Roanoke’s first Amazon facility has been operational since October, and today, we had the opportunity to see firsthand how your orders are processed from a click to your doorstep.

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.

Roanoke City schools are facing a $9 million budget shortfall, prompting concerns from officials and parents about the impact on education funding and city operations.

The “Gateway Project” - a project that is designed to tackle Roanoke’s affordable housing issues - will be presented to the Roanoke City Council today for a public hearing.

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.

A new affordable housing project called The Roanoke Gateway Project is coming to Southwest Roanoke.

After a month in office, Mayor Joe Cobb is focused on building a strong leadership team, improving budget management, reducing violence through partnerships, expanding affordable housing, and fostering open communication in Roanoke.

WSLS 10 and Habitat for Humanity dedicated the 10th Home for Good on a chilly morning in southeast Roanoke.

The first task of the year for Roanoke’s new city council is to fill a vacant seat left open by newly elected mayor Joe Cobb.

Mayor-elect Joe Cobb officially takes office after a close win in the November election that had to go to a recount.

Sherman Lea is ending his term as mayor, after announcing his retirement in Dec. 2023.

Roanoke’s newest mayor and city council members were sworn in this afternoon.

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

The recount for the Roanoke City mayor continues Friday morning for the second day as they are still working to determine the winner.

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

Mayoral Candidate David Bowers has requested a recount in the 2024 Roanoke City Mayoral Election.

David Bowers has right to seek a recount in Roanoke Mayor's race but time is ticking.

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

Provisional ballot count shows Joe Cobb with a small lead for Roanoke Mayor.

Vice Mayor Joe Cobb is now leading the race for Roanoke Mayor as of Friday night he is up 46 votes over Republican Candidate David Bowers.

In Roanoke's mayoral race, David Bowers claims victory with a 19-vote lead over Joe Cobb, who awaits the counting of provisional and absentee ballots before conceding.

The winning candidate in the race for Roanoke City Mayor is separated by 19 votes.

Vice-Mayor Joe Cobb discusses his lead in the polls, his commitment to community safety, youth programs, school funding, homelessness solutions, and the importance of collaboration with the city manager in the Roanoke City mayoral race.

Vice-Mayor Joe Cobb discussed his campaign for the Roanoke City mayoral race Saturday

Roanoke College has released its poll for the upcoming races in the Star City.

Former Mayor David Bowers discussed his campaign for the Roanoke City mayoral race Sunday

Artspace aims for first Virginia location

Candidates discuss Roanoke’s future at forum

Election Day is just weeks away, and in addition to the presidential race, the Star City is set to have several key races on its ballot, including the mayoral race.

The Greater Williamson Road Area Business Association hosted candidates for mayor and Roanoke City Council at a luncheon on Tuesday afternoon.

Supporters and opponents of the zoning changes spoke at Tuesday’s public hearing

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

Danville and Roanoke are in the national spotlight. That’s because both took home All-America City Awards from the National Civic League.

Some call it a victory, others say it's divisive. Governor Glenn Youngkin signed the marriage equality bill, that would allow anyone who wants to get married to apply for a license.

The annual Roanoke Pride Festival is back this weekend and it features many activities all in support and celebration of the LGBTQ+ community.

10 News sat down with Vice Mayor Joe Cobb to understand the city's position on school funding in the event of a surplus.

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

After months of work, founder of The Least of These Ministry, Dawn Sandoval, cut the ribbon on her new housing model “Suites by TLOT” for people experiencing homelessness.

Former 11th District Virginia Delegate and Roanoke City Circuit Court judge Onzlee Ware has died at age 70.

To kickstart American Heart Month, Vice Mayor Joe Cobb and local business AED Team members will cut the ribbon for Roanoke's newest public-access AED station at the famous Mill Mountain Star.

Thousands of dollars in program grants are headed to sixteen Roanoke nonprofits in an endeavor to combat gun violence in the Star City.

Roanoke City leaders say the "What's Good, Roanoke?" campaign is a part of their holistic approach to gun violence.

Roanoke leaders need your input on a new gun violence survey.

After almost 40 days without a fatal shooting in the Star City, one happened on Hunt Avenue early Thursday morning.

RPD hosted its third forum on the back end of a month with zero homicides.

Roanoke City has seen zero homicides in the past month, which police and city leaders are calling a success.

Members in the LGBTQ Plus community are speaking out, showing support for transgender athletes.

