Science, technology, engineering, arts, and math — better known as STEAM — took center stage in downtown Roanoke today, as students and families explored hands-on exhibits and live demonstrations. The excitement was palpable as participants dove into the world of STEAM.

A federal appeals court is allowing a Biden administration rule aimed at limiting planet-warming pollution from coal-fired power plants to remain in place as legal challenges continue.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday approved a rule that will require some public companies to report their greenhouse gas emissions and climate risks.

The Queen of Steam will not be in use for this weekend’s remaining Shenandoah Valley Limited Excursions, according to the Virginia Museum of Transportation.

The 611 locomotive is under steam and leaving Roanoke very soon.

Tickets for 611 fall excursions are now available for purchase.

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People from across the region came to Roanoke Saturday to blow the whistle on the beloved 611 locomotive.

Train lovers rejoice! The famous ‘Queen of Steam’ locomotive is back in the Star City for the first time in four years.

With the Queen of Steam finally back in town after over four years, the Virginia Museum of Transportation will welcome visitors on Saturday.

The Queen of Steam is set to return to the Star City Friday, according to Virginia Museum of Transportation officials.

The Virginia Museum of Transportation has announced the return of the Norfolk and Western J-Class 611 train to Roanoke at the beginning of June.

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake caused a small tsunami to wash ashore on South Pacific islands Friday.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa may delay the timetable for shutting down many of its highly polluting coal-fired power stations as the nation deals with crippling daily electricity blackouts.

Germany says it will keep exporting electricity to neighboring France despite calling on citizens to help fend off winter shortages by saving energy at home.

The Supreme Court ruling limiting the Environmental Protection Agency’s authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants could have far-reaching consequences for the energy sector.

In a blow to the fight against climate change, the Supreme Court has limited how the nation’s main anti-air pollution law can be used to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from power plants.

Negotiations between scientists and governments over a key United Nations climate report were going down to the wire Sunday.

Draft European Union plans that would allow nuclear and gas energy to remain part of the bloc’s path to a climate-friendly future came under immediate criticism over the weekend.

In the fight to curb climate change, several major coal-using nations have announced steps to wean themselves off of the heavily polluting fossil fuel.

The U.N.‘s top human rights official and U.S. President Joe Biden’s envoy to this year’s climate summit called Thursday for countries to step up the fight against global warming.

The Queen of Steam is on the move and passed through our area Monday, a welcome sight to railfans.

The Queen of Steam will be back on the move.