issues, passing a Line of Credit Bond Anticipation Note - or LOCBAN for short - worth $25 million.

Mayor Joe Cobb also made a proclamation declaring July 5, 2025 as “Booker T. Washington Park Day” in honor of its cultural significance and historical value to Roanoke.

The Carilion Clinic announced the beginning of the public phase of its “Reaching Fair, Caring Close” campaign, an effort to raise $100 million to support the construction of the new Carilion Taubman Cancer Center.

Roanoke City Public Schools announced Monday that the original Lucy Addison High School, built in 1928 as a segregated high school for Black Roanokers, was one of the nine historic places recently listed in the Virginia Landmarks Register.

Public libraries across the Roanoke region are open during regular hours as community cooling centers.

The official courses for the USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Biking National Championships will be revealed on Tuesday at 9 a.m.

Many college students and recent graduates are spending the summer at employers across Virginia, gaining some real-life skills and experience. The City of Roanoke is once again one of the best places in the commonwealth to do so, according to one group.

Roanoke overspent its budget by more than $ million last fiscal year, and now a newly elected Council is working to restore accountability and prevent it from happening again.

The City of Roanoke is launching an initiative, at the beginning of June, inviting local artists to decorate traffic signal boxes with artwork inspired by the slogan “Focused Driving, Safe Arriving.”

The City of Roanoke will meet today to discuss an amendment to the 2024-2025 annual budget for the Roanoke City Public Schools budget.

Performances were given on the main stage at Elmwood Park while different booths showed off the many performances, food, and cultural traditions that stem from more than 60 countries.

Wasena Park is on the brink of another major transformation. City officials and community members gathered today to celebrate the start of two long-awaited projects set to enhance recreation on wheels and water.

In correspondence first reported by the Roanoke Rambler and obtained by 10 News through a records request, city and school leaders traded harsh words over spending.

The Local Energy Alliance Program and the City of Roanoke have launched a new program that intends to make solar power more accessible to locals.

The City of Roanoke is debating a proposed 1-1.5% meals tax increase amid budget concerns and differing opinions on its impact on local services and the community.

Downtown Roanoke, Inc. (DRI) is rallying community support during GIVE Roanoke, the region’s largest day of giving, to raise funds for its Ambassador and Beautification programs.

For two years now, neighbors living in the 500 block of McDowell Avenue have been concerned over the prolonged buildup of trash at one of the properties in the neighborhood.

The City of Roanoke is participating in America Saves Week 2025 in an attempt to help locals take better control of their finances.

The sentencing date for Daydrian Martin, the 15-year-old charged with murder in the killing of 15-year-old Isaac Cunningham, has been postponed.

The City of Roanoke Department of Social Services is alerting residents to a nationwide EBT skimming scam that has affected individuals across the country, including local residents.

The foster care crisis impacts thousands of children across Virginia. Children are removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect, through no fault of their own. The lack of stability can take a huge toll, but there are ways the community can help.

The two-week lane reconfiguration test on Gus Nicks Boulevard has officially concluded, and as of today, traffic is back to normal. This change comes as a relief to many drivers and business owners who experienced frustration during the test period.

The 2025 Business Summit will be held in the Star City on Monday morning, aimed at ensuring small businesses have ample support and the necessary resources for success.

The City of Roanoke and the Town of Vinton have reported that the travel times for the ongoing Gus Nicks Boulevard Lane Reconfiguration Demonstration Project have neared pre-demonstration levels.

The long-term project intends to improve traffic flow and reduce the number of crashes, but drivers say so far the test has led to backups, especially during rush hour.

Discussions for Roanoke’s fiscal year 2026 budget are underway, with school funding emerging as a major point of debate.

Habitat for Humanity is set to open a door for opportunity in the Star City as it hands over the keys to two completed houses to Family Promise of Greater Roanoke.

Susan Williams, a recipient of a Key to the City of Roanoke will be laid to rest this week.

Hundreds and Hundreds of protesters gathered in front of the Poff Federal Building in Roanoke to protest the actions of Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency, better known as DOGE.

As Virginia braces for another winter storm, travel and safety experts are urging residents to plan ahead to avoid dangerous situations. Crews from both the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and local city agencies are already on the roads, preparing for the upcoming weather conditions.

The City of Roanoke has narrowed its search for a candidate to fill Mayor Cobb’s vacant city council seat.

The status shows how the city has demonstrated policies, practices and services are inclusive to everyone, especially those who come from other countries.

The City of Roanoke is slated to swear in its new city manager, Valmarie H. Turner, on Monday at 10 a.m.

As the region deals with the aftermath of the recent winter storm, icy conditions continue to make travel challenging. While main roads are typically prioritized for snow removal, many back roads and parking lots remain neglected, with crews still working around the clock to make roads safe and bring conditions back to normal.

New developments could be coming to the Amtrak Station in downtown Roanoke.

The City of Roanoke is set to begin construction on Virginia’s first in-river whitewater park in 2025!

We now have an official date for when the Roanoke mayoral election between Joe Cobb and David Bowers will be decided.