Chief Booth is credited for a lot of the violence reduction with his work down in Danville.

10 News is following up on a Solutionaries story with U.S. Attorney Chris Kavanaugh where he spoke about his relationship with local prosecutors.

Roanoke Police and city staff hosted a community forum on Wednesday evening in Downtown Roanoke for community members to express their concerns about happenings in the city.

Roanoke City Leaders came together for a press conference Monday afternoon to address the recent string of shootings.

A homicide investigation is underway in Southwest Roanoke after a man and a woman were found dead inside a residence on Brandon Avenue SW Monday evening (July 3).

The Roanoke Police Department is addressing recent gun violence in the Star City during a press conference on Monday evening.

City leaders held a ribbon-cutting for the new Third Street Station in downtown Roanoke.

Roanoke Vice Mayor Joe Cobb speaks to the WSLS 10 about how to address gun violence in the Star City.

The fate of a proposed coffeehouse remains uncertain after Roanoke City Council shot down rezoning the old cottage in Fishburn Park for the project earlier this week.

Some city council members want more oversight, while the commission wants to be treated similar to other groups.

The mission to combat gun violence in Roanoke continues.

Southwest Roanoke saw two shootings within a week, including one that was deadly.

Amid growing questions, concerns and criticism of Roanoke’s Gun Violence Prevention Commission, the group came together with city leaders to share their progress and mission on Monday for a gun violence prevention framework meeting.

Roanoke City Council members are raising concerns over the way the city's Gun Violence Prevention Commission is spending money.

The cookouts are an opportunity for people affected by gun violence to learn more about resources available.

Members of the LGBTQ+ community in Southwest Virginia are speaking out about the tragedy, including Roanoke City Councilman Joe Cobb, who is openly gay.

Joe Cobb, Vivian Sanchez-Jones and Peter Volosin are the three democratic candidates running for Roanoke City Council.

The commission learned of ‘Risk Orders’ and how they’re useful when it comes to preventing future gun-violent events.

Roanoke City Council member and Chair of Gun Violence Prevention Commission Joe Cobb is encouraging people to reach out for help following this weekend's deadly shooting.

Leaders weigh in on the impact the funds may have on the community

The Star City continues to search for solutions after two early morning shootings in downtown Roanoke and still no arrests.

To help, Roanoke City leaders are adopting an approach used in Chicago. Commission Chairman Joe Cobb said it’s called “Operation Pinpoint.”

Here are your local primary results for our area.

The 6th District for the US House is holding a primary to determine the Republican nominee.

The Wasena Bridge is nearly a century old and this year it’s set to be replaced.

Roanoke's Gun Violence Prevention Commission purchased 8,000 gun locks to give out to city school families.

Peacemakers, a Roanoke-based organization, addressed their concerns over Gun Violence Prevention Commission grants awarded earlier this month.

Since the start of this month, Roanoke has seen four different shootings, one of which was deadly.

The City of Roanoke says it’s serious about investing in the historic Gainsboro neighborhood.

One of the organizations awarded grant money plans to host violence prevention training workshops.

Roanoke City Council got an update on efforts to reduce gun violence in the city during their afternoon session Monday.

After a pandemic hiatus, LGBTQ+ pride celebrations return to Roanoke this weekend.

Roanoke City Councilman Joe Cobb has announced that he will be seeking another term on the city council in November 2022.

During Monday’s Roanoke City Council meeting, members spent hours analyzing the results of a recent survey done on violence and gangs.

A request to rezone property along Brandon Avenue to build 54 apartments and 15 townhomes was rejected by Roanoke City Council Monday night with a 4-3 vote.

The City of Roanoke has hired its first youth and gang violence prevention coordinator.

The Roanoke City Gun Violence Prevention Commission said they’re making headway in their work to address violence in the city.

Leaders in the city of Roanoke addressed the rising gun violence being seen in the Star City on Tuesday evening.

The City of Roanoke received more than half a million dollars in grants to address gun violence.

The city of Roanoke is asking for your help on what to do with $64.5 million in federal funding from the American Rescue Plan.

Since a shooting in a crowded downtown Roanoke just over two weeks ago, city leaders are working to address the rise in gun violence.

Gun violence in the Star City has doubled compared to this time last year.

Two dozen Roanokers learned how they can help stop the killings in the city by becoming trauma-informed on Thursday.

After a weekend of gun violence in the Star City, local leaders are calling on the community to come forward with information which could help lead to an arrest.

As the nation works to address a spike in mass shootings, the City of Roanoke is laying the ground work on how communities can address gun violence in their cities.

On Tuesday night, Roanoke’s gun violence prevention commission met for the first time to discuss a path forward. The group was born out of the task force to reduce gun violence that started in 2019.

ROANOKE, Va. – The Roanoke City Council voted to establish a permanent gun violence prevention commission on Monday which will put plans into action to reduce gun and gang violence in the Star City. Over the past two years, the gun violence task force has looked at the root causes of gun violence in the community and discussed what they can do about it. They’re going to focus on community education and advocacy, social and emotional learning in young children, and hire a youth and young adult gang violence prevention coordinator. “There aren’t quick fixes to long-term root causes. The commission also wants to create a website where people can look for information, resources and find out how to volunteer.

ROANOKE, Va. – 2020 was a more violent year than normal for Roanoke in terms of gun violence. The Roanoke Gun Violence Task Force analyzed the data during their monthly meeting Friday. “There needs to be immediate intervention for the age group that is beyond 18,” said task force member Jim O’Hare. The task force believes gang violence is responsible for a sizable portion of the crimes. “If they had another path, 99% of them wouldn’t do what they have done,” said task force member Elliott Major.

ROANOKE, Va. – For the first time in the Star City, minorities will hold the majority on Roanoke City Council with four African Americans, one Latina and two white members. Democrat Robert Jeffrey Jr. and independent Stephanie Moon Reynolds will join incumbent democrats Mayor Sherman Lea and Councilwoman Trish White-Boyd. “It speaks well to the equity and empowerment that we’re trying to project in our city," said Lea. Council members Michelle Davis and Anita Price did not run for re-election in 2020. Lea said council is going to hold a public hearing on the bus station and council members are going in with open minds.

ROANOKE, VA. – On Monday, Roanoke City Council took the next steps to fill the open spot left by Djuna Osborne’s resignation. They whittled it down to their short list of replacements for Osborne’s seat in just three days. They brought them in for interviews with the city council on Monday afternoon. Out of 21 applicants, Joseph Clements, Beth Doughty, Alvin Nash, Luke Priddy and Vivian Sanchez-Jones were selected to compete for her council seat. “Djuna came in second place to Vice-Mayor Cobb in that election, Roanoke spoke very loudly that year that they wanted a Progressive in that seat, Luke is that person," Barbara Andes said.

ROANOKE, Va. – On Thursday, Roanoke leaders addressed the city’s recent uptick in gun violence. “Just like you, I am frustrated and angry about this crisis of gun violence that is happening in our community," expressed Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea. Vice Mayor Joe Cobb, chair of the city’s Gun Violence Task Force, detailed how his team is working collaboratively with the police department on intervention and prevention. “We wanted to definitely hit the streets hard and serve these warrants and get these violent offenders in custody," stated U.S. Thanks to this initiative, deputies from other agencies, such as the Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office, Bedford County Sheriff’s Office and Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office stepped in to help.

ROANOKE, Va. – Two Roanoke politicians will play an active role in the Biden-Harris campaign’s effort to reach LGBTQ+ voters in Virginia. The Biden for President Virginia campaign announced on Monday that Roanoke Vice Mayor Joe Cobb and Roanoke City Council candidate Peter Volosin are among the co-chairs selected for the LGBTQ+ Virginians for Biden-Harris leadership council. The goal of the council is to “highlight Joe Biden and Kamala Harris' plan to advance LGBTQ+ equality, starting by working to pass the Equality Act.”Council members will work to “mobilize and engage” the LGBTQ+ community in Virginia. The campaign said this will include things like hosting weekly meetings, tapping into existing networks and organizing voters for early voting. Here is the full list of those who will serve as co-chairs:

ROANOKE, Va. While most of 2020 has been spent under some form of stay at home order in Virginia, gun violence is on the rise in Roanoke. Eleven more people have been injured from gunfire so far this year compared to this same time in 2019, according to data from the Roanoke Police Department. Gun violence has become too common in the Star City within the last few weeks, city officials say. The increase of incidents as of late, I think, are so dramatic, in part, because there have been so many consecutively, but also because for a long period of time there was no activity, said Roanoke City Councilman Joe Cobb. [READ MORE: Its just terrible: Four shootings hurt three people, damage Roanoke business]While the number of those killed by gunfire to date is comparable with 2019, the number of people hurt by gunfire has nearly doubled.