Joe Cobb (D) is projected to win Roanoke’s mayoral race, defeating Stephanie Moon (I) and David Bowers (R).

Market on Melrose is finally opening in Northwest Roanoke later this morning, an area known as a local food desert.

Wasena Park is gearing up for an exciting upgrade: a new regional skatepark, designed for all wheels.

A new grocery store named the “Market on Melrose” will help address food insecurity in Northwest Roanoke.

Two people were displaced, and one person was injured after a fire in Southeast Roanoke early this morning.

As the 2024 Go Outside Festival approaches this weekend, the city of Roanoke is making it easier to get to the festival without a car.

The City of Roanoke will be putting a green spotlight on the iconic Wells Fargo Tower Wednesday night, to raise awareness about a little-known devastating illness, known as PANS/PANDAS that strikes young people after common infections.

The Grand Jury For the City of Roanoke met Monday and found probable cause to return bills of indictment in three cases with interest to the community at large, the Commonwealth’s Attorney Office said.

A plan to create an artistic design on a Roanoke Street to enhance bicycle and pedestrian safety was delayed by Hurricane Helene.

Construction for the improvements won't start for at least a few years.

The city of Roanoke broke ground today for the Eureka Recreation Center.

The 82-acre property called Tract 8 will be developed to attract new manufacturing businesses to the area.

The city is committing to zero traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2035.

There is a new tool to report close-calls with cars or pedestrians in the iRoanoke app.

According to the 2024 Point in Time report, homelessness is growing in the Roanoke Valley.

Until next July, city council members will still be paid $23,000, and the mayor makes $25,000.

The Virginia Department of Historic Resources announced Tuesday that it had added 12 new listings on the Virginia Landmarks Register.

Roanoke appointed a Michael Crawley as the department's new Deputy Chief.

The 2024 Primary Election will be held on June 18. You can find results for the City of Roanoke here.

Two men were arrested after a pursuit led to the seizure of illegal drugs in Roanoke Thursday.

Weeks after the announcement of the resignation of Roanoke City Manager Bob Cowell, the City of Roanoke has announced a new interim city manager.

Virginia State Police has identified the suspect in Saturday’s officer-involved shooting in Roanoke.

Roanoke City Councilman Luke Priddy is resigning from his position at the end of June.

Roanoke City Manager Bob Cowell announced his resignation Monday night.

Roanoke Police Department, Roanoke Sheriff's Office and Roanoke Fire-EMS will receive an average of a 4% raise.

New roadway project in Northwest Roanoke aims to protect pedestrians

May is Foster Care Awareness Month, and the need for foster parents is greater than ever.

The popular Wasena Bridge will be closed for 2 years as it undergoes a major replacement project.

The ultimate goal years down the line is to have a greenway spanning from the Roanoke Valley to the New River Valley

A Roanoke man has been arrested in connection with a suspicious death investigation in 2022, according to the Roanoke Police Department.

Roanoke wants to help you save money for your future retirement, buying a home or even paying for a new car with its annual ‘Roanoke Valley Saves Week’ starting Monday April 8th.

The City of Roanoke is eager to hire at Wednesday’s job fair at the Berglund Center.

The City of Roanoke has announced the winners of its accessory apartment contest from September.

The City of Roanoke is securing one firearm at a time with its new initiative “Lock in Safety. Unlock Hope” that launches this Friday.

Roanoke City Councilwoman Stephanie Moon Reynolds has joined the race for mayor of Roanoke.

A devastating flood could happen at any time. We've seen it before here in the Roanoke Valley, and it could happen again as the risk for severe weather is higher during the spring.

The largest apartment complex is coming to Roanoke Valley east of I-81 on the 460-Orange Corridor.

Roanoke leaders and the Roanoke Police Department have teamed up to create the new initiative “Lock in Safety. Unlock Hope,” which aims to create a safer community.

In a remarkable display of resilience, Patrick Kepp, a Maryland police officer and football official takes center stage to speak here in Roanoke for the Blue Ridge Football Official's Clinic.

The Roanoke community is remembering Reuben Lawson.

A Roanoke house fire that left one man dead and several others displaced appears to be accidental, according to the Roanoke Fire Marshal’s Office.

Organizers have announced that the annual Williamson Road ‘cruise-in’ won’t be kicking off Star City Motor Madness this summer due to crime concerns.

Hear more about Oliver Hill, the man who played an important role in Brown v. Board of Education.

Thirty-three pounds of illegal marijuana was confiscated from a suitcase at the Roanoke Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport on Jan. 19, according to Virginia State Police.

Roanoke City is looking to help train police officers and hire someone to help coordinate gun violence prevention efforts.

Roanoke city leaders have announced the development of an Amazon last-mile facility on Blue Hills Drive.

Drivers are urged to avoid S. Jefferson Street and McClanahan Street due to a damaged signal pole and downed power lines in the roadway, according to the City of Roanoke.

The Virginia General Assembly session reconvenes on January 10. 10 News is working for you by speaking with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle about their legislative priorities.

Valley Metro is launching late-night and Sunday bus service in the Roanoke Valley.

Michael Clark, director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Roanoke resigned on Jan. 3.